Climate & Resilience: Page 84
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Deep Dive
NYC Safety Symposium: Why companies should invest in employees, tech and counterterrorism
During the half-day event, industry leaders discussed ideas for how to improve safety and get waste collection off the most dangerous occupation list.
By Cole Rosengren • March 23, 2017 -
Report: New York could see $22M in economic benefits from food waste diversion law
These findings are being used to support Governor Andrew Cuomo's new NYS Food Recovery and Recycling Act.
By Cole Rosengren • March 21, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Smart Cities Dive
From worsening climate change to a shifting transportation landscape and the housing affordability crisis, cities have their work cut out for them.
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NYC councilman proposes online portal to facilitate food donations
The site would be managed by the Department of Sanitation in an effort to reduce food insecurity and waste.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
Denver rolls out new carts for refuse, recyclables and organics citywide
The move has led to modest diversion rate improvements, but some say mandatory participation could deliver more results.
By Cole Rosengren • March 17, 2017 -
Why grocery employees should be knowledgeable about seafood
Guides from popular advocacy groups often have different recommendations for the same species.
By Jeff Wells • March 17, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Solid waste infrastructure earns C+ in 2017 report card, leaving industry with lessons to learn
The country’s solid waste infrastructure may be working in fair condition, but mere management without continued innovation is no longer good enough.
By Cole Rosengren • March 16, 2017 -
CalRecycle moving forward on mandatory EPR regulations
The state agency is hosting a workshop next week with key stakeholders to discuss details of a potential system.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017 -
New Jersey Senate committee approves 5 food waste reduction bills
The package includes a new diversion goal, updated labeling standards and changes to donation guidelines.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2017 -
Indiana truckers, pantries turn food waste into reverse logistics dream
A new partnership offers truckers tax deductions for delivering rejected groceries to food pantries, helping to eliminate at least 5 types of supply chain waste.
By Jennifer McKevitt • March 15, 2017 -
UPDATE: Governor Cuomo announces New York State Plastic Bag Task Force
The group will review information and proposed solutions from municipalities to develop a statewide plan on plastic bags.
By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How to mitigate odor issues amid the growth of organics processing
As residents and regulators push back on high-profile facilities, industry professionals say community engagement is key.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
Rubicon announces second municipal partnership with Santa Fe, NM
The deal will bring Rubicon's technology into city trucks to gain more detailed information on recycling rates and other indicators.
By Cole Rosengren • March 8, 2017 -
Phoenix deploys new roll-off recycling stations across the city
The eight "ECO Stations" are meant to expand recycling for multi-unit buildings and public spaces.
By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2017 -
Ontario's new 'zero waste' strategy geared toward circular economy model
The Canadian province's 15-point plan puts a big emphasis on extended producer responsibility.
By Cole Rosengren • March 2, 2017 -
More cities enlist sanitation workers to assist with law enforcement
Programs in Spokane, WA and Kansas City, KS are the latest efforts to get help from workers who know their routes better than anyone else.
By Cole Rosengren • March 1, 2017 -
Column
Incubating an economy
Cities are using different approaches to cultivate small business growth through publicly-funded incubators.
By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 6, 2017 -
Column
Best cities for liberals, conservatives, centrists
Using numerous data sets, Livability.com reveals the cities that best match political leanings.
By Derek Prall • Oct. 22, 2014 -
Column
Wildlife causes problems in urban environments
As cities grow, often they encroach on the natural habitats of potentially dangerous animals.
By Derek Prall • Oct. 15, 2014 -
Column
Beneficial Use to help erosion on Texas coast
South Padre Island, Texas, protects its beaches, and by doing so, protects its assets.
By Bridget Akridge • Nov. 17, 2013 -
Column
Atlanta makes “immigrant-friendly” commitment (with related video)
To foster a more thriving community, both culturally and economically, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed vowed Tuesday to enact policy that will make Georgia’s capital more welcoming to all nationalities.
By Derek Prall • Oct. 23, 2013 -
Column
Indemnification, Limitation of Liability and (Un)Intended Consequences
An explanation of the differences between indemnification and limitation of liability, and two cases that illustrate what can go wrong.
By Richard Pennington • Feb. 1, 2012 -
Column
Ergonomics and police duty belts: easing their load
Recommendations to ease the pain of critical equipment for police officers.
By Kathy Espinoza • Feb. 5, 2010 -
Column
It’s all in the numbers in South Carolina
The winner of the NIGP Code Essay Contest traces South Carolina's journey to a usable system that captures detailed spend data based on the NIGP Code.
By Norma Hall • Aug. 1, 2009 -
Column
Don’t let volatility in raw material markets get you RAW
In the current market environment, almost every kind of raw material is volatile. From a manufacturer’s perspective, “volatile price in the market” means that prices for raw materials—for one reason or another—are trending upward, sometimes sharply and unpredictably.
By Paul Ghere • May 1, 2008 -
Column
America’s tallest man
Norfolk, Va., Deputy George Bell, has been officially declared America’s tallest man by the Guinness Book of World Records. Shown with his boss, Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe.
Jan. 7, 2008