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remedi Announces 2026 Landfill Diversion Target as Demand for Medical Waste Recycling Accelerates
2026-01-28 15:29:09| Waste Age
remedi, a fully permitted regulated medical waste processor, today announced its 2026 landfill diversion target, committing to divert 1,200,000 pounds of regulated medical waste from landfills through its recycling-enabled processing operations.
Category:Energy and Environment
Exploring Environmental Contracting: Why Oversight Matters More Than Ever
2026-01-28 07:42:59| Waste Age
Environmental contracting is becoming more complex, making strong oversight and early prevention essential to reducing risk and controlling costs. Common services, procurement methods, and a basic due dilligence in a checklist can help ensure projects are completed correctly.
Category:Energy and Environment
On-Route: 7 Safety Practices for Collection Crews
2026-01-28 07:27:46| Waste Age
Safety is a top priority in the waste and recycling industry. Whether working at an MRF, a landfill, or on a collection route, jobs are physically demanding and carry real risks
Category:Energy and Environment
California, Washington, and Wisconsin Best Accelerate ZET Adoption, According to a New Normalized ZET Score in CALSTARTs Updated Zeroing in on ZETs Report
2026-01-28 07:23:30| Waste Age
Today, CALSTART, a national clean transportation accelerator, released the update of its biannual Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks (ZETs) report, which details the number of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles including purchased and leased vehicles that have been deployed in the United States as of June 2025.
Category:Energy and Environment
Women of Waste Pro Shadyra Ortiz, Lead Regional Safety Specialist, Georgia and North Carolina
2026-01-28 07:08:48| Waste Age
Shadyra Ortiz serves as a Lead Regional Safety Specialist (RSS) for Waste Pro, floating between North Carolina and Georgia. Reporting directly to Director of Corporate Safety Chrissy Lisle, Shadyra supports multiple divisions and regions with a dual focus on safety and quality assuranceensuring drivers have the tools, coaching, and recognition needed to get home safely every day.
Category:Energy and Environment