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Reworld™ Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report

In a move towards enhancing its commitment to sustainable practices, Reworld™, a prominent player in the sustainable waste solutions sector, has published its 2025 Sustainability Report. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s efforts in helping both customers and communities minimize waste through innovative technologies and strong adherence to principles of circularity. The report serves as a testament to Reworld™'s drive to bolster sustainability, innovate at scale, and support the local communities where it operates.

Tequila Smith, the Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Reworld™, spoke about the company’s ethos, stating, "At Reworld™, we strive for innovative solutions that achieve both sustainability and growth. We are accelerating the transition to a more circular economy while delivering measurable results for our customers and communities."

Key Achievements Highlighted in the Report

Reworld™ operates an extensive nationwide network of over 90 thermomechanical treatment, material processing, and recycling facilities. The company’s initiatives are underpinned by five key solutions designed to help customers effectively reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover value from waste streams:

• - ReDirect360™: A zero waste to landfill initiative aimed at eliminating landfill disposal efforts.
• - ReKiln Fuels™: This solution focuses on alternative fuel engineering, offering innovative methods to leverage waste in energy production.
• - ReDrop™: Aimed at wastewater treatment, this initiative highlights the importance of water management and conservation.
• - ReMove™: This encompasses transportation and logistics, streamlining operations in waste management.
• - ReCredit: This program promotes the use of sustainable private credits, enhancing accountability in carbon emission reductions.

The report presents compelling case studies that illustrate the advancements made through these featured solutions, marking steady progress towards a smarter and more sustainable future.

Environmental Impact Statistics

The report brings forward striking figures demonstrating the positive impacts of Reworld™'s initiatives:

• - 41 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions avoided, equivalent to taking nearly 9.8 million cars off the road.
• - Generation of 9.1 million MWhe of renewable energy through its Thermomechanical Treatment facilities, capable of powering 847,000 homes.
• - Recycling of 470,000 tons of metals, which is comparable to the weight of five Golden Gate Bridges.
• - Processing 166,000 tons of waste as alternative fuel, effectively displacing over 330 million pounds of coal.
• - Delivery of 3.6 million Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) through ReCredit™, aiding Scope 2 GHG reductions.
• - Reusing and treating 284 million gallons of wastewater, promoting water resilience and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Notably, Reworld™'s Thermomechanical Treatment facilities have proven to be over ten times more effective than traditional wind and solar methods in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to their capability of mitigating landfill methane while simultaneously generating essential renewable energy.

Business Growth and Community Commitment

The report also reflects significant business growth. Key highlights from the past year include:

• - Strategic acquisitions, including EnviroVac (IL, AR) and R.E.D. Technologies (CT), which have added over 1,000 pieces of specialized equipment to the company’s arsenal.
• - A 50% increase in the transportation fleet, now boasting over 3,000 operational vehicles.
• - Launch or expansion of six new Material Processing Facilities (MPFs), with new partnerships fostering additional growth.
• - A 30% increase in alternative fuel supply for the cement and lime sectors, demonstrating a commitment to energy diversification.
• - Notable growth of 38% in petroleum recovery operations.
• - A workforce expansion of 14% since 2020, focusing on local recruitment and support for second chance and veteran hiring practices.

Reworld™ places high importance on community engagement, dedicating over 10,000 employee volunteer hours to various initiatives. Last year alone, employees contributed to serving 37,000 meals and hosted more than 200 facility tours to promote environmental awareness.

The workforce is also increasingly diverse, with 35% identifying as people of color and a 37% increase in female representation since 2021. Safety performance has improved dramatically, recording a 47% better safety record than the industry average and achieving a 55% reduction in lost workdays.

Reworld™ continues to deepen its community engagement, guided by an industry-first environmental justice policy, a testament to its commitment to both sustainability and social responsibility.

To delve deeper into these findings, the full Sustainability Report is available for reading on Reworld™'s official website, reinforcing the company’s pledge to reimagine waste management and promote sustainable practices on a global scale.