Watch Your Waste: The Problem with Airline Food and Packaging
Every day, Emirates’ airline catering facility prepares 180,000 meals to service its more than 400 daily flights around the globe. The Emirates
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Shortage of Landfill Drivers Creates Mountain of Garbage
Loads of trash are piling up in Cobb County, leading to a smelly mess. Channel 2’s Carl Willis spoke with
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New Yorkers Could Soon be Charged for Trash Collection Services
Last week at the New York League of Conservation Voters policy forum, Brooklyn Councilman Antonio Reynoso resurfaced the idea that
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Yakima Garbage Truck Driver Stays Positive on the Job
Every once in awhile, Randy Boettcher gets fresh tomatoes as a tasty thank-you from a satisfied customer. He and John
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Plastic Makers Support G20 Efforts to Reduce Marine Litter
The World Plastics Council (WPC) welcomes the Marine Litter Action Plan released today by the G20 and commends states for
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‘Treasures’ in the Trash: 34 Years in Sanitation Taught Him How to Spot a Gem
“I love this job. It’s one of the greatest jobs in the world,” Molina says. He didn’t just hold his
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Recycling Center Closures Catching Up with Monterey Peninsula Businesses
Not complying with state recycling laws has recently become very costly for some Monterey Peninsula grocers, convenience stores and markets.
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Governor Cooper Vetoes Garbage Fog
Late last week, Governor Cooper vetoed the bill which would unwisely require the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to permit
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ATA: Driver Turnover Ticks Up but Still at Low Levels
According to data tracking by the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the turnover rate for drivers at U.S. TL fleets increased slightly in
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These Residents Love their Trash Man. They’ll Thank Him at their Annual Parade
No one expects to fall in love with their trash man. The dirty job isn’t sexy. It stinks sometimes. And,
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How Does Municipal Waste Collection Affect Climate Change?
Researchers from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid suggest a new methodology to assess the environmental impact of the containers used for
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Canadians Will Soon Have a Law on How to Dispose of Mercury-Filled Light Bulbs
Canadians will soon have guidance from the federal government on how to dispose of mercury-containing light bulbs in an environmentally responsible
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Waste Ordinance Eases Limits on Haulers
County commissioners approved a municipal waste management ordinance on June 12. It brings the county into compliance with state regulations,
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Waste not: Vancouver Looks to Reduce the Millions of Weekly Coffee Cups, Takeout Containers in Garbage
More than two million plastic bags, 2.6 million paper coffee cups, and countless foam takeout food containers are thrown out
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WABCO Signs Global Long-term Supply Agreement with Daimler Trucks for Additional Automated Manual Transmission Control Technology
WABCO Holdings Inc., a leading global supplier of technologies and services that improve the safety, efficiency and connectivity of commercial
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