Podcasts about recyclers

Cyber criminals have significantly stepped up their game, with attacks costing businesses $22.5 billion in 2024 – a staggering increase from just $1 billion in 2022. For auto recycling yards, this presents a new frontier of security challenges that can't be solved with traditional measures like fences and security cameras.VGM Forbin's Jeremy Heideman and Nick Gerrans join the URG On the Go podcast to break down what this means for recyclers of all sizes. Drawing on Jeremy's 14 years of experience working directly in an auto recycling yard, they provide a practical roadmap for protecting your business in the digital age.The conversation shatters several dangerous myths, including the belief that small yards aren't targeted (they often are precisely because they typically have weaker security) and that basic antivirus software provides adequate protection. The experts detail how comprehensive security requires addressing three critical components: the human element through training, appropriate software implementation, and robust infrastructure.One particularly eye-opening segment covers email security – revealing how free email accounts (Gmail, Yahoo) not only create significant security vulnerabilities but may be actively costing you business. When potential customers compare two similar service providers and one uses a professional domain-based email while the other uses a free account, the professional impression can be the deciding factor. Beyond appearance, business-grade email solutions provide essential security controls that free accounts simply can't match.The experts also walk through practical steps any yard can implement immediately, from multi-factor authentication to incident response planning, while emphasizing that the investment in proper security measures is far less expensive than recovery from a successful attack. With server downtime directly impacting revenue in the fast-paced recycling industry, cybersecurity isn't just an IT issue – it's a core business concern.Ready to strengthen your digital defenses? Visit forbincom or reach out directly to the experts featured in this episode at jeremyh@forbin.com or nickg@forbin.com to learn how they can help protect your yard from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

Thai officials said they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the port of Bangkok, one of the biggest lots they've found this year. The waste, which came in 10 large containers, was declared as mixed metal scrap but turned out to be circuit boards mixed in a huge pile of metal scrap, said Theeraj Athanavanich, director-general of the Customs Department. It was found in a random inspection. A U.N. report last year said electronic waste is piling up worldwide. Some 62 million tons of electronic waste were generated in 2022 and that figure is on track to reach 82 million tons by 2030, the report said. It said only 22% of the waste was properly collected and recycled in 2022 and that quantity is expected to fall to 20% by the end of the decade due to higher consumption, limited repair options, shorter product life cycles, and inadequate management infrastructure. Theeraj said Thai authorities are looking to press charges, including falsely declaring imported goods, illegally importing electronic waste and planning to return the waste to its country of origin. “It's important that we take action on this kind of goods,” he said. “There are environmental impacts that are dangerous to the people, especially communities around factories that might import these things for processing, then recycling.” Electronic waste creates huge health hazards. Many components are laden with lead and mercury, cadmium and other toxins. Recyclers are after gold, silver, palladium and copper, mainly from printed circuit boards, but lax controls mean that facilities often burn plastics to release encased copper and use unsafe methods to extract precious metals. Thailand passed a ban on the import of a range of electronic waste products in 2020. The Cabinet in February approved an expanded list of the banned waste. Sunthron Kewsawang, deputy director-general of the Department of Industrial Works, said officials suspected at least two factories in Samut Sakhon province, which borders Bangkok, are involved in importing the waste. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Whakatane is getting a three strikes policy for rubbish recyclers, that's people who are rubbish at sorting their kerbside recycling and greenwaste bins. Anyone caught three times with contaminated bins, will lose them for three months. Whakatane District Council said at its worst, up to 65 percent of recycling going from Whakatane to the Material Recovery Facility in Tauranga are rogue items. Whakatane District Council solid waste manager, Nigel Clark spoke to Lisa Owen.

The electric vehicle revolution isn't coming—it's already here. Automotive recyclers across North America are increasingly encountering high-voltage vehicles, yet many lack the training, tools, and confidence to handle them properly. In this enlightening conversation, Greg Aguilera of International Automotive Consulting shares his journey from early EV technician to industry consultant, revealing practical insights for recyclers navigating this charged terrain.Greg's expertise stems from being one of North America's first qualified high-voltage technicians, working with prestigious manufacturers like Porsche and Volkswagen. When he discovered recyclers were trying to adapt repair-focused EV training to their unique needs, he recognized a critical gap. "Knowledge isn't really the problem," Greg explains. "It's implementation of that knowledge." His company now offers comprehensive training specifically designed for recyclers, covering the entire process from receiving vehicles through dismantling, storage, and shipping.Throughout the discussion, Greg highlights how the industry has swung between two dangerous extremes: paralyzing fear and risky complacency. Many recyclers have vehicles sitting untouched in their yards because staff are terrified to handle them, while others have grown complacent after avoiding incidents despite improper practices. The solution? Practical, hands-on training that builds both competence and confidence.Perhaps most surprising is Greg's prediction that high-voltage vehicles will overtake traditional vehicles in recycling yards within just 2-3 years. This includes not just fully electric vehicles but also hybrids, which pose identical safety risks. He also shares fascinating insights into emerging battery technologies that will make EVs more efficient and viable in extreme climates, further accelerating their adoption.Ready to electrify your recycling operation? Contact Greg directly at 647-449-6311, visit intautoconsulting.com, or reach out through URG to discover how proper training can transform high-voltage vehicles from perceived threats into profitable opportunities. The future of recycling is electric—make sure you're powered up to handle it.

