Category: Recycling

Myth-busters! 5 Plastic Recycling Myths fact-checked by SEB!

10/21/2024

Plastic is one of the most adaptable materials available, but its widespread production presents significant environmental challenges. SEB Recycling Solutions, based in Jackson, Tennessee, works throughout the Southeast to address these challenges by promoting sustainable plastic recycling practices for industrial businesses. Although many companies are eager to adopt greener methods, misunderstandings about recycling can deter them from starting. Let’s explore and debunk five common myths surrounding industrial plastic recycling.

Myth 1: Most Plastics Aren't Recyclable
In reality, many types of industrial plastics—such as PET, HDPE, LDPE, and PP—are recyclable and often reused in manufacturing. This includes less obvious items like shrink wrap, plastic drums, and buckets, commonly used in industrial processes. These materials can often be recycled without extensive preparation, such as label removal or thorough cleaning. SEB Recycling Solutions ensures these products are handled efficiently to reduce environmental impact.

Myth 2: Industrial Recycling is Time-Consuming and Labor-Intensive
One misconception is that recycling requires significantly more labor. However, many companies find that switching to recycling can be just as simple as their current waste disposal methods. Instead of tossing plastic waste into a dumpster, it can go into a designated recycling bin, and into a dedicated trailer. SEB Recycling Solutions will handle collection.

Myth 3: Recycled Plastic is Not Useful
Contrary to belief, recycled plastics can have high value and durability, matching or even exceeding that of virgin plastics in some cases. These materials are used to create a variety of products, including decking, automotive parts, clothing fibers, and shipping pallets. Companies like Patagonia and Adidas have embraced recycled materials, showing that these efforts are not just possible but also effective in reducing environmental impact.

Myth 4: Recycling Plastic isn't Cost-Effective
Plastic recycling can help lower production costs by reducing the need for virgin plastics, which require more energy and resources. Additionally, avoiding landfill fees through recycling can offer further savings. Programs tailored to the size and needs of the business help companies achieve sustainability goals without drastically increasing costs, proving that recycling can be both environmentally and financially beneficial.

Myth 5: Business Size Limits the Impact of Recycling
Every effort toward recycling counts, regardless of the size of the business. SEB Recycling Solutions works with companies large and small to develop waste management strategies tailored to their specific needs. Whether it’s a pilot recycling program at one location or a full-scale operation, each step toward sustainability helps reduce environmental harm.

Debunking these myths clears the way for companies to embrace industrial plastic recycling. SEB Recycling Solutions supports businesses through the entire process—from setting up equipment to training employees—ensuring recycling is efficient and effective. By choosing to recycle, businesses can lower costs, reduce waste, and contribute to a healthier planet.

Ready to begin your recycling journey? Contact SEB Recycling Solutions today at (731) 803-1228 or (731) 437-0537 to learn how your business can benefit from a customized recycling program.

Maximize Your Recycling Profits: Tips for Turning Plastic Waste into Valuable Resources with SEB Recycling Solutions

10/8/2024

Did you know that millions of tons of plastic waste end up in landfills every year, even though many types of plastics are highly recyclable? At SEB Recycling Solutions, we're dedicated to helping businesses in managing their Post-Industrial plastic waste more effectively, ensuring less plastic ends up in landfills and more finds new life as recycled materials.

What Makes Plastic Recycling Profitable?
The value of recyclable plastic can vary greatly depending on factors like type, condition, and cleanliness. For example, clear PET (type 1) bottles and HDPE (type 2) containers are often in high demand, while other plastics like LDPE (type 4) and PP (type 5) can still bring in revenue if managed properly. But not all plastics are created equal, and keeping your recyclable loads clean and sorted can make a significant difference.

Boosting the Value of Your Plastic Waste

To make your plastic recycling efforts more profitable, consider these tips:

Clean Loads are Worth More: Avoid mixing plastic with contaminants like food waste, chemicals, or metals. Clean plastics can be recycled into higher-value products, maximizing the return on your recycling efforts.
Sort by Plastic Type: Different types of plastic have different uses and market values. Sorting plastics into categories (like PET, HDPE, and PP) ensures that your materials are ready for the most appropriate recycling processes. This can significantly improve the prices you receive.
Maintain High Quality: Clean, clear, and well-sorted plastics typically command higher prices. Consider implementing staff training on proper recycling practices and ensure your collection processes keep plastics free of contaminants.

How SEB Recycling Solutions Can Help
We understand that managing plastic waste can be complex, especially when dealing with varying types and conditions of materials. Our team at SEB Recycling Solutions specializes in turning this complexity into opportunity. With years of experience in the recycling industry, we can develop a tailored plan to help you optimize your waste streams, reduce disposal costs, and maximize the value of your recyclable plastics.

