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Companies Seek Federal EPR: How Producers Can Prepare
2024-06-26 15:16:38| Waste Age
Governments and industries are grappling with the dual challenge of managing global waste responsibly while keeping costs manageable as landfill space diminishes and disposal expenses increase. The push for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, already established in Europe and gaining traction in the U.S., underscores a shift towards holding manufacturers accountable for managing their products' end-of-life disposal, particularly single-use packaging, amidst inadequate recycling infrastructure.
Category:Energy and Environment
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Q&A with GFLs Tyler Stefure: Integrating New Fleet Tech & Upholding GFL Values
2024-06-26 15:00:29| Waste Age
In this Q&A interview, Tyler Stefure, a Waste360 40 Under 40 award winner, discusses his career path, as well as how he works to meet challenges such as recruiting and training technicians in a tight job market, and keeping up with rapidly evolving fleet technology.
Category: Energy and Environment
SWANA Publishes Report on the Performance of Seattles Zero Waste System
2024-06-26 14:30:58| Waste Age
Category: Energy and Environment