PRESS RELEASE: Global Recycling Foundation announces Recycling Heroes & Young Green Ambassadors awards of Global Recycling Day 2024
London, March 18, 2023 Immediate release – The Global Recycling Foundation today announces the ten winners of their Recycling Heroes 2024 award along with five special awards for Young Green Ambassadors marking the seventh Global Recycling Day on 18th March.
Ten winners of US$1000 each and five special awards of US$250 recognising Young Green Ambassadors are selected from nominations received from individuals , business leaders, sole traders, multinationals and Schools who despite continuing hardships have managed to sustain their efforts to promote the value of recycling.
Ranjit Baxi, Founding President of the Global Recycling Foundation, said: “This year’s list of Recycling Heroes should be a cause for celebration. Not only does it demonstrate the enthusiasm and ingenuity of our winners, but the special category of Young Green Ambassadors introduced to acknowledge the initiatives of many schools, demonstrates that our young people today, who are the leaders of tomorrow, are showcasing the way forward and recognising the importance of recycling to protect our fragile planet.”
Recycling Heroes – The winners:
Abiona Toluwalase of Lagos, Nigeria is a dedicated environmentalist and founder of the Zero Plastic Straw Community, an initiative aimed at combating plastic pollution and promoting sustainable living practices. Since its inception in October 2021, the Zero Plastic Straw Community has made significant strides in reducing plastic waste by providing 6 recycling giant bins, promoting and donating 50 eco-friendly alternatives to plastic straws among school students and local communities. Through educational campaigns, clean-ups, and advocacy efforts, Toluwalase has engaged over 5,000 individuals in recycling practices and the fight against plastic pollution
Dipesh Pabari leads The Flipflopi Project, Lamu Archipelago, Kenya, which has pioneered an innovative model for sustainable plastic waste management in the region with a replicable circular economy approach for small island and peri-urban communities. Dipesh is a clear leader – smart, determined and passionate about a waste-free future. He has pioneered an innovative model for sustainable plastic waste management in the region with a replicable circular economy approach for small island and peri-urban communities.
David Katz, founder and CEO of Plastic Bank, Vancouver, Canada – an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. His idea has enlivened an opportunity for the world to collect and exchange plastic as a currency. Today, his social enterprise is a global network of over 550 collection communities with more than 40,000 members. David champions sustainability with social recycling.
Mike Mackay, MD, Despray Environmental, Netherlands is the World’s leading expert in Aerosol Recycling technology. Despray have advanced aerosol recycling having recycled over 560 million cans to date. We stand alone as the World’s safest and most advanced aerosol recycling technology. Despray can capture 100% of the propellant GHG along with the liquid waste which are both used for waste to energy. What remains is a dense brick of metal that is 100% recycled.
Soap Aid Ltd – Melbourne, Australia was founded in 2011 in and has a unique dual mission: to save children’s lives while diverting hard soap waste from landfills, thereby contributing to environmental conservation. Soap Aid has recycled over 3 million bars through the Soap Aid Hotel to Hands Programme – Equivalent to 300 tons of waste that was recycled and did not end up in landfills. Also over 1 million bars of soap distributed to indigenous communities in Australia, preventing thousands of children from contracting diseases such as trachoma and pneumonia.
Rahmanullah Shirzad, Afghanistan is an Advocate for the integration of climate change considerations into national and local policies, promoting sustainable development practices in Afghanistan and seeks to provide training and resources to equip individuals and organizations with the skills and knowledge needed to implement climate-friendly practices.
Hellena Sailas, CEO of Arena Recycling Tanzania, Hellena’s efforts have led to the establishment of plastic waste collection centres, beach clean-ups, and the construction of sanitation facilities using eco-bricks in primary schools, benefiting thousands of individuals and communities. Her commitment to creating a positive impact on the environment and the community is evident by the numerous initiatives and projects undertaken.
Green Women Compost Production Company, Tamil Nadu, India Green Women Compost Production Company has been a graduation for a handful of Self Help Group women members who had taken the task of working in the Solid Waste Management site of the Government local body who aspired to upscale this activity to a Social Enterprise Business model by not only upscaling the recycling of solid waste but also the liquid waste for the production of Co-compost on a commercial scale. We have also upscaled our institution from a Self Help Group to a Green Women Compost Production Pvt. Ltd. Company.
