Environmental servcies news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on environmental services:

Waste Management

• "Waste Management's Recycling Rate Hits 34.5% in 2020" (Waste360, March 2023) - Waste Management, one of the largest waste management companies in the US, reported a recycling rate of 34.5% in 2020, up from 33.4% in 2019.
• "New York City to Launch Curbside Organic Waste Collection" (Waste360, February 2023) - New York City is set to launch a curbside organic waste collection program, which will divert an estimated 100,000 tons of organic waste from landfills each year.

Sustainability

• "IKEA to Use 100% Renewable Energy by 2025" (Sustainable Brands, March 2023) - IKEA, the Swedish furniture retailer, has announced plans to use 100% renewable energy by 2025, with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
• "Microsoft to Power 50% of Its Data Centers with Renewable Energy" (GreenBiz, February 2023) - Microsoft has announced plans to power 50% of its data centers with renewable energy, with a goal of reaching 60% by 2025.

Water Management

• "EPA Awards $1.4 Billion in Water Infrastructure Funding" (Environmental Protection Agency, March 2023) - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1.4 billion in funding to support water infrastructure projects across the country.
• "Singapore to Launch Water Recycling Plant" (The Straits Times, February 2023) - Singapore is set to launch a new water recycling plant, which will treat 40 million gallons of wastewater per day and produce high-quality recycled water for non-potable uses.

Climate Change

• "UN Report Warns of Devastating Climate Consequences if Emissions Not Cut" (The Guardian, March 2023) - A new report from the United Nations warns that the world is on track to exceed the 1.5°C global warming limit, with devastating consequences for the environment, health, and economy.
• "California to Implement Cap-and-Trade Program" (California Air Resources Board, February 2023) - California is set to implement a cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industries such as oil refineries, power plants, and cement factories.

Environmental Policy

• "US Senate Passes Bill to Reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund" (The Hill, March 2023) - The US Senate has passed a bill to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which provides funding for conservation projects across the country.
• "EU Proposes New Climate and Energy Package" (European Commission, February 2023) - The European Commission has proposed a new climate and energy package, which includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase renewable energy production, and phase out fossil fuels.

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