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:

At RoadRunner, we understand hospitality facilities often have a wide variety of waste streams that need to be managed efficiently. Embracing sustainability, actively reducing waste, and making travelers themselves part of the solution are all measures that can aid efficient waste management. We’re looking into why hotels should choose sustainability, the types of waste generated in the hospitality industry, and what can be done to overcome those waste management challenges.

  Tourism contributes nearly $6 trillion to the worldwide economy each year. Hotels produce an average of nearly 320,000 tons of waste over that same time frame. At RoadRunner, we understand hospitality facilities often have a wide variety of waste streams that need to be managed efficiently. Embracing sustainability, actively reducing waste, and making travelers themselves part of the solution are all measures that can aid efficient waste management. We’re looking into why hotels should choose sustainability, the types of waste generated in the hospitality industry, and what can be done to overcome those waste management challenges. READ MORE: How RoadRunner works for Hotels & Hospitality businesses

No two businesses are exactly alike, and the same applies to waste and recycling plans. There’s no universal solution that fits every operation across the board. A comprehensive waste management program involves choosing the correct equipment that fits the needs of your business. This is called “right-sizing.” Right-sizing dumpsters, bins, carts, and other equipment can have lots of benefits when it comes to your bottom line and meeting sustainability goals.

  No two businesses are exactly alike, and the same applies to waste and recycling plans. There’s no universal solution that fits every operation across the board. A comprehensive waste management program involves choosing the correct equipment that fits the needs of your business. This is called “right-sizing.” Right-sizing dumpsters, bins, carts, and other equipment can have lots of benefits when it comes to your bottom line and meeting sustainability goals. While there are many more reasons out there to make sure your waste management plan is optimized, we’re highlighting just a few.

Where are your company’s products made? Are the employees paid a fair wage? How are the raw materials sourced? These questions deal with a company’s supply chain, and they’re being asked more often than ever. Consumers are choosing companies and products that make transparency and sustainability a priority at all levels. While there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach to supply chain sustainability, there are some things your business can do to get a better handle on it. 

Where are your company’s products made? Are the employees paid a fair wage? How are the raw materials sourced? In what ways are they transported to retailers and customers?  These questions deal with a company’s supply chain, and they’re being asked more often than ever. Consumers are choosing companies and products that make transparency and sustainability a priority at all levels. They’re also punishing those that turn a blind eye by taking their business elsewhere. While there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” approach to supply chain sustainability, there are some things your business can do to get a better handle on it. 

Doing a better job with waste management makes good business sense. Businesses can meet sustainability goals, fight climate change, improve ESG scores, and meet the desires of younger generations by having a better handle on their waste streams. Better managing waste can help protect the environment and save your business money. Here are five ways it’s possible.

  With a desire to be more environmentally friendly, there’s been a push to change how we package things. The COVID-19 pandemic also created record demand for deliveries as online and mobile shopping became an even more dominant force. These factors led to a changing landscape when it comes to packaging.  Here are eight great sustainable options for packaging materials and five you’ll want to avoid.