Collection/Transfer — July 2, 2020Vermont’s Plastic Bag Ban, Food Scraps Mandate Go Into EffectLaws that ban plastic bags and prohibit Vermonters from throwing food scraps in the garbage have taken effect. As a result, all residents will be banned from trashing leftovers while grocers, retailers and restaurants will be prohibited from distributing single-use plastic bags. The food scraps law is set to take effect after Vermont lawmakers passed […] Collection/Transfer — July 2, 2020
Newsletter Headline — July 2, 2020Waste-to-Hydrogen Project Set for CaliforniaA California company that produces renewable hydrogen has joined with a Louisiana construction group on a project to build a modular waste-to-hydrogen production facility. Ways2H, based in Long Beach, California, and Ford, Bacon & Davis, a Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based engineering, procurement, and construction firm, announced a joint effort to design and build a California facility […] Newsletter Headline — July 2, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 2, 2020BASF Begins Piloting New Chemical-Recycling Process for Mattress MaterialsBASF SE has developed a chemical recycling process for used mattresses and is starting pilot tests at the Schwarzheide site in Brandenburg, Germany. The materials from old mattresses are to be recycled in such a way that they can be used for the production of new mattresses. “The target is to recover the raw materials […] Collection/Transfer — July 2, 2020
Newsletter Headline — July 1, 2020Fortune 500 Brands & Corporate Foundations Extend Over $54 Million in Capital Commitments with Closed Loop PartnersClosed Loop Partners announced that some of the world’s largest consumer brands and corporate foundations are extending more than $54 million in capital commitments with the Closed Loop Infrastructure Fund (CLIF). This extension is a testament to the progress CLIF has made over the last five years toward building a more circular economy and the sense […] Newsletter Headline — July 1, 2020
Government and Regulations — July 1, 2020ISRI Lauds the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement as It Enters Into ForceThe Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today touts the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) as a victory for the recycling industry as it officially enters into force. The USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which has governed trade between the three economies since 1994. “The USMCA is a win for the […] Government and Regulations — July 1, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers of Important Protections for Working Safely in Summer HeatThroughout much of the U.S., high temperatures and humidity in the summer season can create hot and hazardous working conditions, both outdoors and indoors. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reminds employers of their duty to protect employees from the risks and dangers of heat exposure. OSHA reminds employers of […] Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020Medical Bins: Where Do I Begin?One of the most critical aspects of healthcare is what happens to the waste generated in the process. How is it stored, how is it processed and which bins are best for the job? By Jeniffer Coates Medical staff use medical waste containers to dispose of waste and also to remove it from the property. […] Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020On-Board Scales Drive Greater Profits for Any Fleet Type or SizeWhether it is gross vehicle weight with overweight protection or specific commercial content weight collection data, an on-board scale can greatly increase profits for the bottom line. By Jack Ewing Now more than ever, optimizing payload is the name of the game. Whether it be a front loader, rear loader, side loader or roll-off, optimization […] Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020
Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020Waste Collector Safety: Can Tools from Other Industries Help?Lighting comes in many shapes, sizes, lighting patterns and messages and is made to be fitted on most trucks and can be attached to the collection workers’ apparel. This would create a better awareness of waste collection workers in high motor traffic areas. By Bruce J. Clark, PE Solid waste collectors continue to die at […] Magazine Articles — July 1, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020Rubicon Provides Essential Personal Protective Equipment for Frontline WorkersRubicon, a software company that provides smart waste and recycling solutions to businesses and governments worldwide, today announced that they will be providing protective masks to their network of independent waste and recycling haulers. “As COVID-19 cases continue to increase and new spikes are happening across the country, effective personal protective equipment is more important […] Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020Safety 2020 Draws Largest Virtual Gathering of Safety ProsThe American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) brought together the largest group of occupational safety and health professionals who have ever participated in a virtual conference and exposition. Safety 2020: Virtual, held June 23-25, drew nearly 2,400 professionals who attended educational sessions and engaged with speakers, peers and exhibitors to learn the latest in workplace […] Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020
Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020Keep America Beautiful Joins SoulBuffalo’s Ocean Plastics Leadership Network as Nonprofit MemberKeep America Beautiful® announces it has joined SoulBuffalo’s Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN), a global community of retailers, brands, NGOs and alliances committed to developing new approaches, innovations and solutions-based projects to address the impacts of plastic waste. The organizations unite along the common goal of ending littering, with a specific focus on plastics in […] Collection/Transfer — July 1, 2020
