The waste management industry continuously evolves, with new regulations, technologies, and best practices emerging regularly. As a waste management professional, staying up-to-date on industry regulations and compliance requirements is crucial to ensure your company operates responsibly and avoids potential penalties. This comprehensive guide will explore various ways waste management...
The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated the development of novel approaches to track, monitor, and mitigate the spread of the virus. One such method that has garnered significant attention is the analysis of Covid-19 virus levels in wastewater. This technique involves monitoring SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, in wastewater systems to help track and predict potential outbreaks...
The following is a definitive guide to PFAS chemicals, starting with their history, what has made them so beneficial to manufacturing, their impact on the environment, and why we must find alternatives. We also go in-depth on the methods available to remove them from soil and water, as well as regulations that are being made this very moment to control their use and limit their negative impacts...
Hazardous waste is a growing concern in today’s rapidly industrializing world. When not managed properly, these harmful substances pose significant threats to the environment, public health, and wildlife. The cradle-to-grave approach offers a comprehensive strategy to address the risks associated with the generation, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. This blog post...
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives have become increasingly significant in today’s business world as organizations recognize the importance of sustainable practices and responsible decision-making. However, navigating the complex ESG landscape can be challenging due to regulatory uncertainty and diverse global standards. This blog post aims to provide insight into the...
Wastebits has long-served users across the United States and their customers. Over time, however, our user base has been requesting support in other languages, both for customers within the United States and abroad. A growing number of people using the Wastebits platform are doing so from across the globe, and we want to be sure to provide the best experience possible in their native language.
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...
It’s hard to believe that ten years ago Wastebits started as an idea aboard a bus traveling between Las Vegas, NV, and Austin, TX. A company called StartupBus has been gathering entrepreneurs and software engineers for years from various cities in North America and driving them to the SXSW Conference in Austin. Along the way they form small groups and build a pitch for a startup company, to...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed ban on ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only form that is still imported into America. This new rule would be issued under TSCA and comes as an outcome of the 2016 Lautenberg Act overhaul which gave EPA more power to regulate chemicals in use today.
Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is waste electronic items — electronic devices from DVD players to laptops to iPods that are no longer wanted, whether they still work or not. Everything from TVs to VCRs, LAN cables to routers, smartphones to flash disks, become e-waste when they’re discarded.
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