Material recovery and recycling

Material recovery and recycling is a key strategy in the circular economy that promotes resource efficiency and reduces waste. It involves the collection and processing of waste materials, such as plastics, metals, and glass, to produce new products. This presentation will explore the role of material recovery and recycling in the circular economy technical cycle.

What is Material Recovery and Recycling?

Material recovery and recycling is the process of collecting, sorting, and processing waste materials to produce new products. It involves the use of various technologies, such as shredding, melting, and extrusion, to transform waste materials into new products.

Waste Management Inc

Waste Management is a Houston-based waste management company that operates in several countries worldwide. They provide a variety of services, including recycling, landfill management, and waste-to-energy conversion. Waste Management has set a goal to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2038.

Recology

Recology is a waste management company that operates in several states across the US. They provide recycling, composting, and landfill services to both residential and commercial customers. Recology is committed to diverting as much waste as possible from landfills, and they have set a goal to achieve zero waste by 2020.

TerraCycle

TerraCycle is a New Jersey-based company that specializes in the recycling of hard-to-recycle materials. They offer a variety of recycling programs for items such as cigarette butts, food wrappers, and coffee pods. TerraCycle partners with major brands to create these programs, and they have also launched their own line of upcycled products.

Ecolife Recycling

Ecolife Recycling is a California-based company that specializes in the recycling of electronic waste (e-waste). They provide free e-waste pickup and disposal services to individuals, businesses, and government agencies. Ecolife Recycling is committed to ensuring that all e-waste is recycled safely and responsibly, and they have a zero-landfill policy.