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            <title><![CDATA[The Junk Trunk Selects CommanderAI to Modernize and Scale Sales Operations]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[CommanderAI, the sales engine behind the waste management industry, today announced that The Junk Trunk, a provider of junk removal and dumpster rentals serving the Denver Metro area, has selected CommanderAI to automate sales prospecting. Using CommanderAI, The Junk Truck is transforming its manual sales process into a high-velocity, data-driven sales machine.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:21:55 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[City of San Pablo Celebrates California's First Fully Electric Residential Recycling and Waste Collection Fleet]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the City of San Pablo have partnered to roll out California's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet. In addition to being the first in the state, the city is among the first in the nation to deploy a zero-emission, fully electric residential recycling and waste fleet.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:18:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Kent County, MI Launches Food Scrap Recycling Program]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[On this Earth Day, Kent County, Mich., is celebrating by launching a new food waste program aimed at diverting scraps from landfills.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:09:17 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Far Eastern New Century Expands Circular Economy Education Worldwide to Advance Sustainability Impact]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Far Eastern New Century Corporation (&quot;FENC&quot;), a global leader in recycled polyester (&quot;rPET&quot;), continues to advance its circular economy approach by integrating recycling innovation with environmental education across its global operations. Through structured educational initiatives and cross-sector collaboration, FENC is elevating public awareness of circularity while reinforcing its long-term sustainability impact.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[ReMA 2026: AI is Taking Hold Across Recycling Facilities]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/rema-2026-ai-is-taking-hold-across-recycling-facilities]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[It wouldn’t be a conference in most industries if there weren’t at least one panel about artificial intelligence and how it’s currently shaping how things work. The 2026 ReMA event was no different, as it featured the session, “AI &amp; Recycling Operations,” where panelists looked at practical application as opposed to hype-building.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:34:34 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Waste World – Episode 62: ReMA 2026: The Conversations Driving the Recycling Industry Forward]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[On this week’s episode of the Waste World podcast, Gage Edwards breaks down key takeaways from the 2026 ReMA conference. This year’s discussions highlighted how industry is navigating increasing complexity, from operational safety risks to evolving regulatory frameworks and the growing role of advanced technologies.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Recent Merger Positions ReSpark as an Industry Defining Platform]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[In this Q&amp;A, ReSpark CEO Gordon Driscoll discusses the strategic rationale behind the GreenSpark and ReMatter merger, how the combined platform enhances software capabilities, and what it means for both the broader recycled metals industry and existing and prospective customers.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Turboden Turns Untapped Waste Heat to Baseload Power]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[U.S. electricity demand is set for a historic surge—climbing 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050 over 2023 levels—projects global technology consultant ICF. Among innovators racing to help bridge the gap is Mitsubishi-owned Turboden. The Italian company, which recently launched its headquarters in Texas, is tapping into industrial waste heat as its energy source.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA['Recycling Roundup' brings recycling accessibility, awareness to Chattanooga residents]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Nonprofits from all across Tennessee gathered in Chattanooga to help make the recycling process that much easier for residents.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Missouri Expands Safe Disposal Efforts ﻿for Meds and Vapes with Spring 2026 Awareness Campaign]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/medical-waste/missouri-expands-safe-disposal-efforts-for-meds-and-vapes-with-spring-2026-awareness-campaign]]></link>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:50:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How AI Is Helping Auto Recyclers Improve Efficiency and Scale Operations]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[AI can help auto recyclers improve efficiency by reducing administrative workload, organising information more effectively and freeing up time for revenue-generating activity. For operators facing labour pressure and rising costs, the real value of AI lies in practical, targeted use that supports growth without requiring a full-scale systems overhaul.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:47:59 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ecowaste Solutions Expands Gulf Coast Presence with Strategic Carve-Out Acquisition of MDI Enterprises Waste Operations]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/mergers-acquisitions/ecowaste-solutions-expands-gulf-coast-presence-with-strategic-carve-out-acquisition-of-mdi-enterprises-waste-operations]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ecowaste Solutions, a regional waste management company operating across nine states, today announced the strategic carve-out acquisition of select solid waste collection and disposal operations from MDI Enterprises, LLC.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:50:44 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Bigbelly and MassRecycle Bring Leaders Together to Showcase Cleaner, More Beautiful Communities Ahead of Earth Day]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/sustainability/bigbelly-and-massrecycle-bring-leaders-together-to-showcase-cleaner-more-beautiful-communities-ahead-of-earth-day]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In the lead-up to Earth Day, a time to celebrate progress and accelerate action, Bigbelly partnered with MassRecycle to host a Factory Tour at its Methuen, Massachusetts manufacturing facility today—bringing together leaders focused on building cleaner, more beautiful, and more sustainable communities.