Like locusts swarming a wheat field, corporate lobbyists are all over our nation's capital this spring, trying to get special favors, handouts, and insider deals from the White House huckster-in-chief.It's a corrupt-money sleazefest with lobbyists blatantly offering high-dollar political donations in exchange for presidential and congressional favoritism. Hundreds of these corporate requests are so selfish and unfair that it's been hard to single out any one as exceptionally sleazy. Until now.Meet the “Coalition of Recyclers of Residual Organics.” Well, recycle and coalition sound sorta positive, right? But what are “residual organics?” Uh… poop. Specifically, sewage sludge, including human waste. Piped from our homes, it goes through sewer systems to utility plants, which treat it and filter out the water, leaving a thick sludge of “biosolids.”And what does “recycling” mean? Corporate giants like Synagro (which is owned by Wall Street financier Goldman Sachs) buy it and simply rebrand the stuff as “fertilizer.” They reap huge profits selling the sludge to unsuspecting farmers and ranchers, not mentioning that it can contain deadly levels of “forever chemicals.” Millions of acres across America have already been contaminated – along with water sources, livestock, and families.So now, lobbyists for sludge peddlers are demanding that Trump's government intervene. Not to help victimized families, but literally to take away the legal right of those families to sue the corporate profiteers that poisoned them.Unsurprisingly, Republican lawmakers are siding with the poisoners. Meanwhile, Synagro continues to sell sludge as fertilizer, and Trump officials are even pushing EPA to stop designating “forever chemicals” as hazardous.Has everyone gone crazy!? No. To find sanity in this mess, go to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: peer.orgJim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

In this week's episode I chat to Jessica Alexanderson, known to many in the industry as “Scuba Jess”. Jess started out in shipping with Evergreen, where she was responsible for helping scrappies ship their recycled metal around the world. In her free time, Jess cleans up the ocean on her diving expeditions.Jess has always been passionate about the environment and when the opportunity presented itself, she transitioned into educating the net generation of recyclers. She partnered with Brad Rudover of Detroit Scrap and educator Shaziya Manji Jaffer to publish their first kids book, The Girl Who Recycled A Million Cans.They have since published a second book, A Recycling Adventure To The Scrapyard, and are about to publish their third kids book on recycling, Recycled Lava.Just this week Jess launched an NGO, The Recycling Society, to help students learn how recycling works, raise funds for their schools, and take real action to create lasting impact in their schools and communities.Jess' mission is one that every single scrappy can get behind, and if you don't know about all the great work she is already doing, I hope that after listening to this episode that you buy in hook, line and sinker!If you ever see Jess at an industry event, you absolutely have to meet her in person. She is a ray of sunshine and brings exactly the energy and enthusiasm we need to inspire the next generation!In this episode, we talk about:

At the heart of the auto recycling industry lies a profound commitment to service that extends far beyond business operations. The special edition of URG On the Go podcast from Orlando, Florida captures this spirit perfectly as URG announces their partnership with Tunnel to Towers Foundation to donate much-needed passenger vans for homeless veterans.Matthew Milazzo shares the powerful origin story of Tunnel to Towers, born from the sacrifice of firefighter Steven Siller who, on September 11, 2001, ran on foot through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel with his full gear to reach the Twin Towers where he ultimately lost his life. Today, his legacy lives on through a foundation committed to providing smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans, paying off mortgages for families of fallen first responders, and working to eradicate veteran homelessness across America.The podcast weaves together conversations with industry leaders who emphasize how conventions like URG foster essential knowledge-sharing that transforms businesses. George Nestertsov of Parts Box references "iron sharpening iron," while Shannon Nordstrom traces his journey from a family dairy farm to building a nationally recognized auto recycling operation through industry connections. Gary Kahn, a 35-year veteran, perfectly captures the essence of these gatherings as "family reunions" where competitors become collaborators in pursuit of collective growth. Whether you're considering donating $11 monthly to Tunnel to Towers or wondering if industry conventions are worth attending, this episode demonstrates how the auto recycling community combines business acumen with a genuine desire to make a difference. Visit t2t.org to support their mission or u-r-g.com to discover how membership can transform your business.

