Recycling Reimagined A Changing Landscape State of Recycling - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Recycling Reimagined A Changing Landscape

State of Recycling Industry Key Drivers of Change Decreased oil prices • and changes in global economy impacting demand are driving a steep decline in commodities pricing Lightweighting of • packaging Increased • contamination rates Commodities prices are at a 5 year low and dynamics have changed permanently 2 Republic Services Confidential

Material Trends Trends Implications Material no longer in circulation 18M tons in 2000  ~2M in 2015 Lighter-weight and limited end markets HDPE  off-spec PET Lighter-weight and flexible packaging not recyclable Tin can  copolymer pouch Waste Minimization Increasing Pressure on Total Waste and Recycling Tons

Change In Packaging 1990-2012 Declining prevalence Increasing prevalence 6% % Change from 1990 4% 2% 0% -2% -4% -6% Source: RRS -8% 4 Republic Services Confidential

Trends in Markets Glass has • negative value unless supported by subsidies Corrugated • Cardboard has decreased in price per ton for last 5 years End markets • impacted by global slow- downs 5 Republic Services Confidential

Importance of Public Education Yard Waste Styrofoam Pizza Boxes Food Contamination Clothing 6 Republic Services Confidential

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