A recent report by Waste Management shows untapped capacity throughout the materials recovery chain, at a time when demand for faster recycling progress is increasing on multiple fronts in the United States.

This release follows a shareholder resolution from Trillium Asset Management and As You Sow earlier this year that sought new data on the plastics recycling systems and relevant policies of the nation's largest residential recycler. The resulting 20-page report – which draws on research by consultants Resource Recycling Systems, More Recycling and Skumatz Economic Research Associates – offers a range of information that some hope will deliver more context to brands and policymakers as they plan next steps. A forthcoming report from Republic Services, also based on a resolution by As You Sow, is expected to complement this work.

While many are still processing this report's contents, and soliciting feedback, multiple initial takeaways have emerged. Read Full Article - Waste Dive, September 10, 2020