According to the company, next-generation Jaguar and Land Rover models will feature floor mats and trims made with Econyl nylon fiber derived from recycled materials.
United Kingdom-based Jaguar Land Rover announced Sept. 29 that it is working with Italy-based Aquafil to use its Econyl nylon made from ocean and landfill waste to develop nylon interiors for its vehicles.
According to the company, next-generation Jaguar and Land Rover models will feature floor mats and trims made with Econyl fiber from recycled industrial plastic, fabric offcuts from clothing manufacturers, fishing nets from the farming industry, and those abandoned in the ocean.
The commitment to designing sustainable interiors using responsibly sourced and recycled materials is part of what Jaguar Land Rover calls its Destination Zero mission.
The nylon waste is reclaimed by Aquafil from all over the world. In one year, the company recycles as much as 40,000 metric tons of waste, with the recycling process reducing the global warming impact of nylon by 90 percent compared with the material produced from oil, the company says. Further, for every 10,000 metric tons of Econyl raw material produced, 70,000 barrels of crude oil are saved and 65,100 metric tons of carbon emissions equivalent are avoided.
Inside the company’s treatment centers, the waste is analyzed, treated and prepared to feed into a chemical plant, where the nylon waste is broken to its original raw material using a chemical treatment process known as depolymerization. The raw nylon material is then turned into the yarn, known as Econyl.
Throughout the process, other byproducts such as non-nylon, metallic materials or copper sulphate used for preventing seagrass growing on fishing nets are removed and sent to alternative industries for recycling.
The resulting nylon polymer has the same chemical and performance characteristics as raw fossil material, allowing it to be processed into fiber for carpet flooring and textiles, the company notes.
The acquisition expands Green Bay Packaging’s presence in Ohio and the surrounding areas.
Green Bay Packaging Inc., a sustainable packaging company based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has acquired Third Dimension Inc., a packaging company based in Geneva, Ohio. The acquisition went into effect Oct. 1.
Third Dimension is focused on corrugated packaging innovation, molded foam packaging and four-color digital printing. The company was founded in 1991 by Louis DeJesus and Jeanette DeJesus and has facilities in Geneva and Middlefield, Ohio, and services customers in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky.
“The acquisition of Third Dimension is a great fit for Green Bay Packaging. This acquisition gives us the opportunity to grow our business in several states,” says Will Kress, president and CEO of Green Bay Packaging. “Third Dimension has the perfect culture, workforce and strong leadership that fit the GBP model and we look forward to expanding their business and facilities.”
“Our investment in the talented team of people at Third Dimension exemplifies our commitment to serve customers across three states,” says Louis DeJesus. “Leveraging our market-leading technology, management information and skilled professionals, Green Bay Packaging complements our existing presence in the marketplace and gives us the opportunity to service our customer’s needs on a national basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for our people and our clients, and we look forward to partnering with Green Bay Packaging.”
Third Dimension will continue to be led by Louis DeJesus and Mike Kelly. Louis DeJesus also will stay on as CEO of CompanyBox, which is an e-commerce packaging web business in which Green Bay Packaging has a minority ownership position.
Bryan Hollenbach, executive vice president of Green Bay Packaging, adds that this acquisition expands the company’s market presence in Ohio and adds a “dedicated workforce that is committed to growing the business while providing excellent service and quality.”
The California county received funding and support from CalRecycle to open three CRV takeback locations.
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), Sacramento, California, has announced that San Mateo County, California, is expanding the number of takeback sites it offers for consumers to cash in empty bottles and cans through a pilot project approved by CalRecycle. Through pilot project funding, CalRecycle reports that San Mateo County now has three additional fixed CRV takeback locations with limited operating hours established, including one that is in a more rural area.
According to a news release from CalRecycle, San Mateo County’s solution was designed to overcome local challenges like high real estate costs, limited parking and neighborhood opposition to new CRV takeback sites. The project uses existing local resources and nontraditional community locations. CalRecycle says the pilot aims to create a more successful model for CRV redemption in the region.
The three new CRV sites in San Matero County will include 20-foot metal shipping containers to store equipment and materials. CalRecycle says the number of pilot project sites may increase throughout the span of the program.
“The county of San Mateo is excited to join our state and local partners to provide three more convenient CRV redemption locations to our residents,” says Carolyn Bloede, director of San Mateo County Office of Sustainability. “This partnership will make it easier for residents all over the county to redeem their cans and bottles for cash.”
CalRecycle says it is authorized by the state to approve and provide funding for up to five pilot projects. To date, the department has approved three pilot projects, including the one in San Mateo County. The department also helped with pilot projects in San Francisco and Culver City, California.
“California recycles more than 18 billion beverage containers each year because of our shared commitment to the environment and to each other,” says Ken DaRosa, acting director of CalRecycle. “These local projects are customized to the needs of their communities to provide consumers more convenient redemption opportunities.”
Industry leaders to discuss state of waste, share business growth fundamentals at the one-day virtual event. Read more to see who is speaking at the show.
A who’s who of top executives across the waste and environmental services sector are slated to share their insights during this year’s Corporate Growth Conference.
