Circular Economy — November 12, 2019Conference About Plastics Recycling Issues Hit the MarkMuch Ado About Plastics was the theme of the Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference on October 29 – 30 in Providence, Rhode Island. The interest in and energy around plastics recycling issues was obvious among the 160+ attendees and exhibitors that filled the banquet room at the Graduate Hotel. The Conference began with a provocative […] Circular Economy — November 12, 2019
Circular Economy — October 31, 2019NERC’s Fall Conference Concludes with Discussion on Recycling Education and PFASDay two of the Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference opened once more with an introduction by Lynn Rubinstein, the organization’s Executive Director, thanking all of the attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and the distinguished and sustaining members of NERC, for supporting the event. Session Facilitator, Rick Watson, CEO of the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and Treasurer of NERC, […] Circular Economy — October 31, 2019
Circular Economy — October 30, 2019Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference First Day Gives Attendees Wealth of Information on Current TrendsThe Northeast Recycling Council’s Fall Conference, located at the Graduate Providence in Rhode Island this year, opened with a networking breakfast where many attendees were able to reconnect and began to discuss current trends before heading into the packed conference room. Lynn Rubinstein, NERC’s Executive Director, made the opening remarks welcoming everyone back to the […] Circular Economy — October 30, 2019
Collection/Transfer — October 28, 2019ISRI to Offer New Hazard Recognition Safety Training as Part of Federal Grant ProgramThe Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announces the formation of a “Hazard Recognition in Shipping/Receiving and Loading Dock Areas” safety training program. The program is the result of $160,000 in funding ISRI received as part of the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). “The offering of […] Collection/Transfer — October 28, 2019
Education — October 27, 2019EPA Grants 26 Organizations $5.1M In Environmental Job Training GrantsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected 26 organizations to receive a total of $5.1 million in grants for environmental job training programs across the country. Funded through the agency’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Program, these grants help to create a skilled workforce in communities where EPA brownfields assessment and cleanup activities […] Education — October 27, 2019
Circular Economy — October 27, 2019Zero Waste East Roundtable Held on December 5thOn December 5th, Zero Waste East Roundtable will bring together policymakers, regulators and investors to accelerate policy and investments into new emerging technologies and the circular economy. Key topics will include sustainable urban planning and design, landfill diversion, sustainable water practices, food waste, organics, composting and sustainable packaging. Who: Companies For Zero Waste What: […] Circular Economy — October 27, 2019
Collection/Transfer — October 24, 2019WASTECON’s Wednesday and Thursday Delivers on Informative Sessions, Entertainment and a Positive Outlook to the Future of the IndustryBuilding on the excitement of Tuesday’s networking, events, training and keynote sessions. WASTECON opened Wednesday with its first Discovery Series speaker, Rebecca Ryan from NEXT General Consulting, who encouraged attendees to keep on top of the latest trends and take a look at how you can build your company strategies. She also covered thinking like […] Collection/Transfer — October 24, 2019
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