Jessica Alexanderson, Seattle USA, President Scrap University Kids is not only on a long-standing ocean-waste recycling mission, she is creating a youth movement through educating schools about metal recycling with her Scrap University Kids series of books and initiatives. She’s on the road to mobilising US schools to recycle over One million Cans, and that is just the start.
Nicola Jones, South Wales, UK has worked in the steel industry in UK for 25 years and nearly all of that time dedicated her career to the recycling of steel packaging. Nicola is also heavily involved in linking the process of recycling at home to the physical melting down of the packaging that the steel mill recycles into the furnaces in Port Talbot. She has used her expertise to shape policy & regulation throughout the UK and is a member of many advisory & strategic working groups. Nicola developed the education program for Tata Steel that delivers workshops to schools, colleges and universities.
Young Green Ambassadors – special category
Henry Green Primary School, Dagenham, London, UK for sustainability work in school led by Pupils in the Green team. We have been driven over the past two years to make change, raise awareness and reduce waste in our community. The Green Team have promoted reuse drives for books and clothing, raising funds for Cancer research by collecting over 3300 used batteries for recycling and cleaning drives by plogging.
Otilo Foundation, Nigeria has significantly reduced carbon emissions by recycling approximately 65,000 metric kilograms of cartons and plastic waste from November 2023 to February 2024. This effort saves approximately 97,500 metric kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions, contributing to environmental sustainability and waste reduction initiatives.
Lianae Petzer, Kabega Primary School, Gqeberha, South Africa has been an active recycling ambassador since she was in Grade 1 in 2018. She would collect recycling and bring it to school as part of the recycling initiatives which Kabega Primary has in place at the school. She would set the trend for her fellow learners to follow by her continued recycling which she collects from family, friends and the surrounding community.
Sainath Manikandan and Sai Sahana Manikandan, Abu Dhabi, UAE are students of GEMS United Indian School, Abu Dhabi, UAE in Grade 10 & 8 respectively. Sainath and his sister Sai Sahana Manikandan have started their own campaign, PEPC Campaign with the main aim to reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, rethink and refuse. They are collecting Papers, E-wastes, Plastics and Cans for recycling. As an environmentalist and green activist, they strongly believe that we can change our existing practices into green and sustainable solutions using technology.
Ege Topkoc, Dubai, UAE, an 18-year-old senior at the American School of Dubai, UAE. He released a free game on the App Store called “Recycling Toss.” It’s a fun and educational game that teaches young kids about recycling. He piloted the game with 5th grade students, which saw a 68.7% improvement in their recycling knowledge.
For further information contact Global Recycling Foundation team:
info@globalrecyclingfoundation.com
Ranjit Baxi +447860525159 www.globalrecyclingday.com
About the Global Recycling Foundation
The Global Recycling Foundation supports the promotion of recycling, and the recycling industry, across the world to showcase its vital role in preserving the future of the planet. It will promote Global Recycling Day as well as other educational programmes, awareness projects and innovation initiatives which focus on the sustainable and inclusive development of recycling.
In this short video, Mike MacKay from DeSpray briefly explains where the real sting of the problem lies and how easily aerosol cans with residual materials can be 100% recycled. Waste-to-energy with DeSpray!
Mike MacKay has been on a mission for years. A spray can mission. Since DeSpray launched 100% recycling for aerosol cans years ago, waste processors worldwide are slowly becoming more active. About 16 billion (yes, 16 billion!) aerosol cans are collected every year. There is no shortage of interest in the DeSpray solution. There are also various installations in full operation in various parts of the world. The problem is universal, but each country has its own, widely varying, national legislation. Mike’s therefore travels around the world with an urgent appeal to waste processors: Time to change, right?
28-11-2023
May 13 to May 17, 2024
Holland Pavilion
Booth number B4.305/404
See you in Munich!
In the current circular economy, we want to reuse residual materials as much as possible instead of exhausting finite stocks of raw materials. We want to reuse, refurbish and recycle existing materials and products for as long as possible. In this economic and industrial system, it is increasingly important to consider sustainable options. Visit the world’s leading trade fair and step into the future at IFAT Munich. Find the solutions of the future here, such as the DeSpray recycling system.
