Waste Dive continued its run of in-depth conversations with waste and recycling figures during 2021. Whose close-up are you interested in reading in 2022? Let us know at waste.dive.editors@industrydive.com.
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Roundup: Waste Dive's 2021 Q&A's with waste and recycling leaders
From WM's first chief sustainability officer to the Biden administration's pick to lead waste policy at the EPA, look back on perspectives from industry execs, entrepreneurs, investors and more.
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Anaergia CEO sees big organics recycling potential after building nation’s largest digester
By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 27, 2021
As the company's California facility enters final commissioning, founder Andrew Benedek previews more to come as the state ramps up for SB 1383 implementation. Potential expansion into the Northeast is next. Read the full article ➔
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Ron Gonen on 'waste profiteers,' transforming the recycling industry and getting serious about ESG
By Cole Rosengren • April 8, 2021
The Closed Loop Partners CEO and author of new book "The Waste-Free World" shares his views on how CPG companies, service providers, local governments and consumers must adapt to build a more circular economy. Read the full article ➔
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Leading plastics reduction lawyer sees single-use policies as 'gateway' to bigger change
By Cole Rosengren • May 19, 2021
Jennie Romer – a key player in creating plastics policies from coast to coast – talks about her new book "Can I Recycle This?" and why she's now looking to take on the whole recycling system. Read the full article ➔
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Waste Management's first chief sustainability officer aims to expand recycling, organics revenue
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2021
In her first Waste Dive interview since starting the new role, Tara Hemmer describes sustainability as a "growth lever" for the industry giant. She also weighs in on the landfill emissions debate, plastics and waste reduction. Read the full article ➔
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Upstream CEO sees huge potential in burgeoning reuse-refill sector, including for haulers
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 23, 2021
Matt Prindiville, head of a nonprofit focused on holistic waste solutions, is at the center of discussions with brands and activists alike about not just relying on recycling to create a more circular economy. Read the full article ➔
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Waste Pro execs, on their way to $900M in revenue, outline multiyear Southeast growth strategy
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 11, 2021
While other family-led operations are selling this year, this Florida-based company says it's here to stay. CEO Sean Jennings and COO Keith Banasiak share their outlook on M&A, labor, municipal relations and more. Read the full article ➔
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Incoming EPA assistant administrator touts 'back to basics' approach to climate change, circular economy
By Megan Quinn • Nov. 18, 2021
Carlton Waterhouse, nominee to lead the Office of Land and Emergency Management, says the EPA will tackle its 2030 recycling goals by focusing more on source reduction and funding materials management infrastructure. Read the full article ➔
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As circular economy momentum builds, Rheaply seeks to grow reuse connections
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 29, 2021
With new funding and award recognition, the Chicago-based startup's goals include quantifying the savings from reuse and having more large enterprises adopt its platform. Read the full article ➔