Ready to Get Started?
Whether you have a small load or a large shipment, we are here to provide expert guidance and support. Contact SEB Recycling Solutions today at (731) 803-1228 or (731) 437-0537 to explore how we can work together to make your recycling process more efficient and profitable.

Let’s work together to keep plastics out of landfills and put them back into productive use!

Efficient Logistics: The Benefits of SEB Recycling Solutions' Carrier Partnerships

10/6/2024

At SEB Recycling Solutions, efficient logistics are key to providing top-tier service to our clients. One of the ways we streamline operations is through our strategic relationships with local and regional carriers, ensuring seamless trailer swaps, material shipping, and export container handling.

Here’s a breakdown of how our logistics partnerships benefit you as a customer:

Local Carrier Partnerships for Trailer Swaps
We’ve established a reliable partnership with a local carrier that handles day-to-day or weekly trailer swaps for our customers within a certain radius. This means that whether you need to ship out materials or bring in fresh recyclables, we’ve got a dependable team in place to manage the flow efficiently. Our carrier can swap trailers on-demand, minimizing downtime and ensuring your operations remain smooth without interruptions.

Expanding Beyond Local:
Regional and National Carrier NetworksFor customers located outside of our immediate service area, we’ve built relationships with regional and national carriers. This network of carriers allows us to manage incoming materials and outgoing shipments seamlessly, even if you're further from our base of operations. By partnering with trusted carriers across regions, we ensure that even large-scale or long-distance recycling needs are met quickly and efficiently, without sacrificing reliability.

Export Shipping and Memphis Rail Access
In addition to managing local and regional shipping, SEB Recycling Solutions also handles export containers. For customers looking to export material, we’ve cultivated strong relationships with carriers in Memphis. These carriers specialize in transporting containers to the Memphis rail system, which is a major hub for international shipping. This offers a more efficient alternative to using domestic van trailers, as rail-based shipping can often be more cost-effective and quicker for certain export needs.

Key Benefits for SEB Recycling Solutions Customers:

Efficiency: Our dedicated local carrier ensures quick trailer swaps, so you won’t experience delays in your day-to-day operations.
Flexibility: With a network of regional and national carriers, we can handle shipments from virtually anywhere within or outside of our core service area.
Cost-Effective Exporting: By utilizing the Memphis rail system for export containers, you benefit from streamlined logistics, which could save on shipping costs and reduce transport time.
Reliable Partnerships: Whether you're shipping materials locally, nationally, or internationally, our partnerships with dependable carriers ensure that your shipments are handled professionally and arrive on time.

At SEB Recycling Solutions, we take the hassle out of managing your recycling logistics. From local trailer swaps to international export containers, our strong relationships with carriers allow us to provide flexible, reliable, and cost-effective services for your business.

Contact us at (731) 803-1228 or (731) 437-0537 to learn more.

Save on Costs and Increase Efficiency with SEB Recycling Solutions

9/30/2024

At SEB Recycling Solutions, we’re not just about recycling plastics – we’re also about helping your business save money while contributing to sustainable practices. By selling your excess plastic materials, such as HDPE dunnage, HDPE trash cans, and PP pallets, you can turn potential waste into revenue. Additionally, we purchase used Gaylords and pallets, giving businesses even more opportunities to reduce costs.

Avoid Costly Landfill Fees
One of the biggest financial benefits of partnering with SEB Recycling is the ability to avoid expensive landfill fees. Disposing of plastic waste in landfills can be costly, especially for businesses generating large volumes of material. By recycling with us, you eliminate those expenses while also creating new revenue streams by selling your recyclable materials.

In 2024, the average cost of disposing waste at industrial landfills in the U.S. varies by region, but overall tipping fees have increased. The national ton-weighted average fee for landfill disposal was approximately $60.34 per ton in 2022, reflecting an increase of over 11% from the prior year. These rising landfill fees are making recycling a more cost-effective option for businesses. By working with recycling companies like SEB Recycling Solutions, industries can avoid these high landfill costs, sell their recyclable materials for revenue, and often repurchase processed materials at a lower cost than raw materials, creating significant savings.

Buy Back Recycled Materials at Lower Costs
In most cases, our partners have the option to buy back their recycled materials at costs significantly lower than purchasing new raw materials. This means your business can both sell surplus materials and reduce the cost of production from raw materials, contributing to long-term savings and a more sustainable production process.

Why Choose SEB Recycling Solutions?

Maximize Profit: Sell your recyclable materials and save on landfill fees.
Lower Costs: Buy back recycled plastics at a fraction of the cost of raw materials.
High Efficiency: With a daily processing capacity of up to 60,000 pounds, we ensure fast, reliable service.
Transparent Service: Our facility offers detailed weight reports, quick trailer swaps, and excellent customer support.

Let SEB Recycling Solutions help your business save money while contributing to a greener future. Contact us at (731) 803-1228 or (731) 437-0537 to learn more about how we can transform your excess materials into savings.

