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During its last meeting of the legislative session Wednesday, the New York City Council passed a landmark ban on the use of gas in new buildings. Another bill aimed at…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Oct 2021

Government

Curbside Composting Program Restarts with Low Participation and High Cost

The program, which has been on hold since May 2020, kicks off again Monday in four Brooklyn neighborhoods as a budget report notes high costs to sustain it.

ByLiz Donovan 5Comments

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Jul 2021

Climate and Environment

NYC Council Considers Waste Transfer Bill That Would Roll Back Environmental Gains in Queens, Critics Say

Two waste processing companies in Queens, whose permitted capacity may be increased under the legislation, are also facing a potential lawsuit alleging they are in violation of the Clean Water…

ByLiz Donovan 3Comments

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Sep 2020

Opinion

Opinion: Canners Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Gaps in Recycling Capture

‘The city ought to clarify that canning is legal, revoke the obscure laws that occasionally levy fines against canners, and provide support to organizations that provide water, shelter, advocacy, and…

ByShanti Escalante-De Mattei 0Comments

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Sep 2019

Climate and Environment

Other Cities Face Trash Crises, but NYC is Navigating China’s Recycling Import Ban

The city has been able to insulate itself from the impact of the Chinese ban thanks in part to its size as well as the city’s long-term vision that allowed…

ByAmir Khafagy 13Comments

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Jul 2018

Education In Depth Investigations

So Far, Push to Compost NYC School Food Waste is a Mixed Bag

The DOE recently said a pilot program won’t be expanded until it works out some of the problems that have led to a low capture rate of organic leftovers.

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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May 2018

Opinion

CityViews: NYC’s Commercial-Waste Redesign Should Follow LA’s Example

‘By creating an efficient, exclusive customer base for each of the seven franchised haulers, our city was able to set high standards for environmental impacts, customer service, and workers’ rights.’

ByJose Ramirez

ByKabira Stokes 3Comments

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Apr 2017

Opinion

CityViews: How NYers’ Old Stuff Can Create a More Sustainable City

Mountains of gently used items seem to exist everywhere these days. With a little luck, swapping stuff — and stories and even a cup of coffee — could one…

ByJacquelyn Ottman 4Comments

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Jul 2016

In Depth

UrbaNerd: What Kind of Monster Puts a Fork in the Paper Recycling?

The city’s Independent Budget Office is out today with a look not just at how much of which recyclable products get recycled but also where the remnant ends up.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2016

Uncategorized

CityViews:
How New Yorkers can Reach Towards ‘Zero Waste’ this Year

It might take the city years to get to its zero-waste-to-landfills goal. But you can buy, sell, swap, rent, lease, share, fix, donate, reuse, recycle and rethink your way to…

ByMaggie Clarke and Jacquelyn Ottman 1Comment

NYC Votes to Ban Gas in New Construction, As Plastic Utensils Bill Stalls

Curbside Composting Program Restarts with Low Participation and High Cost

NYC Council Considers Waste Transfer Bill That Would Roll Back Environmental Gains in Queens, Critics Say

Opinion: Canners Shouldn’t Be Blamed for Gaps in Recycling Capture

Other Cities Face Trash Crises, but NYC is Navigating China’s Recycling Import Ban

So Far, Push to Compost NYC School Food Waste is a Mixed Bag

CityViews: NYC’s Commercial-Waste Redesign Should Follow LA’s Example

UrbaNerd: What Kind of Monster Puts a Fork in the Paper Recycling?

CityViews:
How New Yorkers can Reach Towards ‘Zero Waste’ this Year

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