The global waste crisis is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century. With over two billion tonnes of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated annually worldwide, and ...

Private equity firms have long shown interest in the waste management sector, attracted by its stable, recurring revenue streams. A growing emphasis on sustainability and a greener future has further ...

Private equity firms are investing in the waste management sector, thanks to factors including its resilience against economic ups and downs, an influx of new technology and the sector’s fragmentation ...

Greg Kaminski says he brings a private-sector sensibility to his new public-sector job as director of Columbia County’s solid waste department. “I’m a productivity kind of guy, a bottom line kind of ...

The MoEFCC notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 (“SWM Rules”) on January 27, 2026, effective April 1, 2026. These rules supersede the 2016 framework and create a comprehensive ...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) convened the 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program on January 30, bringing together government, industry and other ...