TerraCycle is working with Walmart to pilot a new recycling collection program, which will see package recycling hubs set up so that consumers can easily recycle everything from beauty product containers to pet food packaging.
These one-stop recycling solutions help to address the need for the proper disposal of packaging that can't go to the curbside. This includes a range of products across categories like home and garden, skincare, office supplies and food. These Community Recycling Hubs operated by TerraCycle will see plastic packaging converted into raw materials, minus the high cost of collection. After packaging is dropped off, TerraCycle will transport the recycled waste to recovery facilities.
These new Community Recycling Hubs are currently set up at Walmart’s locations in Springdale and Fayetteville, Arkansas and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Package Recycling Hubs
Walmart & TerraCycle are Piloting a Recycling Collection Program
Trend Themes
1. Package Recycling Hubs - Package recycling hubs are becoming more popular in response to the need for proper disposal of difficult-to-recycle packaging products.
2. Community Recycling Solutions - Community Recycling Hubs operated by companies like TerraCycle are starting to pop up, providing opportunities for waste disposal and the recovery of raw materials.
3. Product Packaging Recovery Programs - Companies like Walmart and TerraCycle are teaming up to start programs for the recovery and recycling of difficult-to-recycle materials like beauty product containers.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers like Walmart are leading the way in innovative recycling solutions for difficult-to-recycle materials in their stores.
2. Waste Management - Companies like TerraCycle are paving the way for better recycling and waste management solutions for products that can't go to curbside pickup.
3. Sustainability - New packaging recycling programs and community recycling hubs are paving the way for a more sustainable future for consumer goods and reducing the impact on the environment.