Recycling labor series
This series is about challenging working conditions, ongoing injury/fatality trends and potential future of automation in U.S. recycling facilities.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 11, 2019
With fluctuating injury rates, and ongoing fatalities, MRFs remain a key safety challenge. Operators discuss efforts to change that through better training, tighter protocols and a lower dependence on temporary labor. Read more ➔
By Susie Neilson • Dec. 11, 2019
The state may have a reputation for progressive recycling policies, but industry workers still face numerous hazards. Here are two of their stories. Read more ➔
By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 11, 2019
More MRFs are turning to automation to fill gaps and boost efficiencies, especially in light of market changes, but a full replacement of human labor isn’t here yet. Read more ➔
Reflect on the year through key data points about labor, the economy, M&A, federal and state policy, recycling trends and more.
The BPI Summit highlighted tension and complexity around how to handle this growing category of packaging. The California Compost Coalition, Athens Services, Dirt Hugger, A1 Organics, Moonshot Compost and others weighed in.
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Reflect on the year through key data points about labor, the economy, M&A, federal and state policy, recycling trends and more.
The BPI Summit highlighted tension and complexity around how to handle this growing category of packaging. The California Compost Coalition, Athens Services, Dirt Hugger, A1 Organics, Moonshot Compost and others weighed in.
