On October 18 the EPA formalized its plan to address the emerging PFAS issue by announcing its “PFAS Strategic Roadmap” which details and summarizes its planned actions starting this year and running through 2024. Amongst

As evidenced below, Industry participation in the USEPA’s Electronic Hazardous Waste Program (e-Manifest) continues to be dismal. The reasons continue to be the same – no regulatory driver to force participation; confusion over intent and

“Super Vibrant” “The halls are super vibrant, a true sense of renewal.” The principal, Mr. Pitek, of our middle school greeted us at the start of this school year. I had to look it up.

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

Recycling Electronic Scrap is one of the many ways we work to power a more circular economy and enhance the sustainability of our stakeholders. There are many environmental benefits of recycling E-Waste. One of the

As a follow up to last month’s article on PFAS Regulatory Updates, note that on September 9, 2001 USEPA released  a Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 15 (Preliminary Plan 15), which identifies three new rulemakings to

Managing Through Uncertainty I wanted to title this stakeholders communication Thriving through uncertainty.  Confronting reality, it is truly an accomplishment to be managing through the many uncertainties we face today.  This has led us all

PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of synthetic organic chemicals that were created starting back in the 1940’s. They contain an alkyl group where all or most of the hydrogen atoms have been

As a result of the 2016 Hazardous Waste Generators Improvements Rule , Small Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste are required  to re-notify the EPA of their hazardous waste activities every four years. SQGs are categorized

WTS noted with interest that USEPA issued a memorandum regarding the Incineration Market backlog on August 10, 2021. We have attached the same for your viewing here. Please note the following highlights: USEPA: “EPA is issuing

Safety at the Center, Sustainability In Focus “Responsible Care® has long been the manifestation of the chemical industry’s commitment to environment, health, and safety,” this is the opening line of a recent article published in