Environmentalists. Every Day. America's Solid Waste Industry

On July 14, the EIA Women’s Council will present a free webinar for the members of NSWMA and WASTEC, called “Trends in Composting and Organics Recycling in the U.S.” During this session, Nora Goldstein, Editor of BioCycle Magazine will present an interesting look at composting and organics recycling trends in the U.S. She will explore high-value compost markets and provide insight to generating renewable energy from organic wastes  The session will include time for Q&A. See details and register here.

The New York City Chapter of the National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) recently submitted comments to the New York City Council’s Sanitation and Solid Waste Management Committee regarding a proposed food waste composting bill.  The bill calls for a study and a pilot project for compostable waste; authorizes the New York City Business Integrity Commission’s (BIC) to alter its rate cap; and allows city officials to reduce the tip fee for source separated compostable waste.