Carolina Recycling Podcast
Advancing waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas since 1989.
Episodes
Jul 20, 2021
Jul 20, 2021
22 min
Market expert Chaz Miller joins the Carolina Recycling Podcast to discuss the improving recycling markets.
May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
20 min
Bad superman jokes aside, how long does it take for a recycled can to get back on the shelf? Scott Breen of the Can Manufacturers Institute joins this episode to discuss the sustainability of recycled cans. Visit https://www.cancentral.com for ALL the can info!
Apr 13, 2021
Apr 13, 2021
16 min
Cartons hold juice, milk, broth, and wine (of course), BUT did you know your box o' wine can have a new life as toilet paper? Matt Todd and Sherry Yarkosky both join the episode to explain carton recycling, the Carton Council, and how Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and paper mills can get involved. Learn more about the Carton Council and what might become of that OJ carton in your fridge right now at: https://www.recyclecartons.com.
Mar 24, 2021
Mar 24, 2021
10 min
In this episode, Miguel Burgoa describes why Clear Path Recycling is one of the most prolific plastic recyclers in the southeast. Clear Path recycles hundreds of millions of pounds of PET bottles every year.
Feb 16, 2021
Feb 16, 2021
21 min
On the episode, Laura Hennemann of Strategic Materials discusses the current landscape and sustainability of glass recycling. Laura is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Strategic Materials, Inc. which is one of the country's leaders in glass recycling.
Jan 26, 2021
Jan 26, 2021
19 min
On Episode One of the Carolina Recycling Podcast, I talked with Nina Butler of More Recycling to discuss the state of plastics recycling. Nina unravels the advantages of using plastics as lightweight packaging while addressing the risk that plastics pose to our oceans.
About CRA:
Advancing waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas since 1989.
The Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) is a 501(c)(3) organization established to advance waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas. The CRA is supported by a community of people - multi-national corporations, small businesses, local government, state government agencies, colleges & universities, and individuals across the Carolinas who are committed to waste reduction and recycling efforts. With over 300 member organizations (over 800 individuals), the CRA is ever growing and changing to benefit our members and the recycling industry. Find out more about CRA’s work and how to join at www.cra-recycle.org.