IFAT Munich welcomes you to the future
IFAT is the trade fair for environmental technologies with participants from all over the world. If you’re looking for solutions to future challenges, you may find answers at this leading trade show. As the largest platform for water, sewage, waste and resource management, IFAT brings industry from around the world together for the future. Find efficient solutions for the use of water, secondary raw materials and recycling at this fair. IFAT participants
DeSpray recycling system
DeSpray Environmental is part of the Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group and has marketed a fully self-developed recycling system. DeSpray’s system allows 100% of aerosols to be recycled safely and profitably. This provides benefits for the environment and for the user of DeSpray. DeSpray’s patented aerosol recycling technology enables manufacturers, recycling facilities and municipal waste management sites, for example, to recycle aerosols and recover 100% of their liquid, gas and metal contents in a way that is not only safe and sustainable, but also profitable again.
Visit DeSpray in Munich
The developments of DeSpray do not stand still. Because more and more waste is being recycled, DeSpray cannot help but develop and we try to prepare ourselves as well as possible for possible trends, problems and solutions. Not only can aerosols be recycled in the future, but gases that come out of the installation can also be cleaned, for example.
We would be happy to tell you more during the IFAT fair in Munich 2024.
See you in Munich!
The new building of Machinefabriek Boessenkool was officially opened last Friday, October 6. It was a festive afternoon for relations and evening for our own employees, who were welcomed in one of the company’s own factory halls. After the official opening ceremony – a self-developed drone delivered a special key card with which the doors could be opened – an extensive tour of the factory followed the many special machines and employees.
Boessenkool since 1902
With this official opening of the new building, another milestone has been reached in the already rich history of the machine factory in Almelo. “This new building fits in with our plans in which we, as a machine factory, want to continue to underline our quality, image and future,” says Eelco Osse, director of Machinefabriek Boessenkool in Almelo.
Eelco: “The project started several years ago. After the first rough sketches, an intensive process of planning, designing, coordinating and ultimately building followed. The result, where we have always kept the desired goal in mind, is impressive. The corona period and the recent extreme cost increases in the construction world were two important factors why we were only able to hold this party this year.” Eelco continues: “The new building fits in seamlessly with the vision of the Osse Group and not only to keep up with the rapidly changing world, but also to go the extra mile. We have deliberately included many metal elements, such as our own designed and installed steel entrance staircase, and of course we also pay a lot of attention to details. For example, we created our history wall on the first floor, which took a lot of research and time. That is not surprising, since we have a long and special history as a company.”
Ready for the future
“We are very proud of our new building. The renovation has been completed and our company can therefore keep up with the expected growth,” Eelco said in his speech. In addition, he treated the guests to a new film during the opening about the activities and employees of the Osse Group in its entirety. About drones and flywheels, electric tractors and the worldwide recycling of aerosol cans. About thinking, passion and just doing it. And of course about the best technical professionals, the latest machines and techniques and from now on all in the new, pleasant and safe working environment!
Charity: Stadsboerderij Beeklust
Invited guests were asked to make a voluntary contribution to the charity chosen by Boessenkool: Stadsboerderij Beeklust. The final amount is not yet known, but will be announced soon at a suitable time and presented in the form of a check to Stadsboerderij Beeklust. The reason why this charity is, among other things, is because of its local and small-scale character and Stadsboerderij Beeklust, just like Machinefabriek Boessenkool, is a place to create connection and where helping each other has ensured that we are successful.
Machinefabriek Boessenkool
Machinefabriek Boessenkool Almelo is a factory for mechanical engineering in the broadest sense of the word and has a rich history dating back to 1902. In the factory, skilled professionals develop, design, edit and produce the various parts, systems, but also complete machines. Specialized in large format, extreme accuracy and small quantities. Machinefabriek Boessenkool is also the right address for all associated service-oriented work, such as testing, overhaul and construction. More info: boessenkool.com.
Machinefabriek Boessenkool is always ready for the future. Not only in terms of investments in the machinery or in terms of knowledge in trained personnel, but also the new office building and the completely new facade, after the sustainable renovation of the past period, are completely ready for today and tomorrow.
