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 11, 2025 | Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, Innovation, PET, Recycling, Recycling Data, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability, Waste Management
As organizations and communities strive for greater sustainability, smart recycling bins are transforming waste operations. By combining fill-level sensors, material identification, and real-time analytics, smart bins reduce contamination at the source, eliminate...
by Waste Wise Team | May 16, 2025 | Recycling, Aluminum, EPR, Extended Producer Responsibility, PET
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is rapidly changing the landscape for beverage container manufacturers in the United States. But what exactly is EPR, and how can your company navigate these new regulations? What is EPR? EPR shifts the responsibility for...
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...
