Can Recycling Advancements Get Black Rigid Plastics Off Packaging’s Blacklist?

Recent advances in recycling technology are finally giving black rigid plastic packaging a better shot at being recovered rather than tossed. Black plastics (like food trays, coffee lids, and cosmetic tubs) have long been excluded from most U.S. residential recycling programs because standard near-infrared sorters can’t reliably detect them on conveyor belts. Newer systems, including […]

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Recycle Right

Every item placed in a recycling bin has the potential for a second life, but only if it’s recycled the right way. WM’s recycling facilities sort and process millions of tons of materials each year, turning yesterday’s bottles, cans, and boxes into the raw ingredients for tomorrow’s products. Along the way, technology and teamwork keep […]

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