Combining Two or More Waste Streams to Create a Product of Value

Managing waste streams separately can be costly and inefficient—but combining compatible materials can unlock new opportunities for value creation. By blending two or more waste streams, you can produce functional products, reduce disposal costs, and advance your circular economy goals. This resource explains how to identify synergy between waste streams and turn them into marketable solutions.

What you’ll learn in this resource:

• Why combining waste streams can improve sustainability and profitability
• Examples of successful combinations (plastics + fibers, foams + corrugate, composites)
• Key considerations for compatibility, processing, and performance
• Steps for testing and validating combined-material products
• How to partner with manufacturers and recyclers for implementation

Download the guide now to start transforming multiple waste streams into high-value products.

FAQs

Why combine waste streams instead of recycling them separately?
Combining materials can reduce processing complexity, create innovative products, and minimize landfill disposal—especially when individual streams lack standalone recycling options.

What types of waste streams work well together?
Common pairings include plastics with reinforcing fibers, foams with corrugated inserts, and mixed polymers for molded components.

How do I ensure compatibility?
Analyze material properties (density, melt temperature, chemical resistance) and conduct small-scale trials before full-scale production.