Hilary Crisan
Recent Articles
A helping hand
A robotic sorting system at Dem-Con’s Shakopee, Minnesota, MRF is learning how to sort cartons from the material stream.
Becoming its own supplier
Fiberon, New London, North Carolina, has vertically integrated its operations to produce recycled plastics it uses to manufacture composite decking.
Staying golden
WasteExpo is celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting new technologies and popular topics in the industry.
Baling out
Balers used in C&D recycling facilities can help increase end market value and decrease shipping costs.
Solving the copycat conundrum
American Shredding in Salt Lake City helped a local medical device manufacturer destroy its rejected products to avoid internet resale.
California governor signs carpet recycling bill
AB 1158 requires a 24 percent carpet diversion rate by 2020.
Optimal routing
Secure destruction businesses see efficiency benefits from using routing software.
Get the lead out
Kuusakoski and Peoria Disposal Co. have teamed up to find alternative uses for lead-laden glass.
Data-driven collection
Technology is helping to create more efficient collection routes and safer environments for drivers at waste and recycling hauling companies.
Depending on the variables
Optical sorters used in paper applications are becoming more prevalent in residential MRFs, but determining when to implement them is key.