This Week in Waste: Top Stories March 18 - March 21, 2024

#5 - CleanHub Survey Reveals Americans Want Government, Businesses to Make Recycling More Accessible

A new survey from CleanHub details the attitudes Americans have towards recycling in 2024. Results show that most Americans recycle at home but lack the ability to recycle at work, are aware and wary of plastic use in their daily lives, and want the government to step in to make recycling more accessible, while calling for business to do more to address plastic pollution.

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https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/cleanhub-survey-reveals-americans-want-government-businesses-help-to-make-recycling-more-accessible

#4 - NWRA Announces 2024 Driver and Operator of the Year Award Recipients

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) announced its 2024 Driver of the Year and Operator of the Year winners and those receiving honorable mentions. The awards recognize the drivers and operators from member companies who put safety first.

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https://www.waste360.com/industry-insights/nwra-announces-2024-driver-and-operator-of-the-year-award-recipients

#3 - How to Design Sustainable Packaging That Resonates with Consumers

Recycled content is leading the pack today, though material makers and designers in quest of a piece of the market are chasing all types of innovations. They are working on packaging made from agricultural waste and captured carbon emissions, among other unconventional sources.

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https://www.waste360.com/sustainability/how-to-design-sustainable-packaging-that-resonates-with-consumers

#2 - The Realities of Plastics Recycling

Recycling is being harmed by claims plastics recycling is a “fraud."

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https://www.waste360.com/plastics/the-realities-of-plastics-recycling

#1 - Meet Waste360's 2024 40 Under 40 Winners

The Waste360 40 Under 40 Awards recognize and reward the industry's rising stars and young professionals. This program recognizes inspiring and innovative professionals under 40 who have made a significant contribution to the industry through their work in waste, recycling, food waste, and organics.

Read the full article here.

https://www.waste360.com/waste-recycling/waste360-s-2024-40-under-40-winners