Zoo New England (ZNE), operator of both the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham, has been a Waste Management (WM) customer for several years. In addition to traditional waste and recycling, WM has assisted ZNE with its extensive efforts to properly dispose of waste, including recycling manure, yard waste, batteries and […]
In spring 2018, Stonehill College embarked on revitalizing its reusable to go container program due mostly to the overwhelming use of disposable to go containers by students eating in dining halls. An initial student survey revealed the rationale behind the excessive use and a pilot conducted in March was beneficial in gaining insight into student […]
In addition to winning MLB’s World Series, the Boston Red Sox (BRS) were recognized for its landfill waste diversion rate this year. MLB’s 2018 Divisional Green Glove Recognition was awarded to the Red Sox for achieving the highest recycling percentage among all MLB teams in the American League East. Waste Management has been the official […]
In efforts to produce higher quality end products as a direct result of China’s National Sword waste and recycling policy, ALL Massachusetts recycling plants have ceased accepting food and beverage cartons. Food and beverage cartons are paper-based containers in refrigerated and non-refrigerated areas of food markets. Food and beverage cartons are commonly used for milk, […]
At the end of 2017, Waste Management began informing customers about global developments in the recycling industry. In short, China — the largest importer of recyclables in the world — announced it would be imposing stricter quality standards and banning many recyclables as of 1/1/2018, under its new waste policy, known as National Sword, as […]
