Philadelphia soliciting ideas to digest pre-processed food scraps

The Philadelphia Water Department is interested in taking liquefied material at either of its two water treatment facilities.

By Cole Rosengren • June 22, 2017

San Diego approves curbside Styrofoam container recycling

Details remain murky, though this decision comes after a less expensive option was reportedly presented to the city council.

By Cole Rosengren • June 21, 2017

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Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards

Cities are using these levers to meet climate goals and address everything from data centers to building decarbonization.

By Smart Cities Dive staff

DSNY report highlights waste management, EV plans across Big Apple

The new report offers details on MTS construction, Fresh Kills closure, electric vehicle charging and other upcoming initiatives.

By Cole Rosengren • June 20, 2017

3 ways to boost the circular economy in NYC's construction industry

A recent event convened recyclers, architects and contractors to strategize new ideas for an often overlooked sector.

By Cole Rosengren • June 15, 2017

Phoenix, ASU partner to launch waste-focused startup incubator

Applicants chosen for the incubator will get office space, expert mentoring and access to industry stakeholders while they develop startups to push the circular economy.

By Cody Boteler • June 15, 2017

All-electric garbage truck to hit the road in Sacramento, CA

The automated left-side loader will be covering up to three routes per day in the city's downtown area.

By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2017

10 smart cities-related Twitter accounts to follow right now

Stay connected on social media by adding these informative accounts to your news feed.

By Kristin Musulin , Cody Boteler • June 13, 2017

Efforts to ban Styrofoam shift to Los Angeles after statewide legislation fails

Two council members have asked for further analysis of a local policy to align with the city's larger diversion goals.

By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2017

How to build a smart city: Expert tips on where to start (and pitfalls to avoid)

Leaders from organizations like Nesta, Navigant, Connecthings and more offered advice on how to begin on the path to smart innovations.

By Jackie Snow • June 8, 2017

Los Angeles to fuel transit buses with renewable natural gas

The city will advance its efforts toward GHG reduction through a contract with Clean Energy.

By Kristin Musulin • June 8, 2017

Virginia farmers can now apply for food donation tax credit

A 2016 law will allow farms to claim up to $250,000 in annual credits for surplus food donated in the current tax year.

By Cole Rosengren • June 7, 2017

How farmers can maximize harvest using smart weigh scales

When it comes to farming, one of the toughest tasks is in managing the yield data.

By Kevin Hill • June 6, 2017

Los Angeles launches RecycLA ahead of new waste collection system

The city is stepping up outreach to multi-unit residential buildings and commercial businesses before the July start date.

By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2017

NYC rolls out largest expansion of its curbside organics program to date

An additional 360,000 residents now have access to curbside organics collection, bringing the total up to 1.6 million people.

By Cole Rosengren • June 6, 2017

In this Finnish neighborhood, residents can experience efficient living 25/7

Smart Kalasatama in Helsinki, Finland is finding ways to give an hour a day back to its residents.

By Jackie Snow • May 31, 2017

Report: Autonomous trucks could eliminate need for 4.4M commercial drivers

The International Transport Forum report outlines steps for mitigating job loss from driverless trucks in the U.S. and Europe.

By Cole Rosengren • May 31, 2017

Canadian grocers use app to promote surplus food about to expire

Flashfood notifies customers when items nearing their “best before” dates go on sale, and lets them pay through the digital platform.

By Jeff Wells • May 30, 2017

A new waste-to-energy facility in Mexico City will be one of the world's largest

The facility, which will be operated by Veolia, is also the first of its kind in Latin America.

By Cole Rosengren • May 26, 2017

8 city mobile apps driving citizen engagement

Many major cities have leveraged smartphones to communicate about everything from pets to potholes.

By Jackie Snow • May 18, 2017

Baltimore ‘zero waste’ hearing highlights waste-to-energy facility controversy

Major cities with "zero waste" plans have shown that shifting away from waste-to-energy doesn't happen overnight.

By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2017

Vroom vroom: Volvo debuts driverless garbage truck

See how the autonomous refuse truck, currently being tested in Sweden, can maneuver pre-programmed routes using sensors.

By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2017

New York’s Department of Sanitation bans polystyrene foam — again

The city announced a new ban that will start in November following a council hearing on recycling the material.

By Cole Rosengren • May 15, 2017

Podcast: Is mixed waste processing the key to higher diversion rates?

In this episode of Waste Dive's audio series, EcoHub Chief Science Officer Rob Watson and Eco-Cycle Solutions Director Kate Bailey weigh in on the benefits and challenges of the one-bin approach. 

By Kristin Musulin , Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2017

Vermont gives commercial haulers extra year to comply with organics law

Some said they needed more time to prepare, but others that already invested in equipment said this puts them at a disadvantage.

By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2017

Could K-Cups join the stream of recyclable municipal items by 2020?

Keurig has been working closely with the recycling industry and said results from tests at eight facilities have been promising.

By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2017