TRANSFORMING WASTE INTO WEALTH: NOVACIUM'S GAME-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY HPQ Silicon, through its France-based affiliate Novacium, has unveiled a groundbreaking Waste-to-Energy (W2E) technology that promises to address the global $3 billion challenge posed by Black Aluminum Dross (BAD)—a toxic byproduct of aluminum recycling. This innovative process converts the waste into valuable resources, including green hydrogen and heat, with significant potential for reducing costs and making aluminum recycling a fully circular process. With encouraging lab-scale pilot test results and growing interest from major European recyclers, this breakthrough is poised to reshape the aluminum recycling industry. A NEW ERA IN ALUMINUM RECYCLING Aluminum recycling has long been plagued by the environmental and economic challenges of Black Aluminum Dross, which has limited recycling options and is often sent to landfills. Novacium's innovative solution uses a novel additive to increase hydrogen yield from BAD while neutralizing its harmful compounds, offering a cleaner, more efficient recycling process. This process not only produces green hydrogen but also generates heat and returns otherwise wasted aluminum back to the producer, making it a game-changer for the industry. KEY DEVELOPMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS Strategic Partnerships: Novacium's breakthrough has attracted the attention of top-tier European aluminum recyclers, several of whom have already signed Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to explore the technology further. Exclusive North American License: HPQ Silicon holds the exclusive North American (Canada, USA, and Mexico) license for Novacium's proprietary W2E technology, positioning the company as a key player in both the aluminum recycling and green hydrogen markets. Third-Party Validation: The technology has garnered praise from industry experts. Dr. Oliver Moos, Managing Director of Casthouse Engineering, highlighted the significance of Novacium's approach, stating, “Black dross has been a historic challenge for the aluminum industry, and for the first time, I am seeing an innovative and promising approach developed to address this critical issue.” A VISION FOR THE FUTURE “The patent represents just the first step in establishing the value of this innovative process and demonstrating its transformative potential for the aluminum recycling industry. With potential savings of €600 to €1,000 per ton of Black Aluminum Dross processed, Novacium's technology could reduce the global aluminum recycling industry's waste management costs by up to $3 billion annually,” said Dr. Jed Kraiem, COO of Novacium. As the technology progresses to the pilot stage, Novacium's scalable and flexible design presents a clear path to commercialization. The process's ability to produce hydrogen on-site for aluminum recyclers further enhances its potential, offering a dual benefit of waste reduction and clean energy generation. CONCLUSION With Novacium's breakthrough technology poised to revolutionize the aluminum recycling industry, HPQ Silicon stands at the cutting edge of a transformative shift toward more sustainable and cost-effective practices. By turning harmful waste into valuable resources like green hydrogen, the company not only addresses a critical environmental challenge but also opens new avenues for growth in the green energy sector. As the technology advances and partnerships deepen, HPQ Silicon is well-positioned to lead the way in both the recycling and hydrogen markets, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future for the aluminum industry.

On this episode of The Green Hour, we sit down with Dan Koukol, CEO of Digit Software, to explore how Digit is transforming the manufacturing and recycling industries. Dan shares insights into how their innovative software solution is helping manufacturers streamline operations, uncover new opportunities, and enhance overall efficiency.In This Episode:

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Some suburbs are provided with municipal bins for recyclables, which are then collected by contracted companies who rely on the recyclable waste to generate revenue. But informal waste collectors are now arriving before the trucks and taking their pick of the more valuable items. Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management for the City of Cape Town, to find out if this is causing any problems or whether there is enough to go around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What good is a leaf after it falls off a tree? Meet the forest recyclers who help turn old things into new life.Here's our trail map:What Is A Duff?How Is A Forest Recycled?What Lives In A Pile Of Leaves?Why Are Decomposers Important?How Does God Restore And Make Things New?Episode Links:Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Forest Recycling Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-fallen-leaves-are-importantFind great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Explore Apologia's curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Apologia's Botany Exploring Creation with Botany Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/apologia-advantage-set-botany-2nd-edition-with-regular-notebooking-journalRoly-poly Episode: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/62dc056f-543f-49e1-8d71-c7056d13742a/Bacteria Episode: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1d403844-0e2d-494a-a113-5ed7e86c947b/Mushrooms and fungus episode: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/b5b86cc0-358b-4136-bc79-643bd15aff9b/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and there was no sea anymore… The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!'” Revelation 21:1, 5 (NCV)“God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people's sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 (NIV)“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Duff: A layer on the forest floor made up of dead leaves, sticks, grass, and other natural things.Recycle: To make something old new. To turn something that would normally be thrown away into something useful.Humus: Healthy soil that is packed full of good minerals and nutrients from decomposers.Rhizosphere: The area beneath the soil or dirt surface that surrounds plant roots. Decomposing: Something natural is breaking down by a chemical process. It is becoming rotten or decaying.Enzymes: A type of protein, a very important building block in life, that speeds up chemical processes.Reconcile: To restore or bring back into harmony.

The Happy Valley - Goose Bay recycling group has been working since 2017, and collects non-refundable household recyclables every month. Labrador Morning host Rhivu Rashid was there last week to drop off some of our office recycling, and met with some volunteers.

In this episode, we discuss the future of electric vehicles with Emil Nusbaum, Vice President of Strategy, Government and Regulatory Affairs at the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA). Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey and Chelsey Hadwin Music: Gibson Arthur This episode is brought to you by GET Mobile ID - the smart choice for mDL implementations. Put citizens in control with GET Mobile ID. Fully ISO compliant and UL certified for all transaction modes. Learn more at getgroupna.com.

