Up to 40% of the food grown, prepared or sold in the United States is wasted. April 28 is Stop Food Waste day. Here are some steps you can take to reduce how much food you waste at home: Understand Date Labels. Uncertainty and confusion surrounding the meaning of date labels in the home is…
As climate change continues to impact our atmosphere, humankind must take every action possible to curb these effects and protect our planet. Reducing waste is one of the most significant ways to contribute to a healthier world. Why Is Reducing Waste Important?The average person in the United States produces nearly four and a half pounds…
In 2013, failure to make a hazardous waste determination cost Wal-Mart $110 million in penalities. If you create hazardous waste and you’re unfamiliar with the different types, then it’s possible that your company, business or organization may be in serious trouble. Knowing the different categories can help keep your company as safe and environmentally-conscious as…
In 2022, US companies could be fined a civil penalty up to $81,540 per violation, per day for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste violations.1 However, the monetary cost is small when you think of the costs associated with injuries or environmental incidents that can come from ineffectively handling hazardous waste. Here are…
This story is the first in a series on trends shaping the U.S. waste and recycling industry in 2022. In an increasingly unpredictable world and an ever-changing industry, it can be hard to guess what’s coming next. Instead, Waste Dive’s editors are continuing the annual tradition of sharing the questions that are on our minds…
As someone who has been deeply involved in the state regulatory process for many years, and who has experienced the outcomes of this process both good and bad, I was concerned about a recent push by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to adopt “emergency” regulations that would impose “hazardous waste” rules on the…
The new research on the Emergency Spill Response market by Worldwide Market Reports is a basic research study that examines various market perspectives such as market developments, barriers, production volumes, and market patterns. An analytical outlook with imports and exports was recorded in the market, together with forecast information from 2022 to 2028. Key market…
What is a Waste Audit? A waste audit is a physical analysis of the waste stream, with waste being sorted into categories to learn about disposal trends. Past audits focused on recycling rates before and after single sort recycling was implemented. Data from repeated waste audits can show trends over time and can be used…
Recycling is the easiest, safest, most eco-friendly, and most cost-effective way to dispose of this non-renewable resource — and you can drop yours off at a free public recycling centre near you. There’s only one answer for what you should do with your used motor oil — recycle it. Each year, about 215 million litres…
Antifreeze is an essential coolant that is used to keep car engines running in extreme hot or cold conditions. Unfortunately, this glycol-based fluid is highly toxic if ingested, and it’s also hazardous to the environment — which makes it exceptionally difficult to get rid of. Properly disposing of or recycling used antifreeze doesn’t mean just…
