A PROFILE OF THE SOUTHEAST REGION

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1 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF THE SOUTHEAST REGION The Southeast is unique in its access to robust recycling markets. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. REGIONAL COLLABORATION = IMPROVED ACCESS TO MARKETS Stronger local supply of material will allow regional manufacturers to get the feedstock that they depend upon to grow. Some of the nation s and world s largest recycling end users call our region home. Unfortunately, many have to look beyond the Southeast to find materials, while these same commodities are disposed in landfills across the Southeast. By collaborating across state lines, we can build effective recycling collection systems that provide essential feedstock to manufacturers who employ 10s of thousands of people in the Southeast. This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

2 THE ECONOMIC POWER OF RECYCLING IN THE SOUTHEAST: A summary of key Southeastern manufacturers who look to recycled content feedstock to build their consumer level goods. State Manufacturers Jobs Annual Sales Alabama 26 10,700 $6.6 billion Arkansas 5 1,200 $0.4 billion Florida 15 2,600 $1.5 billion Georgia 31 7,000 $4.5 billion Kentucky 17 4,300 $3.8 billion Louisiana 10 2,900 $1.1 billion Mississippi $1.3 billion North Carolina 30 2,800 $1.1 billion South Carolina 24 5,300 $5.3 billion Tennessee 30 6,500 $4.3 billion Virginia 15 3,700 $3.6 billion Region Totals More than 206 Greater than 47,525 Over $29.4 billion

3 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF ALABAMA S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting AL manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Alabama manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Alabama is home to more than 26 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Generate more than $6.6 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 10,700 Alabama citizens directly working in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

4 RECYCLING IN ALABAMA a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. With more than 300 employees, KW Plastics in Troy, Alabama is among the largest HDPE plastics recyclers in the country. Currently, KW only receives enough plastic from Alabama to run the plant for only two days out of every year. Source: KW Plastics The Barton, Alabama SCA Tissue Plant recycles roughly 250,000 tons of paper per year. This is equivalent to almost 3% of the state s waste generation and represents an opportunity to feed local businesses with materials otherwise buried in landfills. Source: SCA Tissue/State of Alabama With strong markets for paper, plastic, and metals in state and in neighboring Tennessee and Georgia, Alabama can benefit tremendously from local and regional transport efficiencies. If Alabama recycled just10% more materials each year, = > the potential economic impact would equate to*: over 1,400 new jobs over $66 million personal income $3 million state tax revenue *Using the 1000 ton metric from S.C. s Economic Impact Study Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

5 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF GEORGIA S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting GA manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Georgia manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Georgia is home to more than 31 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Make more than $4.5 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 7,000 Georgians directly in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

6 RECYCLING IN GEORGIA a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. Georgia has the 2nd largest end use market infrastructure in the nation for recovered materials. This robust infrastructure makes it cost efficient to transport the state s recyclables in lieu of landfilling the material. Source: GRC Georgia s Paper Industry recycles almost 8% of all paper consumed in the U.S. and is comprised of 16 paper mills using recycled content. Source: GRC One of the world s largest aluminum recyclers, Novelis, is based in Atlanta, GA with a recycling plant in Greensboro, GA. Source: GRC Close proximity to glass end users is crucial for successful glass recycling programs. Georgia boasts three glass manufacturers in the state. Georgia is home to manufacturers that use recycled content materials to make bottles, newsprint, tissue, carpet, egg cartons, and more. One third of all plastic beverage containers recycled in North America are recycled into carpet in Georgia. Source: GRC It is estimated that Georgians throw away roughly $300 million worth of recyclable materials per year. Source: GA Department of Community Affairs Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

7 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF KENTUCKY S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting KY manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Kentucky manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Kentucky is home to more than 17 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Make more than $3.8 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 4,300 Kentuckians directly in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

8 RECYCLING IN KENTUCKY a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. Kentucky ranks as the #1 state in the primary aluminum industry in terms of value of shipments. Source: KRIG Kentucky boasts the world s largest fully dedicated aluminum can recycling plant in Berea; yet, it is estimated that Kentucky loses nearly $17 million per year from landfilling aluminum cans. Source: 2003 KY Report Recent statistics on recycling, presented in 2009, indicate that Kentucky hosts 86 recycling reclamation facilities employing 7,418 workers, with Logan Aluminum in Russellville as the largest employer, providing 1,030 jobs to the surrounding region. The Division of Waste Management operates recycling at 115 agencies in the commonwealth capital. The program currently operates at no cost to taxpayers, supporting seven full-time staff positions in 2008 with $356,000 of revenue generated from the sale of the commodities collected. Source: State of KY Report, 2009 Kentucky boasts recycled content manufacturers of steel, aluminum, paper, cardboard, and plastics in state, with access to numerous end markets in neighboring Virginia and Tennessee. Source: KRIG Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

9 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF LOUISIANA S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting LA manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Louisiana manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Louisiana is home to more than 10 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Make more than $1.1 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 2,900 Louisiana citizens directly in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

