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Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020

Handling Trash on the COVID-19 Front Line in New Hampshire

With schools and many restaurants and retailers closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, Casella Waste Management said its commercial business has “dropped off the face of the earth,” but with more people staying home, there’s been an uptick in residential trash coming to the company’s landfill here. Overall, said Kevin Roy, who is a division […]

Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020

Circular Economy — April 6, 2020

How Companies — from Automotive to Apparel — Can Transform Waste Into Resources

Businesses have been making huge losses by failing to capture the value of industrial waste, but applying circular economy strategies, enabled by new technologies, could create cost-saving opportunities as well as profitable new revenue streams. The waste generated by residential buildings may seem enormous, but the waste produced by factories is an awful lot more. […]

Circular Economy — April 6, 2020

Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020

Food Goes to Waste Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Food waste is becoming a bigger issue as traditionally big, bulk buyers — like college dorms and restaurant chains — suddenly stop receiving deliveries. As a result, millions of gallons of milk are being dumped, and farmers have no alternative but to turn fresh vegetables into mulch. Federal agencies are scrambling to keep up with […]

Collection/Transfer — April 6, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 5, 2020

4 Behaviors that Help Leaders Manage a Crisis

Today, many leaders must make rapid decisions about controlling costs and maintaining liquidity. They may encounter unforeseen roadblocks — supply chain issues, team shortages, and operational challenges — that drastically alter the scope of their roles and priorities. All the while, they and their teams are navigating health and safety concerns, working remotely, and supporting […]

Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 5, 2020

Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020

China’s War on Garbage Faces a Major Coronavirus Setback

China’s lockdown may have reduced air pollution as factories and power plants halted, but the pandemic has had the opposite effect on the nation’s nascent recycling effort. Millions of people in Chinese cities have been stuck at home for weeks, relying on food deliveries and online shopping, resulting in a surge in demand for single-use […]

Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020

Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020

Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ Come to Terms on Recycle Deal

The City of Scottsdale will begin sending recyclable material to the City of Phoenix after the two sides approved an agreement. The Phoenix City Council adopted the agreement at its April 1 meeting after the Scottsdale City Council approved on consent the agreement at its March 17 meeting. With the deal in place, Scottsdale will […]

Collection/Transfer — April 5, 2020

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