Weekender: Can gig workers help improve litter collection? Philadelphia app aims to tackle the problem

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BROUGHT TO YOU BY — CP Group Are you processing increased amounts of OCC? We listened to our customers' challenges and developed the new OCC Auger Screen. This non-wrapping, low maintenance machine is durable and requires minimal cleaning. See it in action.   Can gig workers help improve litter collection? Philadelphia app aims to tackle the problem Glitter, backed by tech entrepreneurs and a sanitation worker turned Instagram star, asks sponsors to pay for neighborhood cleanups. So far, Philadelphia's Streets Department is not convinced. Q&A Upstream CEO sees huge potential in burgeoning reuse-refill sector, including for haulers Matt Prindiville, head of a nonprofit focused on holistic waste solutions, is at the center of discussions with brands and activists alike about not just relying on recycling to create a more circular economy. Extreme heat drives OSHA to develop new federal workplace standard The advanced notice set to be released next month is the first step in the development of a federal standard to prevent heat-related illness and death. Wastequip commits to further reducing its virgin resin use The approach to slashing 25% of virgin resin from the cart manufacturing process emphasizes increasing recycled plastics in Toter carts, extending carts' years of use and telling customers the recycled content in each product. Right-to-repair advocates see Biden support and consumer frustration leading to more legislative action Right-to-repair laws are moving forward with or without manufacturer engagement, according to iFixit, and advocates say there's an open seat at the table for earnest negotiation. Featured Resources FROM: Covanta Environmental Solutions Minimizing Your Environmental Footprint Zero Waste-to-Landfill: Why Verification is Worth It Waste and Climate: Reducing Your Environmental Footprint Clearing the Air: Is Waste-to-Energy Cleaner than Coal? Best of What We're Reading Nola.com Mayor LaToya Cantrell unveils $20 million emergency sanitation plan amid trash crisis MLive GFL files protest over ‘tragically wasteful’ Flint garbage contract award NorthJersey.com Recycling revenues have roared back for New Jersey towns. Here's why Courier Times Northampton declares 'state of emergency' as it and other Bucks towns deal with trash woes E-Scrap News Sims launches program elevating women leaders CFO Dive SEC asks companies for details on impact of climate change Suggest a story we should read Dive Into a Topic M&A ESG Workforce Collections & Transfer Recycling Organics Landfill Energy Zero Waste Share Waste Dive: Daily Dive with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Waste Dive: Daily Dive. Here's your link to share: https://www.wastedive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=5f93078d7aa51972095c9316

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