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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Simple bin mistake forces entire truckload of recycling to be dumped in landfill
Aussies have been issued a stark reminder of 'what NOT to do' when it comes to recycling, with a shocking video showing how just one incorrectly disposed of item can have a devastating impact on the environment. On the Cassowary Coast, south of Cairns, a recycling truck's entire load had to be sent to landfill due to contamination. Inside the truck were items that had been wrongfully put inside yellow bins, including plastic bags and food scraps. Councillor Ellen Jessup told Yahoo News the dumping was a "shame" and said the region had recently undergone a major change, swapping 'wet waste' and 'dry waste' bins for red general waste and yellow recycling bins. "Our now recycling bin, the yellow-lid bin, used to have a green lid on it, and that was for your dry waste. So people were used to doing that, and now telling them that it's co-mingled recycling, and what to put in that bin, they're still not sure," she said. "There's a lot of room for improvement." Cr Jessop said council is trying to educate residents and help to break old habits, like bagging up items before binning them. "If we're going to bag things and put them into the recycling bin, it's contaminated from the start, because the soft plastics cannot go into the recycling," she said. "So if we can educate them to put loose items in, such as your cardboard, tins, bottles, those sort of things, that's a big outcome and it cuts down the amount of soft plastics that shouldn't be there." Any residents who are unsure of what can and can't be recycled can download the Recycle Mate app, which allows you to search for any product and it will tell you which bin it belongs in. There is also the option to put in your address and local council to make sure the information is right for your area. Find out more about the app here. On Facebook, Cassowary Coast Council said some of the most common items found in the wrong bins are: Soft plastics, like chip packets and cling wrap Food scraps Tiny items, like bread tags and bottle caps Hazardous items, like batteries and chemicals Bagged items A survey by waste management giant Veolia found that on average, Aussies were stumped more than 40 per cent of the time when it came to deciding which bin to use. With disposable of coffee cups, a staggering 77 per cent were unsure about which bin they should go in (spoiler alert – it's the red general waste bin). It's a similar story with vapes and e-cigarettes, with 78 per cent confused about where to put them. With these items, batteries can be hazardous to dispose of in any kerbside bin, so it is best to seek out alternative disposal or collection points. Other stumpers were bamboo and wood cutlery, with 63 per cent thinking they are recyclable, and biodegradable plastic bags, confusing 58 per cent of Aussies. All of these items should go in the general waste bin. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Boston Globe
21-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
What to know about Transdev, the transportation company involved in a deadly school bus crash in Boston
What is Transdev? In the United States, Transdev operates public transportation services in 46 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with about 32,000 employees (about a third of its global workforce), according to the company. It is a privately owned French transportation company with US headquarters located about 20 miles west of Chicago. Boston Public Schools contracts with Transdev to maintain the district's fleet of about 740 buses, manage three bus yards, and hire and manage school bus drivers, according to the district. The company employs about 1,000 staffers in Boston, including about 750 bus drivers, BPS has reported. On April 28, a Transdev driver — who resigned last week — operating a BPS bus struck and killed Advertisement A few minutes before the deadly Hyde Park crash, Charles also struck another vehicle in Mattapan, and failed to report it to a Transdev safety officer before leaving the scene, officials said. Charles resigned on May 14, shortly before a scheduled termination hearing, city and school officials said. Advertisement Transdev declined to respond to Globe questions and repeated requests for comment. Police were on the scene of a school bus operated by Transdev that struck a child in Hyde Park on April 28. Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Related : For years, late buses and no-shows One of the requirements in the contract with Veolia called for a minimum 95 percent on-time performance for Boston's school buses, a threshold the buses have struggled to reach. Veolia began work in July 2013, but that October, Boston school Boston's school bus drivers have a contract with the transportation company, and not the school district. They accused Veolia of not meeting with them over issues like pay and benefits. Over the coming years, the company faced challenges making sure Among those problems: Dozens of school buses failed to show up at stops, or were late amid contract talks with the union in 2014. An MIT computer model intended to improve arrival times failed to do so in 2017, as less than half of buses arrived before schools opened. And in 2018, many buses were late, as drivers failed to report for work. In 2023, the state determined that Related : Advertisement State demands fix to late school buses The district's perennially late school buses in 2022 led Jeff Riley, then the state's education commissioner, to order the school district to improve the on-time arrival of buses. The order, Staffing shortages for bus drivers have been a long-standing obstacle to improving school bus arrival times. But even after the plan went into effect, buses would still run late: about two-thirds of school buses didn't make it to school on time for the first day of school in September. This spring, as state and school district officials prepared to allow State issues warning about BPS contract with Transdev In 2023, state Inspector General Jeffrey S. Shapiro warned BPS about pursuing a new contract with Transdev, which had emerged as the only bidder when the district sought proposals from vendors to provide BPS transportation services. The warning followed concerns raised by the Boston Finance Commission that the agreement was Advertisement The $17.5-million-per-year agreement If the service gets bad enough, the company could stand to make nothing at all. Some school officials, like School Committee member Brandon Cardet-Hernandez, raised concerns in March 2023 that the new contract wouldn't be enough to improve service. 'What if it doesn't work?' Cardet-Hernandez asked at the time. 'I'm a parent whose kid gets busing, and I don't trust the system enough to use it. It's not reliable enough for us as working parents.' Follow him on Bluesky at He can also be reached on Signal at john_hilliard.70 or email him at
