Finding a home for plastics

Article Abstract:

New markets for recycled plastic are cropping up amidst an expected increase in scrap plastic production from businesses and residences in the US and steady increases in market share in the 1990s. Clear PET and HDPE plastic post increased maturity as plastic markets based on the creation of a recycling infrastructure and demand. However, Graham Recycling's Gerry Claes indicated that the collection of plastic remains a problem amidst heightened demand for recycled plastic. KW Plastics Recycling Division general manager Arthur Ferguson noted that the industry is valued at four billion pounds annually.

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New markets for recycled plastic are cropping up amidst expected increase in scrap plastic production from businesses and homes

Marketing procedures, Recyclable Material Wholesalers, Waste Plastics, Scrap dealers, Plastic scrap, Article

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A perpetual pioneer

Article Abstract:

Harry Kletter is the chief visionary officer of Industrial Services of America Inc, a position he arrived at due to his willingness to experiment and a penchant for travel to gather ideas and information across the US. Kletter is considered to be ahead of others in the scrap industry because of his willingness to try out new ideas and move beyond local markets. He was buying scrap airplanes and engines in the 1950s and was striking up to take flying lessons as part of the deal.

Industrial Services of America Inc.

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Material differences

Article Abstract:

Recyclers of construction and demolition (C&D) debris can look positively at the strong potential that the market for concrete and metal presents. According to the Portland Cement Association, almost 100 million tons of crushed cement concrete are used, equivalent to 5% of the total construction aggregates consumed. RV Shulnburg of Eagle Amalgamated stressed that concrete recycling will be most prevalent in the future since it is impossible to replenish a quarry.

Recovery Systems NEC

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