Five Things You Might Not Know About Business Recycling
While it might not sound like the most glamourous of subjects, business recycling is itself becoming big business. Here are a few things you might not know about it. From how much your waste might be worth to what your legal responsibilities are. The true value of your recyclables Gone are the days when the materials being thrown away are viewed simply as trash. Recyclable waste is now worth big bucks, and the trend for reusing, repurposing, and recycling is only going to keep growing. According to Statista , in 2017, this market was valued at about 265 billion US dollars. By 2024, the market is expected to grow to about 377 billion US dollars. In fact, recycling cardboard alone is becoming such a lucrative industry that the theft of used cardboard is becoming increasingly widespread. While figures are not available for how much is stolen globally, experts say it is very much a global problem . Variety of business waste solutions While some companies are leading the charge when i...