Today we're talking about a variety of topics, including e-waste collection events, immigrant journeys, successful entrepreneurial ventures, and the importance of efficient recycling operations. Joining us is Xavier Caldera, with Junk-ify, to tell us more. Learn more: https://junk-ify.com/ Connect with Xavier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviercaldera/ Try NiceJob, use code 'ANDY60' for 60% off for 3 months: https://nicejob.partnerlinks.io/andrewweins4993JobberSummit2024 Take Our Quick Survey: https://us21.list-manage.com/survey?u=65558243515cd04f2019521d6&id=55fbf95fc8 Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK1iBjnob_M Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trashtalkbusinesspodcast ------- Listen in as industry experts Andy Weins, of Green Up Solutions, and Casey 'Bubba' Lawrence break it down for you. Join our VIP Listeners Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trashtalkbusinessowners Connect with Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyweins/ Get Andy's Book: https://a.co/d/9uIApkU Connect with Casey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-bubba-lawrence/

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Governments must do much more to protect recycled polymer producers in the West as rising oversupply in virgin markets, led by China, threatens to undermine their business model. -          Europe recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) producers face existential threat-          Feedstock prices soar while subdued demand, price of virgin, caps selling prices-          Growing global overcapacity depresses prices, margins for virgin plastic producers-          Recycler margins threatened, prospect of closures or bankruptcies-          EU's single use plastics directive targets are not compulsory -          Lack of clarity on EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation-          More trade barriers needed to protect polymer recycling sectors 

In this episode, Aston Brown from University Technology Sydney – and now a rural and regional reporter at Guardian Australia – takes us inside the world of people who forage through rubbish bins to collect bottles and cans for cash. Are they environmental warriors? Is it a hobby job? Or are they trying to earn precious money to make ends meet? This is the first in our Long Read series where we focus on one, in-depth story each episode.Reporter: Aston BrownOriginal story on Guardian Australia:‘The professional recyclers cashing in on Australia's bottles and cans'https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/15/people-see-rubbish-but-i-see-money-the-professional-recyclers-cashing-in-on-australias-bottles-and-cans Voice actor: Darryle Macdonald Executive Producer: Simon BradyMore stories from The Junction: https://junctionjournalism.com/Music 'There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - Get Music - https://motionarray.com/browse/producer/getmusic/ ‘Come Back Home' – Olexy - https://pixabay.com/users/olexy-25300778/  Episode imageHans - https://pixabay.com/users/hans-2/ (The Junction social media)Jas Min - https://unsplash.com/@filmbetrachterin (The Junction website)

An advocate of the circular economy for the past 15 years, Elaine Birks-Mitchell is the CEO and Founder of The Bra Recyclers, a social enterprise dedicated to recycling and reusing preloved bras, prostheses, and underwear. In partnership with other environmentally and socially conscious individuals and companies, Elaine has donated over four million bras to over 130 nonprofits in 29 States and 8 countries.In alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Elaine continues to be a steward of the social and environmental impacts of recycling on communities. She believes that we all have the power to change the trajectory of the circular economy using our voices and buying power.As a social entrepreneur, it was important to create job opportunities for underserved members of our community. Elaine's mission led her to form partnerships with local nonprofits dedicated to finding meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The next chapter on Elaine's social entrepreneur journey has been the launch of The Undie Chest, the nonprofit arm of The Bra Recyclers. It will focus on addressing the issue of hygiene poverty with the donation of underwear to support the entire family and get the much-needed supply of underwear into our Title 1 schools.**********thebrarecyclers.comLinkedInFacebookYouTube

Welcome, green thumbs and gardening enthusiasts, to another exciting episode of the Veg Grower podcast! This week, we're diving deep into the fascinating world of wormeries – those incredible systems that turn organic waste into nature's very own "black gold." So, buckle up, because we're about to explore how these wriggling wonders can transform your garden and make a positive impact on the environment. What is a Wormery? A wormery, also known as a vermicomposting system, is a clever way to harness the power of worms to break down organic matter and produce nutrient-rich compost. These composting heroes are no other than earthworms, a gardener's best friends. They work tirelessly to convert kitchen scraps, garden waste, and even paper into a dark, crumbly, and highly nutritious compost that can breathe new life into your plants. Why Should You Embrace Wormeries? 1. Sustainable Waste Management: With wormeries, you can significantly reduce the amount of organic waste that ends up in landfills. By composting your kitchen and garden waste with the help of these eco-friendly helpers, you're actively contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle. 2. Nutrient-Rich Compost: The compost produced by wormeries is a powerhouse of nutrients. Worm castings, also known as "vermicast," are filled with essential minerals and beneficial microorganisms that promote soil health and plant growth. 3. Improved Soil Structure: Adding wormery compost to your soil enhances its structure, making it more airy and well-draining. This improved soil structure allows plant roots to access oxygen and water more effectively, leading to healthier and more robust plants. 4. Cost-Effective Solution: Wormeries are relatively low-cost and low-maintenance. Once established, they provide a continuous supply of compost, saving you money on commercial fertilizers and soil conditioners. Starting Your Own Wormery Setting up a wormery is straightforward, and you can do it in just a few simple steps: Step 1: Choose the Right Worms: Red worms (Eisenia fetida or Eisenia andrei) are the ideal species for vermicomposting. They thrive in organic matter and reproduce quickly, ensuring a steady workforce for your composting needs. Step 2: Select a Suitable Container: You can use a specially designed wormery bin or even a DIY solution using old containers. Ensure it has good ventilation and drainage to maintain a healthy environment for the worms. Step 3: Bedding and Feeding: Fill the container with moist bedding material such as shredded newspaper, cardboard, or coconut coir. Introduce the worms to their new home and start feeding them kitchen scraps like vegetable peels, coffee grounds, and fruit scraps. Avoid adding meat, dairy, oily foods, or pet waste. Step 4: Maintenance: Keep an eye on the moisture level and ensure the wormery remains moist but not waterlogged. Feed the worms regularly, but don't overfeed. Harvest the compost when it's ready, usually every few months. Podcast Highlights In this week's Veg Grower podcast, we delve deeper into the ins and outs of wormeries. Richard shares how he has successfully implemented wormeries in his garden, exploring their tips and tricks for a thriving vermicomposting system. We also have Scott's recipe of the week a delicious slow cooked runner bean with preserved lemons dish which is absolutely delightful. Don't forget we can only grow this podcast with your help. Leave a review on your podcast provider or consider becoming a supporting member by clicking the button below

