GLASS RECYCLER SMASHING ITS WAY INTO NEW FACTORY
Christchurch-based 5R Solutions is opening a new purpose-built recycling facility to continue expanding and manage all of the glass collected kerbside in the Timaru, Mackenzie and Waimate districts.
5R’s Managing Director Chris Grant says its supply agreements with the above districts’ councils will mean the business processes and extra 3,000 tonnes of glass every year.
“We already stop 50,000 tonnes of glass from going to landfill every year through processing it so it can be used again. That’s enough glass to fill 22 Olympic-sized swimming pools or nearly 230,000 wheelie bins,” says Chris.
The glass the company processes gets made into Pink Batts, new glass bottles and is used on sports turs and golf course bunkers and in sandblasting and pool filters.
The new factory will be opened by Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage.
Chris Grant says it’s an exciting day for the team.
“The new factory is capable of packing more than 150 shipping containers full of glass, each month, its upgraded plant will allow for further growth in processing flat glass.”
Eugenie Sage says 5R is a good example of the practical ways companies can help to reduce waste ending up in landfills.
“It’s great to open this new purpose-built recycling facility which will increase the amount of glass and other valuable materials being diverted from landfills. It means that glass put out on the kerb by residents in parts of mid and south Canterbury will be given another life.”
Chris Grant says 5R is also looking at boosting not only the volume of glass it recycles but also the volume of other materials - including cardboard, wood and plastic.
“We’re very passionate about the work we do. it’s not glamorous work, but we’re stopping huge volumes of waste from going to landfill and that’s something that makes us very proud. It’s the circular economy we should be aiming for.”
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