WASTE WATCHERS BLOG

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!

Can you buy your way to achieving net zero carbon emissions? That’s part of the idea behind carbon offsets. Big brands, companies, and manufacturers have all pledged to work to improve the environment and they say buying carbon offsets is one way they can have an impact. Can it also work for your business?We explain what a carbon offset is, how it works, and if it makes sense for your business to start a carbon offset purchase.

  Can you buy your way to achieving net zero carbon emissions? That’s part of the idea behind carbon offsets.  Big brands, companies, and manufacturers have all pledged to work to improve the environment and they say buying carbon offsets is one way they can have an impact. Can it also work for your business? Here we’ll explain what a carbon offset is, how it works, and if it makes sense for your business to start a carbon offset purchase. CLICK HERE to see how RoadRunner can work for your business!

Under blue skies and sunscreen armor, hundreds of RoadRunner employees pored through fields, trails, and forest to help make the company’s hometown of Pittsburgh, PA a little greener. RoadRunner Day is an annual celebration of the hard work team members put in each and every day. It’s an event that offers a look back at how far we’ve come on this green journey together and a recognition that what we do is far greater than waste and recycling.

  Under blue skies and sunscreen armor, hundreds of RoadRunner employees pored through fields, trails, and forest to help make the company’s hometown of Pittsburgh, PA a little greener. RoadRunner Day is an annual celebration of the hard work team members put in each and every day. It’s an event that offers a look back at how far we’ve come on this green journey together and a recognition that what we do is far greater than waste and recycling.    This summer was a little different in that it offered an in-person element for those employees who wished to take part and a virtual element for those who couldn’t travel to the company’s headquarters in Pittsburgh. The day was a smashing success with a nod to our values as an enterprise and our mission to work For the Greener Good™.

Our oceans are cluttered with plastic pollution. Not only is it unsightly, but this impacts the health of our ocean, contributes to rising temperatures, and even affects the quality of our diet. In this post, we explore how we got here, and what businesses can do to help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean.

  The sun beats down as you gaze out over the cobalt blue ocean. The thunderous waves continue their relentless pounding as you curl your toes into the hot sand. Breathing in the warm salty air tickles your nose while you lean back in your beach chair. Here and there along the shore, you come across a half-buried plastic bag, an empty soda bottle coughed onto the sand, and an old fishing net lazily bobbing in the surf.    For many of us, this is the extent of our experience with ocean garbage. On vacation at our favorite beach spots, we might come across some evidence of trash once in a while. But that’s barely scratching the surface of the problem. Like particle physics, it’s hard for us to wrap our heads around the amount of trash floating around our blue planet without interacting with it or seeing it. 

We break down the new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC emissions proposal, what the differences are between scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 emissions, and what this means for your business

  The wild west of environmentally-conscious investing could soon become a bit tamer. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to step into the arena with a new proposal about reporting greenhouse gas emissions for certain companies. At RoadRunner, we want to make sure you know this is on the horizon.

Investing in the planet is no longer just a trendy thing for enterprises to consider. Climate change predictions mean mounting problems with the potential to upend profitability and supply chains. Green technologies can pave the way for you to show that what is good for the planet is actually good for your business at the same time. 

  Investing in the planet is no longer just a trendy thing for enterprises to consider. Climate change predictions mean mounting problems with the potential to upend profitability and supply chains. Green technologies can pave the way for you to show that what is good for the planet is actually good for your business at the same time. 

As garden and farmer’s market season approaches, you may have some renewed interest in composting. The benefits of food waste may stretch far beyond growing veggies. There’s a growing interest from many states across the country in turning compost and wastewater into Biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) for fuel.

What started as a lights-out event expanded into a global event to raise awareness for climate change. Earth Hour is held every year on the last Saturday in March at 8:30 pm. The event has evolved far past switching off lights toward a global movement to raise awareness for the climate. Earth Hour is a great time to consider what we can do For the Greener Good.

  What started as a lights-out event expanded into a global event to raise awareness for climate change. Earth Hour is held every year on the last Saturday in March at 8:30 pm. The event has evolved far past switching off lights toward a global movement to raise awareness for the climate. Earth Hour is a great time to consider what we can do For the Greener GoodTM.

Our development and implementation of new technologies are paving the way for a zero-waste world, and it’s driven by our first-class technology team.

  It’s no secret that there’s a need in the world today for major advances in sustainable initiatives. While the waste and recycling industry struggles to evolve, RoadRunner is trailblazing a path that allows for businesses large and small to efficiently divert 99% of their recyclables from the landfill and save money in the process. Our development and implementation of new technologies are paving the way for a zero-waste world, and it’s driven by our first-class technology team.