Incineration, Recycling, Composting: What’s next for Waste Management?
Dive into the future of trash with a panel discussion on burning, recycling, and composting. What's next for Philly and what can we do?Councilmember Mark Squilla has introduced a new bill called the “Zero Waste Circular Economy Act” that would transition how Philadelphia manages waste to a recovery-based system that prioritizes composting, reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling. Using long-term contracts that help drive private investment as a primary mechanism to fund implementation and create economic opportunity, the bill has garnered the support of the Parker Administration.Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s “Stop Trashing Our Air Act,” which calls for a complete ban on