As the senior manager of Digital Solutions at Environmental Solutions Group, or ESG, Sam Podgorny never expected to be where she is now. Podgorny’s experiences navigating this field as a woman and mother of three only further emphasize the...

Benjamin Franklin once said that "an investment in knowledge pays the best interest."  For Marcela Chamorro, marketing director, Lady Green Recycling, educating younger generations about recycling and sustainability is crucial to combating climate...

Scott Breen is an individual making major impacts in the recycling industry with numerous projects, but most notably his work with the United States trade association Can Manufacturers Institute, or CMI. ...

From local communities to professional sports teams, Lydia Elizabeth Gibson, director of corporate development at Ripple Glass, has been driving composting and diversion rates since her days on her family's farm. The Waste360 40 Under 40 recipient...

Sam Rice, senior project manager of SCS Engineers, is a highly esteemed individual working in the world of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition or SCADA systems. His work has allowed numerous landfills to function not only more efficiently but...

Kelly Haggerty is a 26-year-old young professional proving the power of food waste in New Orleans. Beginning a branch of Food Rescue US in New Orleans, Haggerty has worked on several reputable projects to raise funds, spread knowledge, and perhaps...

Jonathan Quinn, director of market development and sustainability at Pregis LLC, was raised by a father who also worked in the packaging industry and set a great example of someone who works in such an important yet often under-recognized field.

The 2022 40 Under 40 winners gathered at WasteExpo in Las Vegas to celebrate and connect with one another. Watch as Editorial Director Stefanie Valentic interviews some of the recipients and hear what they have to say about their achievements.

For Carlos Puebla Hermida, the waste industry happened by chance. He says he welcomed the "opportunity" and "challenge." Since then, he was helped FCC sign $3.5 billion in contracts in the United States. Here is his story.

Reza Kashani focuses on the research and execution of Compology's new initiatives. He explains how partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and major municipalities is changing the industry and driving technology innovation.