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Meet Erica Chew: The Woman Behind CWS's Sustainability Programs
Employee Spotlight
Ask Erica Chew what a typical week looks like as Certified Waste Solutions' Director of Sustainable Waste Solutions, and she'll tell you there isn't one.
One day she's mapping out a waste program roadmap. The next she's documenting cradle-to-grave waste flow for a zero waste certification, sitting through an ISO 14001 audit, working with architects on compaction equipment for a new build, or testing AI applications for the industry. And yes, some weeks still involve digging through mounds of trash.
“Most people probably...
44 Years of Certified: A Conversation with Debbie
Some employees witness company history. Debbie helped build it. For 44 years, Debbie has been part of Certified's growth, evolution, and success. We sat down with her to reflect on the milestones, memories, and lessons that shaped an incredible career.
“The culture of care has been a constant at Certified across generations of leadership.”
– Debbie, reflecting on 44 years at Certified
What has been your favorite memory or milestone during your time here?
One of my favorite memories was moving into our Anaheim office. Before that, we had...
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