How Flies May Be The Next Source of Biodegradable Plastic
When it comes to bioplastic, a fly in the ointment may not be such a bad thing after all. Insects are used a lot around ...
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Can Third-Party Certification Drive Environmental Sustainability?
In today’s world, organizations face the challenge of proving their commitment to environmental sustainability. How can they demonstrate that they are truly walking the walk? ...
SWEEP: A Common Framework for Sustainable Materials Management
Universally Accepted Benchmarks Could Help Local Governments Improve Their Waste Management Programs By Izzy Hamlen, Rising Senior at Deerfield Academy, SWEEP Intern & Rob Watson, ...
SWEEP—The Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Protocol—Announces Co-Chairs of the National Steering Committee
The Solid Waste Management Environmental Excellent Protocol (SWEEP) is pleased to announce that Susan Robinson, Senior Public Affairs Director for Waste Management, and Rob Watson, ...
Sustainability Needs Worker Safety
By Mike Williams, Vice President, Strategic Development BlueGreen Alliance, Former SWEEP Steering Committee Member Sustainability protocols often focus exclusively environmental impacts. So, when we were ...
SWEEP to Drive Sustainable Market Transformation
By Rob Watson, Chief Science Officer, EcoHub LLC; Founder & Co-Chair, SWEEP Steering Committee All markets can be transformed through the artful application of market ...
Overcoming Obstacles to Municipal Recycling
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 ...