Waste Advantage Magazine

2 days ago | wasteadvantagemag.com | Angelina Ruiz

Bold Reuse, a leader in reusable packaging systems for venues, is launching a two-month pilot program deploying radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology in partnership with Avery Dennison, a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. The initiative will bring real-time visibility and smart tracking to monitor the entire lifecycle of reusable cups — from distribution and return to wash cycles and end-of-life.

2 days ago | wasteadvantagemag.com | Angelina Ruiz

Composting bins have become a familiar sight around Rockefeller University’s residential buildings—brown containers set out weekly alongside garbage and recycling. Inside are onion skins, coffee grounds, apple cores, and eggshells: food scraps that once went straight to landfill. Those scraps are given new purpose as they are collected separately and transformed by the Department of Sanitation into nutrient-rich soil or renewable energy.

2 days ago | wasteadvantagemag.com | Angelina Ruiz

Recology releases their 2025 Sustainability Update, marking another year of progress in building a more sustainable and circular future. For over a century, Recology has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in waste and recycling. Today, they are not just collecting materials – they are reshaping systems, deepening community partnerships, and creating real momentum toward a more sustainable, circular economy.

2 days ago | wasteadvantagemag.com | Angelina Ruiz

Call2Recycle, Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling organization, released its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting a landmark year in its mission to advance battery recycling across the country. Canadians recycled 6.8 million kg of used batteries in 2024, a significant 17% increase over 2023, marking an incredible record in the organization’s history. This milestone helped Call2Recycle surpass a remarkable 50 million kilograms of batteries collected since its inception in 1997.

2 days ago | wasteadvantagemag.com | Angelina Ruiz

The New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling (NYSAR3) once again sponsored the New York Recycles! Calendar contest. This contest helps New York achieve its goal of higher excellence in waste reduction, recycling, reuse, and composting through the eyes of young students as they create visual artwork based on these themes.