By Christina Weiler, Colgate University, Founder of UCan Nonprofit Organization China’s material import ban continues to wreak havoc the United States recycling industry. In previous posts, we explored the worsening effects […]
By James Thompson, Waste Business Journal, SWEEP Steering Committee; Rob Watson, Chief Science Officer, Eco-Hub LLC. Founder & Co-chair SWEEP Standard; Christopher Galantino, Cornell University, President Cornell Sustainability Consultants; Christina Weiler, Colgate […]
By James Thompson, Waste Business Journal, SWEEP Steering Committee & Rob Watson, Chief Science Officer, Eco-Hub LLC. Founder & Co-chair SWEEP Standard. A pair of interrelated storm clouds looms over […]
By James Thompson, Principal, Waste Business Journal; Member, SWEEP Steering Committee The average price to landfill a ton of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the US continues its slow, steady […]
By Duncan Watson, Assistant Public Works Director, City of Keene, NH Most industry estimates indicate that the US generates over 400 million tons of municipal solid waste each year. Currently, […]
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