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Rumpke Waste and Recycling has been involved in glass recycling for 20 years, starting with the opening of its glass recycling facility in Dayton, Ohio in 2004. The company collects and processes about 60,000 tons of glass per year, with primary off takers including Johns Manville and Anchor/Lapel. While glass collection programs have been uncertain, Rumpke has invested in equipment and technology to improve efficiency and quality. The company is also exploring new ways to obtain more glass, such as partnering with distilleries and expanding into bars and restaurants. Rumpke aims to increase access to recycling and plans to grow its glass recycling operation alongside its other business expansions. [Extracted from the article]

Akron, Ohio's glass recycling program has been expanded after a successful first year. The program collected nearly 180,000 pounds of glass from residents and will now include additional locations with purple glass collecting bins. These bins can hold up to seven tons of glass and are emptied weekly. The program has not only been environmentally successful but also financially successful, generating $1,600 in the past year. [Extracted from the article]

A new glass recycling program has been launched by Workwell Industries in Portland, Kentucky. This program aims to provide a sustainable method for producing bourbon bottles and is the first of its kind in the state. The initiative involves a partnership with O-I Glass and other spirit companies, allowing Workwell to recycle glass spirits into new bottles. The program is designed to create a closed-loop glass processing system, ensuring that glass reaches its end use and can be used again. [Extracted from the article]

Glass Half Full, a glass recycling company, is set to build a new facility in Chalmette, Louisiana with the help of grants and loans from various organizations. The $6.5 million, 3-acre site will have the capacity to process hundreds of millions of pounds of glass annually. This increased production will make it easier to expand glass recycling efforts across the Gulf Coast region, including areas beyond the New Orleans metropolitan area. The facility will be capable of recycling 300,000 pounds of glass per day, equivalent to around 600,000 beer bottles. [Extracted from the article]

A new glass recycling program has been introduced in Evansville, Indiana, thanks to the efforts of local businesses and community members. Residents can now bring their glass items to Tri-State Resource Recovery, where they will be collected in large, blue containers. The program aims to promote recycling and reduce waste, with labels on the containers explaining what can and cannot be accepted. While the financial benefits may be limited, the program is seen as a positive step towards sustainability and reusing resources. [Extracted from the article]

A proactive resident in Corpus Christi, Texas, named Aryeh Lebowitz has taken the initiative to ensure proper glass recycling in the city. Lebowitz started a new program called Girls with Glass, which aims to offset the negative environmental impacts caused by glass waste. Participants in the program fill a bag with their glass waste throughout the month, and Lebowitz collects it and provides them with a new bag for the next month. This initiative is a response to the amount of glass and other trash that ends up in the bay, and it reflects Lebowitz's passion for environmental justice and waste reduction. [Extracted from the article]

Sarah Ziomek is the Enterprise Sustainability Programs Manager at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), where she is driving sustainability initiatives. DFW aims to achieve net zero by 2030 and become a zero waste location by 2040. Ziomek oversees various programs, including climate action, energy performance, water and biodiversity, and circular economy. She focuses on implementing the circular economy approach to waste management, with a particular emphasis on recycling. Ziomek faces challenges such as educating staff and passengers about waste management and adapting to different waste sorting expectations. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and interdisciplinary problem-solving in the waste management field. [Extracted from the article]

Glass Half Full, a glass recycling company founded by Franziska Trautmann and her business partner, has successfully diverted 7 million pounds of glass from landfills. The company began by collecting and crushing glass in the backyard of a fraternity house, and later expanded to a 40,000-square foot warehouse. They turned the glass into sand, which they used for coastal restoration and disaster relief projects. Despite challenges and skepticism, Glass Half Full has grown rapidly and plans to expand its operations in the Southeastern United States. [Extracted from the article]

