by Dr. Leotis Bloodworth | Apr 21, 2026 | Behavioral Architecture, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Contamination Solutions, PET, rPET, Sustainability, Waste Management
Recycling in high-traffic environments like stadiums, airports, and corporate campuses presents a unique set of challenges compared to residential collection. In these fast-paced settings, users have mere seconds to decide where an item goes. This split-second...
by Dr. Leotis Bloodworth | Mar 13, 2026 | Circular Economy, Contamination, Data Collection, EPR, ESG, Infrastucture, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Stakeholders, Waste Management
As we move through 2026, the global packaging industry is facing a significant period of adjustment. Many organizations that set ambitious sustainability targets for the mid-2020s are now identifying systemic friction points that hinder progress. From high...
by Dr. Leotis Bloodworth | Jan 17, 2026 | Playbook, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Contamination Solutions, Data Collection, Data Management, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Stakeholders, Sustainability Strategy
Recycling contamination is the silent budget killer in commercial waste programs. When a stream is compromised, recycling often turns into landfill disposal plus extra handling, rejected loads, vendor disputes, and reputational risk. This occurs without delivering...
by Dr. Leotis Bloodworth | Jan 9, 2026 | Case Study, Contamination Solutions, Operational Intelligence, Sustainability Strategy
For the past two years, we’ve talked about the potential of the Topper Stopper™. We’ve shared the designs, the vision, and the goal of achieving zero contamination in high-traffic recycling environments. We’ve explained why physical design beats...
by Dr. Leotis Bloodworth | Dec 4, 2025 | Aluminum, Chain of Custody, College Campus, Colleges, Consumer Engagement, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability, Venues
Introduction: The Quality Crisis in Institutional Recycling If you manage recycling programs at a university, corporate campus, sports venue, or entertainment facility, you already know the challenge: contamination. Despite good intentions, 25-35% of material placed...
