Recycling Simplifiedhttps://www.prairierobotics.cahttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/colorado-epr-what-municipalities-and-haulers-need-to-know-in-2026https://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/colorado-epr-what-municipalities-and-haulers-need-to-know-in-2026Colorado's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for packaging and paper is moving from planning into implementation. For municipalities, haulers,…Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/from-contamination-data-to-behaviour-change-inside-prairies-feedback-loophttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/from-contamination-data-to-behaviour-change-inside-prairies-feedback-loopFor recycling programs, contamination data is only valuable if it leads to change. Collecting thousands of images or generating contamination scores means litt…Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-haulers-use-ai-contamination-data-to-protect-contracts-and-reduce-penaltieshttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-haulers-use-ai-contamination-data-to-protect-contracts-and-reduce-penaltiesFor waste and recycling haulers operating under municipal contracts, contamination is no longer just an operational concern. It directly affects margins, compl…Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/smarter-recycling-starts-here-lessons-from-oregons-contamination-studyhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/smarter-recycling-starts-here-lessons-from-oregons-contamination-studyUnlocking Cleaner Recycling: Cost-Effective Ways to Cut Contamination at the CurbContamination in recycling streams remains one of the most persistent challeng…Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/ontario-michigan-waste-management-crisis-a-looming-challengehttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/ontario-michigan-waste-management-crisis-a-looming-challengeOntario's landfills are facing a capacity crisis. The province is rapidly running out of landfill space, with estimates suggesting they could be full in ap…Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/recycling-programs-in-florida-balancing-environmental-impact-with-economic-viabilityhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/recycling-programs-in-florida-balancing-environmental-impact-with-economic-viabilityRecycling programs in Florida are facing a delicate balance between their environmental benefits and the economic costs they incur. These programs are heavily…Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/overview-of-oregons-recycling-modernization-act-key-changes-and-implementation-in-2025https://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/overview-of-oregons-recycling-modernization-act-key-changes-and-implementation-in-2025The Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) in Oregon results from a multi-year effort to modernize the state's recycling system. The framework was developed bet…Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-contamination-disrupts-composting-impacts-on-quality-costs-and-the-environmenthttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-contamination-disrupts-composting-impacts-on-quality-costs-and-the-environmentCompost contamination can lead to a variety of problems that affect the composting process, the quality of the final product, and even the environment. Contamin…Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/epr-simplified-what-does-it-mean-for-mehttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/epr-simplified-what-does-it-mean-for-meExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) shifts the burden of waste management from consumers and cities to producers, in this model businesses are responsible f…Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/cost-contamination-of-contamination-loraas-recycle-on-eprhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/cost-contamination-of-contamination-loraas-recycle-on-eprContamination has become a focal point for states and provinces where Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has been implemented.Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/cost-contamination-of-contamination-loraas-recycle-on-hazardous-wastehttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/cost-contamination-of-contamination-loraas-recycle-on-hazardous-wasteContamination is the single biggest obstacle to operating high performing recycling programs, this series focuses on the Cost of Contamination as it impacts th…Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/3-interesting-exhibits-at-the-2022-fcm-conference-and-trade-showhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/3-interesting-exhibits-at-the-2022-fcm-conference-and-trade-showThe Annual FCM Conference and Trade Show had yet another successful turnout. Leaders from municipalities across Canada gathered online and in person at the Vit…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/3-trends-for-waste-amongst-california-county-climate-action-planshttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/3-trends-for-waste-amongst-california-county-climate-action-plansSolid waste is one of the many contributors to emissions around the world. In the United States alone, landfills are responsible for over 30% of methane emissi…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/6-technologies-advancing-smart-citieshttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/6-technologies-advancing-smart-citiesSmart city innovations are the future. Cities are becoming smarter by introducing innovative technologies to track trends on a city-wide level and improve the…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-to-reduce-contamination-part-1https://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-to-reduce-contamination-part-1Contamination is one of the biggest threats to municipal recycling programs across North America. Not only does it impact the efficiency of recycling streams b…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/meeting-citizens-where-they-are-in-their-recycling-journeyhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/meeting-citizens-where-they-are-in-their-recycling-journeyIn Canada, only 9% of 3.3 million tonnes of plastic is recycled, and the current curbside recycling rate in America is only 32%. Although municipalities…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/part-2-why-every-city-needs-custom-recycling-educationhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/part-2-why-every-city-needs-custom-recycling-educationRecycling Contamination is on the rise Recycling contamination is on the rise across the nation and there is much more that is needed to be done to ensure…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/part-3-how-prairie-robotics-empowers-customized-recycling-educationhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/part-3-how-prairie-robotics-empowers-customized-recycling-educationThe Situation9/10 people find recycling more confusing than investing, doing their taxes, or assembling Ikea furniture.The confusion leads to high contaminatio…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/why-are-recycling-programs-across-north-america-stoppinghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/why-are-recycling-programs-across-north-america-stoppingWhy Are Recycling Programs Across North America Stopping?The world is slowly making strides toward a sustainable future on the back of renewable energy and a c…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/why-contamination-threatens-the-future-of-the-recycling-industryhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/why-contamination-threatens-the-future-of-the-recycling-industryWhat is happening?9/10 people find recycling more confusing than investing, doing their taxes, or assembling Ikea furniture.The levels of recycling contaminati…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/4-steps-to-an-effective-education-strategyhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/4-steps-to-an-effective-education-strategyA coordinated and comprehensive education strategy is the backbone of a successful recycling program. There is a knowing-doing gap, and it is time to design an…Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/5-approaches-zero-waste-cities-are-adoptinghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/5-approaches-zero-waste-cities-are-adoptingFor a long time, municipal recycling plans have focused on achieving high recycling rates and identifying additional opportunities for diversion. However, no m…Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-extended-producer-responsibility-changes-recyclinghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-extended-producer-responsibility-changes-recyclingWho should pay for recycling programs? Government, Consumers, or Producers? Traditionally the Government is tasked with the implementation and delivery o…Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-organic-waste-is-leading-californias-climate-strategyhttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-organic-waste-is-leading-californias-climate-strategyThe impact of climate change in California has been devastating over the past 10 years. California is experiencing warmer summers, record-breaking temperatures…Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-peer-comparison-changes-municipal-recycling-programshttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-peer-comparison-changes-municipal-recycling-programsReducing household energy consumption isn’t an easy task. Personal audits are a great way to start, but direct appeals have already shown it has little t…Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-to-recruit-and-retain-waste-collection-drivershttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-to-recruit-and-retain-waste-collection-driversLet’s face it, hiring and retaining qualified drivers for waste and recycling collection isn’t easy!There is a high demand for commercial driver…Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTBloghttps://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-to-reduce-contamination-part-2https://www.prairierobotics.ca/blogs/how-to-reduce-contamination-part-2One of the most important elements of waste management is education. It’s essential for reducing contamination in the recycling stream as the community i…Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTBlog