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The SWANA Public Blog for Solid Waste and Recycling Professionals

The SWANA blog is made public for everyone interested in the solid waste and recycling industry. Contributors range from SWANA staff to SWANA members. Articles vary from industry updates and technology to firsthand experiences. All SWANA members may submit articles to the SWANA Blog.

Summer is the Perfect Time for Sustainability!

June 13, 2023

Engage kids in fun and educational activities that promote recycling, composting, upcycling, gardening, and clean-up efforts.

Embrace Sustainability: Taking Action for Global Warming through Waste Conservation in June

June 02, 2023

Explore the significance of waste conservation in combating global warming and provide actionable tips for conserving waste this summer.

SWANA's Mid-Atlantic Regional Road-E-O Showcases Skills and Safety

May 24, 2023

This exciting event provided operators of solid waste collection and landfill equipment an opportunity to showcase their skills while promoting safety in the industry.

Access Photos from SOAR 2023

May 09, 2023

To view photos from SOAR 2023, please visit SWANA's Flickr page.

Learn to Compost Day May 29

May 09, 2023

May 29th is Learn to Compost Day, which is a great opportunity to learn more about composting and how to get started.

Knocking Out PFAS With A Two-Punch Solution

April 13, 2023

PFAS is becoming a bigger concern for landfills – and operators need to know their options.

Odor management with Innovative Technologies - Game Changer for the Waste Industry

April 07, 2023

As communities expand, odor management has become a hot topic in waste management.

Revolutionizing Organic Waste Management: How Thermal Pressure Hydrolysis Technology and Anaerobic Digestion are Producing Biogas

March 23, 2023

How Thermal Pressure Hydrolysis Technology and Anaerobic Digestion are Producing Biogas

Composting with Anaerobic Digestion: A new method for handling organic waste by ECONWARD.

March 22, 2023

Composting and anaerobic digestion are both methods of organic waste management that can convert organic waste into useful products.

The Importance of Recycling Plastic: The Rise of Rebound Plastic Exchange

February 28, 2023

Rebound Plastic Exchange (RPX) is a global trading platform offering to tackle plastic waste on a global scale.

NOWON Technology – Transforming municipal solid waste into low carbon fuel

January 19, 2023

Raw municipal solid waste traditionally ends up in landfills, where it degrades and generates greenhouse gas emissions. This one stop solution will transform your trash into renewable natural gas.

AMCS Telematics – How it can improve driver and vehicle safety in the waste and recycling industry

November 03, 2022

Telematics provides data from the vehicle on everything from driving style, the hours driver has been working, how often breaks are taken, and efficiency and maintenance requirements.

A Day at the Landfill - A SWANA Scholarship Application Essay

September 29, 2022

For the first 8 years of my life, my dad's job was a mystery. I knew that he worked at a landfill, which was the extent of my knowledge.

Bring Your Team—Here’s How WASTECON Is Better Together

September 26, 2022

Here are seven ways bringing your team helps you get the most from attending WASTECON—including saving money.

Mechanical Biological Waste Treatment – Now Worth Another Look! Part II

September 21, 2022

It has been shown that when a cooperation is set up between the municipalities the whole waste process can be efficient, keeping the costs to the citizens low.

YP Spotlight: Rachel Musetti

September 14, 2022

Meet Rachel Musetti, Recycling and Zero Waste Education Coordinator at Metro Waste Services Nashville, and our next YP Spotlight!

Here's a Look Into WASTECON!

September 07, 2022

You know, one of the things about WASTECON is not only are we sharing information, but we're doing it in a collective way.

The Mismanagement of Lithium-ion Batteries - A SWANA Scholarship Application Essay

August 31, 2022

Lithium-ion battery fires and explosions are an all-too-common headline in the news these days. These batteries are in many devices that we use in our day-to-day lives.

Solid Waste on College Campuses - A SWANA Scholarship Application Essay

August 24, 2022

In the United States there is an epidemic. This epidemic is a combination of lack of knowledge and awareness. Recycling on college campuses has become a major issue.

YP Spotlight: Brynn Mosello

August 17, 2022

Meet Brynn Mosello, Sustainability & Communications Director at Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd., and the next YP Spotlight!

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