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Researchers find faster, cleaner way to extract gold from electronics
WEBFeb 4, 2016 · Researchers at University of Saskatchewan have developed a nontoxic technique to dissolve gold from circuit boards in 10 seconds. The method is cheaper, faster and cleaner than traditional methods and leaves behind re-usable waste.
Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity
WEBNov 23, 2021 · The waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity has neared historic levels in recent years. Collective M&A spending by the U.S. solid waste industry’s publicly traded companies approached an estimated $4.2 billion in 2023 and $6.3 billion in 2022. This total does not include deals involving companies with private equity or infrastructure ...
Wheelabrator debuts WIN Waste Innovations brand following …
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Wheelabrator Technologies, a waste management company with 14 waste-to-energy facilities, has rebranded as WIN Waste Innovations after acquiring Tunnel Hill Partners and other assets. The company aims to grow its collection and disposal services in the Northeast and beyond, and to benefit from the rising interest in alternative energy.
Waste Dive Live: What’s next for waste and recycling in 2022?
WEBMar 9, 2022 · Watch videos from Waste Dive's Feb. 10 event to learn about the trends and challenges facing the U.S. waste and recycling sector in 2022. Hear from Waste Dive's reporters, The Recycling Partnership and Reloop experts on topics such as policy, ESG, circular economy and more.
Mapping zero waste cities: Where local governments are pursuing …
WEBNov 30, 2022 · This web page shows which U.S. communities have pursued zero waste initiatives, such as reducing disposal volumes, diverting materials from landfills and incinerators, and banning single-use plastics. It also provides data on waste diversion rates, policies and programs, and challenges for each city.
Waste Management completes $4.6B acquisition of Advanced …
WEBOct 23, 2020 · Waste Management completes the acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services and divests 15 landfills, 37 transfer stations and other assets to GFL Environmental for $863.5 million. The deal, which was approved by the DOJ and FTC, expands Waste Management's reach and positions it for growth.
Waste Connections acquiring E.L. Harvey & Sons in notable
WEBAug 30, 2021 · Waste Connections, a Canadian waste and recycling company, has bought E.L. Harvey & Sons, a family-run business in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. The deal expands Waste Connections' presence in the region and adds a single-stream MRF and C&D recycling facilities to its portfolio.
As RCRA turns 40, EPA looks to the future of national solid waste ...
WEBOct 20, 2016 · The EPA does plan to host a "RCRA Next" event in December to discuss the program's role over the next 40 years. While the agenda is still being finalized, a spokesperson for the public affairs office said via email that topics will include "issues related to human health and the environment with respect to solid, industrial and hazardous waste, facility cleanup of hazardous waste, as well as ...
Tracking the future of US recycling policy in Congress
WEBJan 29, 2020 · Track the latest developments of various bills that aim to improve recycling and composting in the U.S., such as data collection, infrastructure, product bans and more. See the status, sponsors, supporters and details of each bill in this legislative tracker.
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