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ronmentally friendly, acknowledging shortfalls in recycling could spur them to take concrete steps to improve it rather than repeat unsupported narratives.” The results of the alternative OCC recycling rate meth- odology would mean the overall U.S. fiber recycling rate is lower than previously estimated, because mixed paper, old newspaper and other fiber streams have lower re- cycling rates and OCC tends to pull the cumulative fiber number up. Cohen and Fox estimated that about 15.9 million tons were not collected for recycling in 2021. They said the vast majority of that weight was landfilled or burned at waste-to-energy plants, although they acknowledged some could be hoarded in homes, used to store items in basements or attics, or used as kindling in fires. Cohen also said he and Fox conservatively estimated OCC waste landfilled or burned at 16 million tons, but it could be closer to 20 million-24 million tons. “The silver lining in this whole thing is a lower recycling rate ensuring we’re not complacent. We still have a lot of work to do,” Cohen said. “A lot of noise and effort at this conference and all conferences being directed at plas- tics, but paper is the bread and butter of recycling, both commercial/industrial and residential, and we have a lot of work to do.” Visit resource-recycling.com for more information.
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ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net
AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator.
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BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com
hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
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Leading manufacturer and installer of quality retrofits, up- grades and replacement parts for S&S and Prime Flexo Folder Gluers. Specialists in reconditioning of S&S Flexo Folder Gluers, including ink, air and electrical systems.
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Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
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