Waste Management recently completed the tabulation of the 2018 recycling tonnages for company-wide Waste Management operations. In 2018, WM managed the recycling of 10.21 million tons of aluminum, cardboard/paper, scrap metals, plastics, wood pallets, and glass. When we add other recyclables managed for recycling and beneficial use – such as 3.59 million tons of organics, 1.16 million […]
HOUSTON – MAY 15, 2019 –Waste Management today joins with more than 3,780 businesses, investors, governmental agencies, universities and faith groups in committing to climate action in support of the landmark Paris Agreement. As a signatory of the ‘We Are Still In’ coalition, Waste Management pledges to do its part to help offset Greenhouse gas (GHG) […]
This year’s “2019 Waste Management Sustainability Forum: Big Ideas. Bold Action. Better World.” took place during the Phoenix Open golf tournament in Scottsdale, Ariz., where three experts shared their take on the biggest global crisis of our time: the ocean plastics pollution. Since the 1950s, over 8 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced, […]
In a unique partnership between a Waste Management and the University of New Hampshire, WM enabled UNH to work toward reducing its greenhouse emissions goals while also providing primary power to campus via combined heat and power (COGEN) plant. Right at a time when Waste Management was working to solve for what to do with […]
Our annual conference aims to benefit the planet and your business. It’s about connecting big ideas with better results. Our accomplished speakers and moderators will bring insights, innovations and applications of the latest bold actions straight to you. Since 1971, Waste Management’s mission has been environmental performance. We seek to maximize resource value while minimizing […]