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The law, which still needs a signature from Gov. Youngkin, will give up to $1,500 to those who donate enough shells.

This episode features Bahruz Mammadov, CEO of BERKM, and John Standish, Technical Director at the Association of Plastic Recyclers, who share their views on the history, current state, and innovation in plastic packaging. OUTLINE: (00:00) Intro (01:02) State and scale of plastic packaging (02:49) Plastic recycling (04:03) Factors that promote and limit collection of plastic (05:36) Technical and economic limits to recycling (07:28) Greenpeace (09:31) Association of Plastic Recyclers (10:34) Regulation (12:36) Innovation (16:06) BERKM technology (17:56) Application and market potential (18:44) Current state of BERKM's technology (20:53) Vision for BERKM's future (22:02) Financing

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--In this podcast, markets editor Julia Tan speaks with Senior Editor for Recycling in Asia, Arianne Perez to discuss how the recent shortage of US currency in Pakistan is affecting trade flows for the recycled polymers market in Asia. Pakistan has been experiencing low foreign currency reserves, leading to problems with the issuance of Letters of Credit (LC) which are essential for trade. Pakistan is a net importer of recycled polymers. Recyclers in Asia withdraw cargoes, look to alternative export markets Currency shortage further curtails Asia demand  Short-term outlook bleak, but optimism ahead

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https://oregonrecyclers.org/Listen to the stories of four amazing women in this live episode! https://www.startsustainability.com/Elizabeth Chin Start (Founder Start Consulting Group) Laura Leebrick (lleebrick@roguedisposal.com) community and govt affairs manager at Rogue Disposal and recycling Beth Vargas Duncan ( Bethvd@ORRA.net) Regional Director at Oregon Refuse and Recycling Association Larua Tokarski (Laura@trashforpeace.org) Executive Director Trash For Peace https://www.trashforpeace.org/https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/Looking to improve the sustainability of your packaging today? Check out: https://www.landsberg.com/The views and opinions expressed on the "Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. https://specright.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1329820053/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=corygathttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

On this episode of A Scrap Life, Brett is joined by Tom Parker of All American Tire Recyclers to discuss tire recycling and how his business was born.

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One or two healthy chickens can significantly improve the health and prosperity of marginalized communities. Poultry recycle food scraps and garden waste, forage insects and worms to produce eggs which provide much needed protein and income. The Kyeema Foundation (https://kyeemafoundation.org/) is working with some of the world's poorest communities to protect household poultry from disease. Kyeema started out vaccinating village chickens across Africa and the Pacific to protect them from disease. They have more recently expanded into restoring coral reefs and mangroves to revitalise local fisheries.  Small holder farmers provide food to around 80% of the world's population. It is only through developing a deep understanding of these communities and leveraging local expertise, traditions, and capacity that Kyeema can work to improve food and nutrition security for some of the poorest communities. There are more than 608 million family farms around the world, occupying between 70 and 80 percent of the world's farmland and producing around 80 percent of the world's food in value terms. Around 70 percent of all farms, operating on just 7 percent of all agricultural land, are less than one hectare, while another 14 percent of farms, controlling 4 percent of the land, are between one and two hectares, and another 10 percent of all farms, with 6 percent of the land, are between two and five hectares.https://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/1395127/icode/I recently caught up with Anthony to hear how he and his team are improving the reliance and health of their communities through sustainable local protein production. You can hear our conversation here. 