Presented by Waste Today, the one-day virtual conference will take place Oct. 14 at 10:30 EST.
“I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to get some of the industry’s most knowledgeable and innovative leaders to participate in this year’s Corporate Growth Conference,” Jim Keefe, group publisher of Waste Today, says. “Between the caliber of executives we’ve been able to recruit, the impactful sessions we’ve put together, and our new and dynamic broadcast-style format paired with virtual networking opportunities, I’m confident we’ve put together a conference that is going to bring real value to attendees.”
Corporate Growth Conference sessions and speakers include:
As executive vice president and chief legal officer of Waste Management, Charles Boettcher has a unique perspective on what it takes to run North America’s largest waste company. In this keynote “fireside chat” discussion, Charles will share Waste Management’s approach to M&A, the business segments the company is looking into outside its core business, where the future of waste is trending and what opportunities there are for innovation and disruption.
Moderator Effram Kaplan, managing director for Brown Gibbons Lang & Co., leads this session regarding the near- and long-term impacts of the novel coronavirus on the environmental services and waste markets. Discussion topics will include macro and structural changes in environmental services, volumes, competition, business model, and more.
Panelists include Bob Cappadona, president and COO, Veolia North America; Pat Dovigi, founder and CEO, GFL Environmental; and David Stanton, president, Clean Earth.
Fervent M&A activity has been the norm in the waste sector in recent years, but will it continue? Moderator Scott Sergeant, managing director at Houlihan Lokey, leads a panel discussion evaluating valuations, pipelines, the state of capital markets and overall industry activity.
Panelists include Joe Cassin, vice president of business development, Waste Management; Michael Castellarin, managing director, Clairvest Group Inc.; Scott Foster, partner, KPMG; and Charles Appleby, founder, Advanced Disposal Services.
So much of what we’ve known in the economy has changed over the last year. This session features leading economist, Jeff Korzenik of Fifth Third, who will provide attendees with a forward-looking view on factors that will influence and drive the economy in 2021 and beyond.
It is critical for business executives to understand how to leverage new technology and get a high ROI. Moderated by Waste Today Editor Adam Redling, this session will feature discussions on the next generation of fleet vehicles, utilizing cameras and load monitoring devices to better track containers, maximizing routing and GPS software and the benefits of creating online ordering infrastructures to take businesses to the next level.
Panelists include Patrick Carroll, president, Environmental Solutions Group; Jason Gates, CEO and co-founder, Compology; and Peter Kendall, founder, Dumpster Market.
With premiums on the rise, managing risk exposure—and understanding how it is measured—is more important than ever. This session will highlight what operators need to know to stay protected for less.
Speakers include Will Denbo, managing partner, Commercial Insurance Associates and Jimmy Whitehair, principal, Commercial Insurance Associates.
Knowing when the right time is to sell a business can be difficult for many owners because of the variables and uncertainty involved. Moderated by Jeff Kendall, managing director, Laurel Mountain Partners, this session will examine how sellers can maximize the value of their business when considering a sale.
Panelists include Rob Michalik, founder and managing director, Kinderhook Industries; and Paul Jones, managing director, Stifel.
To register or for more information on this year’s Corporate Growth Conference, click here.
*Attendees registering in a group of three or more will receive a 7 percent discount on their total purchase.
The company is looking for source-separated LDPE and LLDPE, saying it will pay competitively for the material.
PreZero US, headquartered in Los Angeles, says it is purchasing source-separated postconsumer film, including low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), for domestic mechanical recycling at its recently opened environmental campus in Jurupa Valley, California. The company also has invested in a facility in Westminster, South Carolina, where it will process postconsumer film. PreZero US says it will pay competitive prices for the material.
This announcement follows an earlier call for mixed plastics to be processed at the Westminster site.
Acceptable inbound material includes flexible film, bubble wrap, shrink wrap and grocery bags. This material is accepted as Grade A and Grade B bales, which are then shredded, washed and pelletized.
In Jurupa Valley, PreZero already has begun processing LDPE and LLDPE into what it describes as “consistent, high-quality resins” that it has branded as CoreFilm. The company says it has the capacity to ship this material on a truckload basis.
The company's minimum requirements for Grade A LDPE/LLDPE include less than 5 percent contamination in the form of color/print/labels, less than 2 percent contamination in the form of high-density polyethylene bags and less than 1 percent contamination in the form of strapping. Grade A material must be 95 percent clean, dry and clear.
PreZero’s minimum requirements for Grade B LDPE/LLDPE include an acceptable contamination of less than 10 percent in the form of strapping, polypropylene film, injection grade tubs, loose paper and bubble wrap. Grade B material must be clean, 80 percent clear and up to 20 percent colored.
In the effort to advance the circular economy, PreZero says it wants to form lasting relationships with the companies it sources material from. Once the feedstock is processed, PreZero will look to sell the resulting 100 percent postconsumer resins (PCR) back to the manufacturers that supply the feedstock-generating companies.
The company says all CoreFilm resins will undergo testing for quality and consistency in an ASTM certified laboratory, ensuring manufacturers have the data they need for seamless PCR integration in their molding processes to create new products.