Innovation in wood processing

Article Abstract:

Constant seeking of innovations is what it takes to succeed in the wood processing business. Companies must have a knowledge of markets and of product specifications because the wood processing business is not as simple as purchasing a grinder and selling whatever end-product that falls off the conveyor. Wood Recycle and Compost Center is one such company that constantly seeks innovation to become successful in the wood-processing market. The company added a mobile grinding service that offers custom grinding and land clearing services on a client's site. At present, the company is looking into testing the market by coloring its mulch and studying adding a bagging operation.

Pulp Mills, Recycled Pulp

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Aluminum recycling's rise in the can

Article Abstract:

The aluminum can is still the most recycled packaging container in the US in 1997, with a recycling rate of 66.5%. This recycling rate reflects a new industry record, with 66.8 billion cans collected. In 1997, the recyclers were paid $1.03 billion by the industry for their used aluminum beverage cans. In 1997, the industry made a total of 100.5 billion cans, 66.8 billion of which were returned for recycling, reflecting a growth of 6.3% from 1996. In 1997, the number of cans made from one pound of aluminum was 32.57, up 2.1% from 31.92 cans in 1996.

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The aluminum can is still the most recycled packaging container in the country in 1997, with a recycling rate of 66.5%

Pollutants produced & recycled, Materials Recovery Facilities, Solid Waste Recovery, Recycling

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California plastics' recycling rate falters

Article Abstract:

The recycling rate of plastics posted a decline below the California state minimum standards, based on the reports of the Integrated Waste Management Board. The board reported that the recyling rate for plastic containers for products such as soda bottles, milk jugs and laundry detergent dropped to 23.2% in 1996, below the 25% minimum standard. The board also added that polyethylene terephthalate, a plastic used for soda bottles, posted a recyling rate of 25.9%.

Plastic Bottles, Plastics Bottle Manufacturing

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