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GBB Becomes SWEEP Member to Help Transform the Solid Waste Industry Towards a More Sustainable Future
GBB has become a member of the Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance standard non-profit group which aims to promote continuous improvement toward a zero-waste society that is environmentally restorative, economically productive, socially just, and to recognize and reward municipal and in
GBB Accredited by CDP to Support Organizations with Environmental Data Disclosure
GBB has joined the CDP Accredited Solutions Providers program, for the Cities, States and Regions Consultancy Partners category, as a leading environmental service provider vetted to help disclosing organizations find high-quality support to accelerate their journey towards environmental leadership.
Seasoned Industry Veteran Steven Schilling Joins GBB as Senior Project Manager
He has over 30 years of experience, including 10+ years as a consultant; 18+ years with key leadership roles at a governmental solid waste agency; and two years with an industry-leading regional recycling company.
GBB Announces Carbon Neutrality for 2021 and 2022
As part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance efforts, the GBB team has continued to undertake meaningful activities to reduce the firm’s environmental footprint by limiting emissions and acquiring carbon offset credits.
GBB Promotes Four Key Solid Waste Management Consultants; Hires Marketing & Proposal Coordinator
GBB is pleased to announce four promotions and the hiring of a new team member (from left to right):Jennifer Porter – Promoted to Senior Vice PresidentEugenia Manwelyan – Promoted to Project ManagerRicky Phillips – Promoted to Senior ConsultantDanielle Moyer – Promoted to Consultant IIYnette E
Two GBB Consultants Achieve Zero Waste / Recycling Certifications
Paige Davis and Theresa Evans were recently certified as Manager of Recycling Systems and Practitioner in Zero Waste Principles and Practices, respectively by the Solid Waste Association of North America.
GBB Adds Four New Staff to its Multi-Disciplinary Team
GBB added a group of new consultants and staff members to its dynamic and entrepreneurial team of solid waste management professionals (from left to right):Eugenia Manwelyan – Senior ConsultantTheresa Evans – Senior ConsultantDanielle Moyer – Consultant IAllyson Del Rosario – Business Manager
GBB Promotes Corinne Rico to Senior Project Manager and Ricky Phillips to Consultant II
As valuable and key members of GBB’s multi-disciplinary team with diverse backgrounds and experiences, Corinne Rico and Ricky Phillips got well-deserved promotions.
Innovative Sustainable Business Leaders Submit Proposals to Help Achieve Landfill Diversion Goals
Kent County, MI receives nine responses to Request for Proposals for anchor tenant at Sustainable Business Park.
Kent County, MI Seeks Innovative Waste Conversion Project for Its Sustainable Business Park
RFP issued internationally to help identify an anchor tenant at its Sustainable Business Park in West Michigan and to help the region meet its landfill diversion goals.
Two GBB Consultants Achieve Zero Waste Certifications
As part of GBB’s commitment to environmental sustainability, responsible solid waste management and ongoing professional development for team members, Jennifer Porter (GBB Vice President) and Corinne Rico (GBB Project Manager) have been certified, respectively, as Practitioner in Zero Waste Principl
SWANA Recognizes Harvey Gershman with 2019 Lawrence Lecture Award
On October 23, 2019, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) issued a press release announcing that Harvey Gershman, GBB Founder Owner Associate and Co-Founder, had been presented with the 2019 Lawrence Lecture Award. See the SWANA press releaseHarvey Gershman with David Biderman, SWA
Two Young Professionals Join GBB: Eric Garvey as Project Engineer I and Ricky Phillips as an Intern
An important part of GBB’s corporate culture is to offer opportunities to the next generation of individuals with a passion for sustainable development & the environment.
Partial End of GBB’s Guam Solid Waste Management Receivership
GBB’s 11-year federal receivership over Guam’s solid waste and disposal services has partially ended per a court order issued by the U.S. District Court of Guam. Having achieved a complete 180-degree turnaround of the island’s solid waste system, GBB will continue its technical work to complete the
City of Taunton to Develop Plans for Solid Waste Management
Following a strategic review of the City of Taunton, MA’s solid waste management services, contracts, and service providers, GBB is now assisting the City by advising on procurement and negotiations of services.
Harvey Gershman to Become GBB Founder Owner Associate and Steve Simmons Named GBB President
GBB is proud to congratulate Harvey Gershman and Steve Simmons on their new roles at the company, effective January 1, 2019.
Solid Waste Industry Veteran Robin Davidov Joins GBB as Principal Associate
A recognized industry leader, she has over 37 years of experience in sustainable waste management, renewable energy, recycling and organic waste.
Ashlea Smith Joins GBB as Marketing Coordinator
With marketing, proposal, and project coordination experience in industries that include recycling, waste management, and energy efficiency, she will be a key member of GBB’s marketing team.
GBB Assisting Kent County, MI with Request for Information for Innovative Sustainable Business Park
Kent County, MI has issued a RFI for potential future tenants and complementary technologies for the Sustainable Business Park planned on 200 acres to identify companies that want to be part of the Park.
Fort Worth’s City Council Approves 20-Year Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
The Council unanimously approved, after a public hearing at its September 12 meeting, the long-term plan developed with the assistance of the GBB Project Team.