waste management industry
Coverage of waste management industry in the Nexus archive.
- US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate PFAS 'forever chemicals' air pollution, endangering low-income neighborhoods. The waste management industry promotes incinerators as a solution to PFAS waste, but a new report claims Minnesota's incinerators reduce emissions by 99.6%, a claim other operators also assert.
- US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate PFAS 'forever chemicals' from air pollution, endangering largely low-income neighborhoods, according to public health advocates and experts. The waste management industry promotes incinerators as a solution to PFAS waste, citing claims like Minnesota’s 99.6% emissions reduction, though independent experts warn of ongoing risks.
- Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being used to automate waste sorting due to staffing struggles in waste firms. The automation aims to improve efficiency and reduce labor shortages. This development may impact the waste management industry.