The company’s goal was to develop a lightweight, wearable device that would make trash collectors' jobs easier.

The project will equate to around 2.4 million kWh per year—the equivalent to recycling 648 tons of waste.

The duo will support business growth and job creation while enhancing national security and protecting the environment.

The city’s Circular Charlotte model would use waste to potentially create hundreds of new jobs and significant revenue by 2040.

The agreement attempts to better educate Americans on the impacts and importance of reducing food loss and waste.

During the safety event for waste and recycling haulers, a state DOT investigator discussed some of the common violations he’s seen during roadside inspections.

Day two of the conference featured a number of education sessions focused on the impact of China’s import ban and improving recycling.

The county selected Burns & McDonnell to help develop infrastructure, programs and policies to guide solid waste management for the next 25 years.

The conference, being held this week in Chicago, addresses the biggest challenges and opportunities in the recycling sector.

Gold Medal Environmental’s Michael Schmidt discusses why the industry should focus on efficient and sustainable waste diversion solutions via technology.