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WEBTracking GHG emissions of US waste management companies. Clean Harbors, Synagro and Recology recently shared their 2023 sustainability reports. Compare their progress with other major waste companies, including WM, Republic Services, Enviri, Stericycle and more. Updated Aug. 30, 2024.
Researchers find faster, cleaner way to extract gold from electronics
WEBFeb 4, 2016 · Researchers at University of Saskatchewan in Canada have found a cheap, fast, and environmentally-friendly way to extract gold from materials while producing re-usable waste — a technology that might have potential to turn e-waste to gold, literally. There are two standard methods for extracting gold from electronic scraps: burning off the ...
Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
WEBNov 23, 2021 · This includes a sizable fleet, a transfer station and multiple recycling facilities. The waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity has neared historic levels in recent years. Collective M&A spending by the U.S. solid waste industry’s publicly traded companies approached an estimated $4.2 billion in 2023 and $6.3 billion in 2022.
Wheelabrator debuts WIN Waste Innovations brand following …
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Dive Brief: Wheelabrator Technologies is acquiring Tunnel Hill Partners and will rebrand as WIN Waste Innovations, with a projected $1 billion annual revenue run rate. A public brand launch is planned for April 20. The deal will be complete following the closing of a corporate debt refinancing, expected to happen March 25.
Covanta announces rebrand to Reworld | Waste Dive
WEBApr 16, 2024 · Permission granted by Reworld. Waste-to-energy company Covanta is rebranding as Reworld as it looks to tout growth in both its core business and emerging segments, the company announced Tuesday. Covanta has been under the management of European investment firm EQT Infrastructure since 2021. “With this strategic evolution, we aim to redefine ...
Tracking recycling laws by state - Waste Dive
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Washington governor signs law expanding food waste donation and recycling requirements. HB 2301. The bill, signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 28, enacts several new measures to support the state’s organics diversion goals. The state previously set a goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, among other organics goals.
Mapping zero waste cities: Where local governments are pursuing …
WEBNov 30, 2022 · Progress: The city’s baseline was 3.6 million tons of waste disposed in 2005 from the residential sector. In FY2022, New York disposed of 3.16 million tons of waste.. References: One New York Plan (2015) Department of Sanitation Strategic Plan Progress Report (2018) Policies and programs: New York announced its zero waste targets in 2015 as part of a multifaceted sustainability plan, though ...
Best Buy just launched a $200 electronics recycling pick-up program
WEBMay 12, 2022 · Best Buy’s new service joins a few recycling options the retailer already has in motion. The company has a Haul-Away offering for shoppers when they purchase a new television, major appliance or fitness equipment wherein old products can be taken away for a small charge. Customers can also drop off up to three electronics per household, per day at Best Buy stores through its everyday ...
GFL Environmental on track to close 40 acquisitions this year, …
WEBNov 4, 2021 · GFL Environmental's rapid North American expansion continues, with the company reporting during quarterly earnings results it has now deployed $2.2 billion to close 37 acquisitions and is seeing positive economic recovery trends throughout its portfolio.. Overall, the deals are worth an estimated $735 million …
Global garbage: How 5 influential countries are combating issues …
WEBApr 22, 2016 · With a population of 1.252 billion and growing, India has trouble managing solid waste. The country produces 62 million metric tons of waste each year, of which only 43 million are collected. From those 43 million metric tons of waste, 12 million are treated through recycling or other disposal methods, while 31 million metric tons are dumped.