GBB Waste Outlook – October 2019 Issue

The October 2019 issue of the GBB Waste Outlook newsletter is out, with recent news about the firm.

Back to Basics with Recycling Education

In Waste Today, Ashlea Smith discusses how recycling education efforts need to be responsive to a variety of audiences and factor in how diverse subsets of the population consume information. Recyclers need to come to their audience in the places and ways that the message is most likely to be received. This means choosing the right forum and constructing the right message in the right language with the right context.

How Communities Can Use the Momentum from the Zero Waste Act to Advance Regional Compost Markets

In July 2019, the Zero Waste Act was introduced to Congress. The proposed legislation would support, through grants funding, sustainable solid waste management in a way that could be leveraged by local governments. In her Waste Today column, Paige Davis (GBB Consultant I) discusses one way that municipalities could capitalize on this policy window, by creating comprehensive solid waste management plans that prioritize organics collection, processing and utilization by purchasers.

Steve Simmons on Solid Recovered Fuels

In Waste360, GBB President Steve Simmons is interviewed — along with other industry experts — about renewable energy as part of a feature on solid recovered fuel, which is expected to replace up to 100% of fossil fuels to generate electricity or heat.

Waste Characterization Study in Lancaster County, PA

In mid-August, a GBB-led team performed a three-day single-stream recycling waste study at the LCSWMA transfer station. Learn more in this Lancaster Online article

Condolences to Family and Friends of David Manning

David Manning, a long-time friend, public servant, and colleague, passed away on August 4. David and GBB have a 20-year relationship. See the statement from Harvey Gershman, GBB Founder Owner Associate & Co-Founder.

May he Rest In Peace.

Big Data and the Waste Industry

The buzz around the internet of things (IoT) and big data has reached the waste and recycling industry. In Waste Today, GBB Senior Project Engineer Brad Kelley discusses how cutting-edge technologies could affect the industry, the current status and shortcomings, and the opportunities for industry participants to integrate these solutions to their advantage.

What’s New in Waste Conversion Technology?

In Waste Today, GBB President Steve Simmons discusses shifting markets and changing demand that might help some waste conversion technologies finally gain more widespread acceptance.

Chris Lund Interviewed About Island Communities Solid Waste Management Challenges

GBB Senior Vice President Chris Lund, who has extensive experience with island communities, is interviewed in a Waste Dive feature on challenges faced by the British Virgin Islands.

GBB VP Jennifer Porter Interviewed by Waste360

In Waste360, Jennifer Porter is interviewed about her career, new role as GBB Vice President, and the key to an effective sustainability plan.