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:44:13 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Trex: Turning Waste Into What's Next]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/trex-turning-waste-into-what-s-next]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As communities nationwide prepare to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 24), Trex Company [NYSE:TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, is spotlighting the environmental impact that has defined Trex for more than three decades: transforming recycled and reclaimed materials into performance-engineered outdoor living products.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:36:52 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Willig Tire Recycling Expands with Second Ohio Facility at Rumpke Site, Strengthening Statewide Operations]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/willig-tire-recycling-expands-with-second-ohio-facility-at-rumpke-site-strengthening-statewide-operations]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Willig Tire Recycling, one of Ohio’s leading tire recycling companies, is proud to announce the opening of its second Ohio location, Willig Tire Recycling South, located in Hamilton, Ohio.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:23:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Goodwill Evolves Resale: Powering a Circular Economy with Technology and Collaboration]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Goodwill is transforming the traditional thrift model into a circular economy driver, aiming to find homes for every donation—even the roughly 50% of non-sellable items that come its way. It has meant adopting multiple strategies, like repair, remanufacturing, investing in new recycling technologies, and creative partnerships. Through these combined approaches, the multinational nonprofit is keeping over 4.4 billion pounds of materials out of landfills each year. A good share of that is clothes.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:16:05 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rethinking Medical Waste: Turning Compliance into a Catalyst for Healthcare Sustainability]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[With hospitals generating an average of 29 pounds of waste per bed each day, how that waste is managed carries serious environmental, operational, and public health implications. In this Q&amp;A, Alex Chapman outlines how organizations can reframe compliance as a foundation for environmental progress, highlighting the critical role of waste segregation, staff training, and data-driven decision-making.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:57:30 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[NYC will soon mandate new trash bins: Are new recycling bins required?]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[New York City will soon require most households to have an official city trash bin — but are recycling bins also required?]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Allen County recycling drop-off site moved due to illegal dumping]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/allen-county-recycling-drop-off-site-moved-due-to-illegal-dumping]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Those who regularly drop-off recyclables at a site in northern Allen County will now have to go to a new location, but they won’t have to travel very far.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Crews battle fire near Longmont Waste Diversion Center Author]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Longmont firefighters on Tuesday afternoon responded to a blaze in east Longmont, near the city’s Waste Diversion Center.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[ReMA 2026: Shots from the Show]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/rema-2026-shots-from-the-show]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[This year's ReMA show has come to a close after a week of learning from peers on policy, market trends, and factors impacting the industry, combined with a show floor featuring the latest equipment and software propelling the space. This slide show from the event captures a small portion of what attendees experienced at the event.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Airbus partners with Virgin Atlantic to cut cabin food waste with AI]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[With in-flight food waste becoming an increasingly pressing issue for airlines, Airbus is developing an AI-driven solution that could assist.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator></dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Rumpke Opens Waste, Recycling Transfer Depot in Clermont County]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Rumpke Waste &amp; Recycling opened its much-anticipated Clermont County Transfer Depot in Union Township during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 3.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Recycling Partnership Announces Planned Leadership Transition]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/the-recycling-partnership-announces-planned-leadership-transition]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Recycling Partnership (The Partnership) today announced that Founder and CEO Keefe Harrison will transition from her role on July 31, 2026. After 12 years of visionary leadership, Harrison will hand leadership to a new CEO as the organization enters its next chapter from a position of significant strength.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator></dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[This SoCal program collects unsold produce from farmers markets to curb food waste in landfills]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/this-socal-program-collects-unsold-produce-from-farmers-markets-to-curb-food-waste-in-landfills]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[According to LA County Sanitation reports, Los Angeles County generates up to 1.9 million tons of food waste each year, while Ventura County generates 24,000 tons. Food Forward said that in 2025, they recovered and repurposed over 600,000 pounds of food in their farmers market recovery program alone.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Earth Day at 56 Highlights Growing Climate Urgency]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/sustainability/earth-day-at-56-highlights-growing-climate-urgency]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[More than five decades after the first Earth Day, the annual observances serve as both a celebration of environmental progress and a warning about the escalating threats posed by climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Robert Arner</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[ReMA 2026: Sustainability Priorities Are Evolving Across Industry]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/rema-2026-sustainability-priorities-are-evolving-across-industry]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Sustainability remains a strategic priority for many companies across the recycled materials and manufacturing sectors, even as the landscape is constantly changing, bringing new methods and challenges in the approach. But as new rules and regulations exist, companies have been able to adapt rapidly.