The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 75 percent of the waste stream in the U.S. is recoverable, but only 30 percent actually gets recycled or composted.
With millions of disposable coffee cups finding their way into landfill each year, businesses have been searching for ways to increase recycling of the single-use item.
The AWS Standard aligns with our longstanding commitment to sustainable water management and creating shared value in the communities in which we operate.