You may have read about China’s “Green Fence” and “National Sword” policies, which restrict the importation of certain recyclables and will greatly reduce the amount of non-recyclable material (contaminants) they will accept. China’s import restrictions have officially taken effect, with new contamination standards coming into full enforcement in March and the potential for further bans in the […]
Waste Management’s Total Recycle Program (TRP) began its Clean Plate Challenge (CPC) campaign two years ago to focus on food waste reduction. Each semester, TRP conducts CPC during lunches and dinners throughout April and October, capitalizing on national holidays, Earth Day and America Recycles Day, respectively. CPC activities are instrumental in bringing awareness to students […]
2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open First To Achieve New Sustainable Golf Tournament Certification SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Nov. 28, 2017 – The 2017 Waste Management Phoenix Open achieved another first in golf sustainability, becoming the first tournament in the world to attain “GEO Certified® Tournament” status from Scotland-based GEO Foundation (GEO). To become a “GEO Certified® […]
Company earns place on CDP’s highest performance A List HOUSTON – NOV 1, 2017– Waste Management (NYSE: WM) has been recognized as a leader among companies from around the world by environmental not-for-profit CDP for the depth and quality of climate change data it discloses to investors and the global marketplace. Waste Management’s leadership status […]
Waste Management once again demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for its environmental program at the Crossroads landfill in Norridgewock, ME. The Crossroads program was designated as Certified Gold, signifying leadership among the over 700 WHC Conservation Certification programs. Programs are given a Certified, Silver Certified or […]