Contemporary entrance
Once parked in the extensive parking lot in front of the building on the Turfkade in Almelo, you immediately walk into a spacious reception hall after entering. When you go up the special staircase to the first floor, produced in our own factory, you immediately come face to face with the rich history of Machinefabriek Boessenkool. A beautiful timeline has been made on the wall in images and text, which chronologically shows a number of highlights of the company through different decades. This timeline shows the continuous development since its foundation in 1902.
Treasures from the past
This beautiful result of more than 120 years of Boessenkool history was of course a huge job and took almost 2 years of treasure digging in all. The information was everywhere and nowhere; from photo books and news clippings from the last century to new digital files on CD-ROMs, USB sticks and laptops. The most beautiful images came from all kinds of unexpected angles. In addition, the facts, such as names, locations, years had to be checked, which was quite a puzzle, but the result is impressive!
Relocations, directors, work and awards
The company’s roots lie in Almelo, where since 1902 we have been working with dedication on continuous growth and innovation. The company has dedicated itself to major projects over the years and has built up an impressive customer base. With a clear vision and the mentality of ‘cannot, does not exist’, Boessenkool has already received the necessary recognition for their special achievements. The dedication can be seen, among other things, in the photo with Princess Beatrix during the presentation of the Prince Friso Ingenieursprijs 2019 and at the Boessenkoolprijs, which has been awarded every year since 1969, without exception, to young technical talent in the region.
A special thanks goes to Eelco, Ellen and Jan van Boessenkool, who spent a lot of time and love bringing the stories and images to the surface and putting the many dots on the i. Their efforts have not only brought the company’s history to life, but also serve as an inspiration for future generations to carry on the legacy of Machinefabriek Boessenkool.
Machinefabriek Boessenkool is a leading company that specializes in the development and production of various products and systems. After all, without innovation there is no healthy future and sitting still leads to arrears. That is why we continue to innovate and develop and we use the experiences and expertise of our own employees as widely as possible. And sometimes everything comes together perfectly. A good example of such cross-pollination is that our BK-Nozzle LPG filling guns are almost always included with every DeSpray recycling system.
Iconic BK-Nozzle and worldwide DeSpray system
Both the BK-Nozzle LPG filling pistol and the DeSpray recycling system are made by Machinefabriek Boessenkool. The LPG nozzle has held a dominant position in the market for many years and has a considerable reach among LPG automotive suppliers. Due to its expertise in the field of pressurized gases, the more than 40 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the BK Nozzle has played an important role in the creation of the DeSpray system and the achievement of the goal of enabling 100% recycling. This successful cross-fertilization emphasizes our innovative approach and technological breakthroughs in this area.
Towards a circular future
With a strong focus on a circular economy, recycling, renewable energy and e-motion, Machinefabriek Boessenkool remains committed to finding the best solutions that ensure sustainability and positive changes in the industry. The LPG filling pistol and the DeSpray therefore fit perfectly with our company vision, which is to develop user-friendly and safe products and processes that reduce pollution.
BK-Nozzle: Familiar with a new look
Boessenkool’s LPG filling pistol has been tested as the best for many years by renowned organizations and authorities. In a continuous search for improvement and cost savings, Boessenkool has redesigned the nozzle, because traditional nozzles still release gas when disconnected. This latest version of the LPG filling pistol is also called the BK-Nozzle.
DeSpray: From waste to precious resource
In addition to the successful BK-Nozzle nozzle, Machinefabriek Boessenkool has also focused its attention on the development of sustainable solutions for dealing with gases from aerosol cans. The result is the DeSpray recycling system, in which various gases are 100% captured and collected. The expertise gained during the development of the BK-Nozzle nozzle has proven to be invaluable in the further development of the DeSpray system.
Innovate and realize together
Are you looking for a party to spar with and work together? At Machinefabriek Boessenkool we are happy to look at the possibilities together with you. Perhaps we can work together and share expertise and experiences to come up with new great projects.
Do you want to collaborate? Feel free to contact us without obligation.
DeSpray has grown rapidly since its foundation in 2018. After 5 years, the unique DeSpray system is highly appreciated internationally and DeSpray continues to grow and innovate worldwide in order to continue to meet all future requirements and wishes.
