by Jailyn Bloodworth | 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 Dr. Leotis Bloodworth | 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...
by Jailyn Bloodworth | Apr 16, 2025 | Data Management, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Data Collection, Innovation, Manufacturing, Oil Industry, PET, Recycling, Recycling Stream, rPET, Sustainability
Part 3: Plastic Production & Recycling Introduction With the mounting pressure to reduce plastic waste, technology has become a powerful ally. Forward-thinking companies are leveraging connected solutions to transform the way they collect, track, and recycle...
by Briana Bloodworth | Apr 14, 2025 | Crude Oil, Manufacturing, Oil Industry, PET, Recycling, rPET, Sustainability
Part 2 – Plastic Production & Recycling IntroductionIn a world of rising crude oil prices, businesses are seeking smarter, more stable alternatives to traditional plastics. One of the most promising solutions? rPET, or recycled polyethylene terephthalate....
by Briana Bloodworth | Apr 10, 2025 | Manufacturing, Crude Oil, Oil Industry, PET
Part 1 – Plastic Production & Recycling Part 1 – Plastic Production & Recycling Introduction When crude oil prices rise, so do the costs of many everyday items, but few materials are as directly impacted as plastic. From packaging to manufacturing...
by Dan Trujillo | Mar 31, 2025 | Recycling, Contamination, Contamination Prevention, Contamination Solutions, Data Management, PET, Sustainability, Waste Management
At Waste Wise Innovation, we’re transforming recycling with our Material Authentication Units. We combine precision barcode scanning with a curated product database to ensure only acceptable items enter recycling bins where the technology is deployed. But how exactly...