In this episode: Recyclers collaborate with communities in New York to help battle the problem of materials theft with new tools. Innovation in recycling: A member is using artificial intelligence to recover more plastics. And the fall ISEC will update recyclers on the latest safety concerns and improvements. Related Articles Public Events Offer Opportunities to... Read more »

Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we'll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.  ‘Kid-friendly news that keeps them up to date without all the nasties' (A Squiz Parent) This Australian podcast for kids easily fits into the daily routine - helping curious kids stay informed about the world around them.  Fun. Free. Fresh.    LINKS  Amasia - the mega continent of the future https://news.curtin.edu.au/media-releases/pacific-ocean-set-to-make-way-for-worlds-next-supercontinent/   Squiz Kids For Schools Term 4 Promo Offer: Access all of our content for the special Term 4 price of only $39.95. https://www.squizkids.com.au/free-trial/   Newshounds Register your interest in our new media literacy resource for classrooms www.squizkids.com.au/newshounds   Quizzes, Shortcuts and Squiz The World  Parents: Unlock a heap of bonus content with our Squiz Kids Subscriber Specials, only on Apple Podcasts. There's a 7-day free trial, and you'll get access to the whole back catalogue of Shortcuts, quizzes, and Squiz The World episodes. Follow the link above or search for Squiz Kids in the Apple Podcast app and click on ‘Give Me More'.    Stay up to date with us on our Squiz Kids Instagram!   Got a birthday coming up and you want a shout-out? Send us an email at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

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All of Mumbai's memories and castaway possessions come to die at the Deonar garbage mountains. And among these vast, teetering piles of discarded things – medical waste, rotten food, old clothes, broken glass and twisted metal – a small, forgotten community lives and works. Scouring the dump for whatever can be resold or recycled, waste pickers also mark the familiar milestones of babies born, love found, illnesses suffered and recovered from. Like a mirror image, their stories are shaped by the influx of unwanted things from the world outside. But now, as Deonar's toxic halo becomes undeniable, a change is coming. And as officials try to close it, the lives that the pickers have built on the Mountain seem more fragile than ever. In this episode of BIC Talks, author of Mountain Tales: Love and Loss in the Municipality of Castaway Belongings, Saumya Roy and V Ravichandar, full time champion of lost causes and hon. Director of Bangalore international centre, delve deep into the process of writing this powerful and delightful book about people who are trapped in the gravitational force of a garbage mountain in Mumbai centred around a deeply moving love story with unforgettable characters while also illuminating a country and a culture.

Recycled Plastics Senior Analyst Sunny Roe and Senior Editor for Recycled Plastics Emily Friedman discuss the latest developments at the 2022 Resource Recycling Conference in Austin, Texas, including: Collaborative conversations with the full recycling value chain (Municipalities, Material Recovery Facilities/MRFs, Recyclers, Package producers and Brand owners) on todays biggest challenges, including contamination and commodity price volatility. Sessions covering development of recycled product end markets and improvements or additions to US collection infrastructure and systems. A preview of Emily's joint session "Getting Real on Plastics" providing market data on US recycled plastic capacity and thus supply, along with projected demand based on corporate recycled content targets and legislation

https://oregonrecyclers.org/What should go in the blue bin? How can we make recycling easier for consumers? What is the association of Oregon Recyclers? Will you attend the conference October 26-28 in Bend Oregon? https://ororapackagingsolutions.com/Looking to improve the sustainability of your packaging today? Check out: https://www.landsberg.com/The views and opinions expressed on the "Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors" podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. https://specright.com/ This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1329820053/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=corygat

It's another stop on SLA's Virtual Inclusion Tour and this time Josh and Dave stop to see Blue Star Recyclers, a company the employs dozens of neurodivergent individuals across Colorado and Illinois. Sounds Like Autism speaks with the electronics recycling company's founder, Bill Morris, and it's an incredible and impactful conversation. Enjoy the latest stop on our Virtual Inclusion Tour! Check out Blue Star Recyclers here: http://www.bluestarrecyclers.org Hosted by Josh Mirsky & Dave Thompson. Follow @soundslike autism on Instagram and Facebook. For more about what Dave + Josh do, visit The Nicholas Center at www.tncnewyork.org Check out www.soundslikeautism.com for the video, merch & more from SLA. Sounds Like Autism is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios. Subscribe to Sounds Like Autism on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes every month! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sounds-like-autism/id1454276806

