Monthly news & updates
October 2021
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Recycling Authority of the Southeast |
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SERDC works to unite industry, government, and non-government organizations to promote sustainable recycling in the Southeast (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, and VA) |
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Upcoming Webinars
Wednesday, October 20 at 12:00 pm ET
Wednesday, October 20 at 1:30 pm ET
from PSI
Tuesday, October 26 at 1:30 pm ET
from PSI
Upcoming Events
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NOVEMBER
November 30- Dec. 1: SERDC Annual Meeting- VIRTUAL EVENT
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Tire Recycling Rolls the Series to a Close |
The final topic of the series addressed tires on October 6. State perspectives were provided from South Carolina and Georgia. An explanation of the recycling infrastructure and also end product use were presented by EcoGreen and Liberty Tire.
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SAVE THE DATE: November 30- December 1, 2021-SERDC Virtual Annual Meeting |
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EPA Region 4 P2 Award Nominations Sought |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 has recently launched a first-ever Pollution Prevention Awards Program (P2). The EPA Region 4 P2 Awards are an opportunity to recognize businesses that have shown excellence and innovation in P2 practices. The program aims to highlight P2 success stories and encourage others to consider implementing P2 approaches. Manufacturers, businesses, companies, etc. within EPA Region 4’s eight southeastern states are eligible to apply.
Applications and nominations will be accepted through October 19, 2021.
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O-I Glass unveils $680m growth investment plans |
Posted September 30, 2021 on www.foodbev.com
The company plans to add up to 700,000 tons of extra glass packaging capacity and to focus on its expansion of premium products across the US and UK.
O-I’s Modular Advanced Glass Manufacturing Asset (MAGMA) solution involves installing flexible and scalable lines to improve its ability to meet customers’ and consumers’ different demands.
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Funding and Other Resources |
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Switching your recycling program from bags to carts? SERDC can help
SERDC has grant funds made possible by the Coca-Cola Foundation to help offset recycling infrastructure costs. Matching funds are required. Read More
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ISRI now accepting 2022 Design for Recycling nominations
The DFR Award recognizes proactive steps made by manufacturers who have actively incorporated DFR principles into products and processes. Interested parties can enter online before Jan. 21, 2022. The winner will be officially recognized at the ISRI 2022 Convention & Exposition March 21-24 in Las Vegas.
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2021 EPA Region 4 Sustainable Materials Management Grants
EPA Region 4 is announcing this grant competition and soliciting applications from eligible applicants that will improve community resilience and sustainability through sustainable materials management (SMM). Applicants must select at least one of the following technical assistance methods: research, investigation, experiments, education, training, studies and/or demonstration of innovative techniques. Applicants’ projects must take place within EPA Region 4, which includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The deadline is October 26.
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PureCycle Opens Plastic Waste Prep Facility in Central Florida |
Posted October 6, 2021 on waswteadvantagemagazine.com
The Winter Garden recycling prep facility will sort and grind no. 5 plastic waste to be transformed into PureCycle’s ultra-pure plastic resin at its purification site under construction in Ironton, Ohio and the next facility in Augusta, Georgia, with construction set to begin in early 2022. Read More
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PreZero US expanding operations in South Carolina |
Posted October 5, 2021 on governor.sc.gov
PreZero US, a recycling and waste solutions company, today announced plans to expand operations in Oconee County. The $11.5 million investment will create 32 new jobs. The company’s expanded facility will have the capacity to process 40,000 tons of plastic material per year. The rigid material originates from material recovery facilities which collect residential and commercial waste, and the film is primarily sourced from retail businesses. Read More
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Tulane scientists and engineers to use recycled glass ‘sand’ to prevent coastal erosion |
Posted September 30, 2021 on newstulane.com
Glass Half Full, a New Orleans-based glass recycling program, will work with Tulane scientists and engineers on a coastal restoration program that uses sand made from glass. Read More
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AmazonSmile will donate a portion of your eligible purchase to SERDC.
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