MARION — Most of the materials that pile up in Linn County garbage cans end up in a landfill in Marion, where trash has accumulated since the 1970s. However, that site will close by June 30, 2044 — or ...
As we kick off a new year, SWACO is reflecting on all we accomplished as a community in 2022. In the past 12 months, we maintained our high diversion rate (51%), expanded recycling to accept cups, ...
Since the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March, our waste stream has reflected what we've experienced. Not surprisingly, as we quarantined at home the first couple of months, we produced ...
In urban settings, where soil fertility and water access can be limited, urine has gained quiet traction among permaculturists and eco-conscious gardeners. Once seen as taboo, human urine is quietly ...
The UK's agricultural sector is under increasing pressure to improve waste management practices. Rising landfill taxes, with the standard rate set to increase to £126.15 per tonne from April 1, 2025, ...
The transition to a global Circular Economy demands innovative strategies for waste management that extend beyond terrestrial environments, encompassing the ...
Our recycling and sustainability efforts are getting noticed, but our work is far from done. We are starting the year with a new strategic plan to focus our work, including an evolution of our mission ...