SWANA: Safety figures headed in wrong direction
Waste and recycling industry safety has received elevated attention in recent years as injuries and fatalities have risen. Despite collaboration and the heightened focus, the numbers show little improvement. “You would think with all of this activity and all of … Continue Reading→ The post SWANA: Safety figures headed in wrong direction
States struggle to keep growing their diversion rates
Oregon and Colorado have very different recycling landscapes but are seeing a similar trend: stagnating recycling numbers. Recently released progress reports explain some of the factors holding diversion back in those regions and others, and they offer tips on where … Continue Reading→ The post States struggle to keep growing their diversion
National statistics show stagnant U.S. diversion rate
The country’s recycling and composting rate remains stuck at just over 34 percent, according to the U.S. EPA. The federal agency on July 30 announced the release of its recycling and composting estimates for the U.S. in 2015. According to … Continue Reading→ The post National statistics show stagnant U.S. diversion rate
Cool the Climate – Compost
INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK 2019 New Theme Announced Poster Contest Starting Soon Calling All Sponsors Announcing the 2019 ICAW Theme: Cool the Climate – Compost By coming together with a global voice that promotes compost, International Compost Awareness Week is a call to action. The 2019 ICAW theme, “Cool the Climate – Compost!” […]
Call for Nominations – 2018 Texas Environmental Leadership Awards!
Do you know of individuals, communities, organizations, or businesses that are developing and maintaining programs to make Texas a more environmentally conscious state? Through Friday, August 17 STAR will be accepting nominations for the 2018 Texas Environmental Leadership Awards. This award is to recognize the champions and stewards of environmental change in Texas! Winners and […]
Competition Now Open for Environmental Sustainability Leadership Award
The second year of the Northeast Recycling Council’s (NERC) NERC Environmental Sustainability Leadership Award competition has begun. The award will recognize an individual or organization for the impact they have made on sustainable materials management within the NERC 11-state region. Applications for the will be accepted through September 12. To be eligible, an organization or […]
