Waste Management donates $100,000 to National Geographic Society

As part of the Waste Management Phoenix Open Sustainability Forum Jan. 31, Waste Management (WM) of Houston has announced a charitable donation of $100,000 to the National Geographic Society to support its environmental and science education programs.

This year’s Waste Management Sustainability Forum focused on the challenges and solutions of plastic pollution in the environment, the company says.

“As the use of plastic has increased across the globe, the amount of waste in the marine environment has grown at an alarming rate,” says Jim Fish, the president and chief executive officer of WM. “Education is a critical component of addressing this very real challenge. We are excited to support National Geographic Society’s outstanding education programs that highlight education around marine debris and their efforts to reduce plastic pollution in our oceans, rivers and streams.”

The Waste Management Sustainability Forum is an annual conference that aims to create a collaborative space where corporate leaders, municipalities, government officials, experts, innovators and influencers can explore and share insights on environmental topics. It takes place alongside the Waste Management Phoenix Open, which the company says is the largest zero waste sporting event in the world.

To learn more about how WM is supporting local communities across North America, visit http://sustainability.wm.com/community/community-vitality.