Wednesday June 25, 1:00pm-2:30pm
The Carolina Recycling Association has empowered NC and SC industry professionals to achieve waste reduction, recycling, and diversion goals since 1989, with over 1,000 members from 250 companies across the Carolinas and beyond.
We believe in the power of the circular economy to transform waste into valuable resources.
Did you know?…
- There are 530 recycling-related businesses in North Carolina.
- NC is home to 60 manufacturers using recycled products generating an annual sales revenue of over $4 billion.
- Recycling employs 15,700 workers for an annual payroll of $759 million dollars.
- Recycling saves natural resources—including energy, water, and land — saves a tremendous amount of landfill space, and reduces air and water pollution.
- Check out the North Carolina State of the State Recycling Report for some additional information on how NC’s recycling programs are performing.
- NC Recycling Infographic 2025
- Plastic Bottle to Bottle Info
- Plastic Bottle to Fabric Info