News Archive
Brad Kelley Interviewed on Municipal Recycling Challenges
GBB Senior Project Engineer Brad Kelley is interviewed in a Waste Today feature on how some municipalities respond to the challenges associated with recycling by scaling back acceptable recyclables, while some states invest in end market development for recyclables. A new set of guidelines for munic
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
A Conversation with Jennifer Porter
Listen to this 30-minute interview with Megan Smalley, from Recycling Today, where GBB VP Jennifer Porter talks about her passion for sustainability, her career path, some key projects she is working on, and waste and recycling industry trends to watch for:
Harvey Gershman Presented with SWANA’s Lawrence Lecturer Award
The Solid Waste Association of North America awarded Harvey Gershman, GBB Founder Owner Associate and Co-Founder, the prestigious 2019 Lawrence Lecture Award at WASTECON.SWANA’s Press ReleaseSee his Lawrence Lecture presentation (PDF file)Video interview (3 minutes) about his career, SWANA, and
Sustainable Future – Responsible Manufacturing
At the eve of the holiday season with the inevitable waste it generates, GBB Project Manager and sustainability expert Corinne Rico discusses — in her Waste Today column — producers and manufacturers’ responsibility; the power that consumers have; and the role of waste managers in the circular econo
Think Twice Before Hitting the Checkout Aisle This Holiday Season
Waste Today – December 2019
Guam’s Solid Waste Management System Featured in Article on Island Communities’ Recycling Challenges
Chris Lund is interviewed in a Waste Dive article featuring how GBB helped transform Guam’s waste management system into an economically sustainable model.
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
Steve Simmons and Corinne Rico Discuss Circular Economy at WASTECON
Waste Dive provides an in-depth review of two WASTECON sessions on the circular economy, moderated by GBB Project Manager Corinne Rico, where panelists shared economic, logistical and political advice.
Fixing Recycling!
GBB Senior Project Engineer Brad Kelley was among a group of panelists that discussed some major problems with municipal recycling and how these issues can best be addressed, at the 2019 Paper & Plastics Recycling Conference.
Steve Simmons Interviewed on Waste Gasification Technologies
In Chemical & Engineering News’ in-depth analysis of waste gasification technologies and projects, GBB President Steve Simmons provides his take on gasification being a viable alternative to landfilling.
GBB Waste Outlook – October 2019 Issue
The October 2019 issue of the GBB Waste Outlook newsletter is out, with recent news about the firm.
Back to Basics with Recycling Education
In Waste Today, Ashlea Smith discusses how recycling education efforts need to be responsive to a variety of audiences and factor in how diverse subsets of the population consume information. Recyclers need to come to their audience in the places and ways that the message is most likely to be receiv
How Communities Can Use the Momentum from the Zero Waste Act to Advance Regional Compost Markets
In July 2019, the Zero Waste Act was introduced to Congress. The proposed legislation would support, through grants funding, sustainable solid waste management in a way that could be leveraged by local governments. In her Waste Today column, Paige Davis (GBB Consultant I) discusses one way that muni
Steve Simmons on Solid Recovered Fuels
In Waste360, GBB President Steve Simmons is interviewed — along with other industry experts — about renewable energy as part of a feature on solid recovered fuel, which is expected to replace up to 100% of fossil fuels to generate electricity or heat.
Waste Characterization Study in Lancaster County, PA
In mid-August, a GBB-led team performed a three-day single-stream recycling waste study at the LCSWMA transfer station. Learn more in this Lancaster Online article
Condolences to Family and Friends of David Manning
David Manning, a long-time friend, public servant, and colleague, passed away on August 4. David and GBB have a 20-year relationship. See the statement from Harvey Gershman, GBB Founder Owner Associate & Co-Founder.May he Rest In Peace.
Big Data and the Waste Industry
The buzz around the internet of things (IoT) and big data has reached the waste and recycling industry. In Waste Today, GBB Senior Project Engineer Brad Kelley discusses how cutting-edge technologies could affect the industry, the current status and shortcomings, and the opportunities for industry p
What’s New in Waste Conversion Technology?
In Waste Today, GBB President Steve Simmons discusses shifting markets and changing demand that might help some waste conversion technologies finally gain more widespread acceptance.
Chris Lund Interviewed About Island Communities Solid Waste Management Challenges
GBB Senior Vice President Chris Lund, who has extensive experience with island communities, is interviewed in a Waste Dive feature on challenges faced by the British Virgin Islands.