DeSpray in the Netherlands
In the past two years, a lot has been set in motion to also place DeSpray closer to home in the Netherlands, and this was achieved last year at the location in Almelo. An additional advantage for us as DeSpray is that in this way we have even faster access and more direct insight into the user experience; from start-up to first commissioning and all future developments. The introduction of the DeSpray system in the Netherlands is an ultimate example of sustainability, continuous improvement and efficiency.
DeSpray in the world
Our current customer base is located in a large number of countries: Canada, United States, Great Britain, Spain and the Netherlands. In addition, there are many pending applications such as Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Poland, France, Portugal, Italy, Czech Republic, Austria, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Japan, Australia, Indonesia.
Aerosol 100% recycle
An aerosol can is never empty after use and continues to contain gas or liquid. These aerosols are explosive and the contents left behind are bad for the environment. DeSpray can safely, cost-effectively and 100% recycle all aerosol cans. This not only benefits the environment, but is also profitable for manufacturers, recycling facilities and municipal waste management sites.
Grow with DeSpray
DeSpray is the solution for those who want to recycle aerosol optimally. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to tell you more about the DeSpray system, completed projects and returns.
In the current circular economy, we want to reuse, refurbish and recycle existing materials and products for as long as possible. In this economic and industrial system, we want to reuse residual materials as much as possible instead of exhausting finite stocks of raw materials. In this circular economy, also known as the circular economy, it is increasingly important to consider sustainable options. With DeSpray aerosol recycling machines we have the possibility to completely recycle aerosol, such as aerosol cans.
What is DeSpray?
More than 15 billion aerosol cans end up in our environment every year. 5% to 25% of the content of these ’empty’ aerosol cans remains in the can. With DeSpray, 100% of those aerosols can be recycled safely and cost-effectively. This provides benefits for the environment and for the user of DeSpray. DeSpray’s patented aerosol recycling technology enables manufacturers, recycling facilities and municipal waste management sites, for example, to recycle aerosols and recover 100% of their liquid, gas and metal contents in a way that is not only safe and sustainable, but also profitable.
The origin of DeSpray
The basis of DeSpray is the can press. The question was whether something like the can press could also be made for steel aerosol cans. This seemed like a simple question, but the answer turned out to be a lot more complex. After all, aerosols are explosive and the contents are often not good for the environment. An aerosol is actually never empty and always contains gas or liquid. In other words, quite a challenge. The machine that was developed was initially a fairly large installation. After a conversation with our Canadian partner, it was therefore decided to develop further and to build the machine more compact, even safer and more advanced. This new machine is now a fact and a great success. DeSpray is now sold all over the world.
Currents developments of DeSpray
The development of DeSpray does not stand still. Because more and more waste has to be recycled, DeSpray could not lag behind in this trend in the market. DeSpray continues to innovate continuously. Not only can aerosol cans be completely recycled, with 100% recovery of metal, liquid and gas. The next step is now also being taken and that is further cleaning of the gases that come out of the installation, so that they can then be used without any problems in a gas engine or turbine to generate electricity, but also to generate heat, for example.
DeSpray’s engineering team designs and manufactures custom aerosol recycling solutions. This is to meet the unique infrastructure and specific legal requirements of aerosol manufacturers and waste processors worldwide. That is why every system is built according to the locally applicable standards, including CE, ATEX, PED or UL, U-Stamp certifications.
Safely dispose of aerosols with DeSpray
1. The aerosols are dumped into a hopper by an elevator, after which they fall into an airtight, explosion-proof chamber. DeSpray can be operated by one person alone.
2. The aerosols are explosion-safely compressed into metal briquettes, which are reused to make steel. The liquid and gas contents of the cans are extracted by applying high pressure and then separated into liquid and gas through a number of steps. After this, they are stored in collecting tanks for further processing. Electronic monitoring and a fully closed cycle ensures that there are no emissions to the environment.
3. Patented technologies prevent emissions, ensure a highly safe system and avoid extreme temperature problems during aerosol processing.
4. DeSpray’s patented gas cleaning system cleans the gases so well that they can be used for gas engines, gas turbines and heating systems.
