Legislation & Regulation

Commitments made by the new champions will contribute to national food waste reduction.

Bloomberg Environment examines five cities, three states, one county and one university that set 2020 markers to increase recycling above the national average.

The measure will create a Recycling Market Development Council to recommend ways to stimulate demand for recyclable materials.

China is set to ban or restrict production, sales and use of disposable plastic products via three stages in the next five years.

The promotions aim to help NWRA better serve its members.

Politico reports that the City Council is contemplating legislation to mandate the separation of food and yard scraps.

The City Council’s proposal would force restaurants to eliminate foam packaging and reduce disposable products.