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:53:50 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[ReMA 2026: Key Legislative Issues Impacting Recyclers]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/rema-2026-key-legislative-issues-impacting-recyclers]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Policy developments, or the lack thereof, surrounding PFAS, EPR, lithium-ion batteries, metal theft, and tax policy continue to shape the recycled materials industry. A panel of experts at ReMA 2026, took to the stage and spoke about these issues on the “Policy Pulse: What’s Moving and What it Means for Your Business” panel.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:36:14 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Divert Secures Strategic Partnership with Mitsubishi to Scale Circular Infrastructure Across North America]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/divert-secures-strategic-partnership-with-mitsubishi-to-scale-circular-infrastructure-across-north-america]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Partnership combines strategic capital investment and renewable natural gas offtake arrangement, advancing Divert to a valuation of over $1 billion.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Agritourism Drives More Sustainable Consumer Experiences]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/sustainability/how-agritourism-drives-more-sustainable-consumer-experiences]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this Q&amp;A, Waste360 caught up with the owners of Black Barn Alpacas, Yussy and Travis McManus, to discuss the rise of experience-driven consumer behavior, the environmental benefits of alpacas, and how their farm is building sustainability into every part of the guest experience.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[TOMRA Recycling launches the new FINDER™, the company’s most flexible and reliable metal recovery solution]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/tomra-recycling-launches-the-new-finder-the-company-s-most-flexible-and-reliable-metal-recovery-solution]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Building on decades of metal recycling experience, TOMRA Recycling, the global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions, launches the new FINDER™, a flexible metals sorting platform with built-in AI features for meeting today’s and tomorrow’s infeed challenges.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[CP Group Acquires Recycleye, a Leading Provider of AI-Based Sorting Technologies for the Recycling and Waste Management Industry]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/mergers-acquisitions/cp-group-acquires-recycleye-a-leading-provider-of-ai-based-sorting-technologies-for-the-recycling-and-waste-management-industry]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[CP Group (CPG), a leading designer, manufacturer, and integrator of advanced material recovery facilities (MRFs) and automated sorting technologies, today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Recycleye.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[A Camera Changes the Recycling Picture]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/a-camera-changes-the-recycling-picture]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Staffers from the Tacoma, Washington, Department of Environmental Services (ES) were enthused by the eye-opening demonstrations of AI at a recent waste conference. The potential to reduce recycling contaminants with the latest technologies offered a welcome avenue to pursue. Contaminants, and the effort required to remove them, were increasingly &quot;a resource-heavy operation,&quot; said Tacoma ES Supervisor, Joseph Breer.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Barbara Hesselgrave</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Leading the Future: How AI Will Transform Waste &amp; Recycling]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/untitled]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In this webinar, we’ll explore why AI has become essential infrastructure for the sector, moving organizations from reactive, manual processes to intelligent operations. Join AMCS Chief Innovation Officer, Evan Schwartz, to learn how AI is reshaping the future of waste and recycling and what leaders must do now to stay ahead.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator></dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fashion for Good project targets textile waste recycling at scale]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/textiles/fashion-for-good-project-targets-textile-waste-recycling-at-scale]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Fashion for Good has introduced Project Feedstock Activation Europe (FAE), to build the infrastructure needed for large-scale textile-to-textile (T2T) recycling across Europe.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Local food scrap programs reduce city's environmental impact]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/local-food-scrap-programs-reduce-city-s-environmental-impact]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Eleven compost drop-off sites at local farmers' markets and around Madison help divert tens of thousands of pounds of food waste from the landfill.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Battery recycler Ascend Elements files for bankruptcy]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/battery-recycler-ascend-elements-files-for-bankruptcy]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ascend Elements said on Friday it has started Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S., a heavy blow to investors who had sunk nearly $900 million into the company.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Work has started on the new $18M Resource Recovery Center in Ames]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/waste-to-energy/work-has-started-on-the-new-18m-resource-recovery-center-in-ames]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The City of Ames has broken ground on its $18 million new solid waste disposal and recycling facility.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Food waste summit at UO connects students with lawmakers]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/food-waste-summit-at-uo-connects-students-with-lawmakers]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPIRG) held a food waste summit at the University of Oregon on April 11, bringing together students and advocates to tackle food waste and hunger across the state.