This Week in Waste: Top Stories October 14 to October 18, 2024

#6 - Capgemini’s Friedman on Solutions Retailers Can Use to Reduce Household Food Waste

Food waste continues to be a global issue. While households will bear the bulk of the responsibility, retailers have an expanding range of tools to help curb the issue. By integrating smart technologies and practices, retailers can play a critical role in household food waste by helping consumers make more informed decisions.

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#5 - Rumpke Plans to Build $12 Million Waste and Recycling Facility in Cincinnati, OH

Rumpke Waste & Recycling plans to build a new waste and recycling facility on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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#4 - Is Your Business Ready? The Future of Waste is Circular

In addition to seizing efficiencies and expanding into new markets, waste and recycling managers need to look for ways to improve their own sustainable management. Adding advanced digital capabilities can help leverage existing strengths to seize on emerging circular economy opportunities.

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#3 - Hudson River Superfund Site Is Not Meeting Targets

The Hudson River is one of the nation's largest Superfund sites due to toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Despite a dredging project that removed millions of cubic yards of contaminated sediment, the river still suffers from lingering pollution, prompting ongoing evaluations and calls for further action.

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#2 - Waste World Episode 1: Diving into the World of Textiles with Kristin Kinder

The Waste360 editorial team would like to introduce Waste World: a new podcast for the waste and recycling industry. Each week, Editorial Director Stefanie Valentic and Content Producer Gage Edwards will be joined by professionals, experts, influencers, and community members for in-depth discussions on the world of waste.

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#1 - Court Rules Warrantless Trash Searches Legal in Arkansas Drug Case

A federal appellate court considers the legality of evidence obtained from a warrantless trash search in a drug trafficking case in Arkansas. The court determines the reasonable expectation of privacy for trash left at the curb.

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