Recycling — August 15, 2014The National Recycling CoalitionResource Spotlight The National Recycling Coalition A national non-profit advocacy group, the National Recycling Coalition’s (NRC) (Washington, DC) mission is to partner with and facilitate activities between and among non-profit organizations, businesses, trade associations, individuals and government to maintain a prosperous and productive American recycling system that is committed to the conservation of natural resources. […] Recycling — August 15, 2014
Landfills — August 15, 2014Being Dense Has Its AdvantagesCompactors Being Dense Has Its Advantages How compactors apply machine weight determines maximum compaction densities. Rick Zettler At its root, the landfill business can be drawn down to a simple mathematical calculation. An operation receives a permit for a certain number of acres and is relegated to how deep it can dig and how high […] Landfills — August 15, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014Building Reuse: Weighing the ConsequencesTransfer Stations Building Reuse: Weighing the Consequences Adapting an existing building for reuse as a waste transfer station is usually done as a capital cost savings measure. Building reuse saves on new site construction and can avoid the permitting process if the existing site already has a permit allowing the waste transfer activity. Building reuse […] Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014
Waste Conversion — August 15, 2014Renewable Energy from Food WastesWaste-to-Energy Renewable Energy from Food Wastes Rising energy prices and increasing environmental pollution makes it more important to harness renewable energy from food wastes. Anaerobic digestion is the most important method for the treatment of organic waste because of its techno-economic viability and environmental sustainability. Salman Zafar Food waste is an untapped energy source that […] Waste Conversion — August 15, 2014
Waste Conversion — August 15, 2014Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT): The New Kid on the UK Waste Management BlockWaste Treatment Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT): The New Kid on the UK Waste Management Block Considering how the innovative combination of established treatment technologies in a new integrated fuel production system are gaining significant support as the solution for residual waste treatment in the UK. Dr Adam Read, Keith Brown and Andy Godley Waste management […] Waste Conversion — August 15, 2014
Recycling — August 15, 2014Teaching the Importance of Waste DiversionTrash Treasures Teaching the Importance of Waste Diversion Dee Dee Green, Recycling Coordinator, Discusses Escambia County, FL’s Recycling Summer Youth Camp. “Dump Your Kids at the Perdido Landfill for the Day!” Give a brief history of the program: In an effort to find new and exciting ways of reaching our youth, the Escambia County Recycling […] Recycling — August 15, 2014
Recycling — August 15, 2014The North Shore Recycling Program: Equipping Residents with the Right Recycling Knowledge and ResourcesIn the Spotlight The North Shore Recycling Program: Equipping Residents with the Right Recycling Knowledge and Resources Planning and administering of all residential waste reduction, reuse and recycling programs for the City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver and the District of West Vancouver, the North Shore Recycling Program continuously develops and delivers […] Recycling — August 15, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014Waste Connections’ Sustainable Safety CultureSafety Case Study Waste Connections’ Sustainable Safety Culture Waste Connections is committed to constantly improving efficiency and safety measures. Installing cutting-edge object detection systems on each of their trucks not only sets a safety standard, but it also improves safety for the drivers, pedestrians and property owners in each of the communities they serve. It […] Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014Solid Waste RoutingSoftware Solid Waste Routing An overview of the rules and strategies used for improving efficiency in solid waste collection. Bob Roberts In today’s struggling economy we are all forced to look at ways to reduce expenses. This applies to private and public operations equally. For the private operation, priorities are placed on maintaining profits—a difficult […] Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014Be Prepared: It’s Not Just for Boy ScoutsEmergency Preparedness Be Prepared: It’s Not Just for Boy Scouts As you and your company consider preparing for emergencies, don’t be overwhelmed by preparing for everything. Prepare for “any old thing” and you will find plenty of opportunity to make a difference one emergency at a time. Al Blencoe The Boy Scouts have a motto: […] Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014
Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014Four Tips for Having Conflict-Busting Conversations in the WorkplacePersonnel Four Tips for Having Conflict-Busting Conversations in the Workplace Putting out fires is an all-too-common job requirement for many managers. If you’re struggling with establishing positive conflict resolutions among your employees or just need a little help confronting these challenges, find out how you can master these tough talks. Steven Dinkin, Barbara Filner and […] Collection/Transfer — August 15, 2014
Waste Conversion — August 15, 2014The Shifting Landscape for Renewable Energy in the UKRenewable Energy The Shifting Landscape for Renewable Energy in the UK Considering how changes in policy and technology preference are resulting in significant shifts in the development of waste derived renewable energy projects in the UK. Euston Ling and Dr. Adam Read The UK Government has a commitment to reduce the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions […] Waste Conversion — August 15, 2014
