Waste News articles from May 2007

Waste News archives from May 2007

Enviro author sees public attitude change.(News)
May 14, 2007

At Deadline.(Late News)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

Waste Expo New Products.(Products)
May 14, 2007

Jobs finally unveils 'greening of Apple' plan.(News)
May 14, 2007

CAPITAL BRIEFS.(Briefs)(laws and regulations on waste management, energy conservation and air pollution control)
May 14, 2007

Inbox.(At Your Disposal)
May 14, 2007

A Look Back.(At Your Disposal)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

WN unveils photo gallery.(News)
May 14, 2007

Flow's next wave.(Opinion)(flow control regulations)
May 14, 2007

Speaker: Customers are key to market protection.(News)
May 14, 2007

And Minnesota makes five.(Opinion)(laws on electronic waste disposal)(Brief article)
May 14, 2007

All and nothing; Herman Miller sustainability plan aims for 100's & 0's.(News)
May 14, 2007

One step up, one back.(Opinion)(becoming environmentally concious)(Editorial)
May 14, 2007

Supreme Court bows out of NSR appeal.(News)
May 14, 2007

U.S. to resume ship disposal; Regulatory discrepancies with state of Virginia resolved.(News)
May 14, 2007

Senate hears pleas from corporate leaders; Climate change innovators call for federal aid.(News)
May 14, 2007... Byline: Elizabeth McGowan Crafting workable climate change legislation requires finding the "sweet spot'' that balances reality with necessity. That means zeroing in on scientifically gauged carbon targets without breaking the...

Closing up the cracks; Household hazardous waste programs across the U.S. are opening doors to small businesses.
May 14, 2007

Minnesota adopts tough e-waste law.(News)
May 14, 2007

Weyerhaeuser helps builders target waste; iLevel program helps conserve resources while saving money.(News)
May 14, 2007

Speakers urge architects to think green.(News)
May 14, 2007

Study: Waste has ways to cut climate impact.(News)
May 14, 2007

Yes, she's sure; N.Y. woman bucks stereotypes with carting software.(At Your Disposal)
May 14, 2007

Video urges industry safety.(News)
May 14, 2007

Buntrock's decision altered waste's course.
May 14, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson Had Dean L. Buntrock actually done what he was supposed to do 50 years ago, the modern-day solid waste business might look a lot different these days. After the death of his father-in-law, Buntrock moved to Chicago...

Sustainability, green building on the increase, report says.(News)
May 14, 2007

Marketers: Green claims need substance.(News)
May 14, 2007

PepsiCo goes green(er).(News)
May 14, 2007

Coming Events.(Calendar)(Calendar)
May 14, 2007

Letters.
May 14, 2007

Allied sheds marginal work, posts strong 1Q.(News)(Financial report)
May 14, 2007

Citi invests $50B in climate.(News)
May 14, 2007... Byline: Bruce Geiselman One of the world's largest financial services companies has announced a major investment in addressing global warming, believing it can make more green by being green. Citigroup Inc. - which operates consumer...

Waste Generator Briefs.(Briefs)
May 14, 2007

Waste Industry Briefs.(Briefs)
May 14, 2007

CLOSE CONNECTIONS.(News)
May 14, 2007

Heed noise complaints, consultant says.(News)
May 14, 2007

The ebb and flow; Results of Supreme Court's United Haulers ruling begin to sink in.
May 14, 2007

Different story this time.(News)(regulations and rules regardinginterstate commerce)
May 14, 2007

Exelon CEO predicts future carbon tax.(News)
May 14, 2007

Stock Report.(At Your Disposal)
May 14, 2007

Stock Report.(At Your Disposal)
May 28, 2007... 3 graphs: Waste News Stock Index * Calvert Social Index Fund * Dow Jones Industrial Average * table: Percentage Change by Market Segment: see print copy.

Staples stores to recycle e-waste.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Joe Truini Small businesses may benefit the most from the first nationwide retail-run electronics recycling program. Staples Inc. is the first major retailer to offer consumers and businesses an outlet for their unwanted,...

Truck drivers test skills in Mack Challenge.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson On a recent sun-baked Atlanta afternoon, it was the tennis balls that tripped up Rusty Waltman. Waltman was one of dozens of trash truck drivers to take part in the Mack Driving Skills Safety Challenge at Waste...

EPA needs to address tiny concerns, report says.(Environmental Protection Agency)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Joe Truini A former federal environmental official is cautioning the agency that it needs to change with the times to keep up with what some call the next industrial revolution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency urgently...

Real estate execs balk at green.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson More than a third of real estate executives say green construction won't be in their plans during the next 12 to 18 months, according to a survey by the law firm Bryan Cave LLP. The survey of 347 respondents...

Coming Events.(Calendar)(Calendar)
May 28, 2007... May 30-31 - 3rd Annual Product Stewardship Forum, San Francisco, Calif. Contact Erin Linsky (617) 236-4853 or visit www.productstewardship.us. May 31-June 3 - 17th Annual Key West Recycling Seminar, Key West, Fla. Call (954) 973-8010. ...

Young hazwaste veteran launches lab pack firm.(At Your Disposal)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Chrissy Kadleck You could say Miles Keller was chemically altered from birth. Growing up, the 27-year-old cut his teeth on terms like hazardous waste, inorganic and organic compounds, and "RCRA this and RCRA that'' [in...

Dems give Bush GHG plan chilly reception.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Bruce Geiselman Democrats in Congress and the environmental community reacted coolly to an order by President Bush for several federal agencies to work together on a plan to reduce America's reliance on foreign oil and greenhouse...