New this week to Portland, Ore. residents, batteries can now be placed in curbside recycling bins.Select residents of the town can put their old batteries in a one-quart bag and set it out with their glass recycling, making battery recycling easier for them and safer for haulers. The program was rolled out in the city on Monday this week.According to the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, the new program should help cut down on the amount of battery-related fires caused at recycling and waste facilities.Read the full article here. [Extracted from the article]

Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware counties has introduced a new glass recycling machine that converts glass into sand, which will be used to protect the state's shoreline. With the support of a grant from Truist Bank, three Goodwill locations now have these glass recycling machines. Previously, glass that couldn't be reused or sold at Goodwill ended up in landfills, but now it can be transformed into sand using the glass pulverizer. This initiative aims to encourage Delawareans to feel good about donating to Goodwill and to explore opportunities for preserving the state's beaches. [Extracted from the article]

Shelby Kaye founded Broken Arrow Glass Recycling in 2020, a business that creatively upcycles glass waste into blown glass art and houseware. The company collects glass recycling from residential and commercial clients in Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico, and processes it into various products. Broken Arrow has experienced significant growth and has received recognition for its innovative approach to glass recycling. The company is currently expanding its operations and aims to meet the increasing demand for glass recycling in northern New Mexico. [Extracted from the article]

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey has launched the "Don't Trash Glass" program in Kentucky, in collaboration with the Glass Packaging Institute and GlassKing Recovery & Recycling. The program aims to improve glass recycling rates in the state, which currently has one of the lowest rates in the nation. Bulleit is committed to sustainability and has implemented various practices, such as using post-consumer recycled glass in its bottles and operating carbon-neutral distilleries. The program has already collected 2.2 million pounds of glass in Illinois and is expected to expand in popularity in Kentucky. Participants can bring their glass bottles to the Bulleit Distilling Co. Glass Recycling Center and have a chance to win tickets to the Bourbon & Beyond Festival. [Extracted from the article]

BlueTriton Brands, a water and beverage company in North America, has released its 2030 sustainability goals. The goals include replenishing water in priority regions, aiming for 100% recyclable and renewable beverage packaging, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. BlueTriton plans to collaborate with others to achieve these goals and create a healthier, more sustainable future. They will work with organizations like the World Resources Institute and partner with suppliers to set science-based targets. BlueTriton aims to be accountable, transparent, and make a meaningful impact on environmental issues. [Extracted from the article]

Mobile, Alabama has opened a new recycling center called the Parkway Recycling Center on the Peninsula. The center was funded through a grant from the Recycling Partnership and is part of an effort to expand recycling in the city. This new drop-off site aims to make recycling more convenient for residents. Mobile uses a single-stream recycling method, eliminating the need for residents to sort their recyclables. It is worth noting that the city recently ended its glass recycling programs. [Extracted from the article]

The city of Savannah, Georgia has recently experienced the suspension of its glass recycling program, leaving residents without a means to recycle glass. The program, which had been in operation since 2022, was abruptly shut down by the contractor, Glasswrx LLC. The city had been paying $104,000 annually for the service, which had gained popularity among locals. Mayor Van Johnson announced that the city is actively searching for an alternative service to resume glass recycling. [Extracted from the article]

Glass Half Full, a glass recycling program based in New Orleans, is expanding its curbside glass recycling program to several neighborhoods in Birmingham, AL. The program, which is subscription-based, will be available in Five Points South, Highland Park, Lakeview District, Forest Park, and Crestwood starting in March 2024. In addition, Glass Half Full is opening a facility in North Birmingham that will serve as a free drop-off site for all residents. The company aims to turn recycled glass into a local resource and is excited to bring glass recycling back to the Birmingham community. [Extracted from the article]

O-I, a glass packaging company, has announced two new partnerships in Brazil to increase post-consumer glass recycling and reduce waste. The partnerships with the Recicleiros Institute and Orizon aim to address the logistical challenges and lack of collection infrastructure that have led to a significant amount of glass packaging ending up in landfills. The Recicleiros Institute will recycle all post-consumer glass packaging processed in their sorting units, while Orizon will capture glass from regular urban collection and transport it directly to the industry. These partnerships demonstrate the feasibility of glass recycling as part of Brazil's circular economy and promote job creation and income generation. [Extracted from the article]

