Collection/Transfer — April 16, 2021San Antonio, TX to Start Seeking Contract for Next 15 Years of RecyclingSan Antonio will begin soliciting a new recycling contract this year, with City officials warning of cost increases on the horizon. The City’s current deal with Republic Services runs through July 2024. The Phoenix-based giant in the North American solid waste industry acquired ReCommunity, the original contractor, in 2017 and took over the agreement that […] Collection/Transfer — April 16, 2021
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 16, 2021How to Stop Discarded Face Masks from Polluting the PlanetA year ago, the idea that disposable face masks, gloves, and wipes could become global environmental pollutants was not a pressing concern. Personal protective equipment, PPE for short, was seen as essential for preventing the spread of COVID-19. No one imagined just how much of it would be needed, for so long. Then production exploded—and […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 16, 2021
News and Press — April 15, 2021Alaska Airlines To Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made From Municipal Solid WasteAlaska Airlines is set to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) made from municipal solid waste following a partnership with SkyNRG Americas, claimed to be the pioneer and global leader for SAF. Alaska Airlines is one of the most fuel-efficient airlines in the U.S. with a strong commitment to sustainability. It was among the first airline […] News and Press — April 15, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021Vicinity Energy Implements Renewable Biogenic Heating Oil, Transforming Food Waste into Energy and Creating JobsVicinity Energy, owner of the nation’s largest portfolio of district energy systems, announces it has signed a long-term fuel supply agreement with Lifecycle Renewables, a Boston-based firm that produces LR100TM, a unique biogenic fuel derived from waste vegetable oil and fats discarded by the food service industry. The partnership will provide Vicinity with expanded access […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021
News and Press — April 15, 2021Recycle Track Systems Hires Chief Revenue Officer to Boost Company Growth in Municipal and Commercial MarketsRecycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS), a waste and recycling management company, announced it has named Kristopher Glotzbach as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer. Kristopher will oversee the company’s sales and business development operations for its municipal and commercial divisions in the newly-created Chief Revenue Officer role reflecting RTS’s continued growth during the pandemic. An accomplished […] News and Press — April 15, 2021
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 15, 2021Returning Workers Seek Workspaces That Address More Than SafetyEmployee expectations of post-pandemic indoor workspaces go beyond a “return to normal” and demonstrate a desire for spaces that put people in a better place, with an eye toward spaces that are more responsive to an ever-adapting world, according to a new survey conducted by Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI). The survey “Making Space for […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 15, 2021
Circular Economy — April 15, 2021Companies for Zero Waste Holds Dynamic and Informative Discussion on Electronics and Battery RecyclingOn Wednesday, April 14, Companies for Zero Waste held its discussion on “Electronic and Battery Recycling”, an interactive and dynamic talk on how end of life batteries fit into the circular economy and what are the most efficient ways the industry can deal with recovery and reuse. Companies for Zero Waste CEO, Scott Donachie, introduced […] Circular Economy — April 15, 2021
Collection/Transfer — April 15, 2021NWRA Urges Congress to Address Driver ShortageNWRA has joined other organizations on a letter to Congress urging support for the DRIVE-Safe Act (S.659, H.R.1475), bipartisan legislation that would address the driver shortage facing many industries including waste and recycling. NWRA supported the DRIVE-Safe Act when it first was introduced in 2019. In the 116thCongress, the legislation received support from more than one-third […] Collection/Transfer — April 15, 2021
Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 15, 2021COVID-19: ‘Game-Changing’ PPE Recycling Technology Turns Masks and Gowns into School ChairsSpecialist thermal heating machines which convert used PPE into reusable plastic blocks within one hour have been installed inside five NHS hospitals. The equipment, developed in Cardiff, allows hospital waste such as gowns, curtains and single-use masks to be turned into metre-long blocks on site. They are then collected, processed and redeveloped into a range […] Coronavirus/COVID-19 — April 15, 2021
Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021ReSoil: The Premier, Zero-Landfill Destination for Organic WasteSouth Carolina-based recycling firm Green Energy Biofuel recently acquired ReSoil, a composting facility in Kershaw County, one of the latest moves the growing company has made in over a decade to increase its services and open new opportunities for industrial processors near and far. GEB is making significant investments in its new composting business to […] Compost/Organic Recycling — April 15, 2021
Newsletter Headline — April 15, 2021United Airlines Unveils Plan to Fund More Sustainable Jet Fuel Made from TrashUnited Airlines has partnered with global firms including Nike Inc and Siemens AG in an “Eco-Skies Alliance” to finance use this year of about 3.4 million gallons of low-carbon, sustainable aviation fuel derived from trash. Though tiny compared with the 4.3 billion gallons of jet fuel that United consumed in 2019 prior to the start […] Newsletter Headline — April 15, 2021
Collection/Transfer — April 14, 2021Franklin County, OH to Participate in Prescription Drug Take-Back DaySWACO and dozens of local partners will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, held annually in April and October each year. This event is conducted in partnership with communities throughout Franklin County at collection events which provide families, residents and seniors a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription […] Collection/Transfer — April 14, 2021
