Collection/Transfer — July 30, 2020Solmax and University of Virginia Team to Launch Technical GCL Webinar SeriesGeosynthetics manufacturer Solmax is sponsoring a series of technical webinars for industry professionals in collaboration with the University of Virginia’s (UVA) School of Engineering. The first webinar, focusing on the evaluation and specification of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), launches on 12 August 2020. Geosynthetics are an important part of containment applications for waste, mining, construction, […] Collection/Transfer — July 30, 2020
Education — July 29, 2020American Society of Safety Professionals Introduces Virtual Safety Education SeriesOccupational safety and health professionals facing the challenges of shrinking travel budgets and widespread physical distancing can stay current on best practices through a new series of virtual education events from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). The immersive events – offshoots of the Society’s annual SafetyFOCUS education event – will connect safety professionals […] Education — July 29, 2020
Education — July 29, 2020NERC’s Fall ’20 Virtual Conference is ComingNERC is delighted to announce that the Agenda and Registration are available for the Fall Conference! The Conference will be held virtually on October 20, 21 & 22, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (eastern). We will be discussing the pressing issues affecting the recycling industry and communities as a result of the Pandemic, worldwide […] Education — July 29, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — July 28, 2020Colorado’s Waste Diversion Goals – Can Composting Get Us There?We all know that recycling and composting in Colorado has been lagging behind the national average. State waste diversion goals are coming up quickly, with the first benchmark in 2021 of 32% for the Front Range and 28% statewide. Increasing organics recycling through composting is critical to reaching our goals. Composting not only keeps materials […] Compost/Organic Recycling — July 28, 2020
Compost/Organic Recycling — July 23, 2020Novamont Launches iPhone Game App to Teach Kids Value of Food Waste RecyclingBioplastics manufacturer Novamont unveiled this week a new iPad and iPhone app called ‘Food Scrap Recycling Truck’ that helps teach kids how to sort food waste and to value the environmental benefits of food scrap recycling and composting. Young users can drive a recycling truck as it passes through the neighbourhood to collect food scraps […] Compost/Organic Recycling — July 23, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 21, 2020SWANA to Redevelop Leading Industry Certification and Course for Managers of Landfill OperationsSWANA has issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop the leading industry certification and course for Managers of Landfill Operations (MOLO). Proposals are due by August 28, 8:00 p.m. EDT. A mandatory conference call for prospective respondents is scheduled for August 6, 2:00 p.m. EDT. Over the years, thousands of industry professionals have become more […] Collection/Transfer — July 21, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 20, 2020American Public Works Association (APWA) Premiers Virtual PWX@HomeFrom August 2020 to July 2021, the American Public Works Association (APWA) will host the premier PWX@Home featuring over a hundred original virtual education sessions, exhibits, and networking opportunities presented, by topic, to you. “I know the cancellation of PWX 2020 in New Orleans was a disappointment to all of our APWA members, staff,leadership and […] Collection/Transfer — July 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 20, 2020SWANApalooza Sessions Now Available for PurchaseSWANA is making individual keynote sessions from virtual SWANApalooza available for purchase. These recordings are now available for download and viewing. This provides solid waste and recycling professionals a convenient (and affordable) way to satisfy recertification requirements from the comfort of their home or office. Each session provides the purchaser with 1 SWANA Continuing Education Unit (CEU). […] Collection/Transfer — July 20, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 15, 2020Ozark Rivers, MO Announces 2021 Grant Round for Waste Reduction, Education, Recycling ProjectsThe Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD) is accepting grant applications for the 2021 grant round, beginning July 1. Grant applications are due by noon on Friday, Aug. 21. A grant application workshop is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon on July 29 at the Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) office, 4 Industrial Drive, […] Collection/Transfer — July 15, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 14, 2020American Society of Safety Professionals Certificate Programs Help Safety Professionals AdvanceThe American Society of Safety Professionals has repackaged its professional certificate programs that are designed to help workplace safety and health professionals become experts in their field. Each program includes a set of courses that safety professionals can complete in-person or through ASSP’s live virtual classroom. The three programs enable safety professionals to earn certificates […] Collection/Transfer — July 14, 2020
Circular Economy — July 9, 2020The Resiliency of Circular EconomiesCircular economies are in the spotlight following the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the tilt in security, travel and transportation, and business operations, the focus is on how we fortify and better use our own resources. As we work to more sustainably manage finite resources and decrease pollution in our shrinking space, there is […] Circular Economy — July 9, 2020
Circular Economy — July 8, 2020PSX 2020 Goes VirtualThe Product Stewardship Society is announcing its decision to convert PSX 2020 to a virtual setting. PSX 2020, formerly known as the Product Stewardship Conference, was originally scheduled to take place in Houston, Texas, from September 15–17, 2020. Due to continued social distancing protocols enforced against the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will now occur entirely […] Circular Economy — July 8, 2020
