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Embodied Energy

Deposit Return: How it Works

June 19, 2017 By CMC

If we look internationally—Europe, US, Canada, Middle East, China, and Australia—massive efforts are underway to introduce or expand existing programs, as governments recognize deposit-return as a modern solution to litter caused by single-use bottles and cans as well as far superior recycling rates. New laws have received much public support, and most respondents to public […]

Clarissa Morawski discusses Circular Economy on The Agenda

June 29, 2015 By CMC

As the European Commission considers its legislative package to deal with waste and de-carbonization, Clarissa Morawski talks about Circular Economy and how it can improve our lives.

Clarissa Morawski – Managing Director of Reloop

April 27, 2015 By CMC

As CM Consulting approaches its 18th year in business, Clarissa Morawski, Principal of the company, takes on the most challenging task to date and focuses her energy and experience in waste reduction policy on Europe. 

CM Consulting comments on household battery recycling definition

May 3, 2013 By CMC

California’s AB 488 offers an eroded definition of recycling which presents a dangerous slippery slope. Click here for our comments.   

Battery Boost – Curbside battery pick-up success in Durham and Niagara

April 22, 2013 By CMC

Feb/March 2013 of Solid Waste Management Magazine published a short article about recent battery collection pilots in Durham and Niagara regions. batteries-curbsideSWRMag.pdf

The New Eco-Currency (2008)

April 14, 2008 By CMC

As a waste management consultant, rarely do I come across another consultant’s report that not only delights and excites, but compels me to promote, disseminate, and speak-out about its findings. Such was the case several months ago when Dr. Jeffery Morris of Sound Resource Management, based in the State of Washington, responded to my request […]

Embodied Energy (2006)

March 30, 2006 By CMC

Embodied Energy

We can’t measure the impact of solid waste unless we study the energy we throw away. Waste discussions have traditionally focused on the back-end management of garbage: the significant economic and environmental implications of finding safe disposal sites, for example. But the obvious often escapes us — that garbage is made up of basic materials […]

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Dispatches from Europe: A Step to Stem the Plastic Tide

October 31, 2018

Single-use plastics are everywhere, with most of us regularly relying on the convenience … [Read More...] about Dispatches from Europe: A Step to Stem the Plastic Tide

Who Pays What Report 2018

Who Pays What 2018 Now Available

October 5, 2018

5 October 2018 - CM Consulting is pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Who Pays … [Read More...] about Who Pays What 2018 Now Available

Deposit Return: How it Works

June 19, 2017

If we look internationally—Europe, US, Canada, Middle East, China, and Australia—massive … [Read More...] about Deposit Return: How it Works

CM Consulting Releases Global Overview of Deposit Return Systems

May 25, 2017

Press Release 31 May 2017 - As the problem of marine litter has steadily grown worse, … [Read More...] about CM Consulting Releases Global Overview of Deposit Return Systems

Is Access Everything?

February 7, 2017

7 February 2017 - "If you build it, they will come." Over the years, this classic line … [Read More...] about Is Access Everything?

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Global Deposit Book

https://youtu.be/SJMEZGVrawQ

Do We Need Deposit Return?

https://youtu.be/-lT6r7vMtxI

Opposition to Deposit Return

https://youtu.be/IEbkgZi061g

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