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Opinion
How garbage trucks could become the eyes and ears of cities
Truly smart cities reinforce, don’t replace, existing infrastructure.
By Michael Allegretti • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Texas cities may face years of debris cleanup in wake of Hurricane Harvey
Texas-based companies like Waste Management and Texas Disposal Systems have turned to social media for customer care as they face the long path to recovery.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 28, 2017 -
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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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Report: Traditional supermarkets will decrease by 25% over the next few years
Super warehouse formats, limited assortment and fresh-focused stores, on the other hand, will see double-digit growth, according to Inmar Willard Bishop Analytics.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 28, 2017 -
Deep Dive
APA report: Cities cannot be sustainable without holistic materials management
The report highlights how waste management affects the three pillars of sustainability: economic efficiency, environmental effectiveness and social equity.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2017 -
Report: Paving roads with cigarette butts could reduce waste, thermal conductivity
RMIT researchers found that mixing the immense amount of global cigarette litter with asphalt could help reduce the "urban heat island" effect in cities.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 15, 2017 -
London mayor releases environmental strategy with 'zero waste' goal by 2026
The city's draft plan mirrors others before it: reduce food waste, expand recycling access and organize commercial collections.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 14, 2017 -
San Diego County looks to rooftop solar, waste diversion to reach climate goals
The county issued a draft climate plan to cut greenhouse gases in unincorporated communities and county government operations and reach 90% renewable energy by 2030.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 14, 2017 -
Johns Hopkins report highlights Baltimore’s food system resilience
The report encourages Baltimore to develop critical food facilities, community food storage and communication plans.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
At this NYC summer camp, kids build dream cities from scratch
New York University's Science of Smart Cities program encourages students to observe the city around them — and develop solutions to improve it.
By Jackie Snow • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Goodbye 'Filthadelphia': Philly sets realistic benchmarks for reaching 'zero waste'
Waste Dive spoke to Nic Esposito, Philadelphia's zero waste and litter director, about the city's action plan to reach a 2035 diversion goal.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Report highlights correlation of states' political leanings and local waste policies
According to a survey of over 2,200 local government agendas and minutes, Waste Alert identified differences in policy priorities between left- and right-leaning states.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Going green: What’s in it for sports venue owners?
Athletics facilities are used for a few hours each week, yet the ability to reduce energy use and costs is clear. However, the bottom line isn't the only driver.
By Kim Slowey • July 18, 2017 -
Minneapolis reports strong participation but low volumes in curbside organics collection
An estimated 43% of eligible households have signed up since the program was rolled out last summer. Now, the city is trying to increase education.
By Cole Rosengren • July 17, 2017 -
Opinion
How high-tech tracking systems used by airlines can cut grocery food waste
RFID tags have been used for years to track clothing inventories and luggage — and, according to Avery Dennison's Francisco Melo, have led to a 20% reduction in items stores discard.
By Francisco Melo • July 14, 2017 -
NYC announces $32M rat crackdown with a host of new trash policies
In addition to investing in new cans, the city plans to reduce pick-up windows and require organics diversion in some cases.
By Cole Rosengren • July 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
NYC Food Waste Fair to offer businesses 'soup to nuts' display of reduction and diversion
The first-of-its kind event by the Foundation for New York's Strongest will feature industry exhibitions, workshops and more.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2017 -
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ColumnIncentivizing sustainability
Cities are enticing citizens to take more environmentally friendly actions — and they're seeing results.
By Jason Axelrod • July 11, 2017 -
Does the federal government’s inaction on clean water leave an opening for cities?
The Environmental Protection Agency's goals for clean water haven't been updated since 1972. Should cities start to step up?
By Cody Boteler • June 29, 2017 -
Shanghai takes 24-hour mobile grocery store for a spin
Moby, a grocery store with no workers or checkout lines, may be rolled out in more cities as early as 2018.
By Jackie Snow • June 29, 2017 -
Waste-to-energy group questions US Conference of Mayors' new renewable energy definition
The Energy Recovery Council believes the exclusion of incineration from a recently adopted resolution contradicts existing policy.
By Cole Rosengren • June 28, 2017 -
NYC sniffs out green opportunity with composting toilets in Prospect Park
Brooklyn's new toilets will save 250,000 gallons of water annually, according to estimates.
By Cody Boteler • June 22, 2017 -
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 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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
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