Collection/Transfer — April 1, 2016Safety: Safety Has to Be PersonalBy making safety your focus everyday and doing your homework, your company can expand leadership and participation at all levels, retain dedicated employees and, most importantly, help reduce the number of tragic news stories. By Dennis G Dunn “Working safely may get old, but so do those who practice it.” ~Author Unknown As a young […] Collection/Transfer — April 1, 2016
Compost/Organic Recycling — February 18, 2016Four Keys to More Sustainable PlasticRising consumer consciousness is continuing to heighten demand for plastic feedstock that isn’t quite so harmful to our planet. But there are a number of strategies for limiting the impact of plastic production, and no single one is likely to solve the sustainability problem on its own. To call attention to all of these strategies— […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 18, 2016
Compost/Organic Recycling — February 10, 2016Global Food WasteGlobal food waste waste is an expanding problem. The amounts of food the people of this world throw away is staggering as you can see in the infographic below. With the ongoing harm to the environment and the impoverished places without much food or water could benefit to our carelessness. There are numerous projects and charities […] Compost/Organic Recycling — February 10, 2016
Collection/Transfer — January 31, 2016SWANA Launches Safety Matters WebpageSWANA is proud to announce the launch of its Safety Matters webpage. The Safety Matters Webpage is an online resource portal that will serve as a central place for SWANA members and other industry professionals to access the latest in safety news, important safety materials and upcoming safety events. Included on the webpage is information about […] Collection/Transfer — January 31, 2016
Compost/Organic Recycling — January 31, 2016What to Consider Before Incorporating Shredders into Your Production LineExcellent planning and strategic design can save you money and time in the long run. By Audrey Brewer Designing a shredding system for the waste-to-energy market is an enormous undertaking, one that requires significant planning. But with booming populations and an excess of waste going to landfills, this industry is growing at a rate […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 31, 2016
Compost/Organic Recycling — January 11, 2016Recycling is Vital for Promoting the Environmental Message for KidsRecycling is vastly important and it’s vital we continue to promote the environmental message on sustainability and the true benefits it has. In this specific piece, we look at the recycling topic for kids and how imperative it is we integrate the environment and taking care of our planet together and what we can do […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 11, 2016
Compost/Organic Recycling — January 2, 2016Organics: Recycling Trends in Organics Recycling: Today vs. One Year Ago Throughout 2016 and beyond, the focus on reducing food waste and diverting waste from landfills will increase among government groups, politicians and businesses while more legislation, technological innovation and industry best practices will generate more organics recycling programs. Anthony DiIenno Food waste, and specifically, what to do with it and how to reduce […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 2, 2016
Collection/Transfer — January 2, 2016Landfill Gas Management: Diverting Organic Waste: Alternative Solutions to Keeping Landfill Gas-to-Energy Projects SuccessfulIn order to keep organic waste going to landfills and LFG projects successful, consider using the Steam Injection In Landfill Process to convert the organic waste inside a landfill. Reg Renaud Lately, organic diversion from landfills has been a hot topic in publications and on the agendas of many cities and states in the U.S. […] Collection/Transfer — January 2, 2016
Compost/Organic Recycling — January 2, 2016Organic Recycling: Second of Two Parts The 15 Benefits of Aerated Static Pile CompostingAerated Static Pile (ASP) Composting will save you time and money, help you resolve off-site odor impacts and result in a higher quality compost product – all of which will improve your bottom line. Peter Moon For compost facility owners and operators worldwide, there are three primary objectives in operating their systems: Mitigate adverse […] Compost/Organic Recycling — January 2, 2016
Compost/Organic Recycling — November 30, 2015Recycling: When is Waste Not Waste?If you handle waste wood as part of your process, don’t just consider it waste. Instead, turn it into a viable renewable natural resource and profit center. Bryndon O’Hara When is waste not waste? The very simple answer is “when it is recyclable.” And we all recycle as much as we think we can. […] Compost/Organic Recycling — November 30, 2015
Compost/Organic Recycling — November 30, 2015First of Two Parts: Composting: There is No Need to Turn the Compost Pile When Using the Aerated Static Pile MethodASP Composting was first developed to process wastewater treatment sludge in the mid-1970s and it is commonly used today throughout the world to process all varieties of organic “waste” materials. Despite its common use, it seems to be the “Best Kept Secret” for many private and public sector compost facilities. Peter Moon Conventional wisdom […] Compost/Organic Recycling — November 30, 2015
Compost/Organic Recycling — October 30, 2015Food Waste: How Contamination and Lack of Data Are Hindering The Food Waste RevolutionA successful food waste disposal strategy starts with a “Zero-Waste” attitude. Using clean technology to implement a disposal method that gives you access to waste records and removes the issues related to improper sorting and high levels of contamination can bring tremendous value to a business. Frank E. Celli With more resolve around the […] Compost/Organic Recycling — October 30, 2015
