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Sustainability | 01.20.22
Sustainability
01.20.22

VIDEO: Meet Compology CEO Jason Gates

by compology

You know about Compology and our waste metering technology. Now it’s time to get to know Compology’s CEO Jason Gates a little better in this introductory video….

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Sustainability | 10.29.21
Sustainability
10.29.21

Live on ABC Miami: Dumpster cameras may be the key to cleaning up Miami’s trash trouble

by compology

Miami is known for its beaches, art and vibrant tech scene, but it’s also the leader in innovative, sustainable waste management. We’re partnering with the City of…

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Sustainability | 08.26.21
Sustainability
08.26.21

How Technology Can Help Businesses Achieve Their Sustainability Goals

by Jason Gates

This article originally appeared on the B The Change blog by B Lab. Roughly 10 years ago, I was project managing construction sites and found myself frustrated…

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Sustainability | 05.24.21
Sustainability
05.24.21

Fortune 500 Grainger Features Waste Metering Impact in 2021 ESG Report

by compology

In 2012, Grainger became the first industrial distributor to publicly disclose its carbon footprint. In 2013, they became the first in their industry to set a public…

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Sustainability | 01.27.21
Sustainability
01.27.21

Hear it from Apple: “We were overestimating waste.”

by compology

Nearly every Fortune 1000 company is developing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Sustainability goals tied to waste reduction and diversion from landfills.  Until now, these companies have…

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Sustainability | 12.21.20
Sustainability
12.21.20

Live on CNN: Why McDonald’s restaurants are putting cameras in their dumpsters

by compology

Compology and McDonald’s were recently featured on CNN’s Mission Ahead series about businesses solving big world problems with innovative solutions. The episode captures the latest waste metering…

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Sustainability | 10.11.19
Sustainability
10.11.19

What Goes Around Comes Around: 11 Recycling Trends to Watch

by compology

This week, the Compology team participated in the State of Texas Alliance of Recycling 2019 Summit in San Antonio. We were lucky to catch founder and executive…

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Sustainability | 03.02.19
Sustainability
03.02.19

Help, We’re Drowning in Recycling! Cue the ‘Internet of Trash’

by compology

Tech won’t solve our garbage problem, but it’s at least a start (This article was featured in The Wall Street Journal on March 2, 2019) Cities the…

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Sustainability | 02.28.18
Sustainability
02.28.18

How IoT Sensors Can Improve Waste & Recycling Franchise Systems

by compology

How image-based container sensors can help municipalities control costs and improve waste & recycling services in franchise systems Municipalities make tough decisions on the best ways to…

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Sustainability | 11.14.17
Sustainability
11.14.17

The Path to Zero Waste: New Data, New Habits

by compology

How image-based container sensors help inform waste haulers, generators and municipalities and improve diversion and recycling There’s a shift happening in the way we, as individuals and…

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