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Report 2025-2035: Government Incentives and Private Investments Fuel Developments
Explore the future of the Waste to Energy (WTE) market with insights predicting its value to exceed $38 billion by 2025 and show robust growth until 2035. As governments and private entities invest in sustainable solutions, this comprehensive report offers 277 pages of critical intelligence. It includes market forecasts, trends, and profiles of key players like ABB, Veolia, and Hitachi. Target new revenue streams, understand market dynamics, and discover top investment opportunities in this evolving industry. Dublin, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Waste to Energy (WtE) Market Report 2025-2035" has been added to offering. The global Waste to Energy (WTE) market is projected to exceed a value of US$38.0 billion by 2025, showcasing strong revenue growth prospects through 2035 This expansive growth highlights significant potential for organizations seeking to capitalize on emerging opportunities within the sector. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the top companies in the WTE market, their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, thereby offering invaluable insights into the industry's future. Government policies worldwide are favoring the development and adoption of WTE technologies, offering tax incentives, renewable energy project subsidies, and regulatory frameworks aimed at promoting waste diversion from landfills. Moreover, WTE plants are often prioritized in waste management contracts, which secures a steady feedstock supply for energy generation. This has resulted in a surge of private sector investments, with corporations and venture capital firms actively funding the development of innovative WTE solutions. Notably, India's Waste to Energy Programme provides financial assistance to support the establishment of new WTE plants. Key questions addressed include: How is the waste to energy market evolving? What factors are driving and restraining the market? Expected growth rates for WTE submarkets through 2035 and their revenue contributions. Developments in national market shares from 2025 to 2035. Major drivers for the overall market's progression from 2025 to 2035. Comparative performance of national markets and their projected leadership by 2035. Leading market players and their prospects during the forecast period. Current and future projects undertaken by these companies and their market impact. Need for product commercialization to enhance the market scale. Strategies for remaining at the forefront of the market. Optimal investment options for new product lines. Companies Featured ABB Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA),Ae Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Biffa Enerkem Hitachi, Ltd. Kanadevia Corp Keppel Seghers Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC) Ramboll Group Reworld SUEZ Veolia Environmental Services Viridor Wheelabrator (Norican Group) WM Intellectual Property Holdings Advanced Disposal Services, Inc. Advanced Plasma Power Ltd. Bioelektra Group Blue Sphere Corporation China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) CNIM Group Covanta Energy Corporation Covanta Holding Corporation Foster Wheeler AG (Amec Foster Wheeler) GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited Global Green Synergy Sdn Bhd Green Conversion Systems GreenEfW Investments Limited LanzaTech Martin GmbH Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. MVV Energie AG Plasco Conversion Technologies Inc. Wheelhouse Renewables Xcel Energy Inc. American Biogas Council Bioenergy Association of California (BAC) European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology (ESWET) Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) Renewable Energy Association (REA) The Energy Recovery Council (ERC) Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council (WTERT) World Bioenergy Association (WBA) For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. CONTACT: CONTACT: Laura Wood,Senior Press Manager press@ For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ingenium and Veolia North America Forge Partnership to Secure Hazardous Waste Treatment Capacity For Industrial Growth
BOSTON & ESCONDIDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingenium and Veolia North America announced a strategic partnership providing guaranteed access to Veolia's new high-temperature treatment facility in Gum Springs, Arkansas. Opening in 2025, this state-of-the-art facility will address the growing industry demand for waste treatment capacity. The agreement also ensures Ingenium access to guaranteed capacity at Veolia's existing thermal, landfill and fuel blending facilities in the US. Share The agreement also ensures Ingenium access to guaranteed capacity at Veolia's existing thermal, landfill and fuel blending facilities in the US. Veolia's facility at Gum Springs will set a new industry standard for the safe, efficient and reliable treatment of waste materials, and the agreement with Ingenium – which comes months before the facility opens – will help both companies meet the needs of the market. The agreement takes effect immediately. As part of Veolia's Green Up strategy, and in alignment with both companies' sustainability goals, Veolia's new facility will employ advanced operational and power generation technology, including waste heat recovery and on-site solar power generation to reduce environmental impact. 