#waste-management

#waste-management

Experts have noted that overflowing bins and food waste contribute significantly to the growing sizes of rats in urban areas, leading to larger and more difficult-to-manage populations.

UPS has agreed to pay $1.7 million to settle a lawsuit regarding the improper disposal of hazardous waste, affecting 45 California counties.

Sustainable pet food is crucial to the planet's well-being, encompassing green production, biodegradable packaging, and balanced nutrition. A 2022 study found that the carbon footprint of dry pet food could account for 2.9% of annual U.S. carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

According to research from Ocean Conservancy, most U.S. states receive failing grades on plastic policy, with the country’s recycling rate remaining below 9%.

Microsoft has signed a contract with Vaulted Deep to remove up to 4.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide over 12 years through carbon credits.

Residents in Contra Costa County are seeing limited return of trash services after a Republic Services strike, with collection starting again only for West Contra Costa County. While some services resume, others still face unresolved issues as trash piles up, raising public health concerns due to unsanitary conditions caused by the lack of regular trash collection.

The council's decision to remove Waste Recycling and Collection Officer (WRCO) roles means 170 workers face losing up to 8,000 a year, prompting an all-out strike.

The accumulation of trash in Philadelphia due to the strike of 10,000 city workers serves as a vivid reminder of the essential role these workers play in society.

Republic Services strikes saw around 450 waste collection workers continue their strike amid unsuccessful contract negotiations with Teamsters Local 25 entering the July 4 holiday weekend.

Harlow's bin crews have achieved a 99.9% on-time collection rate, significantly improved through close performance management and efforts from council officials and waste partners.

"Worst thing I participated in as kitchen staff in a rather top-flight restaurant was on a slow summer Sunday afternoon. The boss sent us down to the walk-in meat coolers to spray paint the rusted walls. We were instructed to not remove the contents of the cooler first; rather, just shift the meat from one side of the cooler to the other - the coat of silver spray paint will come off during cooking." - u/Zealousideal_Lie_383.

The rate increase highlights a significant decision by the San Francisco board to raise trash collection rates by 24%. This increase will affect residents over the next three years.

Today's recycling infrastructure is closely aligned with the waste management system, revealing the need for significant changes to enhance product reuse and recycling processes.

Taking agricultural waste seriously means redefining it as a valuable resource rather than a burden, leading to innovative uses such as composting, which turns waste into nutrient-rich soil.