WM and Dow announced the launch of a bold new collaboration to improve residential recycling for hard-to-recycle plastic films by allowing consumers in select markets to recycle these materials directly in their curbside recycling. This collaboration builds on WM and Dow’s continued support for a more expansive recycling system across the country. Once operating at […]
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WM’s VP of Recycling Discusses What the Avangard Acquisition Means for Plastic Markets
WM is the latest U.S. recycler to demonstrate it’s getting more directly involved in secondary processing infrastructure after announcing Tuesday it will acquire assets from Avangard Innovative. While the initial focus is on plastic film, the transaction could also have broader implications for the future business model of recycling. WM has invested in secondary processing […]
Meeting the Strong Demand For Recycled Content
With an ever-present commitment to sustainability, WM aims to invest in infrastructure that will help minimize environmental impact and keep up with the increasing demand for recycled content products. Since 2019, the recycling of specific types of plastic such as polypropylene (#5 PP) has increased by as much as 40%, including many everyday items found […]