10 RECYCLING IN LOUISIANA a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. Louisiana can also benefit from the steel, aluminum, and plastic recycling manufacturers in neighboring Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma. Louisiana boasts manufacturing facilities utilizing recycledcontent made from steel, aluminum, plastic, paper products and glass. Manufacturers transform recycled content into construction materials, paper packaging, bottles, toilet paper tubes, and metal building components. If each person in Louisiana recycled just one more aluminum can per week each year, the state would generate over $2 million in revenue. *Calculated using 35 cans/pound of aluminum and $.30/pound based on 2010 prices. According to an economic study by the College of Charleston, 1000 tons of recycled materials result in roughly 1.68 new jobs and approximately $79,000 of personal income per year. AND, it can also contribute roughly $3,600 to the state tax base. It is estimated that Louisianans generate over 3.7 million tons of waste per year.* If only 20% of the landfilled waste were recycled, => an 1,200 additional $58.5 roughly jobs million the state could potentially see: *Using National Estimate of 5 pounds/day and Louisiana s population. additional personal income estimated additional $2.6 million state tax base Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

11 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF ARKANSAS S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting AR manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Arkansas manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Arkansas is home to 5 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Make more than $381 million in yearly sales Employ more that 1,200 Arkansas citizens directly in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

12 RECYCLING IN ARKANSAS a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. Plastic recycling currently makes up only 2% of the materials recycled by citizens of Arkansas. With the development of a new PET recycling facility in nearby Oklahoma in 2010, the state has an opportunity to divert additional plastic beverage containers, film, and food containers from the landfill. Source: ADEQ Due to Wal-Mart s corporate leadership in sustainability, the company recycles roughly 18% of the state s cardboard (based on 2008 data). Wal-Mart has made a commitment to making packaging more sustainable, which the use of recycled materials. Source: ADEQ/SERDC Arkansas enjoys access to key manufacturers of steel, aluminum, and glass in state and has access to plastic and paper manufacturing in neighboring states (Oklahoma, Alabama, and Louisiana). If Arkansas recycled just10% more municipal solid waste each year, = > the potential economic impact would equate to*: over 620 new jobs over $29 million personal income roughly $1.3 million state tax revenue *Using the 1000 ton metric from S.C. s Economic Impact Study Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

13 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF FLORIDA S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting FL manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Florida manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Florida is home to more than 15 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Make more than $1.5 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 2,600 Floridians in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

14 RECYCLING IN FLORIDA a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. If each Floridian recycled just one aluminum can per week, the state would realize roughly $8 million in recycling revenue. *Using 2010 aluminum price/pound of $.30 and the state s population. In 2000, Florida s Recycling Economic Impact (REI) Study found that the recycling industry contributed over $46.2 million to the state s tax base. The Florida REI Study also noted that while fast food restaurants in Florida employed about 8 times more people than the state s recycling industry, the recycling industry s payroll was 10 percent higher. Roughly 24 million tons of waste must be recycled in order to reach the state s new 75% recycling goal. by recycling just10% of the 24 million tons = > Florida s effort could potentially add** over 4000 new jobs over $190 million personal income over $8.8 million state tax revenue **Using the 1000 ton metric from S.C. s Economic Impact Study Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

15 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF MISSISSIPPI S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting MS manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Mississippi manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Mississippi is home to 3 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Make more than $1.3 billion in yearly sales Employ approximately 527 Mississippi citizens directly in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

16 RECYCLING IN MISSISSIPPI a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. Mississippi boasts key manufacturing facilities utilizing recycled-content made from steel and wastepaper. The state also has manufacturers of recycled plastics in the state, such as Trex in Olive Branch, MS. If each person in Mississippi recycled just one aluminum can per week each year, the state would generate over $1.3 million in revenue. *Calculated using 35 cans/pound of aluminum and $.30/pound 2010 spot price for aluminum cans According to the Mississippi Task Force on Recycling, the entire recycling industry in the state supports 830 direct jobs, generates $43.8 million in direct labor income, and produces roughly $3.5 million in state tax revenue. Mississippi can also benefit from the steel, aluminum, and plastic recycling manufacturers in neighboring Arkansas and Mississippi tons recycled materials = > would result in* over 1.68 new jobs over $79,000 personal income $3,600 state tax base Just increasing recycling by 10% can make significant improvements in the local economy. According to an economic study by the College of Charleston Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

17 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF NORTH CAROLINA S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting NC manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help North Carolina manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that North Carolina is home to more than 30 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Make more than $1.1 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 2,800 North Carolinians directly in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

18 RECYCLING IN NORTH CAROLINA a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. A 2008 study conducted by North Carolina s Recycling Business Assistance Center (RBAC) found that North Carolina hosts 14,490 recycling-related jobs with an average hourly wage of $12.50, for an payroll of $376.8 million. The largest PET recycling plant in North America, Clear Path Recycling, is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. At least 95 percent of North Carolina residents have access to some type of plastic bottle recycling, yet North Carolinians currently recycle only 18 percent of PET plastic bottles. Source: NC RBAC NC manufacturers use recycled content to produce everything from beverage bottles and food trays to clothing, trash cans and carpet. The second largest HDPE plastics recycling facility in the United States is located in Reidsville, NC. Source: NC RBAC If NC recycled just10% more municipal solid waste each year, => the potential economic impact would equate to*: over 1,600 new jobs over $78 million personal income $3.6 million state tax revenue *Using the 1000 ton metric from S.C. s Economic Impact Study Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

