LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate WasteDive as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them high for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded by Sean Griffey, Eli Dickinson, and Ryan Willumson, WasteDive is an online news platform that focuses on waste management and is operated by Industry Dive, based in Washington, DC. According to its about page, “Waste Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping waste & recycling.”
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Industry Dive, now a subsidiary of Informa Tech—a London-based British group specializing in publishing, business intelligence, and exhibitions—was acquired by Informa PLC and operates WasteDive along with other verticals like FoodDive, BioPharmaDive, CFODive, and FacilitiesDive. WasteDive generates revenue from ads and sponsored content.
Read our profile on UK media and government.
Analysis/Bias
WasteDive publishes news and information related to the waste management industry. Articles and headlines are minimally biased in word choices, such as this WM acquires Winters Bros. Waste, a major New York company. This story, like all others reviewed, is properly sourced from credible media and information outlets.
Editorially, they occasionally produce op-eds and report on political issues related to the industry, like Does the EPA’s Waste Reduction Model favor landfills or incineration? In reviewing dozens, most articles are pro-business in nature. In general, all content is factual and low-biased.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate WasteDive as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them high for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/16/2024)
Source: https://www.wastedive.com/
Last Updated on July 16, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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