The Series began on April 20 with an overview of the Strategy from the EPA and Ball Corp examined a recent report about the current state of recycling in the US. The recording is now available for review here.

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In the summer of 2021, WEIMA America partnered with the Innovation Barn to make the Plastics Lab more efficient by lending the facility a granulator with a sound enclosure. This meant that the lab could process significantly more plastic containers within the facility while continuing to educate school groups and Charlotte citizens about the process of reimagining plastic waste.

“We knew immediately upon entering the Innovation Barn that WEIMA absolutely wanted to be a part of making Charlotte a greener city. Our company’s core values truly align with what Envision Charlotte is doing here, and we knew we could make the process easier by placing a granulator in the Plastics Lab. The impact of this project will be monumental and far-reaching, even beyond Charlotte. Other cities are modeling their own recycling programs by learning from what Envision Charlotte is doing. We’re extremely proud of this partnership and excited to see where it’s headed,” said Audrey Brewer, North American Marketing Manager, WEIMA America, Inc.

“We are so excited to partner with WEIMA to help us advance our circular economy goals! One of our priorities is to divert as much plastic as we can from the landfill and having a shredder like this allows us to turn high volumes of #5 plastic into flake that can be used to extrude, mold, or even turn into filament for 3D printers. We have been engaging the public, involving local companies, and hosting events to collect these materials, and with the help of WEIMA we are making a difference!” said Amy Aussieker, Executive Director of Envision Charlotte. Read More.

"The members of ISRI applaud Sen. Capito's introduction of the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act. It represents the first substantial attempt to address the shortcomings of recycling for rural and underserved communities in the U.S. through innovative pilot projects and effective funding mechanisms to better serve these communities," says Billy Johnson, ISRI's chief lobbyist.

The pilot-program approach will provide valuable, current information about rural recycling systems that will be connected to customized solutions for all states and localities. EPA grants between $1 million and $15 million would make programs more accessible for local communities and pave the way for replication in numerous areas.

Additionally, the bill offers ISRI's definitions of recycling, recyclable materials, material recycling facility and processing. "This is a first because these terms have never been properly defined in a law or regulation before," Johnson says. "It finally puts everyone on the same page." Read More.

Posted April 8, 2022 on tedmag.com. Steel maker Nucor Corp. announced on Thursday that it will build a $350 million manufacturing plant in North Carolina, which would be its second in the state. A news release from the Charlotte-based Nucor said the mill, which will be located off U.S. Highway 64 in Lexington in Davidson County, will employ approximately 200 full-time workers when it opens and create an additional 500 temporary jobs during construction, which is expected to take two years. Read More.