Why is recycling important? The truth about our trash.
Imagine a world where there’s little to no waste. A world where everything we throw out is repurposed or reused. A world where all of the materials we discard are recycled and utilized in new products. Well, here’s the thing about our trash; in truth, most of it is not trash at all. Today, recycling…Read More…
In-home: Trash + recycling tips
Residential sanitation workers on the front line Did you know that like medical professionals and first responders, your waste and recycling haulers – along with landfill operators and recycling sorters – are considered essential employees in most places? While commercial waste and recycling has decreased in recent weeks as more people stay at home, residential…Read More…
COVID-19 and the waste management industry
Increasingly stringent measures to contain the virus are disrupting the global economy and changing daily routines. Schools are closing and travel has been restricted, businesses are shutting their doors and individuals are being advised to stay home. However, while the world is taking necessary precautions, essential services and facilities need to remain open. Grocery stores…Read More…
Home is where the recycling bin is – innovative houses made of waste
These are the startling figures that represent just part of the US construction industry’s waste generation. What’s more, these figures only add up the debris produced through demolition. While construction, in general, can quickly become wasteful, with concrete in particular known to be extremely resource-intensive, awareness of the issue is growing. In fact, as the…Read More…
What are cities doing about food waste?
Food waste is perhaps one of the most misunderstood waste streams we deal with today. Many assume since it is an organic material, it is of little consequence when sent to landfill. However, the reality surrounding food is very different, and alongside the significant resources required to produce it, dealing with what’s leftover places a…Read More…
10 Cities with Forward-Thinking Recycling Programs
Over the past 20 years, municipalities across the US have been steadily increasing their recycling recovery rates, or the amount of municipal solid waste (MSW) they are able to divert away from landfill. In fact, since the turn of the millennium, national recycling figures have increased by more than 25%, with year-on-year growth pushing the…Read More…
Can municipal waste and recycling be smarter?
We think so.
While cities and towns across the country commit to smart systems for utilities, housing, and schools, recycling and waste service systems remain stagnant and resistant to innovation. On the residential side, many cities use outdated technology – or no technology at all – to plan service routes, pickup and drop-off points, and schedules. Since commercial…Read More…
A simple illustrated guide to types of waste
The range of products and materials in circulation present numerous challenges at all stages of the waste management journey. Contaminated waste streams and mixed-material products are among the biggest issues to effective recycling, making current systems less efficient and more expensive. When it comes to effective waste management as a whole, the correct identification and…Read More…
Municipal recycling and waste management challenges –
How can tech help?
Residents across America know that the way their towns and cities handle municipal waste and recycling needs to change. Americans generate more waste per person than any population on Earth, and US solid waste generation continues to grow year-on-year. Meanwhile, US cities are growing and becoming denser, and international political developments are making it much…Read More…