Las Vegas Environmental Protection and Waste Disposal Show Review
More than 14,000 professionals attended the 2024 Las Vegas Environmental Protection and Waste Disposal Exhibition Review
Waste Expo, North America's largest solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recycling and sustainability event, took place last week (May 6-9) at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the United States. The event brings together professionals from more than 75 countries to explore the latest global trends and resources to drive innovation, sustainability and expand waste management advancements to power the industry's future.
Sessions highlighted experts in various fields on topics ranging from repurposing food scraps at the Food Recycling Forum (hosted by executives from Wegmans and Kroger) to strategic investment strategies at the Stifel Waste360 Investor Summit. In conjunction with keynote areas, technical education content highlights new uses of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and robotics in sorting and material identification, thereby improving standards and efficiency in waste collection, distribution, composting and recycling.
Marc Acampora, vice president and market head of WasteExpo, infrastructure and construction group at Informa Markets, said: “WasteExpo is where the most innovative and knowledgeable authorities come together to address the challenges facing the waste industry, strike new deals and share insights into future trends, processes and processes. and a key venue for valuable insights into the trends, processes and developments that continue to impact waste professionals.
“Through community events, top-tier education, networking opportunities and the largest exhibition floor available, WasteExpo brings the entire industry together to celebrate more than just progress. , and inspire future success on a global scale to create safer, healthier, cleaner communities around the world.
Special events highlighted the positive change made by individuals and communities, including the Waste360 TRASHION show, where 17 designers from across the country debuted upcycled clothing, raising awareness of upcycling fabrics and waste materials to create Awareness of new items in response to the apparel industry's projected 50% increase in global emissions by 2030. Andrea Valentina of Orlando, Florida, won first place for her design called “Chaos,” which featured recycled denim and bubble wrap. The judging panel included Tequila Smith, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Reworld, Lee Spivak, director of WM Consulting Services, and Carrie Carter Cooper, founder and executive director of the Las Vegas Fashion Council.
The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) held its annual charity auction, raising more than $4 million through donated products and experiences including recycling cans, trash compactors, trucks and executive outings. All funds from the auction go directly to support EREF's mission, funding data analysis, scholarships and research grants on numerous sustainability topics such as landfill emissions measurement, improved recycling, composting and converting waste to energy and fuel.
More than 580 exhibiting companies, including Mack Trucks, WM, Republic Services, Battle Motors, Chevron, Volvo and Wastequip, were on hand to showcase new products, services and technologies through upgraded safety features, sorting machinery, petroleum conversion and composting Tools drive the industry forward. Product launches include Mack Trucks' electric fleet, Sensata's other PreView Radar product line designed to increase operator awareness and fleet safety, and the unveiling of Battle Truck Solutions (BTS), an entity of Battle Motors that will provide North American More than 180 dealers provide after-sales support, and finally, New Way and Hyzon launch the first-ever hydrogen fuel cell garbage truck.
Waste Expo 2025 returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center May 5-8.