Collection/Transfer — October 23, 2019First Days of WASTECON 2019 Focus on Education and CollaborationThere’s a growing momentum in the waste and recycling industry that SWANA has taken ahold of and run with full force – how the industry changing and what does it mean for professionals and how can they get involved. It is a dynamic and transitional time and includes the growth of SWANA’s collaboration with organizations […] Collection/Transfer — October 23, 2019
Education — October 22, 2019More Michigan Households Can Now Recycle Takeout PackagingKent County has become the first Michigan community and sixth nationally to receive an education grant from the Foodservice Packaging Institute to increase awareness of recycling clean and empty cups and takeout food containers. Kent County will use its FPI Community Partnership education grant to raise resident awareness about what can and cannot be recycled. […] Education — October 22, 2019
Education — October 22, 2019SWANA’s Report on Curbside Recycling Programs Free to MembersAn important new report issued by the Solid Waste Association of North America’s (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation (ARF)provides a number of significant observations and insights regarding the impacts of China’s National Sword Policy on curbside recycling programs in the United States and Canada and the resets that can be made to address them. At WASTECON®, […] Education — October 22, 2019
Education — October 20, 2019Pearland, TX Focuses on Local Recycling Education in the Midst of Industry ChangesWith Pearland’s Stella Roberts Recycling Center and numerous education programs in place to encourage residents to recycle correctly, many of which are run by Keep Pearland Beautiful, the organization that runs the center, the city is depending on residents to take initiative to continue the trend of clean recycling through the effects of different policy […] Education — October 20, 2019
Education — October 17, 2019EPI Set to Present at Northeast Recycling Council ConferenceEnvironmental Packaging International (EPI), a division of EPR and sustainability reporting specialist Lorax Compliance, will take part in a panel discussion at this year’s Northeast Recycling Council Much Ado About Plastics conference. Taking place in Providence, Rhode Island (29-30 October), the event brings together delegates from across the US to discuss timely topics in the […] Education — October 17, 2019
Circular Economy — October 10, 2019Waste & Recycling Expo Canada and Waste to Resource Conference Educate and Entertain in Toronto, ON this WeekThe Waste & Recycling Expo Canada debuted this week at the Enercare Center, offered solid waste and recycling equipment, services and strategies. The first day included extended hours with a Roving Reception that allowed for even more time for attendees and exhibitors to network during the event. Certain sections on the show floor were carved […] Circular Economy — October 10, 2019
Education — October 8, 2019Student Scholarship Available for NERC’s Fall ConferenceIf you are currently enrolled as a student and would like to learn about plastics recycling issues and network with recycling’s most experienced professionals, consider attending NERC’s Fall Conference on October 29 – 30 in Providence, Rhode Island. NERC has one scholarship left for the Much Ado About Plastics Conference that will be awarded on […] Education — October 8, 2019
Education — October 1, 2019ASSP Adding Virtual Participants to Classroom Safety TrainingASSPis taking live classroom training and adding virtual participants via two-way video projection, meaning that a safety professional from their home or office can get all the benefits of face-to-face instruction without the travel time or expense. The new option – called Live Virtual Classroom – will enable virtual participants to ask the instructor questions […] Education — October 1, 2019
Circular Economy — September 27, 2019Second Day of Zero Waste East Conference Wraps Up with a Focus on Moving Forward 100% on Zero WasteWhile the first day of the Zero Waste East Conference was focused on driving investments into waste from Wall Street investors, Wednesday’s educational sessions focused on renewable energy and the clean energy transition. Featuring discussions from key players in the industry — including NRG Energy, Blue Planet Foundation, American Sustainable Business Council, Covanta and others […] Circular Economy — September 27, 2019
Education — September 26, 2019Newark Awarded Grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation for Recycling Education Campaign Pilot Program to Bring Awareness of Recycling to Approximately 50,000 Newark HouseholdsMayor Ras J. Baraka, The Coca-Cola Foundation and national non-profit The Recycling Partnership announced today the launch of a new recycling education campaign that will be piloted this fall. Newark was recently awarded a $140,000 recycling grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation to pilot the campaign, which is being rolled out with education on bus shelter […] Education — September 26, 2019
Collection/Transfer — September 26, 2019Republic Services Launches Recycling Simplified Education Program For Grades Pre-K Through 12Republic Services has introduced a free, downloadable curriculum designed to incorporate recycling education in schools and support students’ real-world learning about sustainability and how to recycle properly. The Recycling Simplified Education Program, designed with teachers for teachers, aligns with individual grade-level curriculum standards in multiple disciplines such as science and STEM, English, language arts and […] Collection/Transfer — September 26, 2019
Education — September 25, 2019Glass Recycling Coalition Launches MRF Glass CertificationAccording to a 2018 industry survey, more than 27% of material recovery facilities (MRFs) have glass clean-up equipment. The Glass Recycling Coalition (GRC), a collaborative glass recycling organization, is launching the MRF Glass Certification to recognize effective programs. “The long-term goal is to encourage and produce quality glass products that are viable in the glass […] Education — September 25, 2019
