Collection/Transfer — February 25, 201934th International Conference and Solid Waste Technology and Management Held from March 31 – April 3 in Annapolis, MDOn March 31-April 3, the 34thInternational Conference on Solid Waste Technology and Management will be held in Annapolis, MD. Presenters will be showcasing new developments and innovative projects to participants from 40 countries. It is a unique opportunity to meet with solid waste leaders from around the world to present and discuss topics related to all […] Collection/Transfer — February 25, 2019
Collection/Transfer — February 13, 2019Tealinc Offers Industry ScholarshipTealinc Offers Industry Scholarship Now Taking Applications! Forsyth, MT – Tealinc, Ltd., a railcar operating lessor, rail transportation manager, rail transportation consultant, and railcar broker, is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2019 scholarship program. The program will award two – $1,000 scholarships to the best qualified candidates. The scholarship […] Collection/Transfer — February 13, 2019
Education — February 5, 2019It’s A Recycling Extravaganza in Inteplast’s Coloring BookInteplast Group has printed its premiere coloring book about recycling, Journey to the Big Time Recycling Extravaganza, complete with a glossary, maze, word search, and more. The resource shows clearly how the plastics industry can package an educational punch with a good story and a bit of creativity. In this 28-page coloring book, readers meet Lenny […] Education — February 5, 2019
Education — February 4, 2019Electronics Recycling GuideEveryone has those leftover electronics, from out-of-date cell phones to old printers and computers. It’s hard to know what to do with these old devices once we replace them with the latest technology. The good news is that recycling old technology can be very easy – all it takes is knowing what to do and […] Education — February 4, 2019
Education — January 25, 2019Florida Joins “WRAP” Initiative to Boost Plastic Film Recycling, Demand for Recycling PlasticsThe Flexible Film Recycling Group (FFRG) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) joined the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other State officials to announce a statewide campaign to increase recycling of plastic wraps, bags, and film (collectively “plastic film packaging”). Fla. DEP officials announced the campaign at the State Capitol in Tallahassee on […] Education — January 25, 2019
Collection/Transfer — January 22, 2019Regional Recycling Impact Workshop – Scholarship Applications due February 15The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), in association with The Recycling Partnership, will host the first-ever Regional Recycling Impact Workshop to improve the quality of residential recycling programs in the northeastern United States. The workshop, offered specifically to local and regional recycling coordinators in the NERC region, will be held May 7 – 8, 2019 in […] Collection/Transfer — January 22, 2019
Collection/Transfer — January 15, 2019Waste Awareness Week Aims to Boost Student Engagement with Sustainable PracticesThe Renewable Energy Association and other environmental student organizations are hosting Waste Awareness Week to highlight the consequences of global waste mismanagement. Events take place Monday through Friday and include movie screenings, workshops and an art exhibition. Chirine Chidiac, REA programming committee member and third-year civil engineering student, said each day of Waste Awareness Week […] Collection/Transfer — January 15, 2019
Collection/Transfer — December 9, 2018Online Game Trains Players How to Sort Waste CorrectlyAn online game teaches people to more accurately sort waste—with lasting results, a new UBC study has found. Study participants who played the game developed by UBC researchers received immediate feedback on their sorting choices. The second time they played—when feedback was no longer provided—players still improved their average accuracy from 69 percent to 84 […] Collection/Transfer — December 9, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 28, 2018Simple Tips to Make the Holiday Season More Environmentally FriendlyWith parties, decorations, gift giving and travel, Americans generate 25 percent more waste than average between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day – equating to almost 1,000 pounds of trash per household. However, roughly 80 percent of what is thrown away during the holidays can be recycled or repurposed, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The experts […] Collection/Transfer — November 28, 2018
Education — November 25, 2018What’s Recyclable? Connecticut is Taking Steps to Sort Out the ConfusionConcerned about recycling confusion, Connecticut’s RecycleCT program, run by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, created the “What’s In, What’s Out” campaign late last year to spread the word about what to recycle and how. Along with plastic bags, other no-no’s are styrofoam cups, foam peanuts, and disposable razors. “The campaign is really focused […] Education — November 25, 2018
Education — November 21, 2018Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Launches “Recycle Like You Live Here” Campaign to Reduce Recycling ContaminationTo protect worker safety and improve the value of Vermont’s recyclables, the Agency of Natural Resources has launched a campaign to reduce recycling contamination. The Agency worked with Chittenden Solid Waste District and Casella Waste Systems to identify the top four contaminants at their recycling facilities and created advertisements to let people know these items […] Education — November 21, 2018
Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2018Breaking Through: Implementing Operational Change to a Resistant TeamWhen new changes are being implemented, staff might feel like they are just being given a long list of new responsibilities. To encourage thinking about change in a positive light, focus on ways to empower your team. Jason Todaro and Sarah Bolton It is fair to say that over the last decade or so, the […] Collection/Transfer — November 5, 2018