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Waste360 Staff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Waste World – Episode 61: Alexis Wells Carpenter on Tackling PFAS and the Dual Challenge of Waste and Energy]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards spoke with Alexis Wells Carpenter, Chief Innovation Officer at AxNano, about how PFAS are impacting the industry and what it will take to address them. Carpenter highlights how AxNano is focused on moving beyond traditional containment methods by developing technologies that can fully destroy PFAS, particularly through on-site, point-source treatment.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fueling the Future: Sagepoint Acquires 60 Cummins-Powered RNG Trucks to Deliver Fully Integrated, Sustainable Logistics]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/mergers-acquisitions/fueling-the-future-sagepoint-acquires-60-cummins-powered-rng-trucks-to-deliver-fully-integrated-sustainable-logistics]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In a move that signals a paradigm shift for the energy and logistics markets, Sagepoint Energy and its subsidiary, Sagepoint Logistics, today announced the acquisition of 60 heavy-duty Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Freightliner trucks powered by the Cummins X15N™ engine. This strategic investment marks a significant leap forward in the company’s mission to propel the circular economy by aggressively expanding its footprint in the for-hire dedicated carrier market.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator></dc:creator>
                                    <guid isPermaLink="false"><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/mergers-acquisitions/fueling-the-future-sagepoint-acquires-60-cummins-powered-rng-trucks-to-deliver-fully-integrated-sustainable-logistics]]></guid>
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            <title><![CDATA[EPA Proposes 'Paperless' Hazard Waste Tracking Signaling New Era for Waste Handlers]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/epa-proposes-paperless-hazard-waste-tracking-signaling-new-era-for-waste-handlers]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The EPA has proposed mandating electronic or hybrid e-Manifests to track hazardous waste shipments, ending paper usage. The rule would go into effect within 24 months of finalization, signaling a huge and rapid shift, only 1% of operators use the e-Manifest system today—eight years after the EPA launched it.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Arlene Karidis</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[GFL to Acquire SECURE for C$6.4 Billion in Major Expansion Push]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[GFL Environmental (NYSE: GFL) is continuing its acquisition-driven growth strategy with a major move in Western Canada, announcing plans to acquire SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. for C$6.4 billion.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Liz Bothwell</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[WM Unveils New $60 Million State-of-the-Art Recycling Facility in Indianapolis]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[WM announced today it has opened a nearly 125,000 square-foot recycling facility in Indianapolis. The state-of-the-art technology deployed in the new facility is expected to process up to 200,000 tons of recyclables per year, providing critical recycling infrastructure to the state of Indiana.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Federal Court Upholds Missouri City’s Trash Hauler Cap in Commerce Clause Challenge]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[A legal challenge over trash hauling regulations in Independence, Missouri, is putting municipal control, market competition and interstate commerce under the spotlight. The case examines whether a city can limit the number of waste haulers operating within its borders while balancing public service and infrastructure concerns.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Barry Shanoff</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Specim Introduces RETEX – AI-Powered Hyperspectral Textile Recognition Solution]]></title>
            <link><![CDATA[https://www.waste360.com/textiles/specim-introduces-retex-ai-powered-hyperspectral-textile-recognition-solution]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Specim, a Konica Minolta company and a global leader in hyperspectral imaging solutions, introduces Specim RETEX, a complete hyperspectral and AI-based solution for textile material identification and automated material separation.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:11:55 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Federal Recycling &amp; Waste Solutions Relocates San Antonio Recycling Operations to Improved Facility]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Federal Recycling &amp; Waste Solutions announced today the relocation of its San Antonio recycling plant to an improved, centrally located facility at 701 San Fernando. The company owns the new recycling plant, which provides long-term staying power and reflects its commitment to San Antonio and the surrounding market.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:53:20 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Waste Pro and City of Port St. Lucie Reach Amicable Resolution to Longstanding Dispute]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Waste Pro and the City of Port St. Lucie have reached an amicable settlement resolving a longstanding legal dispute stemming from service challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. In keeping with its commitment to put people first, Waste Pro agreed to resolve the matter with the hopes that it will directly benefit the residents.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:39:23 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>PRESS RELEASE</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[ReFED Report Shows First Meaningful Drop in U.S. Food Waste Since Pandemic]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[ReRED’s recently released report, Progress on the Plate: 2026 U.S. Food Waste Report, states the U.S. generated 70 million tons of surplus food in 2024, which is about 29 percent of the total food supply. It’s significant, but that number represents a 2.2 percent decline from the previous year and the first meaningful drop since pandemic-era disruptions.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:34:29 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Gage Edwards</dc:creator>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sustainability Starts with Wise Designs]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Design for the Environment (DfE) is a proactive approach that integrates health, safety, and ecological responsibility into a product’s entire life cycle—from material extraction to end‑of‑life. The goal is simple: minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and safety.]]></description>
                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:18:43 GMT</pubDate>
                                                                <dc:creator>Robert Arner</dc:creator>
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