The waste management sector plays a vital role in the sustainable growth of our planet. As our global community continues to face the challenge of effective waste management, staying informed and educated about the latest trends, innovations, and news is essential. One way to do this is by following waste blogs focusing on various aspects of waste management, recycling, and sustainability. To...
On February 23, 2023, a freight train derailed in a rural area of Ohio, causing significant damage and releasing hazardous chemicals into the environment. The incident has raised concerns about the chemicals’ potential environmental and health impacts. Understanding the chemicals released in the derailment and their environmental effects is crucial for effective response and mitigation...
ESG (environmental, social, and governance) guidelines are vital for achieving sustainability goals. Understanding ESG goals is a challenging but essential part of any company’s sustainable business strategy. This comprehensive guide will explore the main issues associated with setting practical ESG goals and how to address them for successful implementation.
As the world population grows, it becomes more important than ever for businesses to adopt sustainable practices. A circular economy is one way to achieve this, as it focuses on recycling and reuse. This can help reduce waste and environmental impact. There are many ways businesses can adopt a circular economy, including reducing packaging, choosing recycled materials, and partnering with...
Tornadoes can be devastating events for many people. Not only do they destroy property and ruin lives, but they also leave behind a lot of debris that needs to be cleaned up. Cleaning up after a tornado is not just about removing the physical objects left on the ground – it’s also about disposing of any hazardous materials. In this blog post, we will cover safety tips for cleaning up...
Asbestos is a mineral that has been used for many years in both commercial building construction and insulation due to its fire-resistant properties. It was once hailed as the “miracle mineral” but, because of potential health risks, it is now banned in most countries. Friable asbestos can be crumbled with your hands while non-friable asbestos cannot be crushed by hand. If you are unsure if there...
With the fate of our environment more precarious than ever, society must engage in as many eco-friendly solutions as possible to preserve our planet. Though we’re still a long way from perfect, many local governments have already established various programs, laws, task forces, and more to encourage public participation in resolving ecological issues.
Landfills are carefully engineered disposal facilities, designed to combat the problems you can expect if you just throw trash into a hole in the ground. So rather than dumps, which are just designated areas to leave garbage, landfills involve inbuilt solutions to leaching, leakage, off-gassing, and more.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the main federal law that governs solid and hazardous waste disposal in the USA. It was passed in 1976, as pollution from improper disposal of hazardous waste and the lack of a federal framework to ensure safe disposal became increasingly problematic.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning might seem strange partners to waste collection, recycling and management. But as we’ll see, AI for waste is a growing sector. There are companies setting up smart bins, smart dumps and smart cities, aimed at cutting the amount of trash we actually throw away and improving our currently abysmal recycling rates.
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