On the Path to Zero Waste
…new recycling infrastructure would represent a fresh start for recycling in Warren County
…These developments in rural recycling are noteworthy as an example of how grassroots organizations can impact local decision-making to help reduce costs and increase local revenue
The Recycling Cornucopia Project (RCP) continues to work with the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table in Minneapolis, MN, Zero Waste Montgomery County in Montgomery County, MD, Mothers Out Front in Dutchess County, NY, and organized citizens in Washington County to shut down aging, polluting, and costly incinerators. In Sullivan County, NY, the RCP is assisting citizens…
Rick and I presented in-person at this year’s National Recycling Coalition conference in Cooperstown, NY. It was not recorded but we’ve put together this statement. Currently, it’s a draft that we expect to be published soon.
Mary Appelhof and Jerry Goldstein had a considerable impact on our recycling, composting, reuse and Zero Waste movement.
Selected articles on the political economy of wasting and recycling 2018-2022
Feature articles on the progress Zero Waste in the US by Neil Seldman in Resource Recycling Magazine, April and June 2024
Watch Neil in this recent webinar hosted by Green Education focusing on the history and future of U.S. Wasting and Recycling
Grass roots efforts are in progress to build a composting infrastructure and create good jobs. Please read the full article in Biocycle Magazine
Zero Waste USA consulted with South Orange Village officials who followed through and changed their recycling collection process.
The December 2023 issue of Resource Recycling published my response to an earlier feature article “Balancing Responsibilty”.