Veolia poises to make several purchases.(Veolia Environnement S.A.)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson Veolia Environmental Services North America has more potential solid waste acquisitions in the pipeline these days than the company has seen in years. While there's no guarantee any of the deals will get done,...

Shakeup may loom in paper industry.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson A major portion of the U.S. paper recycling industry is in play as owners of two companies are trying to decide whether they want to stay in the used fiber business. Both Weyerhaeuser Co. and SP Newsprint Co. are in...

Sen. Boxer offers 'incentive' to EPA boss.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Elizabeth McGowan In her inimitably blunt fashion, Sen. Barbara Boxer promises - or threatens - to hug EPA administrator Stephen Johnson if he uses a June 21 appearance before her environment committee to grant her home state a...

Waste Industry Briefs.(New York City waste disposal programs economic cost)(Stockton Scavenger Associations new labor agreement)(Blue Water Technologies Inc forming an alliance with The Shaw Group Inc)
May 28, 2007... Solid Waste NYC disposal-recycling cost gap shrinks New York City must recycle more to lower its waste disposal expenses, according to a report the city's Independent Budget Office released this month. The office's analysis found...

Waste Generator Briefs.(report of ethanol production and its effect on retail food prices)(a bill introduced in the legislation to increase the production of energy crops)(Oregon House of Representatives passing a bill for electronic recycling)
May 28, 2007... Agriculture Study: U.S. shouldn't rely on ethanol Meat and poultry producers are warning that the United States is near the tipping point of overreliance on corn-based ethanol, which would raise the nation's retail food prices and...

Waste Expo New Products.(Products)
May 28, 2007... Hundreds of exhibitors attended Waste Expo in Atlanta this year, bringing new products for use in waste management, recycling and environmental services. The following is a sampling of the products that were displayed. SCHROEDER INDUSTRIES...

Transload system presses waste into bales.(TransLoad America Inc.s waste management system)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Tracy Hayhurst It's not exactly like a birthday present, wrapped in colorful paper, tied with curly ribbon and topped with a bow. But a giant, wrapped bale of garbage has a way of making people go, "Wow!'' according to the company...

That's a lotta carbon; NYC hybrid taxis to cut emissions by 215,000 tons.
May 28, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson New York City will see an explosion in the number of electric-gasoline hybrid taxis during the next five years, a move that will cut emissions from those vehicles by half. An aggressive plan to gradually convert all...

Massey defends compliance record.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Joe Truini Massey Energy Co. has responded to allegations that its coal mining operations have racked up some $2 billion in fines and restitution costs for alleged federal water pollution violations. "Massey Energy has been,...

Mirant to close two units.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Joe Truini Mirant Corp. will shut down two coal-fired units that provide electricity to New York City rather than spend an estimated $100 million to update pollution controls at the Hudson Valley power plant. The Atlanta-based...

Inspector: During roadside checks, cooperation pays.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson Sgt. Anthony Hudson has some advice for trash truck drivers pulled over for roadside inspections. The more courteous and cooperative you are, the quicker you will be on your way. "My job is to do the...

A complex equation.(Opinion)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Allan Gerlat Gas prices are climbing to amazing heights, and we keep driving to the gas station. Forecasters try to gauge at what price we'll start to seriously curtail our vehicle use. One report said prices may need to reach $5 a...

E-waste breach filled; TV, computer makers approve recycling policy.
May 28, 2007... Byline: Joe Truini Television and computer manufacturers have bridged the chasm existing between them that has stalled progress on a national electronics recycling program. After months of negotiations, members of the Electronic...

At last, a step forward.(Electronic Industries Alliance agreement between television and computer manufacturers)(Brief article)
May 28, 2007... There's genuine hope again for a workable and badly needed national electronics recycling program. The Electronic Industries Alliance last week forged an agreement between television and computer manufacturers, a major sticking point in a...

At Deadline.(Late News)
May 28, 2007... Senate considers nuclear waste bill Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., the ranking member of the Senate energy committee, has introduced legislation that would speed along development of nuclear storage capabilities at the controversial Yucca...

CAPITAL BRIEFS.(laws and regulations of waste management industry)
May 28, 2007... LEGISLATION GENERAL ENVIRONMENT New Jersey: Senate Bill 2631 requires the state to replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs and requires the Board of Public Utilities to educate the public on the benefits...

Perma-Fix eyes sale of industrial waste segment.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Jim Johnson Perma-Fix Environmental Services Inc. is considering the sale of its industrial waste business, the Atlanta-based company said. Perma-Fix said it has received offers for the industrial segment and expects to receive...

DMA launches recycling promo effort.(News)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Joe Truini While the summer will bring catalogs out in droves, it also will bring a new message - "Recycle Please.'' The Direct Marketing Association is encouraging consumers to recycle catalogs and direct mail marketing...

A Look Back.(At Your Disposal)
May 28, 2007... 10 years ago: Browning-Ferris Industries Inc. threatens legal action after New York City's mass-transit agency opts to rebid a waste hauling and recycling contract only hours before BFI was to begin serving it. 5 years ago: California...

Inbox.(cases of waste management industry)(Brief article)
May 28, 2007... Byline: Pete Fehrenbach Aflow-ha Hawaii: The impact of the Supreme Court's recent flow control decision crossed the Pacific in no time flat. In the wake of that ruling, Honolulu officials have abruptly reversed their long-held stance...

Who bears onus for direct mail?(Opinion)
May 28, 2007... The Direct Marketing Association has been so busy patting itself on the back after unveiling its "Recycle Please'' campaign, it is missing the bigger picture. Or, more likely, it is trying to distract the public. Instead of using flash...