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
Circular Economy — March 31, 2021NERC Wraps Up Its Spring Conference with Dynamic Discussions on Compostable Packaging, Refillable Bottle Systems and EPR Program UpdatesNERC started its second day of great content, speakers and discussions with a talk on “Demystifying Compostable Packaging”, a panel moderated by Debra Darby, Manager of Organics Sustainability Solutions at Tetra Tech. Olga Kachook, Senior Manager at Sustainable Packaging Coalition kicked off the panel speaking on understanding the role of compostable packaging in a circular […] Circular Economy — March 31, 2021
Circular Economy — March 24, 2021Waste, Recycling Trends to Watch in 2021As the global population is rising continuously, so does the strain we put on the planet. At the same time, the amount of waste humans generate is higher than ever before, and this is due to the global pandemic too. People are spending more time than ever online ordering food, clothes, electronics, household items, and […] Circular Economy — March 24, 2021
Circular Economy — January 27, 2021First Day of Virtual WASTECON Focuses on Leadership Through the Pandemic and Adapting to ChangesSWANA’s Virtual WASTECON® kicked off this week with great sessions from several speakers focusing on how the past year has changed the industry and what they have had to do to adapt. After vendor presentations from Caterpillar and Mack, SWANA CEO David Biderman welcomed attendees, stressing that much has changed, especially in how we gather […] Circular Economy — January 27, 2021
Circular Economy — December 22, 20203 Circular Economy Trends that Defined 2020As the year comes to a close, here are three trends that defined the circular economy in 2020, and what they might mean for the year to come. 1. Reuse is on the rise. Despite some setbacks posed by the pandemic, the transition from single-use to reusable packaging is building real momentum. With such proof […] Circular Economy — December 22, 2020
Collection/Transfer — December 18, 2020Capstone Headwaters Reports: Consolidation Continues to Shape Landscape Across the Waste & Recycling IndustryCapstone Headwaters released its Waste & Recycling December Update, reporting that despite overall deal volume declines, private equity buyers, accounting for nearly 50% of transaction volume, as well as major public strategic buyers (28% of deal volume) have continued or resumed M&A to bolster geographic reach and market share while achieving operational synergies. The defensibility […] Collection/Transfer — December 18, 2020
Collection/Transfer — December 17, 2020BLS Reports Solid Waste and Recycling Collectors Have Sixth Highest Fatality RateThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the 2019 National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries showing that refuse and recyclable materials collectors had the 6th deadliest occupation in the United States. This is a slight improvement from being 5th on the list, where it has been for the past several years. The workplace […] Collection/Transfer — December 17, 2020
Circular Economy — November 20, 2020The MRF Summit Hosted by SWANA and ISRI Provides Two Days of Informative and Lively Discussion on Safety, Contamination, Commodities and the Global MarketsThe MRF Summit hosted by SWANA and ISRI over two days in the afternoon was packed with informative speakers and sessions discussing strategies, ideas, technological developments, and government updates while inviting attendees to give their feedback and ask questions throughout the event. The MRF Summit was formally introduced and emceed by Tim Flanagan, General Manager […] Circular Economy — November 20, 2020
Circular Economy — October 2, 2020Accelerating the Circular Economy’s Virtual Conference Focuses on the Supply Chain, Recycling, Sustainability and How We Can Get to Zero WasteCompanies for Zero Waste held a virtual conference this week focusing on best practices and policies in the circular economy environment. This interactive session featured expert speakers from the industry giving their insights into what they believe would move the ideas into the mainstream. After an introduction to the conference by Founder and CEO of […] Circular Economy — October 2, 2020
Management — September 29, 2020American Society of Safety Professionals Unveils Risk Assessment Technical ReportRisk and uncertainty in the workplace are dynamic and continuously evolve as conditions and technologies change. Occupational safety and health professionals can learn about the latest techniques and implementation strategies to combat risk and better protect workers in a new technical report published by the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP). ASSP TR-31010-2020 Risk Management […] Management — September 29, 2020
Collection/Transfer — September 29, 2020Steps for Reopening Your Small Business During CoronavirusReopening a small business after coronavirus closure is no easy feat. The virus is still spreading in many areas and the rules of reopening can vary significantly depending on where you are or the type of business you operate. Maybe SBA 7a loans helped you keep things going during the shutdown, but for many business owners, […] Collection/Transfer — September 29, 2020
Safety — September 24, 2020Microplastics Have Infiltrated Every Part of Our Lives — Even the Air We BreatheEmily Folk Plastic pollution is a global issue. This material is often nonbiodegradable and ends up disrupting ecosystems, both in water and on land. The smaller problem, though, is microplastics. These tiny pieces are hard to see and can end up anywhere and everywhere. The effects of microplastic pollution are just as hard to […] Safety — September 24, 2020
