China’s import restrictions on recyclables have officially taken effect and are in full enforcement – effective March, 2018. These policies restrict the importation of certain recyclables and greatly reduce the amount of non-recyclable material (contaminants) they will accept down to 0.5% max. Waste Management is working to greatly enhance our efforts with all our customers […]
Recently, Waste Management awarded $10,000 in Think Green Grants to provide support for improvement projects in two local communities. Here’s how those communities put the grants to good use. Beautification Project — Lancaster, NY The Village of Lancaster — located just outside Buffalo — requested funding to assist with a beautification project in the community’s […]
Holy Cross’ Compost Pilot in Dorms WM Total Recycle Program (TRP) began collaborating with Holy Cross last summer on a program to expand composting to students in dorms. This semester, Williams Hall is participating in a pilot. Following the finalization of the pilot logistics with facilities and dining services, we conducted a pre-pilot waste audit […]
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 […]
