Emerging Technologies Transforming the Future of Recycling & Waste Management
As waste generation accelerates around the globe, the pressure on businesses, municipalities, and recycling systems has never been greater. With global waste volumes projected to rise nearly 70% by 2050, traditional collection and processing infrastructures simply cannot keep pace. Landfills are rapidly reaching capacity, contamination rates remain stubbornly high, and commodity price volatility is challenging […]
When “Green” Isn’t Always Cheaper
For many businesses, “going green” sounds like a win-win – helping the planet while appealing to eco-conscious customers. But in reality, implementing sustainable practices like recycling programs or waste diversion can come with unexpected costs and challenges that not every organization is prepared for. While sustainability is an admirable and increasingly important goal, it’s not […]
EPR Laws Impact: Why Contamination is Becoming a Compliance Issue
Overview Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws and other recycling regulations are accelerating across the U.S. and globally. For businesses, these changes aren’t just about paying new fees or reporting packaging use – they’re also tied directly to recycling contamination rates. With regulators, producers, and municipalities all pushing for cleaner streams, contamination has moved from a […]
Sustainable Waste Management Strategies for Business EfficiencyWhat Landfill Tipping Fees Really Cost: Hidden Markups and Regional Differences
When businesses think about their waste disposal costs, most assume the largest expense is simply “paying for trash pickup.” What often goes unnoticed are landfill tipping fees – the charges haulers pay when they dump waste at a landfill. These costs are rarely passed through at face value. Instead, they are often marked up, buried […]
Contract Renewal Traps: Automatic Fee Increases You Missed in Small Print
For many businesses, waste management contracts fall into the “set it and forget it” category. Once a service agreement is signed, it’s common for facility managers to assume the costs will remain stable unless service levels change. Unfortunately, this is exactly the assumption that haulers exploit. Hidden within the fine print of many waste vendor […]
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