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Education — May 29, 2020

ASSP Foundation Awards $285,000 in Scholarships and Grants

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation is awarding $285,000 in academic scholarships and professional development grants to 112 individuals seeking advancement in occupational safety and health. “The Foundation receives incredible support every year from corporate donors and our ASSP member community,” said ASSP Foundation Chair Linda Tapp, CSP, ALCM, CPTD. “It’s due to […]

Education — May 29, 2020

Newsletter Headline — May 29, 2020

How Important Sustainability is to the Modern Consumer

Nearly half of Americans say they would never shop with a company again if they learned they weren’t being as sustainable as possible, according to new research. Another one in three would even take to social media and voice support against those companies and encourage others to not shop with them anymore either. A recent […]

Newsletter Headline — May 29, 2020

Collection/Transfer — May 29, 2020

Recycling Contamination Up 40% in Marion County, IN as Hoosiers Make More Waste at Home

Recycling contamination, or the presence of non-recyclable items in recycling bins, slows down operations at the recycling facility and can even lead to more waste. Facing the increases in waste and contamination seen in recent months, the City of Indianapolis and Republic Services are asking residents to remember recycling etiquette at a time when recycling facilities […]

Collection/Transfer — May 29, 2020

Newsletter Headline — May 29, 2020

New Waste-to-Energy System to Explore Sites in Los Angeles, CA

A new waste-to-energy technology, looking to set up shop at some landfill site in Los Angeles, has gotten a letter of support from Los Angeles County. The letter is not a contract or guarantee, but it is a show of support from an important government that wants to reduce landfill use, said Kenn Phillips, the […]

Newsletter Headline — May 29, 2020

Collection/Transfer — May 29, 2020

Byzen Digital Completes Acquisition of Clean-Seas Creating Next Generation Waste Plastic Recycling Company

Byzen Digital Inc. announces that it has acquired a 100 percent interest in Clean-Seas Inc., pursuant to the exchange agreement dated May 19, 2020. Clean-Seas is a technology driven solutions provider for waste plastic recycling with offices in the U.K., California, New York and India. The Company has developed relationships with governments, municipalities and corporate […]

Collection/Transfer — May 29, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 — May 29, 2020

EPA Emphasizes the Need to Continue Cleaning and Disinfection Practices

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and all of its federal, state, tribal, and local partners to move forward toward Opening up America Again. From practicing social distancing to continuing to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, all Americans can play a role […]

Coronavirus/COVID-19 — May 29, 2020

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