The Corangamite Shire Council in Australia has introduced new recycling bins for glass jars and bottles in order to comply with the new Recycling Victoria state legislation. These bins are taller and designed to achieve high-value glass collection. The state government funded the $320,000 upgrade project, and the council is urging residents to recycle correctly to ensure the success of the initiative. The goal is to create a continuous circular economy where glass bottles and jars are recycled into new ones. [Extracted from the article]

The waste and recycling industry is celebrating America Recycles Day on November 15th, highlighting partnerships and achievements in promoting a greener planet. Ripple Glass and Owens Corning are collaborating to promote glass recycling in Georgia, with Ripple Glass hosting events and a social media campaign to support their collection program. A letter from 60 organizations urges the Biden Administration to update landfill rules to address methane emissions, and the Plastics Industry Association emphasizes the importance of recycling and defends plastic recycling through their campaign, Recycling is Real. SWACO and the City of Columbus have opened two new recycling centers, and Cotton Incorporated promotes textile recycling through their Blue Jeans Go Greenâ„¢ program. [Extracted from the article]

The purple glass recycling containers can take in about seven tons of glass and those using the containers are asked not to leave glass outside the bins if it is full. In an effort to improve glass recycling in the city, Akron, Ohio has debuted a new glass recycling program. [Extracted from the article]

BRYAN, Texas)--Saint-Gobain North America, through its high-performance ceramics business Saint-Gobain NorPro, has begun a recycling program at its Ceramics plant in Bryan, Texas. In June, Saint-Gobain announced that it had been awarded a 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Award for its work to create the first "net zero-carbon" gypsum wallboard facility for scope 1 and 2 emissions in North America at its plant outside Montreal, Quebec. [Extracted from the article]

Jim Fish, WM president and CEO, credited the company's disciplined pricing and cost optimization strategies for a solid performance. Strategic Materials Demonstrates Sustainable Glass Recycling in 2022 North America's largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), unveiled its 2022 sustainability report, highlighting significant achievements and ongoing efforts in environmental stewardship for glass recycling. RNG for Transportation Sees Uptick: Part 1 + 2 With tightening environmental regulations and a drive to reach corporate sustainability goals, fleet owners are turning to renewable natural gas (RNG). [Extracted from the article]

The report states that the company maintained an outstanding 99.95 percent product quality acceptance rate, ensuring that recycled glass continues to meet industry standards and expectations. North America's largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), unveiled its2022 sustainability report, highlighting significant achievements and ongoing efforts in environmental stewardship for glass recycling. SMI demonstrated its dedication to waste diversion by successfully diverting a staggering 4.07 billion pounds of material from landfills. [Extracted from the article]

Later, the new recycling plant will include the production of ultra-lightweight foamed glass aggregate, which will be used in road construction projects in Arkansas. In Arkansas, Epic Glass Recycling and ACE Glass and Plastics Recycling are entering a partnership ahead of ACE's plans to build a new glass recycling plant in the state. [Extracted from the article]

The City of Edmond has a new contract with Republic Services for the recycling pickup and processing of glass products. A survey conducted earlier this year show that there was overwhelming support from Edmond residents for adding glass to the acceptable items that could be recycled and the cost that would come with it. With this, to cover the cost of adding glass back to the acceptable recycling list, the monthly fee for the recycling service has increased to $5.58 for residents. [Extracted from the article]

Leachate can create a lot of issues for landfills and locals if it's not maintained and removed properly, but one landfill in Australia is using leachate in its recycling plans. The facility will clean up and use water from the landfill's leachate pond, using Australian-developed PFAS-removing technology and a constructed wetland, to pump water into the glass processing facility. [Extracted from the article]

