Waste Today’s Post

Recycling is BS: Combating Myths and Altering Perceptions: Eight out of 10 Americans report recycling is worth the effort, yet even in neighborhoods with curbside recycling collection, more than half of recyclables end up in the trash. A correlation exists between confidence and positive recycling behaviors. #ecoxpress #wastefree #ecoliving

In a new recycling initiative, our old glass insulators may just find their way into your home, thanks to a new partnership that transforms waste into warmth. We’ve recently inked a deal with 5R Solutions Limited, a glass recycling specialist, to collect and process glass insulators from our transmission towers that have reached end-of-life. 5R supplies Auckland-based company, Comfortech Building Performance Solutions®, who melts down the glass and repurposes it as Pink® Batts® home insulation that’s used to keep homes warm across the motu. The metal from the insulators is recycled by Phoenix Recycling Group. For the foreseeable future, this initiative will divert 127 tonnes of insulators from landfill every year – the equivalent of over 60 cars! Under our Sustainability Strategy, we’re committed to fostering environmental stewardship through long-term, sustainable changes to our operations. One way we’re doing this is by operating at as close to a zero-waste organisation as possible, with a target of reducing our waste sent to landfill by 30% from 2022/23 levels by 2030. This initiative alone achieves half of this goal and reduces our disposal costs by around 30%, reducing our waste sent to landfill.   The process wasn’t without its challenges. These include developing a model to forecast the amount of glass we’ll replace over the coming years, manufacturing specially designed crates that can be reused throughout the initiative’s life, and the recycler needed to demonstrate they could safely separation the glass from the metal insulators it’s bonded with to cement. Through forward thinking initiatives like this, we can increase the efficiency of our material use and minimise our environmental impact. Pictured - Comfortech melting glass at 1,300 degrees celsius.

State of Recycling in the US: https://lnkd.in/gXsvV9JH #recycling #recycle #reuse #reduce #wastemanagement #climatechange #zerowaste #environment #ewaste

Great news for the environment and the economy! Recycling innovation like this not only diverts waste from landfill but also creates jobs and promotes sustainable practices. Hats off to everyone involved in making this a reality! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gdcijiMF #CircularEconomy #Innovation #PlasticRecycling #Recycling #Sustainability #SustainablePractices #WasteFreeSalon #WasteFreeSystems

Recycling Hacks You Can Do At Home There are certain recycling hacks you can do at home to make your life a little bit easier. Discover what they are by reading this blog. https://hubs.la/Q02C9WJ00 #recyclinghacks #recycling #Waster

Not only can commercial recycling be confusing, but you also want to make sure you get the most out of your waste and recycling program. Ask your hauler these key questions to help you get the conversation started: https://hubs.la/Q02LWfsz0 #recycling #trashpickup #operations #sustainability #businessoperations #operatingexpenses #businessfinances #businessprofitability #commercialrecycling

Did you cast your vote? North West Leicestershire District Council recently had the opportunity to vote on the future of their waste recycling infrastructure. Considering the containers’ carbon impact, recycling quality, cost efficiency, recycling performance and impact on street litter, the outcome of the vote will influence next steps. The options were: 1️⃣ A wheelie bin separated into four sections for different types of recycling. 2️⃣ Three boxes stacked on a wheeled frame for separated recycling, with the bottom two containers having flaps to insert material. 3️⃣ Or two wheelie bins for separate recycling. What is your preference? Let us know in the comments. 👇 Find the full descriptions of the containers and FAQs here: https://lnkd.in/eigNYuNB #Recycling #WasteRecycling #WheelieBin #HouseholdWaste #SimplerRecycling

I want to be buoyed by this common sense victory for millions of homes and businesses across UK, but it is another example of how politicians obscure and delay sensible policy. Nonetheless, a simplified and consistent bin collection system across England, by the end of March 2026, will go someway to "end the confusion" and reduce waste going to landfill. But folk are already fed up with multiple and mixed recycling systems, and I am under no illusion that transitioning will be riddled with implementation and quality problems. The most important step we can a take is to reduce our waste creation in the first place. #waste #recycling #reducewaste #circulareconomy #wastemanagement WRAP

PONDERINGS FROM PADUCAH – Curbside Recycling and Solid Waste Changes Beginning July 1, Paducah’s solid waste fee is changing. Over the next two years, we are moving toward an inclusive fee that incorporates curbside recycling into the solid waste collection fee. On July 1, the $3 per month recycling fee will drop to $1.50 per month for new and existing curbside customers. Then in July 2025, there will not be a separate fee for recycling. It will be incorporated into your monthly solid waste fee, which is increasing effective July 1. However, it hasn’t increased for residential customers in more than a decade. The recycling service will continue to be voluntary. We still want residents to sign up if they are interested in receiving a recycling rollout container. I feel that recycling should be a priority for all communities. However, education is so important. We must ensure that what we put into the recycling bin is an accepted item for recycling. Due to sorting and market constraints, recycling processors accept only certain items. If items get thrown into a bin that are either garbage or not approved, they can cause an entire load to be contaminated and steered toward the landfill. Please pay attention to what is accepted and not accepted for recycling. We know that recycling reduces waste sent to landfills and incinerators, prevents pollution, creates jobs, conserves energy and natural resources, and makes a difference. However, we need everyone to pay attention to what they put in the big blue rollouts. This following message has been around for years, but it’s worth repeating. Reduce the amount of trash you generate, reuse items where possible, and recycle accepted items. Learn more about Paducah’s curbside recycling program at https://lnkd.in/eQswz_N6. (written by Director of Public Works Chris Yarber)