June 15, 2022 — With the passage of SB 1383, Californians will be required to reduce organic waste in the landfill by 75% in the next three years. In a few weeks, a new large-scale compost facility will be available to most of Mendocino County, and buy-back recycling will re-open in Fort Bragg and Ukiah. Most of the county's non-recyclable, non- compostable trash goes to a landfill in Fairfield. The county and cities have composting contracts with Cold Creek Compost in Potter Valley, which is permitted to process 50,000 tons of material a year. On July 1, C&S Waste Solutions will take over the solid waste contract for Fort Bragg and Franchise Area 2, from Waste Management. C&S partner Bruce McCracken sketched out the area where residents can expect to see new containers, and new trucks, making the rounds. “Franchise Area 2 is kind of split in two, an inland portion and a coastal portion,” he explained. “The coastal portion being everything slightly north of Fort Bragg, and then south down to the Navarro river, so down towards Albion, et cetera. The inland portion is the Ukiah Valley: Redwood Valley, Potter Valley, Hopland. So basically the entire Ukiah Valley…I would like to add, though, on the trucks: one thing that the residential customers will see is that we run split-body trucks. So we co-collect. We collect garbage and recycling at the same time. And I know when people first see it, we're going to get a bunch of phone calls saying, you're mixing everything! But we're not. There actually is a wall in between, in the body of the vehicle. It's one less trip on the streets, so it helps the roads. It makes us more efficient…it makes no sense for us to mix the material, because it costs us money to go to the landfill.” In 2019, the company won a $3 million grant from the state to build a compost facility at the Ukiah transfer station. Like Cold Creek, it's permitted to process 50,000 tons a year, though it's currently able to process half that. The transfer station has been composting yard waste, but the new covered facility will take organic waste like food scraps, as well. And, after suspending buy-back recycling in 2019, C&S is promising to open beverage container recycling centers in Ukiah and Fort Bragg. McCracken estimates that in about three months, customers will be able to get their California Redemption Value refunds on bottles and cans. SB 1383 puts the burden of enforcement and education on the contractor, but McCracken says the hammer will come down incrementally. “If we note that there's prohibited material in the blue can or the green can, we will tag it. Our customer service staff will call the customer. We will send out literature explaining that this is what really goes into the blue or green can. A second time, you'll get a small fee, which in most cases we will waive. It's more of a wake-up, to say, hey. We can't accept this material in these carts. The third time, it's a little more serious, where there will be a charge levied against you for contamination, and if it continues, we have the ability to take the cart away. But we don't want to do that. I understand that everybody wants to recycle everything. But it's just not doable.” That's apparent at the old Alex Thomas pear shed in Ukiah, now transformed to a sorting facility where seventeen workers separate trash from recyclables. Plastic bags and plastic wrappers, says McCracken, are the enemy. “We don't want bags in the recycling, because that's where we find needles, too,” he said, over the roar of the machinery. “Needles are the biggest threat on the line.” There are other hazards, too. In the quiet section of the MRF, or Materials Recovery Facility, there is a huge pile of crushed glass. McCracken's not worried about glass. “Another thing that's really bad in the blue can are batteries,” he said. “Because it starts fires in MRF's, and it starts fires in garbage trucks.” He added that batteries need to be taken to Mendo Recycle during hazardous household waste events, or to the facility in Ukiah, which has limited hours of operation. “The amount of fires across the county in garbage trucks and at MRF's is escalating at an alarming rate, and it's batteries,” he warned. On the tipping floor, where workers extract sheets of plastic film from the recyclables, there are room-sized bales of material that are headed for the landfill. Clothes, pillows, foam mattresses and small appliances have all been pulled from the recycling stream. Some items, like hoses, call for extraordinary measures. “These are known as tanglers in the business, because they tangle up in the machinery,” he said, tugging on a length of hose strapped into one of the landfill bales. “So we literally, at the end of the shift, have to send people up there in harnesses, with knives, to cut it out of the machinery. It's a hard job as it is, and that's why people doing their part on the front end makes the job a lot easier.” Once the material makes its way out of Ukiah, there are a few options. McCracken says there are brokers on the West Coast who will take recyclables, but that “nothing goes to China anymore.” It does go to Pacific Rim countries, including South Korea. “There is a push to get more and more in-country facilities that will process this material,” he reported. On the far side of the crushed glass and the assembly line where McCracken says a couple hundred tons of material is sorted every day, there is an orphan pile of miscellaneous items that he hopes to educate out of the blue bins altogether. “I mean, there's a lot of stuff here, why would you ever think of putting it in the blue can?” he asked, nudging a brick with his foot. A beat-up old saddle was nestled in beside a chipped red enamel pot. “We see it all,” he confirmed, eyeing the mountain of trash.

In this episode: The Ocean Shipping Reform Act becomes U.S. law. ISRI cultivates global ties while pushing back on misconceptions about recycling. The Spring ISEC brings more than 100 recyclers under the St. Louis Arch to talk about safety. Related Articles ISRI Applauds Signage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Into Law | ISRI Ocean Shipping... Read more »

If black soldier fly larvae could enter competitive eating contests, they would excel, especially when it comes to eating nasty stuff that we don't want around or wouldn't think of eating ourselves. The ability of the black soldier fly to convert low-grade organic waste into high-quality nutrients has opened-up a ground-breaking prospect for the large-scale production of animal feed. The high protein content of insects provides an immense opportunity to develop sustainable technology for the production of animal feed at a low cost. kanthari participant Adegbite Tobi Gabriel from Nigeria tell us about that. Homepage: https://entojutu.org/

In this week's episode: ISRI urges states to re-evaluate definitions of recycling versus waste. Recyclers help call attention to the mental health crisis. ISRI notes the importance of recycling to the global economy. Related Articles ISRI Comments to Oregon Truth in Labeling Task Force Strengthen Recycling Terms, Definitions – Scrap News ISRI Highlights the Importance... Read more »

Amanda Morrison joins DJ Harrington with her new segment," Amanda's Corner" Every Year at the Conference, Recyclers walk away with great tips to use back at there center. DJ recaps some of those great tips that can help you improve your bottom line

Much has transpired since the last time we sat down with our favorite economist, Jason Schenker. Jason gives us an update on how the world affairs, such as the Russia/Ukraine war and the COVID-19 shut down in China, specifically affect the recycling and metal industries. With price shift and supply as a primary concern, in addition to inflation hitting labor, operational, and equipment costs, Jason tells us what he sees coming in months to come. However, in the grand scheme of things, according to the Federal Reserve Board, the US economy is still predicted to grow strong with the service consumption, fixed investments, and the employment-population ratio at incredibly high rates.

