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Article: Waste industry takes the smart road.
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- Waste News
- Article date:
- September 1, 2008
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Byline: Jim Johnson
Being safe is big business.
The solid waste management industry has increased its focus on safety in recent years.
And with that emphasis comes a growing opportunity for companies to provide safety products and services to those who handle trash and recyclables.
"It used to be safety was focused on vests, hardhats and gloves,'' said Will Flower, a spokesman for Republic Services Inc., the nation's third-largest solid waste management company.
"Now, it's far beyond that,'' he said. "It seems like you've got so many choices now. It's really pretty fascinating, the amount of safety tools that are out there.'' ...