Milestone Study on Plastics Waste Management in the US and Canada — Full Report
This study examines the plastic waste value chain in Canada and the United States for thermoplastic resins or commodities—the materials most involved in the manufacture, distribution and commercialization of plastic products in the country. The publication includes an overview of related infrastructure, operational management and associated markets and documents the current state of recovery and […]
Milestone Study on Paper Waste Management in the US and Canada — Full Report
This study focuses on the treatment of post-consumer paper and cardboard waste from commercial and residential sources in Canada and the United States. This publication describes the value chain, infrastructure, handling in primary and secondary markets for paper and cardboard and documents the current state of waste recovery and recycling among the population in the […]
Milestone Study on Bioplastics Waste Management in the US & Canada — Full Report
This study provides a snapshot of the current state of bioplastics waste management in Canada and the United States based on available data, as well as the barriers limiting its circularity and the opportunities to overcome them. The study was designed to gather useful information to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among key actors and to […]
Milestone Study on Bioplastics Waste Management in the US & Canada — Executive Summary
This study provides a snapshot of the current state of bioplastics waste management in Canada and the United States based on available data, as well as the barriers limiting its circularity and the opportunities to overcome them. The study was designed to gather useful information to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among key actors and to […]
Milestone Study on Paper Waste Management in the US and Canada — Executive Summary
This study focuses on the treatment of post-consumer paper and cardboard waste from commercial and residential sources in Canada and the United States. This publication describes the value chain, infrastructure, handling in primary and secondary markets for paper and cardboard and documents the current state of waste recovery and recycling among the population in the […]
Milestone Study on Plastics Waste Management in the US and Canada — Executive Summary
This study examines the plastic waste value chain in Canada and the United States for thermoplastic resins or commodities—the materials most involved in the manufacture, distribution and commercialization of plastic products in the country. The publication includes an overview of related infrastructure, operational management and associated markets and documents the current state of recovery and […]
Central de Abasto – Mexico City (CEDA)
The Central de Abasto, located in the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City, is the world’s largest wholesale market, covering 3.27 km2 of land area, making it larger than the country of Monaco, and handling over 30,000 tonnes of merchandise each day. The market houses more than 2,000 businesses, employing more than 70,000 people and serving […]
Proposal for the creation of the Social Innovation Hub Anáhuac Mexico
This document summarizes a proposal developed by Anáhuac University to create the Social Innovation Hub Anáhuac—Mexico (SIHA). Becoming a member of the EcoInnovation Network and exchanging ideas with its members, including the Tom Love Innovation Hub of Oklahoma University, provided useful information to Anáhuac University for developing this proposal.
Why and How to Measure Food Loss and Waste – Methods
The Methods document contains brief descriptions of several FLW measurement methods that accompany the Practical Guide.
LOS TROMPOS restaurants, tacos and specialties
Reaffirming its commitment to society, the environment, and the economy, the Los Trompos restaurant chain is working to improve the efficiency of its processes and make them more sustainable. The company, in line with its institutional values and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)1 of Agenda 2030 of the United Nations, has adopted as its corporate […]
Recycle Leaders, Loop Closing, and Soilful
Recycle Leaders, Loop Closing and Soilful are three small businesses in Washington, DC1 that teamed up to implement a Community Action Grant funded by Sustainability DC 2.0, a city-funded initiative. The grant supported piloting the “Team Up on Food Waste @ DC Wards 7 and 8” action research project with residents living in a food […]
San Diego Food System Alliance (SDFSA)
The San Diego Food System Alliance (“The Alliance”) is a nonprofit organization working to cultivate a healthy, sustainable and just food system in San Diego County, California. The Alliance is a diverse and inclusive network that works across sectors to promote collaboration, influence policy and catalyze transformation in the food system.