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Waste Management — EPA Webinar Series (November 2014)
31 slides from Waste Management's conference presentation, Nov 13, 2014
Slide 1: The Changing Waste Stream
The Changing Waste Stream EPA Webinar Series Susan Robinson Federal Public Affairs Director Waste Management November 13, 2014
Slide 2: Trends in recycling
Trends in recycling What makes something recyclable? What’s next?
Slide 3: The Evolving Ton
The Evolving Ton • The materials and products we use in our daily lives have evolved • Per capita waste generation is down 8% since 2000, affecting recycling, landfilling and waste-to-energy. • We are seeing less paper, more plastic and no growth in metal. ©2014 Waste Management Page 3
Slide 4: Waste generation and recovery rates in the U.S.
Waste generation and recovery rates in the U.S. US EPA 2012 MSW Report
Slide 5: Paper & Packaging Generation 1990 vs 2012
Paper & Packaging Generation 1990 vs 2012 (thousands of tons) 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 - 1990 2012 Courtesy RRS Data from US EPA 2012 MSW Report 5
Slide 6: Change in Paper and Packaging in 2012 since 1990
Change in Paper and Packaging in 2012 since 1990 Declining prevalence Increasing prevalence 6% 4% % Change from 1990 2% 0% -2% -4% -6% -8%
Slide 7: Change in the Recycling Industry
Change in the Recycling Industry A history of change Change is not new to our industry: • Glass to aluminum • Glass and aluminum to plastic • Trend from source-separated collection to single stream collection • Ongoing trend towards domestic market constriction and growth in export markets What is d
Slide 8: Paper
Paper A changing industry • Newspaper has historically made up 60% of recyclables collected. All types of paper made up 80% of the material we received for recycling. • A 50% reduction in newspaper readership in last 10-years resulting in the consolidation/closure of major recycled newsprint mills i
Slide 9: Plastics
Plastics Impact of changing market conditions • At the same time that paper grades have changed, plastics volumes are increasing • Plastics made up 12.7% of the waste stream in 2011, up from 10.5% in 2010 • The 12.7% plastics in the waste stream by weight makes up over 25% of the waste stream by vol
Slide 10: The evolving package
The evolving package Glass • Light-weighting jars, metal • Flexible packaging cap to expected to grow 4-6% PET jar, annually in the next PP cap few years HDPE Bottle, PP Cap to multi- layer, flexible film pouch From steel can, paper label adhesive to multi- layer, foil-lined flexible film pouch Page
Slide 11: Packaging comparison
Packaging comparison Package Product Weight Package Weight Product: Package Emissions Kg CO2 e Ratio / 8 oz. Beverages Glass bottles/ cap 8 oz 198.4 g 1:1 0.29 PET/cap 8 oz 22.7 g 01:1 0.18 UBC 8 oz 11.3 g 21:1 0.08 Pouch 6.75 5.7 g 35:1 0.02 Soup Can Steel can 108 oz 312.4 g 10:1 1.07 Pouch 108 oz
Slide 12: Net impact on MRFs: Lighter inbound material
Net impact on MRFs: Lighter inbound material • The volume in a ton has increased with the loss of ton density. • Inbound material at MRFs is now 45-60% paper and 40- 55% containers • Glass and residue is a greater percentage of our recycling mix These all have implications on the design of MRFs, and
Slide 13: What makes something recyclable?
Trends in recycling What makes something recyclable? What’s next?
Slide 14: What makes something recyclable?
What makes something recyclable? Collection Processing Marketing 1. Convenient recycling 1. Processing/sorting single 1. Robust markets are critical collection is important for stream recyclables requires for sustainable recycling. successful programs. Cart based single stream both technology and la
Slide 15: Film Plastics in Disc Screens
Film Plastics in Disc Screens ©2014 Waste Management Page 15
Slide 16: Price and Volume
Price and Volume Price Volume ©2014 Waste Management Page 16
Slide 17: Contamination in Single Stream Recyclables
Contamination in Single Stream Recyclables • Contamination of loads is on Contamination % average 16% of inbound tons and 800,000 18.0% increasing 700,000 16.0% • Contamination can be up to 50% of 600,000 incoming loads 500,000 14.0% • Contamination cost an average of 400,000 12.0% $140 per ton 300,
Slide 18: What do these changes mean for recycling?
