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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 -
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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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Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Opinion
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
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 -
Deep Dive
10 tips for proactive facility fire planning (even if you don't think you need them)
One takeaway from a WasteExpo panel: The most well-run facilities are not immune to fires — and operators are not helping themselves by pretending otherwise.
By Cole Rosengren • May 11, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Draining the swamp: How DC is remaking its water treatment system
The nation's capital wants to eliminate combined sewer overflows with 18 miles of new tunnels and green infrastructure programs.
By Jackie Snow • May 10, 2017 -
NRDC study finds tap water contaminants in all 50 states
There were more than 80,000 reported violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) by community water systems in 2015, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.
By Jackie Snow • May 9, 2017 -
NYC encourages locals to ‘make the basket’ in anti-litter campaign
The Department teamed up with NYC Parks and the New York Knicks for the campaign, dubbed "Trash Talk New York."
By Kristin Musulin • May 9, 2017
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