19 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF SOUTH CAROLINA S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting SC manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help South Carolina manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that South Carolina is home to more than 24 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Generate more than $5.3 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 5,300 South Carolina citizens directly working in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

20 RECYCLING IN SOUTH CAROLINA a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. The state s recycling industry has a $6.5 billion impact on the state s economy according to a study conducted by the College of Charleston. The study shows that the recycling industry is directly responsible for: more than 15,000 jobs; $1.5 billion in personal income; $69 million in tax revenue each year. SOURCE: The Economic Impact of the Recycling Industry in South Carolina In FY 2009 and 2008, local municipalities received over $13 million from the sale of recyclables. SC DHEC It is estimated that in South Carolina more than 400,000 tons of easily recyclable material were sent for landfill disposal in FY09, representing nearly $15 million spent to dispose of the material and a loss of roughly $52 million in marketable materials. SC DHEC If South Carolina recycled just10% more solid waste per year => the potential economic impact would equate to*: over 1,512 new jobs over $71 million personal income $3.3 million state tax revenue *Using the 1000 ton metric from S.C. s Economic Impact Study Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

21 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF TENNESSEE S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting TN manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Tennessee manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Tennessee is home to more than 30 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Generate more than $4.3 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 4,200 Tennessee citizens directly working in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

22 RECYCLING IN TENNESSEE a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. Tennessee is home to eleven pulp and paper mills paying an payroll of $1.4 billion to 16,868 employees With sales in excess of $5 billion, these mills generate $123 million in tax revenue for the state and local governments. Twelve more plants use steel and aluminum feedstock recovered in recycling programs and employ an additional 3,100 Volunteer State residents. These metal plants bring well over $3.1 billion in sales to Tennessee. Source: SERDC/State of Tennessee Tennessee recycling and manufacturing sectors utilizing the top four recyclable commodities > In the past 10 years, the State Employee Recycling Program recycled over 9,000 tons of > It is estimated that TN could capture about $150 million per (paper, plastic, metal and glass) provide 77,200 jobs paper, generating $117 million in revenue and year by not landfilling the Top 4 easiest commodities to with an average salary of $45,550.. (TN Waste Reduction Task Force) saving $270 million in avoided landfill costs. - State of Tennessee recycle. (This assumed a 75% recovery rate of landfilled commodity materials. ) Source: State of Tennessee *Using the 1000 ton metric from S.C. s Economic Impact Study Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US

23 Mapping Demand for Recycled Content Material A PROFILE OF VIRGINIA S RECYCLING ECONOMY When communities invest in local recycling collection programs, they re supporting VA manufacturers who use recycled plastic, glass, metal, and paper to make new consumer goods. Recycling isn t just about smart use of natural resources it s about delivering valuable commodities to some of our most important businesses. LOCAL INVESTMENT, REGIONAL RETURN The Southeast is unique in its access to healthy recycling markets that feed regional manufacturing needs. Increased recycling rates help Virginia manufacturers source good, affordable manufacturing feedstock. A 2010 SERDC study determined that Virginia is home to more than 15 manufacturers who rely on recycled content feedstock. These companies: Generate more than $3.6 billion in yearly sales Employ more than 3,700 Virginians directly in the manufacture of recycled content products Source: Hoovers/OneSource Business Databases (SERDC) This map highlights key manufacturers who look to recycled materials to make their products. Southeast Recycling Development Council

24 RECYCLING IN VIRGINIA a healthy industry poised to grow Local commitment to recycling supports Southeastern companies who haul, recycle, and manufacture goods. RECYCLING IS AN INVESTMENT THAT RETURNS AGAIN AND AGAIN. Virginia boasts key manufacturing facilities utilizing recycled-content made from steel, wastepaper, plastic and glass. Manufacturers turn these materials into items such as composite lumber, glass containers, paper products and gypsum wall board. Virginia is located near the world s largest aluminum can plant in neighboring Kentucky. If each person in Virginia recycled just one aluminum can per week each year, the state would potentially generate over $3.5 million in revenue.*calculated using 35 cans/pound and a $.30/pound aluminum 2010 spot price. Nestled between North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky, the state enjoys access to numerous recycling end markets, including large plastic container recycling plants, numerous paper plants and an array of metal recyclers. If Virginia recycled just10% more materials each year, = > the potential economic impact would equate to*: over 1,600 new jobs an additional $75 million personal income $3 million state tax revenue *Based on the 1000 metric ton formula from the College of Charleston Results from a 2010 SERDC study to map demand of recycled feedstock in the Southeast US