Bob Gaetjens, Managing Editor

Stericycle releases 18-month sustainability report

The company outlines its environmental impact, diversity initiatives, safety performance and environmental, social and governance work.

Chromasens announces SWIR camera, lighting systems

The company says the systems working in concert can distinguish a variety of plastics commonly processed at material recovery facilities.

Grant to help Ecomaine increase multifamily recycling rates

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Portland, Maine-based firm $2 million to work with 73 communities and various organizations to improve recycling.

New Jersey lab supplier partners with TerraCycle on recycling

Thomas Scientific’s customers can use TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Pallet program to help meet their sustainability goals.

California reaches mattress recycling milestone

Since the launch of the Bye Bye Mattress campaign in California, the state has recycled 10 million mattresses.

Republic, Blue Polymers celebrate groundbreaking of polymers facility

The second of Republic Services’ polymers centers in partnership with Blue Polymers will be in Indianapolis and is scheduled to open in late 2024.

Aquapak appoints new member to advisory board

Steve Fletcher is a professor of ocean policy and economy at the University of Portsmouth and director of both Revolution Plastics and the Global Plastics Policy Centre.

Republic reports more than $3.8B in Q3 revenue

The Phoenix-based company says pricing and balanced performance has helped it maintain growth.

Recycle Coach names new president

Jeff Galad will succeed Creighton Hooper as president, and Hooper will continue in a part-time capacity with the company.

GBB names executive vice president

Chris Lund brings more than 30 years in environmental engineering and 15 years with GBB to the position.