After Interstate 95 (I-95) collapsed near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania recently, the state is trucking in 2,000 tons of glass nuggets to help with the quick rebuild of the road. To rebuild the collapsed area of Interstate 95 in Pennsylvania, the state is trucking in tons of lightweight glass bits to help with construction. [Extracted from the article]

Showing the success of our recycling efforts is especially important given the onslaught of negative media portrayals of plastic recycling. While they may have seen or read stories claiming recycling is a hoax, I knew our county's recyclables are being turned into new products. [Extracted from the article]

New Brunswick, Canada is getting a new producer-pay recycling system next fall that will make it so residents will no longer be paying fees as taxpayers. Annual savings for municipalities, regions and others running recycling programs in New Brunswick are estimated at $14 million to $16 million, according to Jeff Porter, an engineer in the waste diversion branch of the Department of Environment and Local Government. Recently, representatives of the provincial Department of Environment and Recycle N.B. put on a presentation about a new plan for paper and plastic packaging to Fredericton city council's environmental stewardship committee. [Extracted from the article]

"We are not adding to the job duties of current staff or hiring any additional county staff", Mudd said. This comes as the Adams County Community Foundation announced multiple grants through the Adams County Fund for the Environment, which includes $10,000 going to Adams County officials to construct a glass recycling facility. [Extracted from the article]

In this Q&A, Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) leaders Megan Fontes, executive director and Mary Ann Remolador, assistant director, discuss the organization's work in this space. We engage our state and advisory members from the private sector on committees focused on regional recycling market trends, glass recycling, chemical recycling, and supply side policies such as the bottle bill, to name a few. The results of the program will be shared with government and private sector sustainable materials management programs, anaerobic digestion companies and consultants, food waste diversion and recycling organizations, EJ organizations, and others. [Extracted from the article]

First, businesses should conduct research to see what waste and recycling programs are in their area or if their local government offers monetary assistance to support organizations' recycling strategies. Waste and recycling is a commonly overlooked opportunity to reduce expenses while operating more sustainability, says Graham Rihn, founder and CEO of RoadRunner Recycling. [Extracted from the article]

The Model Legislation promotes the expanded use of post-consumer cullet in manufacturing new products, motivates development of markets for post-consumer cullet, and reduces the amount of glass that would be treated as waste. According to Megan Fontes, NERC's Executive Director, "The Model Legislation is one tool for building post-consumer glass markets. [Extracted from the article]

Mason City, Iowa has been transporting glass and plastics to the Landfill of North Iowa. City officials stated that a lack of end markets for the materials has brought its recycling program to a halt. [Extracted from the article]

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. --Saint-Gobain North America, through its automotive glass subsidiary Saint-Gobain Sekurit and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Insulation, has begun a recycling program at two locations in California, where windshield glass scraps are recycled and reused in the production of insulation. B Q3 Highlights: July- September: b Saint-Gobain announced it will save two million gallons of water per year at its CertainTeed Social Circle, Georgia siding plant after installing a smart water meter system and upgrading manufacturing equipment. [Extracted from the article]

For a start, Greenpeace constantly conflates plastic packaging with all plastics. Circular Claims Fall Flat Again is Greenpeace's latest assault on plastic recycling. [Extracted from the article]

The grant is part of Amazon Businesses small business grants program and 13 other small companies were awarded. The company, Glass Half Full diverts glass waste from landfills and aims to use it in creative ways that promote sustainability. A New Orleans based glass recycling facility started by a set of friends in college just received a $20,000 grant from Amazon Business. [Extracted from the article]

Other highlights in O-I's Sustainability report include upgrading furnaces with gas-oxygen technology, advancing lightweighting of glass packaging, creating more resilient supply chains, and partnering with stakeholders to advance glass circularity. Container glass manufacturer O-I Glass demonstrated progress in recycled content, energy efficiency and glass circularity efforts in its 2022 Sustainability Report. [Extracted from the article]

