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This Week in Waste: Top Stories January 30 - February 3
This week, Waste360 readers learned about the pacemakers and influencers who made the 2023 Waste360 40 Under 40 class. Read this and other top stories!
February 3, 2023
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Meet the 2023 Waste360 40 Under 40 Winners!
Waste360 Staff
We are excited to announce the winners of the 2023 Waste360 40 Under 40 awards. This program recognizes inspiring and innovative professionals under the age of 40 whose work in waste, recycling and organics who have made a significant contribution to the industry. The winners are involved in every part of the waste and recycling industry, including haulers, municipalities, composters, recycling professionals, policymakers and product suppliers.
How a California Hauler Makes Cannabis Waste Collection Easy
Stefanie Valentic
California is known as a frontrunner in legislation and regulation. Even though cannabis has been approved for medical use in the state since 1996, the state's burgeoning industry is still navigating the waste it produces.
Lost Revenue of Natural Gas on Tribal, Federal Lands Tops $63 Million
Waste360 Staff
As the world looks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, new research indicates the amount and value of wasted natural gas on tribal lands.
Analysis from Synapse estimated that the royalty value lost in not capturing emissions on federal and tribal lands in 2019 was $63.6 million.
WM Drives into New Year with Strong 2022 Earnings Results
Stefanie Valentic
Houston-based WM achieved a year of "tremendous growth," announced Jim Fish, CEO and president. The company excelled as its collection and disposal business outperformed headwinds from inflationary pressures, a tight labor market and volatility in recycled commodity pricing.
The Recycling Partnership: EPR Can 'Dramatically' Improve Recycling Rates
Stefanie Valentic
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) talks have gained steam in the past few years as the United States moves to boost its waste and recycling infrastructure. The Recycling Partnership recently released a report examining programs in seven jurisdictions worldwide and in six U.S. states.
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