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Come join Steve Van Tassell (@SteveVT33) and Jay Pounds (@jaypoundsnfl) as they talk Dynasty Owner fantasy football. The first phase of the Dynasty Owner off-season is almost complete as Dynasty Owners only have a few more days to get under the $145.74 million salary cap. After preaching patience for the past month, it's may be time to panic and do whatever it takes to get under the salary cap. They discuss how Jay would go about rebuilding the Recyclers team of one of our Dynasty Owners and Steve gives a very short recap of his rebuilding team in another league. The final segment has Steve and Jay grading some recent Dynasty Owner trades. Jay gives an enthusiastic A+ grade to one trade in particular. If you want one of your Dynasty Owner trades graded next week, post it on Twitter with the #DOTRADES. Don't forget about the Dynasty Owner $1 Million Draft Pick Challenge. Pick the perfect first round and win $1 million!

In this episode: Federal agents visit a recycling facility to learn about recovered coins; How inflation and interest rates could affect your business this year; and Staying active in the recycling industry beyond retirement. Related Articles Member Facility Tour Highlights Legitimacy of Recyclers' Mutilated Coins Inflation, Interest Rate Increases Could Influence Recyclers' Business Decisions ISRI's... Read more »

In this episode of This Week In Recycling… The House passes legislation to put more teeth in U.S. oceangoing shipping enforcement; ISRI joins other Associations urging Congress not to raise taxes on family-owned businesses; and Speaking out to get exemptions in the tariffs against shredder wear parts imported from China. Related Articles Ocean Shipping Reform... Read more »

This will be the century of clean energy transition and mineral constraints says Matt Watson, founder, and president of Precious Metals Commodity Management LLC. Matt  Watson Specialises in precious metals markets and its supply chain,  Matt assists clients ranging from  Mining,  Investors,  Industrial  Precious Metals  Users,  Processors,  and  Recyclers and coaches industrial clients on how to reduce costs, design thrift, and anticipate market changes.  Matt has also worked with the Silver Institute in studying the ever‐increasing industrial demands on silver. Matt Watsons says that this will be the century of clean energy and mineral constraints.  Silver's use as a  key conductive energy collecting vehicle for the Solar PV market is an example of one of these potentially constraining clean energy mineral limits. Matt Watson also goes on to explain in great detail how the shift to clean energy will create massive mineral constraints due to the high demand such as Copper, Nickel, Cobolt, ruthenium, iridium, platinum, and palladium. 0:00 to 1:10 Introduction  1:11 to 2:33 How Matt Watson got started in the precious metal space in silicon valley.  2:34 to 7:29 The century of clean energy transition and mineral constraints. 7:30 to 12:20 Huge expansion in mining requirements to meet EV battery demands. 12:21 to 18:05 The environmental impact of the extra mining requirements.  18:06 to 22:05 The massive amounts of battery metals required for the EV transition. 22:06 to 23:17 The minerals required for fuel cell-powered transportation.  23:18 to 26:16 What is fuel cell technology (hydrogen-based fuel). 26:17 to 28:00 Why isn't there more discussion into the extra mining required?  28:01 to 29:04 We will have to grow our global power grid by 50% by 2050. 29:05 to 30:46 What is the life cycle of EVs and their batteries? 30:45 to 31:32 IEA predicts critical mineral constraints.  31:33 to 32:50 Hydrogen fuel cell could be a viable alternative solution.  32:51 to 36:23 Solar demand to consume 50% of the silver market by 2050. 36:24 to 40:27 Subsidising access to clean energy while failing to increase the supply side. 40:28 to 42:35 Why do they turn solar off in California almost daily, and what it could be used for? 43:00 to 46:30 Raising the question where will all the clean energy come from? 46:30  to 53:32 The clean transition will create fantastic long-term investment opportunities. 53:33 to 57:18 The recycling space will have to increase also creating opportunities. 57:23 to 1:00:44 How you can learn more about Matt Watson and where to follow him.  Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful day. The FYR team. Resources and Links: Precious Metals Commodity Management Website Precious Metals Commodity Management in the Media Connect with Matt Watson on LinkedIn Matt Watsons 2021 Silver Report Fund Your Retirement Website Follow Fund Your Retirement on Linkedin Watch the video version on our YouTube channel Fund Your Retirement is an investment research and online financial media publisher. Providing the strategies and insights about finance, the markets, and the many different solutions for funding your long-term retirement, by showcasing experts in the field of finance and wealth-building strategies, including our market and economic insights and ideas. Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.

Sam Avello from AXE Payments joins DJ Harrington to talk about the benefits of Recyclers using AXE payments. They also discuss the recent URG Conference held in Dallas, TX