This Week in Waste: Top Stories December 9 – December 12, 2024This Week in Waste: Top Stories December 9 – December 12, 2024

#5 - Waste World Episode 8: The Future of Safety with Gordon Cooper, CEO Global Sensor Systems

This week on the Waste World Podcast, Stef and Gage are joined by Gordon Cooper, CEO and founder of Global Sensor Systems. Together, they dive into innovative safety solutions and the critical role of staying proactive in today's world.

Listen to the podcast here.

#4 - Secondhand Gifting Takes Off for the Holidays

Consumer shopping trends are shifting, with secondhand buying becoming increasingly popular due to budget constraints, sustainability concerns, and the appeal of unique finds. This trend, led by Gen Z and fueled by the growing secondhand luxury market, reflects changing perceptions.

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#3 - Injury at Washington Landfill Raises Questions About Jobsite Safety and Contractor Oversight

Consultant-client relationships can become legally complex when a third party is harmed during a project, often leading to negligence claims. Such issues are at the heart of a lawsuit filed by a construction worker who suffered severe lung injuries while working at a Washington landfill, raising questions about responsibility and liability among the project's contractors and consultants.

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#2 - Waste Pro’s Jennifer Herring Promoted to Divisional Vice President for Atlanta

Waste Pro is pleased to recognize Jennifer Herring's recent promotion to Divisional Vice President for the Atlanta Region. Over the last three years, she simultaneously served as Division Manager for two Waste Pro locations, Atlanta West and Atlanta Doraville.

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#1 - Divert Celebrates Milestone with Turlock, Calif. Facility Opening

Divert, Inc., a sustainable solutions company committed to solving the wasted food crisis and advancing a circular economy, today announced the opening of its Integrated Diversion & Energy Facility in Turlock, California, the first-of-its-kind for the state in accelerating progress against the wasted food crisis. The new facility marks a significant milestone in the company’s robust expansion roadmap to scale its sustainable infrastructure solutions to 30 facilities across the U.S. by 2031.

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