Waste Management Archives

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

NJAC 7:26K Explained: What Large Food Waste Generators Need to Know

Large food waste generators are huge contributors to landfill use, greenhouse gas emissions, and environmental degradation. To reduce environmental impact, new regulations are required to limit their landfill disposal—and New Jersey food laws are a great example of how legislation can

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

Biochar and Compost: A Sustainable Combination for Soil Health

Did you know that around 30% of the world’s soils are moderately to highly degraded? With growing concerns over soil erosion, loss of organic matter, nutrient depletion, and declining biodiversity, it's no secret that this is a critical issue that needs

September 23, 2025September 25, 2025

Treatment of Industrial Wastewater: Methods, Compliance, and Innovations

Industrial wastewater treatment prevents pollution, safeguards the environment, and ensures compliance with legal regulations. And with 13 tons of hazardous waste produced every single second worldwide, or nearly 400 million tons each year, it’s clear that companies and governments must implement

September 9, 2025September 23, 2025

Reducing Waste with Sustainable Drink Packaging

The sustainable packaging market is expected to surpass 490 billion U.S. dollars by 2034, driven by consumer preferences for reducing environmental impact. Not only does sustainable drink packaging reduce the environmental effects of bottled water, but it also supports a circular

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Circular Waste Management: Building a Sustainable Business Model

Imagine this: Rather than throwing away a product or material, it’s kept in circulation to reduce waste and maximize its value. What we just described is circular waste management, an approach that keeps resources in use as long as possible. This

August 26, 2025August 27, 2025

Biochar vs. Charcoal: What’s the Difference in Sustainable Waste Use?

Biochar vs. charcoal: Aren’t they the same? Well, not exactly. While biochar and charcoal are both carbon-rich substances, they’re fundamentally different, each with their own applications, source materials, and physical properties. Whether you’re a farmer, sustainability officer, waste management professional, or

August 19, 2025August 26, 2025

How Biochar Is Used in Agriculture and Farming

Biochar, a carbon-rich material created through pyrolysis, offers agricultural benefits while supporting sustainable communities. And while the biochar market is gaining popularity, it’s far from a new concept. Biochar has been used by humans in traditional agricultural practices in the Amazon

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

Zero Waste to Landfill: How Companies Can Make It Happen

Zero waste to landfill—an approach focused on diverting as much waste as possible from landfills—is key to decreasing soil and water contamination, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and complying with evolving waste legislation and sustainability benchmarks. With global waste expected to grow

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Cost of Hazardous Waste Disposal: What Businesses Need to Know

When improperly managed, hazardous waste poses a serious threat to human health and the environment. Even more, mishandling such waste can result in legal implications and penalties—and with almost 13 tons of hazardous waste produced every second, businesses must be aware

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Benefits of Biochar: Environmental Perks of Turning Waste into a Climate Solution

There’s a growing need to improve crop yields, and while strategies like crop rotation and enhanced seed varieties remain valuable, biochar has emerged as a promising solution. In fact, biochar production has recently gained traction for its ability to enhance soil

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