The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Plastic Recycling with SEB Recycling Solutions

9/4/2024

Recycling plastic isn't just good for the environment; it's a smart business decision that can significantly impact your bottom line. At SEB Recycling Solutions, we’re dedicated to helping businesses in the Southeast tap into the economic benefits of plastic recycling. Here’s how your business can benefit:

1. Reduce Production Costs and Boost Profitability
Recycling plastic can lead to substantial cost savings for your business. When you manufacture products using recycled plastic instead of virgin plastic, you use significantly less energy and fewer resources. This reduction in resource use translates into lower production costs. As a result, businesses that incorporate recycled plastic into their manufacturing processes often enjoy increased profitability and a stronger competitive edge in the market. By choosing recycled materials, you not only cut costs but also contribute to a more sustainable production cycle.

2. Save on Waste Disposal Fees
Every year, businesses spend a significant amount of money disposing of plastic waste in landfills. Not only does this contribute to environmental degradation, but it also incurs hefty waste disposal fees. By diverting recyclable plastic from landfills, businesses can dramatically reduce these costs. Implementing effective recycling programs allows companies to save money on waste disposal and reallocate those funds toward other essential areas of their operations. This approach not only supports environmental sustainability but also enhances financial efficiency.

3. Meet Growing Market Demand for Recycled Plastics
The demand for recycled plastic materials is steadily increasing across various industries, from packaging to automotive manufacturing. This surge in demand presents a valuable opportunity for businesses to establish partnerships with recycling facilities like SEB Recycling Solutions and secure a reliable supply of recycled plastics. By incorporating recycled materials into your products, you reduce your environmental footprint and align with industry trends favoring sustainability. This strategic move can help you meet market demand while also capitalizing on cost savings associated with recycled plastics.

4. Conserve Natural Resources and Reduce Energy Use
The process of manufacturing plastic from raw materials is both resource-intensive and energy-consuming. It requires a significant amount of fossil fuels, electricity, and natural resources such as oil, gas, and minerals. By recycling plastic, we effectively give these materials a second life, reducing the need for extracting new raw materials. This conservation effort leads to substantial energy savings, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing the environmental impact associated with plastic production. Moreover, by lowering our reliance on virgin resources, we help preserve the planet’s finite natural reserves.

5. Decrease Environmental Impact and Support Climate Goals
Recycling plastic not only conserves resources but also mitigates the negative environmental impacts of waste disposal methods like incineration. Incinerating plastic waste releases harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and climate change. By choosing to recycle, businesses can help prevent these detrimental environmental effects, supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Recycling helps keep plastics out of incinerators and landfills, promoting cleaner air and a healthier planet.

6. Drive Economic Growth and Job Creation
Investing in recycling infrastructure and practices also drives economic growth and job creation. The recycling industry supports thousands of jobs in collection, processing, and manufacturing with recycled materials. By embracing recycling, businesses not only contribute to a sustainable future but also play a role in stimulating the local economy and creating employment opportunities within the community.

Embrace Recycling with SEB Recycling Solutions
At SEB Recycling Solutions, we are committed to helping businesses in the Southeast realize the economic and environmental benefits of plastic recycling. By adopting sustainable practices, your business can contribute to a healthier planet while boosting profitability and efficiency. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you implement effective recycling programs and secure a stable supply of recycled materials.

Join us in creating a sustainable future—because every piece of recycled plastic counts. Contact us here.

SEB Recycling Solutions: Your Turnkey Partner in Recycling

8/26/2024

At SEB Recycling Solutions, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive recycling service that turns your waste materials into valuable resources for your business. Our goal is to support sustainable practices while enhancing your production efficiency.

Closing the Loop: From Waste to Recycled Material
One of our key services involves transforming your discarded parts into regrind material, which can then be processed into pellet form if needed. These recycled pellets aren’t just a byproduct; they can be reintegrated directly into your manufacturing process. This means that instead of simply disposing of waste, you're converting it back into a usable resource that can re-enter your production cycle. This approach not only helps reduce waste but also creates a more sustainable and cost-effective supply chain.

By choosing to reintegrate these materials into your system, you are effectively closing the loop in your production process. This ensures that your waste is not only minimized but also converted into a valuable input for your operations. It reduces the need to source new raw materials, which can be costly and subject to market fluctuations, thereby stabilizing your production costs and making your operations more sustainable.

Benefits of Using Recycled Materials in Your Production
Using recycled materials, especially in pellet form if required, offers numerous advantages:

Cost Savings: By creating a loop where your waste becomes a resource, you reduce the need for purchasing new raw materials. This can lead to significant cost savings over time, especially in industries where material costs are high.
Environmental Impact: Reducing the need for new materials lowers your environmental footprint. This supports global sustainability efforts and aligns with many companies' commitments to environmental responsibility.
Operational Efficiency: Recycled materials that are processed back into your production system can often be easier to integrate, as they have already been adapted to your specific manufacturing needs. This can lead to smoother operations and reduced downtime.
Supply Chain Stability: By generating part of your material needs internally, you become less dependent on external suppliers, reducing your vulnerability to market changes and supply chain disruptions.

