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$300 Million Recycling Plant Scrapped, Jobs at Risk

4/4/2025

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IRG Cancels Recycling Plant

International Recycling Group (IRG) has scrapped its ambitious $300 million plastics recycling plant in Erie, Pennsylvania, citing financial hurdles like halted federal funding and equipment tariffs. CEO Mitch Hecht lamented the lost opportunity for job creation and environmental progress, warning that collected materials may end up in landfills if no buyers emerge.

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Republic Services Innovates

Republic Services has unveiled a cutting-edge Polymer Center in Indianapolis, revolutionizing its plastics recycling efforts. This state-of-the-art facility will transform pre-sorted plastics into food-grade recycled materials for new containers, championing a sustainable circular economy in the U.S. This initiative builds on the success of a similar center in Las Vegas, paving the way for a greener future.

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IRG Cancels Recycling Plant

International Recycling Group (IRG) has scrapped its ambitious $300 million plastics recycling plant in Erie, Pennsylvania, citing financial hurdles like halted federal funding and equipment tariffs. CEO Mitch Hecht lamented the lost opportunity for job creation and environmental progress, warning that collected materials may end up in landfills if no buyers emerge.

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