Collection/Transfer — October 23, 2019First Days of WASTECON 2019 Focus on Education and CollaborationThere’s a growing momentum in the waste and recycling industry that SWANA has taken ahold of and run with full force – how the industry changing and what does it mean for professionals and how can they get involved. It is a dynamic and transitional time and includes the growth of SWANA’s collaboration with organizations […] Collection/Transfer — October 23, 2019
Education — October 17, 2019EPI Set to Present at Northeast Recycling Council ConferenceEnvironmental Packaging International (EPI), a division of EPR and sustainability reporting specialist Lorax Compliance, will take part in a panel discussion at this year’s Northeast Recycling Council Much Ado About Plastics conference. Taking place in Providence, Rhode Island (29-30 October), the event brings together delegates from across the US to discuss timely topics in the […] Education — October 17, 2019
Circular Economy — October 10, 2019Waste & Recycling Expo Canada and Waste to Resource Conference Educate and Entertain in Toronto, ON this WeekThe Waste & Recycling Expo Canada debuted this week at the Enercare Center, offered solid waste and recycling equipment, services and strategies. The first day included extended hours with a Roving Reception that allowed for even more time for attendees and exhibitors to network during the event. Certain sections on the show floor were carved […] Circular Economy — October 10, 2019
Education — October 8, 2019Student Scholarship Available for NERC’s Fall ConferenceIf you are currently enrolled as a student and would like to learn about plastics recycling issues and network with recycling’s most experienced professionals, consider attending NERC’s Fall Conference on October 29 – 30 in Providence, Rhode Island. NERC has one scholarship left for the Much Ado About Plastics Conference that will be awarded on […] Education — October 8, 2019
Education — October 1, 2019ASSP Adding Virtual Participants to Classroom Safety TrainingASSPis taking live classroom training and adding virtual participants via two-way video projection, meaning that a safety professional from their home or office can get all the benefits of face-to-face instruction without the travel time or expense. The new option – called Live Virtual Classroom – will enable virtual participants to ask the instructor questions […] Education — October 1, 2019
Government and Regulations — September 29, 2019National Alliance Created to Keep Solid Waste Workers SafeThe Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA), and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have signed an Alliance agreement to provide SWANA members, NWRA members and the public with information, guidance, and access to resources to help protect the health and safety […] Government and Regulations — September 29, 2019
Circular Economy — September 27, 2019Second Day of Zero Waste East Conference Wraps Up with a Focus on Moving Forward 100% on Zero WasteWhile the first day of the Zero Waste East Conference was focused on driving investments into waste from Wall Street investors, Wednesday’s educational sessions focused on renewable energy and the clean energy transition. Featuring discussions from key players in the industry — including NRG Energy, Blue Planet Foundation, American Sustainable Business Council, Covanta and others […] Circular Economy — September 27, 2019
Circular Economy — September 25, 2019First Day of Zero Waste East Conference Discusses Industry Challenges and SolutionsOn Tuesday, the first day of the Zero Waste East Conference, held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, brought in many professionals, experts, policymakers and corporations to discuss the industry challenges in the waste and recycling industry. Put on by Companies for Zero Waste, informative sessions and networking opportunities throughout the day allowed […] Circular Economy — September 25, 2019
Education — September 10, 2019Landfill Case Study: The Case for TrainingAchieving improved productivity and worker accountability. Jeff Winke Building landfills have become more complex and technologically sophisticated. Gone are the days when a smart owner could manage a site by pushing dirt over-collected refuse. Back then, measurements were close approximations and quality was achieved through the skills and experience of the heavy-equipment operator. Today, […] Education — September 10, 2019
Newsletter Headline — September 5, 2019Safety Standards Toolbox Can Help Create True Safety CultureOccupational safety and health professionals can transform their company’s safety program from a compliance-driven cost center into a corporate sustainability initiative with help from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). ASSP’s comprehensive Safety Standards Toolbox on Sept. 24-25 will give registrants access to four webinars and nearly 50 voluntary national consensus standards that promote […] Newsletter Headline — September 5, 2019
Newsletter Headline — August 29, 20196 Incredible Skills Kids Can Learn Through Waste Management At HomeFrom a young age, children learn to be clean and tidy. Waste management at home also teaches children some essential things. Kathy Brellan Parents always try to teach their children to be neat and tidy from a very young age. Cleanliness has been inextricably linked to good health since olden days; thus, we want […] Newsletter Headline — August 29, 2019
News and Press — August 21, 2019Peterbilt Adds Fifth Technician Training CampusPeterbilt Motors Company announces the opening of the company’s fifth Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California. “The PTI program helps meet the Peterbilt dealer network’s growing demand for entry level qualified diesel technicians. The unique value proposition for graduates of PTI is finding its graduates jobs that often turn into long-term careers,” […] News and Press — August 21, 2019
