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Covanta announces rebrand to Reworld | Waste Dive
Apr 16, 2024 · In 2021, Mohammed became CEO of what was then Covanta, following the EQT deal. The $5.3 billion sale was contingent on several sustainability growth metrics, including a 25% increase by 2025 in waste recycled or reused. The company was the largest operator of mass-burn combustion facilities in the U.S. at the time of the sale, and it has grown since then.
Researchers find faster, cleaner way to extract gold from electronics
Feb 4, 2016 · Dive brief: Researchers at University of Saskatchewan in Canada have found a cheap, fast, and environmentally-friendly way to extract gold from materials while producing re-usable waste — a technology that might have potential to turn e-waste to gold, literally.
By the numbers: Key 2023 waste and recycling trends
Dec 22, 2023 · 2023 brought some aspect of normalcy to waste and recycling operations, after a turbulent period of pandemic and economic challenges. Workforce issues and inflation showed signs of improvement, and many companies reported positive earnings results.
The waste and recycling industry outlook for 2024
Jan 29, 2024 · 5 waste and recycling trends to watch in 2024 By Jacob Wallace, Megan Quinn and Cole Rosengren • Jan. 5, 2024 The evolving M&A market, the rise of EPR, pending PFAS regulations, renewable natural gas and methane reduction are some of the biggest issues facing the industry this year.
Best Buy just launched a $200 electronics recycling pick-up program
May 12, 2022 · Best Buy’s new service joins a few recycling options the retailer already has in motion. The company has a Haul-Away offering for shoppers when they purchase a new television, major appliance or fitness equipment wherein old products can be taken away for a small charge. Customers can also drop off up to three electronics per household, per day at Best Buy stores through its everyday ...
WIN Waste Innovations acquires New England recycler plus GFL …
Feb 15, 2022 · Dive Insight: New Hampshire-based WIN Waste has been an active buyer since it was formed last year by combining the companies formerly known as Wheelabrator Technologies and Tunnel Hill Partners, both of which Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets had previously acquired. This month's New England transaction is its fifth deal in the region during that time and comes with a set of hard-to ...
FCC Environmental makes first US acquisition, forecasts 'many more'
Feb 25, 2022 · Dive Insight: FCC, which won its first U.S. solid waste contract in Florida in 2015, discussed plans to start growing faster through acquisitions as early as 2019.While the pandemic and other factors delayed that activity, Sanz reiterated this goal in an interview Thursday.
WM acquires Ray’s Trash, the largest private hauler in the …
Sep 1, 2022 · Dive Insight: WM has been quiet on the M&A front since its 2020 acquisition of Advanced Disposal Services, but executives previewed plans to ramp up spending during a recent earnings call.The purchase of Ray’s, a company that other prospective buyers have been eyeing for years, is a notable return to an active dealmaking environment.
Puerto Rico's yearslong debate over WTE continues as the island's ...
May 1, 2020 · Decades of debate. WTE has been present in the territory's materials management discussions since the 1980s, according to Ingrid Vila Biaggi, a civil and environmental engineer, who has held various senior positions in Puerto Rican …