January 2024 started off with a bang for Republic Services. Check out what we’ve been up to below!
8 sustainable ways to reuse Christmas waste in your backyard – instead of throwing it out
Homes and Gardens | January 1, 2024
Christmas is over, and undoubtedly, you’ve indulged (as you should) in generous gift-giving, lavish decorating, and plenty of feasting. But now it’s all over, you might have a prickly conscience about how much waste has been generated…’The holiday season can be a fantastic time of year – filled with food, gifts, Christmas decor, and quality time with loved ones. However, it can also feature a lot of waste,’ says Republic Services sustainability expert Jeremy Walters.
Round Rock waste provider, Central Texas Refuse, acquired by Republic Services
Round Rock Texas | January 3, 2024
The City of Round Rock’s waste service provider, Central Texas Refuse, announced this month that it has been acquired by Republic Services. The most noticeable result of the acquisition will be new branding on the company’s carts and trucks in the coming months. The familiar Central Texas Refuse trucks and trash and recycling cans will gradually be updated with Republic Services’ iconic blue color. New or replacement waste carts will have blue bodies, with different lids to indicate trash or recycling.
Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for Eighth Consecutive Year
PR Newswire (AZ) | January 16, 2024
For the eighth consecutive year, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), a leader in the environmental services industry, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). The company ranked first in its industry category on the North America Index and second on the World Index, which represent best-in-class sustainability benchmarks for the world’s leading companies.
Circularix and Republic Services Collaborate to Advance Circular Economy with Recycled PET Supply Agreement
PR Newswire (CA) | January 16, 2024
Circularix, a pioneering manufacturer in the recycled plastics industry, today announced a supply agreement with Republic Services, a leader in the environmental services industry, aimed at advancing the circularity of recycled PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) … “Through our Polymer Center network, we’re helping customers achieve their ambitious recycled content goals by producing high-quality recycled plastics for use in sustainable packaging,” said Pete Keller, Republic Services vice president of recycling and sustainability. “Our agreement with Circularix will promote true plastics circularity, enabling a PET bottle to be recycled into a new PET bottle.”
New Recycling Facility Opens Today
Fox 10 (AZ) | January 23, 2024
Sidiq Young, General Manager-North Phoenix at Republic Services, shows the new technology and equipment that will be used at the state-of-the-art recycling facility opening today.
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