Maria joined the Smart Cities Dive and Waste Dive teams as an editor in 2020. A Washington, D.C. area native, she holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and politics. She previously covered medical technology at Industry Dive following roles in politics and science news in the U.S. and Australia.
6 articles by Maria Rachal
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Cleveland seeks roadmap to more circular economy while awaiting curbside recycling reboot
Jan. 13, 2021 -
9 questions about the future of waste and recycling in 2021
Jan. 13, 2021 -
Vaccine rollout boosts medical waste volumes, as workers wait for their shot
Jan. 7, 2021 -
Waste industry secured nearly $812M in first batch of PPP loans, as stimulus bill sets up second round
Dec. 23, 2020 -
Collection worker fatalities fell in 2019, rank as 6th deadliest job: BLS
Dec. 17, 2020 -
Environmental groups urge Biden to take action on plastics, prioritize market development
Dec. 9, 2020