GM Waste Reduction

Updates on how GM is reusing and recycling waste throughout its operations.

For more information on GM’s commitment to waste reduction, visit its sustainability report and environmental blog.

Videos from Client

A troop of spider monkeys at the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing, Mich. enjoy enrichment toys made from firehoses that were donated by the General Motors Flint Metal Center.

Environment | General Motors

Used General Motors Fire Hoses Get New Life at Potter Park Zoo

Jan 25, 2021 11:00 AM ET

A colony of spider monkeys, an endangered Amur tiger and a family of North American river otters are enjoying a new set of toys and enrichment items thanks to General Motors and the Flint Metal Center.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy | General Motors

Video: General Motors Turns Recycled Water Bottles into Car Parts, Air Filters and Coat Insulation

Feb 27, 2017 2:00 PM ET

Through its Do Your Part program, General Motors is turning recycled water bottles into car parts, air filters, and insulation for coats for the homeless. In this video, GM's global manager of waste reduction, John Bradburn, explains how the process works.

Tyson Gersh (l to r) of the Michigan Urban Farming Initiative, Brooke Gast of BASF, Jonathan Reese of Sustainable Brands and Candice Messing at MUFI on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors)

Energy & Infrastructure | General Motors

America’s First Sustainable Urban Agrihood Debuts in Detroit

Nov 30, 2016 5:20 PM ET

The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) is debuting America’s first sustainable urban agrihood, an alternative neighborhood growth model in Detroit’s lower North End that positions agriculture as the centerpiece of a mixed-use urban development.

Volunteering & Community | General Motors

GM, Herman Miller and Green Standards RePurpose Program Sizzles

Nov 21, 2016 3:45 PM ET

GM is redesigning its work environment at several locations, resulting in tens of thousands of pieces of excess furniture, equipment, and supplies.

GM Renaissance Center Compost Benefits Detroit Urban Gardens

Environment | General Motors

GM Renaissance Center Now Composts Food Scraps

Aug 15, 2014 12:10 PM ET

Environment | General Motors

Ren Cen Landfill-Free

Dec 10, 2013 2:30 PM ET

Environment | General Motors

From One Plant to Another - GM Sustainability

Sep 3, 2013 11:00 AM ET

Environment | General Motors

GM Develops Green Thumb in Urban Gardening

Aug 29, 2013 12:30 PM ET

Environment | General Motors

Video: GM Reaches Century Mark in Landfill-Free Facilities

Jun 22, 2012 9:00 PM ET

General Motors construction of a stamping plant in Arlington, Texas, follows the company’s green construction process. Signs like this are updated regularly and displayed at construction sites to communicate the amount of materials recycled and reused.

Environment | General Motors

GM Builds ‘Green Construction’ Program

Jun 5, 2012 9:00 PM ET

Content from this campaign

Environment

Inspiration Comes in Many Forms on #AmericaRecyclesDay

Monday, November 17, 2014 - 15:25

Environment

GM’s Grand Rapids Facility Achieves Landfill-Free Status

Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 12:55

Environment

From Canada to Colombia: GM Adds 11 More Facilities That Subtract Waste

Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 13:15

Environment

11 More GM Facilities Become Landfill-Free

Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 11:05

Corporate Responsibility

Trash to Treasure: A New Sharing Economy Launches in Detroit

Friday, October 10, 2014 - 17:00

Volunteering & Community

Detroit Grows Fruits and Vegetables in 1,200 GM Shipping Crates

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 - 16:00

Events

Suppliers Needed for Pure Michigan Business Connect’s Reuse Opportunity Collaboratory – Sustainable Manufacturing Summit

Friday, September 5, 2014 - 10:30

Environment

GM Creates Green Construction Blueprint, Takes Program Global

Monday, August 25, 2014 - 17:10

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Food Scraps to Garden Snacks: GM Ren Cen Compost Benefits Urban Farms

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 11:35

Environment

GM Renaissance Center Now Composts Food Scraps

Friday, August 15, 2014 - 12:10

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