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Four ways waste management is changing – and what this means for jobs

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Halton Guest Blogger

The waste management industry you see today has come a long way. In contrast to the historical approach of managing waste disposal through land filling or burning, the emerging model for waste management focuses on reducing waste production and diverting … Continue reading →

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Women in Waste: Laura Shippen – building a strong career path

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Nicole Meek

In the first segment of our Women In Waste series, we looked at an influential woman in an unconventional career at our Halton Waste Management Site. In this blog I interviewed a young woman who started her career path early … Continue reading →

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Women in Waste Management: Sherry Brotherston

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Nicole Meek

Who in your household is in charge of how your waste is managed? While bringing the recycling to the curb may be the kids’ job, studies have shown that the female head of the household is usually the one in … Continue reading →

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