Construction and demolition (C&D) waste composes a major proportion of the total waste produced in New York State. According to estimates by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris is created every year, almost double the amount of municipal solid waste. To help manage the challenges…
To prevent an ecological crisis in New Jersey and elsewhere in the nation, sustainability must be at the heart of high-tech. Green-washing, based on recycled shells on devices containing mercury, lead, cadmium and other substances that you are advised not to drink through a straw, may not be enough. It is time to waste less,…
The lack of information perceived by users despite major communication efforts could explain part of the results observed during the last EPA report, carried out in 2022. 25% of packaging and paper remained in household waste, characterized as residual waste, yet they were targeted by the sorting instructions. Added to this is also a stagnation…
Moving in South Carolina is a great source of joy, of course. This is the start of a new adventure. It’s a story, a page has been turned and a new one is to be written. Waste management for moving to South Carolina We’re still excited about this change. Sometimes it’s long overdue. But it…
While the questions of sustainable development, circular economy and environmental responsibility are emerging as major and future challenges for the construction sector of South Carolina, the subject of waste management is one of the levers which the sector must seize when it comes to committing our national economy to its low-carbon trajectory. If a majority…
To improve building waste management, waste management platforms offer new tools and a call for projects to support exemplary project owners. A major producer of waste, the building industry produces 4 million tons of waste annually in Florida, of which 3 million are linked to demolition and rehabilitation. Of these, 1 tons came from the…
Why managing natural forest waste is important for the environment The management of natural forest waste holds paramount importance for environmental preservation and sustainability. Forests play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and providing essential ecosystem services. If left unmanaged, accumulated forest waste can lead to various environmental issues. Decomposing organic matter releases…
Abandoning an end-of-life vehicle is prohibited by law for environmental reasons. When a car is used, some of its parts can be reused, upgraded or recycled. US federal regulations for recycling old vehicles In the United States, federal regulations regarding recycling old vehicles are primarily governed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National…
Different possible approaches to manage waste In order to take into account safety, quality and/or the environment, an organization has the choice between two types of approaches a product (or service) approach: this involves managing the quality of a product, manufacturing it in such a way as to limit its impacts on the environment, and…
New rules come into force for renting your accommodation The number of New York houses and apartments available for short-term rental should soon be reduced to nothing. New York City has implemented the Short Term Rental Registration Law, which requires hosts to register their accommodation with the city’s mayor’s office, the Office of Special Enforcement…
