This month, a United Nations Assembly in Nairobi is negotiating the terms of a Global Plastics Treaty, which if ratified could be the most significant international environmental action since the Paris Climate Accords. This treaty… Read More »WTS Supports a Global Plastics Treaty
The Superfund Tax on chemicals, which expired in 1996, has been reinstated as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and will go into effect starting July, 1st 2022 (until January 1, 2031).… Read More »Superfund Tax Reinstatement
USEPA recognizes that unforeseen events may occur that could lead to a temporary change in Generator Status for Very Small and Small Quantity generators. This is very common at warehouses or distribution centers due to… Read More »Generator Status and Episodic Events
At COP 26 in Glasgow 100 nations including the United States committed to cutting methane emissions 30% by 2030 – one of the more significant developments from the conference. The pledged cuts would account for… Read More »COP26 & Landfill Methane Emissions
In this installment of our ‘Getting to Know Us’ series, James Lotterer tells us about his background, professional career at WTS, Inc. and how he helps enhance the sustainability of our stakeholders.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an approach to circularity and recycling that makes producers responsible (financially and/or physically) for their end-of-life products and packaging. Some brands have made EPR part of their business model, but… Read More »Momentum at the State Level for Extended Producer Responsibility Legislation
Like many other products, the glass recycling industry has experienced turbulence the last few years. The reasons are varied: Covid-19 pandemic (temporary restrictions placed on returns/collection programs, bar/restaurant/hospitality industry closures and restrictions), shifting marketplace and… Read More »Status of Glass Recycling
The overall status of the plastics recycling market has not changed materially since our last update in January, 2021.[i] The amount of plastic being produced continues to increase, with significant CAPEX spending planned by the… Read More »Plastics Recycling Update – 06/21/2021
Scrap metal recycling is a well-established practice, with clear economic and environmental value. The high cost of mining metals support the practice economically. Metal recycling is very effective in that it can be recycled repeatedly… Read More »Metal and Paper Recycling
The Challenge: A WTS client (a specialty chemical manufacturer) produces a versatile chemical product with multiple applications that are essential in the production of several important chemicals, polymer foams as well as a precursor to… Read More »Case Study – Finding a Circular Solution for Caustic By-Product
Together! On Earth Day Our shared value of Stewardship rooted in Responsible Care® frames our work as we objectively and responsibly power the circular economy through Sustainable Materials Management and manage byproducts and wastes. On… Read More »Earth Day 2021
Overview / Background: Increasingly, manufacturers and producers in the business of chemistry are faced with the management of their product which is at their customer locations. The product may be unused, excess, expired or in… Read More »Case Study – Managing Your Product at Your Customer’s Location
