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COP26 – Big on Promises, Low on Tackling Waste

As we reflect on COP26, global leaders make unprecedented commitments to combat climate change and reach net zero.

The Best Takeback Programs from Big Businesses

Extended Producer Responsibility shifts product end-of-life disposal responsibility from the consumer to the producer.

Terrifying Trash – Halloween Costume Waste in the US

The scariest thing about Halloween is the terrifying amount of trash generated, especially from single-use costumes.

Spotlight: Q&A with Beth Birnbaum

An RTS Board Member shares her career journey and how technology and data are vital to achieving a zero-waste future.

How landfills work and why they must be phased out

Landfills are still a major component of waste disposal in the US, with half of all municipal waste ending up there.

Recycling Challenge – Is bubble wrap recyclable?

Bubble wrap is recyclable but not in curbside programs. Reuse it first or take it to a specialized plastic film drop-off.

What is urban mining?

Urban mining is the process of reclaiming raw materials from waste products sent to landfill, such as valuable e-waste.

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