by Waste Wise Team | Feb 17, 2026 | Contamination, AI, Contamination Prevention, Contamination Solutions, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability, Venues, Waste Management
Modern recycling stations are becoming increasingly sophisticated. You can find them in airports, stadiums, corporate campuses, and universities. These stations feature sleek touchscreens that identify items, provide real-time guidance, and even use animations to...
by Waste Wise Team | 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 Waste Wise Team | 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...