'This strategic partnership with Veolia North America is a significant step forward for Ingenium and our commitment to providing sustainable waste management solutions. Securing guaranteed access to Veolia's state-of-the-art facilities, particularly the new Gum Springs location, ensures we can meet the demand for hazardous waste treatment while upholding our dedication to innovation and integrity,' said Heather Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Ingenium. 'This partnership between Veolia North America and Ingenium is yet another example of environmental leaders collaborating to maximize the limited thermal treatment capacity in the US for the benefit of our nation's growing industrial base. Ingenium's strong presence in the western US makes them a key strategic partner and we look forward to working together,' said Bob Cappadona, President and Chief Executive Officer of Veolia North America's Environmental Solutions and Services business. 'This collaboration is also fully aligned with Veolia's GreenUp strategic plan, in which the management of hazardous waste is seen as a critical enabler of U.S. reindustrialization—by providing essential infrastructure to support sustainable industrial growth while advancing environmental stewardship.' ABOUT VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country's largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. ABOUT VEOLIA GROUP Veolia group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with 215,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for the management of water, waste and energy that are contributing to a radical turnaround of the current situation. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them. In 2024, the Veolia group provided 111 million inhabitants with drinking water and 98 million with sanitation, produced 42 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 65 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 44.7 billion euros in 2024. ABOUT INGENIUM Founded in 2006 and based in Escondido, California, Ingenium is the leading provider of sustainable waste management solutions and is known for its innovation, accountability and uncompromising integrity. We provide a broad range of waste management services specializing in packaging, transportation, recycling and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, biological, universal and radioactive waste. Our management established Ingenium with the dual goal of offering sustainable recycling methods to an otherwise traditional hazardous waste environment along with a commitment to be a trusted partner to our clients.
Associated Press
15-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Veolia's Lake DeForest Reservoir Recognized as a National Landmark by American Water Works Association
WEST NYACK, N.Y., May 15, 2025 /3BL/ - Veolia New York marks National Drinking Water Week (May 4 - 10) by celebrating Lake DeForest Reservoir's designation as an American Landmark. This recognition by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is reserved for long-standing buildings, reservoirs or towers that have a direct and significant relationship with water supply, treatment, distribution or technological development. Chris Graziano, Regional President of Veolia New York said: 'Lake DeForest plays a critical role in our ability to supply Rockland County with reliable drinking water. It has also offered generations of customers a beautiful place to escape into nature for bird-watching, fishing and hiking. We're grateful and excited that the AWWA has recognized Lake DeForest for the important and long-lasting benefits it brings to our community.' Construction of the reservoir began in 1952 and was completed in 1956. It was named after Benjamin F. DeForest, a former president of the Hackensack Water Company, which later became part of Veolia (formerly United Water and SUEZ). Lake DeForest collects water from various sources, including the Hackensack River and its tributaries. Water is drawn from the reservoir and treated at an adjacent surface water treatment plant, which has an average treatment capacity of 10 millions gallons per day (MGD). It provides about one third of Rockland's drinking water. Over its nearly seven decades, Lake DeForest has also become a popular recreational destination for the local community. Through Veolia's Watershed Recreation Program, over 800 people register each year to access the reservoir for fishing, hiking and bird watching from mid-April through the end of November. To celebrate the vitality of the reservoir as an indispensable resource, Veolia opens up the reservoir for community kayaking during its annual Veolia Lake DeForest Day. This event, in its ninth year, also features a kayak challenge between Rockland County's local volunteer fire departments. This year's event will be held on Saturday, June 28. Protecting Drinking Water Supplies is Part of Veolia's Green Up Strategy Ensuring access to clean drinking water is at the root of Veolia's 171-year history. Through its GreenUp strategy, Veolia has reemphasized its commitment to advancing water technologies and solutions that treat new and emerging contaminants. At Lake DeForest's drinking water plant, the company is investing $100 million over a five-year period to install treatment technology that will address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and provide for overall enhanced water quality. ABOUT VEOLIA NORTH AMERICAA subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. ABOUT VEOLIA GROUPVeolia Group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents with 215,000 employees, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for the management of water, waste and energy that are contributing to a radical turnaround of the current situation. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them. In 2024, the Veolia group provided 111 million inhabitants with drinking water and 98 million with sanitation, produced 42 million megawatt hours of energy and treated 65 million tons of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 44.7 billion euros in 2024. CONTACTVEOLIA NEW YORKSophia SalisDirector, Communications and Community Relations914-506-2327 [email protected]
