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Sustainability, Environment, Climate, Society, Emissions

The Crossroads of Climate Change

August 1, 2023

As we press through the

Sustainability, Climate, Society, Infrastructure, Emissions

Leading the Charge to a Carbon-Negative Future

June 6, 2023

In 2019, the United States released around 4.7 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere from

Sustainability, Climate, Society, Infrastructure, Emissions

Methane 101: Examining Its Massive Impact on Climate Change

May 16, 2023

When discussing climate change, the topic of methane emissions often arises. But what is methane, where does it come from, and how does it impact the environment?

United States Capitol Building and blue sky

Sustainability, Business, Policies, Legislation, Compliance

5 New Environmental Policies Affecting Business

May 8, 2023

Companies and communities alike have felt the negative impacts of climate change in one capacity or another. In an effort to mitigate its escalating threat and more extreme repercussions, ...

Community, Recycling, Business, Infrastructure, Landfill

The Dug-Up Truth About Landfill Disposal

April 18, 2023

When materials reach the end of their lifecycles, what becomes of them? Unfortunately, they’re usually thrown away. Although there are a wide variety of sustainable solutions that ...

Sustainability, Business, Environment, Carbon, Esg

Reducing Your Company’s Carbon Footprint: A Step-by-Step Guide

February 16, 2023

As companies look for ways to achieve ESG goals and become more competitive in modern markets, reducing their ...

Sustainability, Business, Future, Operations, Technology

Zero Waste-to-Landfill: Why It Needs to Be a Goal and How to Get There

October 6, 2022

In the United States, we still bury

Sustainability, Business, Operations, Services, Technology

6 Stories of Greener Materials Management

September 12, 2022

Reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering resources from waste—the four “Rs” of sustainability—have long been key to reducing manufacturing’s environmental impact. Today, however, ...

Economy, Sustainability, Business, Industry, Finance

Separating Sustainability Facts from Fiction: 5 Myths Debunked

August 18, 2022

Pursuing environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) goals and more circular systems of operation has become the new norm for world-leading businesses, but misconceptions about ...

Sustainability, Lifecycle, Business, Legislation, Industry

How Extended Producer Responsibility is Changing the Face of Business

July 26, 2022

Consumer goods companies measure their plastic output in big numbers. A single international beverage manufacturer, for example, can produce several million ...

Sustainability, Business, Risk, Operations, Services

The Business Impact of Liquid Waste

July 14, 2022

While liquid waste is a common byproduct of modern industry, properly managing and disposing of liquid waste still presents a significant operational challenge for many businesses. Part of that ...

Sustainability, Business, Risk, Health, Compliance

3 Key Pharmaceutical Waste Challenges to Overcome

June 20, 2022

While pharmaceuticals can be vital for maintaining health and saving lives, pharmaceutical waste, like expired, unused or unsellable prescriptions, can have the exact opposite effect. Should they ...

Community, Society

Our Executive Leadership Team on Recent Violent Incidents

May 26, 2022

Like you, we were shocked and saddened by the news this week of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The death of 19 innocent children and their teachers is an unimaginable tragedy, and our hearts ...

Recycling, Sustainability, Business, Operations, Services

How to Manage E-Waste Disposal Effectively

May 19, 2022

In our modern world, every business in every industry depends on electronic devices to function. PCs and laptops have become foundational tools for all employees, while equipment like printers, ...

Recycling, Sustainability, Business, Operations, Services

3 Ways Your Business Can Benefit from Recycling

April 14, 2022

As the stakes for landfilling waste rise, companies of all sizes are reevaluating their disposal practices and pursuing more sustainable options. One way businesses are effectively adapting to ...

Sustainability, Business, Operations, Services, Industry

Securing Your Brand Through Secure Destruction

March 15, 2022

Choosing to landfill your business’s waste may work at face value for some of the elements in your waste stream, but it isn’t a safe or sustainable way to manage those materials—especially if they’re ...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Business, Operations, Services, Industry, Infrastructure

Create Business Value by Strengthening Your ESG Efforts

February 10, 2022

Companies looking for a win from investors, customers, employees, and the community at large are well-served to get the ball rolling on implementing robust and sound Environmental, Social and ...

Sustainability, Business, Environment, Climate, Future, Industry

The Keys to a Sustainable Future

January 31, 2022

We’re standing at the precipice of the next global crisis. The impacts of climate change worsen by the day, and how we respond through decarbonization in these next few years—specifically when it ...

Climate, Operations, Health, Industry, Technology

Waste-to-Energy: What Really Comes Out of the Stack

November 30, 2021

When you hear the term “incinerator” what comes to mind? For many in the United States, glimpses of factory-like structures amidst towering plumes of black smoke may paint the imagination. Words ...

Climate, Operations, Services, Industry, Technology

The Rewards of Finding the Right Zero Waste-to-Landfill Partner

October 20, 2021

Due to the increasing urgency surrounding climate change and the ever-growing demand for mitigating solutions, environmentally responsible waste handling practices have evolved from a nice-to-have ...

Climate, Operations, Industry, Infrastructure, Technology

Is Landfill Disposal or Waste-to-Energy Better for America?

October 13, 2021

As populations around the globe continue to expand, businesses and communities worldwide are more actively addressing the growing issues of waste production and management. This is a particularly ...

Business, Operations, Services, Industry, Infrastructure

Achieving Sustainability Through Action and Accountability

September 16, 2021

Sustainability is often described as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It is the capacity to ...

Community, Climate, Industry, Infrastructure, Technology

How Climate Change Will Impact Everyday Living

August 19, 2021

Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in human history due largely to the activities of modern civilization. This shift has already reached every corner of the globe, impacting ...

Community, Climate, Industry, Infrastructure, Technology

Four Ways Waste-to-Energy is Protecting New Jersey’s Tomorrow

July 13, 2021

As today’s world demands more sustainable practices due to the mounting impacts of climate change, everyone from regulators to residents are paying closer attention to how waste is handled. This ...

Business, Risk, Operations, Conservation, Compliance

Lifecycle Thinking: Helping Businesses Find the Rewards in Recycling

June 24, 2021

Corporate waste managers are at a crossroads. More companies than ever before are working to improve their waste management, reduce their risk and drive sustainability through circular economic ...

Community, Operations, Legislation, Industry, Infrastructure

Environmental Justice and the Road Forward

June 10, 2021

This year will mark 51 years since the first Earth Day was celebrated. During that time, the waste and recycling industry has made major strides to protect the planet for future generations, with ...

Business, Risk, Climate, Infrastructure, Finance

Six Ways Climate Will Alter the Future of Business

May 20, 2021

Climate change and the global push for sustainability are uprooting traditional definitions of business risk, and that’s putting a bigger spotlight on how organizations across the world manage ...

Community, Operations, Legislation, Health, Industry

It's Time for Real Action on Environmental Justice

May 4, 2021

It is difficult not to notice Covanta’s Waste-to-Energy incinerators in Newark and Camden, New Jersey. Yes, these are industrial sites with noticeable chimneys, easily spotted from a distance and ...

personal protective equipment in the trash

Community, Operations, Services, Innovation, Infrastructure

A Wake-Up Call for Sustainable Infrastructure

April 8, 2021

Beware the Ides of March. An apt Shakespearean warning that seems quite applicable to the pandemic-spurred office closings and community lockdowns that ...

Covanta Blog

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