Edited by DeAnne Toto
Recent Articles
Getting the word out
Colin Kelly of Radius Recycling says the recycling industry needs to take control of its story by highlighting its role in decarbonization and the circular economy.
Pushing beyond the status quo
Tory Flynn, chief sustainability officer and vice president of corporate affairs at Hillenbrand, embraces being “strategically unreasonable” to address challenges in plastic recycling.
The responsibility and opportunity of sustainable packaging
Martha ISSA, senior director of sustainability at Veritiv, shares her thoughts on sustainability in packaging.
Sustainability at the core
Unifi wants to make high-performing recycled products the norm. Meredith Boyd, senior vice president of sustainability, technology and innovation, shares how it is working to create loops of recycled and upcycled products so waste is the exception, not the rule.
Embracing unreasonableness
Tory Flynn, Hillenbrand chief sustainability officer and vice president of Corporate Affairs, embraces being “strategically unreasonable” to address challenges in plastic recycling.
Advocating for a science-based approach
Edward Kosior advises those new to the industry to master science, engineering and economics.
Exiting the field
Kerry Getter, co-founder of Balcones Resources Inc., reflects on his career in the recycling industry and offers advice for those just starting out.
Resourceful approach
Bob Cappadona, vice president of recycling for Casella Waste Systems, discusses the company’s focus on recycling and the issues facing the industry.
Financing change
John Felix of White Oak, a nontraditional lender, answers questions related to financing.
Still a long way to go
Tom Norton, the founder of Turtle Plastics, says innovation and incentives are necessary to support plastics recycling.