In honor of this year’s Earth Month theme: “Planet vs. Plastics”, Julia Mangin, Head of Sustainability at Recology, recently sat down for a Q&A to dispel some of the myths around recycling, discuss the complexities around the recycling process, and explain the importance of contributing to the circular economy. Read on for Julia’s answers to […]
Landfills, the third-largest source of methane emissions globally, significantly contribute to the climate crisis. While the waste management industry traditionally relies heavily on landfills, an alternative approach that focuses on resource recovery—diverting material from landfills for recycling into new products or returning to the earth—is paramount in methane reduction. Reuters, Dec. 12, 2023.
Help keep yourself and Recology of the Coast employee owners safe by following the guidance below. STOP & THINK What goes where? Sorting properly is critical to keeping recyclable or compostable material out of the landfill. Organic materials and food-soiled papers should go in the compost, while clean cardboard, paper, glass, metal, and plastic […]
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