The Mother-Daughter Duo Turning Waste into Wonder: Meet the Heart Behind C&M Global

Ever wondered what dinner table conversations are like in a family that's transforming the recycling industry? ??

For us, it started with frustration. Mom (Maxine) and I couldn't stop talking about the mountains of perfectly good items ending up in landfills. You know what happens when recycling runs in your family? It becomes an obsession! After 30 years of textile recycling, we couldn't stop thinking about all the other items filling up landfills. Those evening chats always came back to the same question: "What else could we save?" That's when we decided to expand into toy recycling.

But here's the thing about working with your mom...

It's brilliant and challenging all at once. Mom brings decades of logistics expertise (and yes, the occasional "mom knows best" moment ??). I bring fresh perspectives on sustainability and probably too much enthusiasm about social media. Together? We're a force that's reshaping how businesses think about waste.

Running C&M Global isn't just about sorting toys and textiles (though we do plenty of that!). It's about those moments when we get a call from a school that just received educational materials they desperately needed. Or seeing photos of disaster relief supplies reaching communities in crisis - supplies that might have ended up in a landfill.

The best part? Our Midlands facility isn't just a warehouse - it's where the magic happens. Every item that comes through our doors has a story, and we're here to make sure it's not the end of that story but the beginning of a new chapter.

Some days are tough. Global recycling markets can be a nightmare to navigate (trust me, we've had our share of 3 AM problem-solving calls). But having your mom as your business partner means there's always someone who'll bring tea and perspective when you need it most.

Want to know what keeps us going? It's simple:

• Every toy we save brings joy to a child somewhere
• Every textile we rescue reduces landfill impact
• Every partnership we build spreads our mission further

We're not just a mother-daughter team running a business. We're proof that family bonds and environmental passion can create real change.

Curious about joining our mission? Whether you're a business with surplus stock or someone who shares our vision, our door (and DMs) are always open.

Because at the end of the day, sustainability isn't just our business - it's our family legacy.

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