Efficient Management of Gaylords and Pallets
In addition to recycling parts, SEB Recycling Solutions also offers efficient management services for Gaylords, which are large corrugated containers used for transporting and storing materials. We take care of emptying your Gaylords and then can send them back to you for reuse. There is a handling fee for this service, which covers all aspects of the process: unloading the Gaylords, banding them for secure transport, and stacking them neatly for their return. This streamlined service saves you the hassle of managing the containers yourself, and many of our clients who use this option find it to be a smart choice that helps them stay organized and efficient.

We also offer services to manage your pallets. After emptying your Gaylords, we can stack your pallets and send them back to you. This approach reduces waste and supports a more sustainable business model by allowing you to reuse materials and reduce costs. It’s an option that many of our customers find beneficial, as it supports both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.

Why Choose SEB Recycling Solutions?
At SEB Recycling Solutions, we believe in creating value from waste. By turning your discarded materials into high-quality regrind or pellet form, we help you make the most of your resources while contributing to a more sustainable world. Our turnkey solutions handle the entire process, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you.

Choose SEB Recycling Solutions to transform your waste into a valuable resource. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve your sustainability and efficiency goals while supporting your business's bottom line. Contact us here!

SEB Recycling Solutions: Leading the Way in Industrial Recycling in the Southeast

8/19/2024

At SEB Recycling Solutions, based in Jackson, Tennessee, we’ve been proudly serving the Southeast for over a decade, helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals while adding value to their operations. With our comprehensive range of industrial recycling services, we’ve established ourselves as a trusted partner in the recycling industry, committed to reducing waste and promoting environmental stewardship.

Sustainability Programs: Diverting Waste from Landfills
In today’s world, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. Companies across the Southeast are increasingly recognizing the importance of implementing sustainability programs that minimize their environmental footprint. At SEB Recycling Solutions, we play a crucial role in these efforts by helping businesses divert waste from landfills and reintroduce valuable materials back into the production cycle.

Our team works closely with clients to develop customized recycling solutions tailored to their specific needs. Whether it’s plastics, metals, or other industrial materials, we have the expertise and equipment to ensure that these materials are properly sorted, processed, and sent to end users for reuse. By partnering with SEB Recycling Solutions, businesses can not only meet their sustainability targets but also gain a competitive edge in an increasingly eco-conscious market.

Comprehensive Recycling Services: From Pickup to Processing
SEB Recycling Solutions offers a full suite of services designed to make industrial recycling as seamless and efficient as possible. Our services include:

1. Trailer Spotting: We provide trailer spotting services to ensure that your recycling operations run smoothly. Whether you need a trailer on-site for scrap collection or transportation, we’ve got you covered.
2. Scrap Pickup: Our reliable scrap pickup service ensures that your recyclable materials are collected promptly and transported to our facility for processing. We understand the importance of maintaining an efficient workflow, and our team is dedicated to minimizing disruptions to your operations.
3. Sorting and Baling: Once your materials arrive at our facility, they are carefully sorted and baled to prepare them for further processing. Our advanced equipment and skilled team ensure that materials are sorted accurately, maximizing their value and suitability for reuse.
4. Grinding: For plastics and other materials that require size reduction, our grinding services provide an effective solution. We process materials into uniform sizes that are ready for remanufacturing, helping to close the loop in the recycling process.
5. End User Delivery: After processing, the materials are delivered to end users who repurpose them into new products. This final step is crucial in completing the recycling loop and ensuring that valuable resources are reintroduced into the market.

Adding Value to Your Business
At SEB Recycling Solutions, we understand that industrial recycling is not just about environmental responsibility—it’s also about adding value to your business. By partnering with us, companies can turn their waste into a valuable resource, reducing disposal costs and even generating revenue from recyclable materials. Our efficient and cost-effective recycling solutions are designed to enhance your bottom line while supporting your sustainability goals.

Why Choose SEB Recycling Solutions?
With more than a decade of experience in the industrial recycling business, SEB Recycling Solutions has earned a reputation for reliability, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. We serve a wide range of industries across the Southeast, providing tailored recycling solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

Our dedication to customer service, combined with our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, makes us the preferred choice for businesses looking to implement or improve their recycling programs. We’re not just a service provider—we’re a partner in your sustainability journey.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If your business is ready to enhance its sustainability efforts and turn waste into value, SEB Recycling Solutions is here to help. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your recycling needs. Together, we can make a positive impact on your business and the environment.

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