WASTE WATCHERS BLOG

An efficient recycling program should be part of your operational waste management program. It’s no longer just that it’s the right thing to do for your business. Here are 4 benefits your business can see through better recycling management.

  An efficient recycling program should be part of your operational waste management program. It’s no longer just that it’s the right thing to do for your business. A recycling program that fits your needs can lead to operational cost savings, reduces your carbon footprint, appeals to growing numbers of consumers, promotes a positive workplace environment, and protects employees. Here is how recycling better can benefit your business in 4 areas:  CLICK HERE to read more from the Waste Watchers Blog!

The process of diving deep into the operational waste management process for your business begins with a waste audit. It’s the first step to unlocking cost savings, discovering system inefficiencies, and finding out if the current program fits the needs of your business. 

  The process of diving deep into the operational waste management process for your business begins with a waste audit. It’s the first step to unlocking cost savings, discovering system inefficiencies, and finding out if the current program fits the needs of your business.  At RoadRunner, we know the process can be a large undertaking. We’re ready to walk your business through this process of analyzing and auditing your waste streams when you’re ready. In the meantime, here are five steps you can take to prepare for your waste audit. CLICK HERE to read more from the Waste Watchers Blog!

The popularity of ESG-backed investments has surged as more companies implement ESG standards. Investors have also sought ways to combine personal values with financial portfolios to make a difference for society and the environment. As companies aim to be more responsible, an often overlooked category is their operational waste and recycling.

  In 2022, an estimated $2.5 trillion was invested in ESG fund assets. The popularity of ESG-backed investments has surged as more companies implement ESG standards. Investors have also sought ways to combine personal values with financial portfolios to make a difference for society and the environment.  As companies aim to be more responsible, an often overlooked category is their operational waste and recycling. With modern technology, waste management is an operational area ripe for improvement when it comes to sustainability actions that make financial sense. CLICK HERE to read more from the Waste Watchers Blog!

FleetHaul is solving complex logistics and sustainability challenges for thousands of customers across the country. RoadRunner is a fully consolidated waste and recycling management company. FleetHaul is our network of local haulers operating across the United States. Beyond saving trees and gallons of fuel, FleetHaul helps cut carbon emissions for your company, optimize your waste management program, keep costs in check for your business, and reach your diversion goals.

  Nearly a quarter million trees, more than 97 million gallons of water, and over 6,000 tons of carbon dioxide: these are real numbers showing the impact of RoadRunner’s FleetHaul program. FleetHaul is solving complex logistics and sustainability challenges for thousands of customers across the country. RoadRunner is a fully consolidated waste and recycling management company. FleetHaul is our network of local haulers operating across the United States. Beyond saving trees and gallons of fuel, FleetHaul helps cut carbon emissions for your company, optimize your waste management program, keep costs in check for your business, and reach your diversion goals. Here we’ll explain more about the program, we’ll give you the data to prove how it’s making a difference, and you’ll also hear directly from our FleetHaul drivers about why it’s an unparalleled operation. CLICK HERE to read more from the Waste Watchers Blog!

Conducting a waste audit for your business can be the first step to realizing a right-sized waste management program. RoadRunner’s customers are often surprised at what a waste audit uncovers about their company, where their waste actually goes, its environmental impact, and how much they’re paying for services. Here we explain what a waste audit is and break down several reasons why your company should launch a waste audit in 2023.

  What if we told you your business could potentially keep costs in check, get insights into employee behavior, and improve diversion goals just by looking at your trash? Conducting a waste audit for your business can be the first step to realizing a right-sized waste management program. RoadRunner’s customers are often surprised at what a waste audit uncovers about their company, where their waste actually goes, its environmental impact, and how much they’re paying for services.  Here we explain what a waste audit is and break down several reasons why your company should launch a waste audit in 2023. CLICK HERE to read more from the Waste Watchers Blog!

2022 was a unique year in the waste and recycling industry. Unprecedented, unpredictable events upended the industry for businesses. Global energy markets were thrown into chaos following the geopolitical conflict in eastern Europe. Inflation also catapulted the price of seemingly everything into the stratosphere. The stage is set for companies in 2023 to embrace accurate reporting, carbon reduction, green technology, and a circular economy.

  2022 was a unique year in the waste and recycling industry. Unprecedented, unpredictable events upended the industry for businesses. Global energy markets were thrown into chaos following the geopolitical conflict in eastern Europe. The price of a gallon of fuel here in the U.S. skyrocketed and much of that cost passed to the customer. As the country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation also catapulted the price of seemingly everything into the stratosphere. These cost hikes meant companies paid more for the same waste management services.  As we turn the page into a new year, it’s this arena in which the waste industry finds itself. It sets the stage for companies in 2023 to have an even greater need for accurate data and reporting. Carbon reduction will be a greater priority for many businesses, and technology will be at the forefront of finding sustainable solutions. Companies will also start embracing a circular economy model as they realize the potential to reduce waste, cut emissions, and save money. CLICK HERE to read more from the Waste Watchers Blog!   Here are RoadRunner’s waste industry predictions for 2023:

To say 2022 was a landmark year for RoadRunner might be something of an understatement. We expanded into new markets from coast to coast. We put our commitment to diversity and inclusion on display with the Pittsburgh Pride event. And we raised tens of millions of dollars to continue our mission. As we look ahead to the promise the new year brings, we just wanted to highlight a few big things that got us to this point in 2022.

  To say 2022 was a landmark year for RoadRunner might be something of an understatement. We expanded into new markets from coast to coast. We put our commitment to diversity and inclusion on display with the Pittsburgh Pride event. And we raised tens of millions of dollars to continue our mission. As we look ahead to the promise the new year brings, we just wanted to highlight a few big things that got us to this point in 2022. CLICK HERE to read more from the Waste Watchers Blog!

An additional 1 million tons: that’s how much waste Americans produce on average during the holiday season every year. Whether it's new decorations for your office or waste left from the company party, doing a better job managing waste is not something that’s always top of mind this time of year. Here are some tips for a greener holiday throughout the halls of your company.

  An additional 1 million tons: that’s how much waste Americans produce on average during the holiday season every year. Whether it's new decorations for your office or waste left from the company party, doing a better job managing waste is not something that’s always top of mind this time of year. Believe it or not, there are ways to enjoy the holidays without putting undue stress on the environment. And many of these things can be good for your business too. Here are some tips for a greener holiday throughout the halls of your company: CLICK HERE to read more about the The 5 R's: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

With a circular economy, there is no defined beginning or end point. There is very little waste because things aren’t simply thrown out. New products enter the market and upon reaching the end of their usable life, are broken back down into raw materials that can be utilized again. In this article, we’ll define the circular economy, show you how it works, and explain how your business can take advantage of it by rethinking waste.

  Think about the manufacturing of your computer, car, or smartphone. The traditional manufacturing process extracts materials from the Earth. Then producers refine those materials to create other, usable things like plastic, glass, and aluminum. Those materials together  create the final product. Eventually, those items will be thrown away. This is called a linear process. It has a beginning and an end. With a circular economy, there is no defined beginning or end point. There is very little waste because things aren’t simply thrown out. New products enter the market and upon reaching the end of their usable life, are broken back down into raw materials that can be utilized again. In this article, we’ll define the circular economy, show you how it works, and explain how your business can take advantage of it by rethinking waste. What is a circular economy? CLICK HERE to find out more!