The acquisition will accelerate SMI's plan to bolster glass collection programs and increase glass recovery rates across North America. "We are excited to bring Ripple Glass into the fold, which includes a talented team, a premier glass collection model and another glass recycling facility", said Chris Dods, President & Chief Executive Officer for SMI. North America's largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), today announced the acquisition of Kansas City, Missouri based Ripple Glass. [Extracted from the article]

"We are excited to bring Ripple Glass into the fold, which includes a talented team, a premier glass collection model and another glass recycling facility", said Chris Dods, President & Chief Executive Officer for SMI. The acquisition will accelerate SMI's plan to bolster glass collection programs and increase glass recovery rates across North America. North America's largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), today announced the acquisition of Kansas City, Missouri based Ripple Glass. [Extracted from the article]

This deal is a large stepping stone in WM's advancements in the recycling industry. WM Enhances Recycling Capabilities with Avangard Innovative U.S. Acquisition b Stefanie Valentic Houston, Texas-based Waste Management (WM) has acquired the largest recycler of post-consumer resin manufacturing in the Americas; Avangard Innovative. b B SWACO: Central Ohio Achieves 51 Percent Waste Diversion Rate in 2021 b Stefanie Valentic The 2021 Community Impact Report by the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio was recently released. [Extracted from the article]

Hotels and restaurants naturally produce a lot of waste, but 1 Hotel Nashville is working to limit what hits the landfill. The 215-room 1 Hotel Nashville opened July 12 in downtown Nashville, directly across from the Music City Center and within walking distance of the Country Music Hall of Fame. [Extracted from the article]

Gibson recently told Waste360 about how her childhood shaped her perception of waste as well as what it takes to drive favorable and sustainable composting and recycling rates. From local communities to professional sports teams, Lydia Elizabeth Gibson, director of corporate development at Ripple Glass, has been driving composting and diversion rates since her days playing on her family's farm. I've always been passionate about trash and recycling, but the organics management aspect of the waste stream really came to the forefront when I started growing my own garden and after a really impactful waste audit. [Extracted from the article]

After receiving numerous air quality violations, a recycling facility in Northwest Portland has agreed to implement new air pollution control systems. In order to control and reduce nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions, the plant will be installing a catalytic ceramic filter. [Extracted from the article]

Flow Control and Collection and Transfer of Locally Generated Garbage b Barry Shanoff "Flow control" or the idea of legally mandating haulers to transport local waste to specified sites was a debate for many years. We spoke with Wampler about the power of data analytics in addressing food waste, his advice for fellow entrepreneurs and more. Modular Plant Solutions Hopes to Open up Methanol Market With New Plant Model b Arlene Karidis A new model for a methanol plant is expected to change the way we produce methanol in a positive way. [Extracted from the article]

Michael Berry, board member and treasurer of Unity Area Recycling Center (UARC) in Unity Maine, and Reynold Hebert, supervisor of North Aroostook Solid Waste Association (NASWA) in Eagle Lake Maine, expressed numerous of these struggles and methods to overcome them at a webinar titled "Nuts & Bolts to Starting a Rural Glass Recycling Program." With their work cut out for them, both Berry and Hebert voiced their commitment to serving these communities and doing what it takes to make their facilities run as smoothly as possible to make an impact. With only 12 months of glass recycling under its belt, NASWA estimated a total of 1.5 to 2.5 tons of diverted waste and represents five towns with roughly 2,500 community members. [Extracted from the article]

Although the long-time partnership between Machinex and Rumpke on multiple projects surely makes this project even more memorable, it has been a "best solution" based award process in which Machinex was able to successful demonstrate their "Experience Results" motto. For more information, visit the Machinex web site at www.machinextechnologies.com B About Rumpke b Rumpke Waste & Recycling has been committed to keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green since 1932 by providing environmentally friendly waste disposal solutions. [Extracted from the article]