Recycling creates jobs and boosts economy
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A survey conducted by the North Carolina Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance to examine recycling's impact on jobs and economy is reported. An amazing array of companies across the country help turn discarded materials into everyday products while creating jobs for citizens and boosting the economy at the same time, and business climate that supports the success of these recycling companies should be created.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2005
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New generation of tire processing
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EnviroTire Inc. established a state-of-the-art tire processing facility in Lilington, NC, in 1995. The facility can handle 450 tires/hour and can separate scrap tires into three main components, namely, crumb rubber, steel wire and fiber strings. Once separated, these components can be resold as primary raw materials. The company relies on the different counties in the state to provide it with a continuous supply of scrap tires.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1996
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Recycling impact on jobs
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Recycling in North Carolina has proven to be a major job creator. Almost 9,000 residents are employed in recycling. Studies indicate a corresponding increase in employment will occur the more municipal wast is recovered. Attempts by North Carolina business and local governments to collaborate on creating alternatives to disposal after the 1989 Solid Waste Management Act came was passed have been a success.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1995
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