Construction is an important industry for infrastructure development, but it is also a significant source of waste. It is, therefore, crucial for organizations to manage their construction waste properly to reduce their impact on the environment. As the construction industry continues to grow and evolve, there is an increasing need for sustainable and responsible construction practices. According to the Environmental …
The Process of Recycling Paper: How Waste Control Mitigates Your Paper Waste
Around 400 million tons of paper and cardboard are produced globally every year. It’s easy to see why this can be an issue—not only does it lead to landfills clogged with paper waste, but it also contributes substantially to carbon emissions. Fortunately, through proper waste management practices, we can minimize our environmental impact by recycling our paper. In this article, …
Using Waste Treatment Systems To Neutralize Industrial Waste Products
Industrial waste products pose a serious threat to the environment and human health. These toxic substances, when mixed with water and other materials, can create hazardous conditions that can leach into the soil, air, and water supply. To prevent this from happening, it is essential that these substances are properly treated and neutralized using appropriate waste treatment systems. Waste treatment …
How Effective Waste Management Solutions Can Help Mitigate Your Business’ Environmental Impact
Every business has an environmental impact, and some industries are more damaging than others. But no matter what kind of business you’re in, you can always make strides to reduce your environmental footprint. One of the most effective ways to do so is by implementing a waste management solution. Waste management solutions not only help reduce pollution and waste, but …
The Key Pillars of Zero Waste Certification And How To Work Towards Them
Zero waste certification is an increasingly popular concept that aims to reduce the negative environmental impacts of the industries that power the global economy. It encompasses a wide range of strategies and activities that focus on minimizing waste and maximizing resources Industrial waste management is a critical issue that most business owners and nations are focusing on. Reducing waste of …
The Importance and Benefits of Practicing Zero Waste
As a society, we are becoming more aware of the importance of sustainability and minimizing our environmental impact. For example, people are buying reusable grocery bags instead of disposable ones and using less packaging when they buy goods. Many companies are exercising zero-waste strategies as well. The following will explain why zero waste is vital. What Is Zero Waste? Zero …
Baled Paper Recycling: How Can Organizations Identify And Leverage Opportunities
As the sustainability movement continues to grow in popularity, more and more organizations are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. Recycling waste is certainly one of those aspects that should be adopted by every organization irrespective of their size. “With natural resources dwindling and demand for domestic and international shipping increasing, there is not a more important time …
Scrap Metal Recycling: How Waste Control Can Optimize Your Waste Stream
Scrap metal can be a major part of the waste stream in most organizations. From cast iron to copper wires, aluminum cans, electrical wires, auto parts, and other metal items, many different metal items are found being discarded regularly. Metal recycling is one of the best ways to deal with scrap metal pieces. There is a thriving scrap metal recycling …
Plastic Waste Management: How Waste Control Helps Organizations Collect, Recycle, and Dispose
It is becoming common to see waste management practices difficult to grasping many organizations. In most cases, this boils down to a lack of strategic approach and not enough understanding of waste streams. The end result? They end up spending more than they should on waste management in general. Having a strategic waste management plan can be the difference when …
How Waste Data Can Help Optimize Your Total Waste Stream Management Plan
We all know that waste management is important, but it can be hard to stay on top of everything. What kind of waste are you producing? How much? What can you do to reduce it? Waste data can help answer these questions and more. By tracking your waste stream, you can identify trends and problem areas. This information can then …