As we explore ways to make our waste management more sustainable, it’s crucial not to overlook the supply chain. It’s here, in the network of processes that create and sell a product, that we often find significant opportunities for waste reduction. But how exactly do we tap into these opportunities? Read more…
In our journey to create more sustainable waste management systems, it’s crucial to have a holistic understanding of where and how waste is generated. This means examining all aspects of waste generation in every area of the facility. We often refer to this comprehensive review as analyzing the “nine points Read more…
Achieving efficiency in waste management requires more than just proper sorting and recycling. It also involves designing waste management systems that meet the specific needs of an organization or community. One of the crucial steps in this design process is right-sizing collection containers and service levels. Right-sizing ensures that the Read more…
When it comes to waste management, categorizing the waste we generate is of paramount importance. This categorization aids in developing effective strategies for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal. Today, we’ll explore the 12 master categories of commodities/discards, providing a more in-depth understanding of each. Navigating the complexities of these Read more…
When we think of waste management, hazardous waste often comes to mind due to its potential to cause harm to human health and the environment. However, there’s another category of waste that, while not classified as hazardous, still contains materials that need to be prevented from free release into the Read more…
In our quest to tackle the mounting waste problem, one concept is gaining momentum: upcycling. Unlike traditional recycling, which often degrades the quality of materials over time, upcycling retains the majority of the material’s integrity and energy value. It involves transforming waste materials into new items or materials that will Read more…
As we continue to grapple with the rising tide of waste, it’s becoming increasingly clear that our old methods of dealing with waste are not enough. We need a more comprehensive, sustainable approach – and that approach is waste reduction. Waste reduction refers to the combined efforts of waste prevention, Read more…
In the face of global challenges like climate change and growing landfill sizes, we are in dire need of innovative solutions. One such solution lies in an unlikely place – our waste. Waste-to-Energy (WTE) is a revolutionary process that transforms our everyday trash into a powerful, usable form of energy. Read more…
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, practices that support sustainability and conservation are gaining momentum. Among these, xeriscaping – landscaping in a style that requires little or no irrigation and produces less waste – has emerged as an innovative and eco-friendly solution for gardeners and landscapers worldwide. Xeriscaping goes Read more…
The concept of a circular economy has been gaining traction in recent years as a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear economy. A circular economy aims to redefine growth, focusing on positive society-wide benefits. It entails gradually decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources and designing waste out Read more…