by Waste Wise Team | Nov 12, 2025 | Consumer Engagement, College Campus, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, Data Management, Innovation, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability
When Waste Wise Innovation first partnered with the University of South Carolina Upstate, both organizations shared a vision of a cleaner, smarter, and circular campus recycling system. As the pilot progresses, that vision is being explored through on-campus...
by Waste Wise Team | Oct 3, 2025 | Consumer Engagement, Colleges, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, Data Management, Innovation, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability
Waste Wise Innovation (WWI) is proud to partner with the University of South Carolina Upstate to launch a groundbreaking pilot program that will bring smart, data-driven recycling to campus. Through this initiative, USC Upstate is deploying Topper Stopper™ smart...
by Waste Wise Team | Jun 23, 2025 | Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, Data Management, Innovation, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, Sustainability, Venues, Waste Management
Recycling is a cornerstone of sustainability efforts in public venues. Still, contamination of the recycling stream remains a persistent and costly challenge, particularly in stadiums, arenas, university campuses, corporate campuses, and busy municipal areas. Let’s...
by Waste Wise Team | Jun 20, 2025 | Data Collection, Charlotte Hornets, Contamination Prevention, Data Management, Innovation Summit, Sports, Stakeholders, Sustainability
We’re thrilled to announce that Waste Wise Innovation and our flagship solution, the Topper Stopper™, have been named the grand prize winner of the Charlotte Hornets 2025 Innovation Summit! This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to revolutionizing...
by Waste Wise Team | May 9, 2025 | Chain of Custody, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, Data Management, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET
Most plastic bottles and aluminum cans in the U.S. can be recycled, but many aren’t. The reason? Contamination and poor sorting prevent billions of food-grade containers from being turned back into new products. The Problem: Good Materials, Wasted Nationally, only...
by Waste Wise Team | May 6, 2025 | Recycling, Chain of Custody, Data Collection, Data Management, PET, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability
Are you confident in your organization’s recycling numbers? Do you know exactly what happens to your recyclables after they leave the bin? If you’re like most businesses, campuses, or venues, the answer is probably “not really.” Here’s why that matters, and how...