What do these changes mean for recycling? • The changing waste stream has increased processing cost at MRFs, driving up the overall cost of recycling • There are more non-recyclable materials in the feedstock - which increases the cost of recycling programs • There are more low-value materials in th
Slide 19: What's next?
Trends in recycling What makes something recyclable? What’s next?
Slide 20: Back to the Basics: Public Education and Outreach for Recycling
Back to the Basics: Public Education and Outreach for Recycling SM Recycle Often. Recycle Right. The Path to Sustainable Profitable Recycling
Slide 21: Recycle Often. Recycle Right.
Recycle Often. Recycle Right. sm Getting Back to the Basics of Recycling • Built on behavior change science framework: Keep it simple Focus on barriers and benefits Tell people why Ask for a commitment Measure and scale • Focus on specific changes that are (almost) universal; can translate
Slide 22: Simple Messages
Simple Messages • Focus on 3 simple behaviors that could greatly impact recycling nationally Simplifying the • Tested Message • Accompanying myth busters/FAQs for those that want to dig deeper
Slide 23: Brochure
Brochure You Have the Pc Ever wonder, “Why and how to recycle?” Every day we encounter hundreds of recyclable items. By recycling properly, you help materials get to their next best use, which in turn saves tons upon tons of raw materials, time, energy and expense. 69% of plastic bottles don't get r
Slide 24: Poster
Poster WASTE MANAGEMENT Realize the value of recycling. Questions? Here’s how. 0000000000 [email protected]] Always recycle: a Za aoe) Flattened Cardboard Food & Beverage & Paperboard Cartons NOT include in your mixed recycling cart NO Food Waste NO Plastic Bags (Compost insteact) & Film (Find a recyci
Slide 25: Tell People Why
Tell People Why 69% of plastic bottles don’t get recycled. 45% of aluminum cans end up in the garbage O Soggy items can spoil a whole load of recycling Loose plastic bags can shut down an entire recycling plant
Slide 26: MythBusters (sample)
MythBusters (sample) MYTH: Most Americans recycle all they can ANSWER: False Research shows convenience and commitment are required for maximum recycling. For instance, is there more than one location in a household to store recyclables? If not, recyclables in areas other than the kitchen get thrown
Slide 27: Mythbusters
Mythbusters MYTH: All plastics can be recycled. ANSWER: False Not all plastics can be successfully recycled. At this time, only some plastics can be made into new things. Recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jars, jugs and tubs. Clamshell Packaging No The plastic “to go” containers or containers hold
Slide 28: Mythbusters (sample)
Mythbusters (sample) WASTE MANAGEMENT Plastic FAQs. Are these items recyclable in my curbside mixed recycling program? ITEM ANSWER MORE INFO Plastic bottle caps/lids Yes. After “Until recently the plastics recycling industry was not able to bottles are | effectively recycle bottles with caps on so t
Slide 29: Resources
Resources • www.RecycleOftenRecycleRight.com Users can access the campaign online and make a digital promise to rethink recycling by “getting back to the basics of good recycling” and encourage others to do the same. • EPA, KAB, SWANA and NW&RA collaborated to create: http://beginwiththebin.org/recy
Slide 30: Sustainable recycling requires broad, multi-stakeholder support
Sustainable recycling requires broad, multi- stakeholder support Local recycling goals must be realistic. Policies and contract terms must support these goals. Local regulations and our recycling contracts must be aligned to ensure the development of economically sustainable recycling programs Susta
Slide 31: The Circular Economy
The Circular Economy ©2014 Waste Management Page 31
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