Magazine Articles — October 31, 2019Recycled Content Supporting a Circular EconomyWhether it is purchasing recycling stations, clothes or any item in our day-to-day lives, it is ideal to keep a circular economy in mind. Embracing this transition has numerous benefits from decreasing waste and greenhouse gas emissions to saving raw resources—all while having a positive impact on the environment. By Mikayla Richards As the topics […] Magazine Articles — October 31, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019Get to Know Michael FernandezDirector Miami-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) How long have you been in the industry?: More than 20 years. How did you get involved? What was your first job?: I started as a temp, working for Browning Ferris Industries (BFI). Who/What was your biggest influence?: My biggest influence was being part of […] Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019How to Create a Safety Incentive Program that WorksAn incentive program that rewards employee participation in safety programs and recognizes safe behavior can be a valuable component of an effective safety program. Properly designed and administered, safety incentives can promote the culture of safety within your organization. By Will Flower Effective safety programs result in an overall cost savings for solid waste organizations. […] Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019A Survival Guide to Holiday Greeting CardsIt may feel a little too early to be talking about the holidays, but marketers need to be thinking a season ahead of time. If you have the capacity, consider adding this snail-mail tradition to your holiday brand plans. By Jessica Shrout Some brands view the holidays with a healthy dose of apprehension. You want […] Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019From Metal to Plastic: Culver City, CA Makes the Move to More Durable ContainersCulver City’s changeover to plastic containers has reduced frequency of wear, tear and replacement, resulting in less workers compensation claims as well as more durability and service years. The City of Culver City in California is an exclusive franchise that collects all of its waste, recycling, organics, C&D, bulky items and pedestrian containers in-house with […] Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019Volusia County’s Solid Waste Compliance Team: Safety Is Job OneVolusia County Solid Waste Management Compliance Officer Tami Lake is an enforcement officer, teacher, environmental advocate, litter sleuth and goodwill ambassador all rolled into one. By Gary Davidson When she is not hard at work, Tami Lake and her husband often can be found communing with Mother Nature while engaged in some of their favorite […] Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 3, 20194ocean: Building the First Economy for Ocean PlasticAs a global ocean cleanup company, 4ocean’s mission is to recover and recycle ocean plastic, advocate for sustainable innovation and inspire people around the world to reduce their consumption of single-use plastic. Rachael Lobeck, Public Relations, discusses their origin and ultimate goals. Discuss the history of 4ocean. How did it develop and who was involved? […] Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019Replace Your Roll-Off Container Parts Before Disaster StrikesWhich parts experience the most wear and when to replace them. By Meagan Daugherty When you first receive your roll-off container, you may have noticed the warning and caution stickers that are placed all around the container. Roll-off manufacturers care about your safety, however, those stickers can only go so far. It is your job, […] Magazine Articles — October 3, 2019
Landfills — October 2, 2019Geosynthetic Turf Solutions for Final Closure: A Decade of Weather-Resistant and Environmental PerformanceAn engineered synthetic turf system provides long-lasting, geotechnically stable and environmentally friendly final cover system that significantly reduces construction time and maintenance costs while providing an ideal foundation for solar panel deployment. By Krista Willey The very first engineered synthetic turf final cover system, called ClosureTurf, was installed on an MSW landfill in Louisiana in […] Landfills — October 2, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 1, 2019Equipping Your Fleet with ReflectivesReflectives are more affordable and more important than ever. By Jonathan Baltic Governmental studies around the world support the effectiveness of enhancing fleets’ visibility during nighttime and low-light operations in reducing accidents. The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) requires all heavy trailers manufactured after November 1993 to be equipped with highly reflective tape or […] Magazine Articles — October 1, 2019
Magazine Articles — October 1, 2019Protecting Arms with SleevesBalancing comfort with abrasion and cut resistance. By David Miller Achieving the perfect balance between comfort and safety is a perennial challenge. The safest PPE is not really safe if your team cannot stand to wear it. Fortunately, technology and innovation are constantly at work with new products that enhance comfort and protection. Some jobs […] Magazine Articles — October 1, 2019
In The Spotlight — September 30, 2019City of Tucson, AZ’s Department of Environmental and General Services: No Trash Left BehindPriding themselves on not only providing refuse and recycling operations, but also focusing on how they can provide a cleaner community, Tucson’s Department of Environmental and General Services has made operational improvements every year and followed strategies to stay ahead of a changing industry. As the second largest city in the state and home to […] In The Spotlight — September 30, 2019
