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Glass Recycling is Becoming a Major Issue for New England Communities

June 12, 2018June 21, 2018 wmadmin
Glass Recycling

Several New England communities are running into issues with their ability to recycle glass. The sudden closure of a glass bottle manufacturing plant in Milford, MA, has brought the issue to light for the area, as glass’s weight and decline in value over the years means there are fewer end-markets for regional glass. You can […]

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New England Towns Experience Big Recycling Changes Because of China

June 11, 2018June 21, 2018 wmadmin
New England Towns Experience Big Recycling Changes \

Though many might believe that the new recycling regulations in China will have little impact on things here in New England, local communities across the country are already starting to feel the sting. Previously, China accepted the majority of America’s recyclables, regularly with 1-3% contamination, but in an attempt to improve conditions in China, they […]

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China’s Recycling Policy – What it Means to You

April 9, 2018April 15, 2018 wmadmin

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 […]

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Local Communities Receive WM Think Green Grants

March 27, 2018March 30, 2018 wmadmin
Local Communities Receive WM Think Green Grants

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 […]

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Higher Education Gets an A in Sustainability Efforts

March 26, 2018March 30, 2018 wmadmin
Higher Education Gets an A in Sustainability Efforts

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 […]

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