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It's great to see NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) trialling multiple containerization options to turn what used to be `mean streets' into `clean streets', addressing vermin head-on by removing their food source. We find that most cities need a range containment solutions for the different streets, building archetypes and densities, as well as the infrastructure that's available for servicing them. #wastemanagement #trash #recycling #zerowaste #cleanstreets

New York City is significantly expanding its waste management rules to include all 200,000 commercial businesses across its five boroughs. Previously, the mandate for storing waste in containers rather than garbage bags was applied to food-producing businesses and chain retailers. This measure, part of the city's efforts to catch up with global standards in waste management, aims to reduce the nearly 22 million pounds of trash generated daily by these businesses. The Sanitation Commissioner, Jessica Tisch, emphasized the aggressive approach to enforcement, with businesses warned and then fined for non-compliance. Fines range from $50 for first offenses to $200 for subsequent violations. Some business owners have expressed concerns about the feasibility of storing large, potentially odorous bins, especially in areas with limited space. However, the policy has seen a mixed reception, with some businesses adjusting to the change more easily than others. The success of this initiative relies on cooperation from both the businesses affected and the private waste companies responsible for trash collection. The city has also taken steps to inform businesses about the new rule through a robust outreach program. Additionally, the Adams administration is looking to extend containerization to residential buildings and has plans to reorganize the commercial waste industry for better efficiency and environmental impact. This move is part of a broader strategy to improve the city's quality of life and address environmental concerns, including rat control and waste reduction. #NYCWasteManagement #BusinessContainerMandate #UrbanSanitation #SustainableCities #EnvironmentalPolicy #NYCSanitation #WasteReduction #CommercialWasteReform #UrbanPlanning https://lnkd.in/ej6iavhd

I couldn’t agree more with Nic Esposito’s assessment of this grossly misspent money by Cherelle Parker’s administration. We’re more than 100 days into this administration, and there’s still no sight of an actual Clean and Green Cabinet, let alone a coherent strategy on how the City is going to address illegal dumping in a systemic way. What’s worse is what Nic outlines, which is that organizations like Circular Philadelphia are stuck picking up the slack here (and working very hard to raise a fraction of that $360K spent by the City to do so) while the City fritters away loads of money on advertising instead of doing the actual work of making our city cleaner and greener. I wanted to be optimistic about this administration early on despite signs that there really wasn’t a reason to be based on who was appointed to lead these efforts, but it’s become clear that this mayor is more interested in sticking her finger in the air and puffing up her own image than improving cleanliness, quality of life, equity and sustainability for Philly’s residents through support of even the waste management basics—let alone moving us to a #circulareconomy.

Pakistan ranks 14th among the 17 'extremely high baseline water stress' countries of the world. Key causes include: population growth, climate change, inefficient agri, poor storage, wastage, etc. AAN is working with partners in Pakistan and world over to address water challenges. #aanworldwaterday #worldwaterday #climatechangeandwater #unicef #waterislife

What is that one WASH related report, project, tool, resource or even event that you came across in 2023 that you think the WASH community should know about? Highlight it in the comments! Add a link where necessary. I will then make a an article here to compile them. Let's collaborate... One among several for me was a report from The Lighthouse Initiatives in Urban Water and Sanitation Sector. A project by colleagues at Eawag . I will also share a second one that was not from Eawag in another post. Light house initiatives in simple terms are 'experimental' projects that are more advanced than pilots, have potential to scale and have been demonstrated in real life but not yet widely taken up. The team compared five such projects at different scales (city-wide vs. neighbourhood), in different contexts (high-income vs. low-/middle income) and using different technological set-ups. These included: Case 1: On-site Water Reuse Systems in San Francisco, USA Case 2: Hamburg Water Cycle in the Jenfelder Au, Hamburg, Germany Case 3: Tre-Rör-Ut in Oceanhamnen (H ), Helsingborg, Sweden Case 4: Small-Scale Water Reuse Systems in Bengaluru, India Case 5: Water Reuse in Nirvana Country, Gurugram, India To make sure such projects work, the project recommends the following : Within the initiative, the following are necessary: 1. A dedicated system integrator that coordinates and aligns a large number of stakeholders with varying interests 2. A transdisciplinary stakeholder network, which coproduces solutions that transcend sectoral and public and private spheres Beyond the initiative the following are also needed: 3. Stable political and policy support including allocation of adequate human and financial resources and relevant regulatory requirements 4. A well-defined permitting pathway, water quality monitoring and enforcement system 5. Attractive business models and markets for the products and byproducts of such systems 6. Industry-internal standards and norms, certified training systems and information materials 7. An active communication and public outreach strategy that fosters legitimacy 8. Proven long-term economic and financial viability in a full system and infrastructure lifecycle This list is not conclusive. I share the report below that has more details about all this and links in the comments for download. I am looking forward to seeing your WASH highlights in the comments. As always Learn, Contribute & Network! #Pref4wash Sandec-Eawag #resources #WASH

📢 Another engaging session on inter-cluster discussion on waste management in emergency operations. We delved into the roles & responsibilities of each cluster in reducing, collecting/transporting, managing, and safely disposing of waste and unusable items. 🍃 Together with the Global #Wash Cluster, Global Shelter Cluster, Food Security Cluster, and Camp Coordination and Camp Management Cluster. 👏 #environment #sustainability #supplychain #logistics #humanitarianaid #wastemanagement #HNPW2024

Did you catch Alfred H Knight's Nathan Hughes and Declan Tinney at LARAC Scotland this week? Local Authorities across the UK trust us as experts to assist in analysing their waste streams. Our team of specialists are experienced in providing prompt, precise and dependable reporting on various materials, which empowers clients to make informed improvements to their waste-handling operations. LARAC is a great opportunity for our teams to meet with local authorities directly and discuss their requirements to see how we can support their processes. To find out more or to speak to an expert today, head over to our website using the link in the comments below 👇 #waste #recycling #localgovernment #localauthorities #circulareconomy #sustainability

We are continuing to follow the new NYC garbage laws that are already or about to take effect across the five boroughs. The NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has recently rolled out expansions to the original trash set-out requirements that include, but are not limited to, solidifying new set-out times for residents, updating commercial establishments’ disposal of organic waste requirements, implementing mandatory separation of organic waste, and full-year yard waste separation. There will be a hearing at the end of this month to discuss some of these measures, however, many have already been passed into law and the rest are expected to pass as well. SiteCompli® has the latest details here: https://lnkd.in/eHrEYa4g #nycrealestate #nyrealestate #newyorkrealestate #realestateny #nycliving #commercialrealestate #property #investment #condo #coop #buildingmanagement #facilitymanagement #propertymanagement #buildingmaintenance #buildingmanager #buildingservices #trashpickup #cleanupourstreets #ratreductionact #DSNY