Reconomy makes ninth North American acquisition through Lincoln Waste Solutions. Reconomy has acquired Waste Disposal Solutions of North Carolina through its Lincoln Waste Solutions platform, marking its ninth acquisition in North America. Founded in 1996, WDS provides outsourced waste management and recycling services to construction, logistics and manufacturing customers.
The Greensboro-headquartered business specialises in identifying cost savings for customers and increasing their profitability through recycling solutions. Reconomy said the deal cements Lincoln's position as a top-three asset-light waste operator in the US, citing the country's low recycling rates and heavy reliance on landfill as long-term growth opportunities.
Packaging firm Pact Group has invested in Plan B Circular, the UK textile-to-textile polyester recycler behind Project Re:claim, its joint venture with the Salvation Army Trading Company (SATCoL). The deal aims to scale polyester recycling ahead of EU legislation expected in 2028.
Sixteen international partners led by Danish Technological Institute have launched InFACT, a project to turn household flexible plastic waste such as crisp packets, coffee bags and meat films into new packaging, including food packaging. Less than 15 per cent of this material is currently recycled.