DeSpray in the future
A circular economy in which the maximum amount of materials and energy is obtained from waste, that is the future. Re-use and recycling are central to getting everything out of it and separating it. DeSpray wants to remain a leader in the recycling of aerosol cans. To this end, we are continuously working hard to improve the machines to make it easier, more efficient and safer to disassemble the aerosol cans. In this way, gases and, at a later stage, also the liquids, can be cleaned and split even better, so that materials are even more suitable for reuse. In addition to improving the machines, we also develop other variants and types of machines. This includes machines of different sizes for different throughput volumes or machines for recycling full aerosol cans. Since things sometimes go wrong when producing aerosols and a full aerosol is thrown away. It is a lot more difficult to process these full aerosol cans, since there is more liquid, but also more gas in the can. It is, of course, better to make these buses 100% recyclable. At the moment, these full aerosols still mainly end up in incinerators or on waste heaps, so with a view to waste and the environment, we are working hard on other options and more possibilities. In the future, other packaging containing combustible materials will also be able to be recycled.
Building a circular economy
Do you want to build a circular economy with us and do you also want to be able to recycle aerosol cans? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to tell you more about the DeSpray aerosol recycling system and give you tailor-made advice.
19-05-2022
May 30 to June 3, 2022
Holland Pavilion
Booth number B4.305/404
See you in Munich!
In the current circular economy, we want to reuse residual materials as much as possible instead of exhausting finite stocks of raw materials. We want to reuse, refurbish and recycle existing materials and products for as long as possible. In this economic and industrial system, it is increasingly important to consider sustainable options. Visit the world’s leading trade fair and step into the future at IFAT Munich. Find the solutions of the future here, such as the DeSpray recycling system.
IFAT Munich welcomes you to the future
IFAT is the trade fair for environmental technologies with participants from all over the world. If you’re looking for solutions to future challenges, you may find answers at this leading trade show. As the largest platform for water, sewage, waste and resource management, IFAT brings industry from around the world together for the future. Find efficient solutions for the use of water, secondary raw materials and recycling at this fair. IFAT participants
DeSpray recycling system
DeSpray Environmental is part of the Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group and has marketed a fully self-developed recycling system. DeSpray’s system allows 100% of aerosols to be recycled safely and profitably. This provides benefits for the environment and for the user of DeSpray. DeSpray’s patented aerosol recycling technology enables manufacturers, recycling facilities and municipal waste management sites, for example, to recycle aerosols and recover 100% of their liquid, gas and metal contents in a way that is not only safe and sustainable, but also profitable again.
Visit DeSpray in Munich
The developments of DeSpray do not stand still. Because more and more waste is being recycled, DeSpray cannot help but develop and we try to prepare ourselves as well as possible for possible trends, problems and solutions. Not only can aerosols be recycled in the future, but gases that come out of the installation can also be cleaned, for example.
We would be happy to tell you more during the IFAT fair in Munich 2022.
See you in Munich!
September 9, 2020
Press Releases
Boise, ID – September 9, 2020 – US Ecology, Inc., (the “Company”) [NASDAQ: ECOL] the environmental services leader with over 65 years of experience solving complex waste challenges for customers across North America, is proud to be the first and only company in the U.S. now offering Aerosol Recycling Technology (ART), a 100% sustainable solution for aerosol waste that produces recyclable metal, reusable alternative and liquid fuels and is landfill free with zero emissions.
The ART System, developed in an exclusive partnership with Despray Environmental and utilizing state of the art, patent pending technologies has provided US Ecology with the most sustainable aerosol recycling solution available in the U.S. today. The ART system is unique in that it completely captures and compresses the gas propellant into purified recyclable liquid fuel, similar to Liquid Petroleum gas, for resell opportunities in support of a more circular economy. Additional recyclable or reusable byproducts of cans that run through the system include recyclable metal bricks and product compressed into reusable alternative fuel. The Company’s fully enclosed process is also equipped with complete carbon capture and oxygen monitoring sensors to protect the environment and the health and safety of the valued team members operating the system.
“Despray is excited to have formed an exclusive technical partnership with US Ecology and to be a part of such a leading-edge recycling campaign in the U.S.,” said Eelco Osse, Despray CEO. “While earlier technologies in the market recycle portions of the aerosol can or its components, only ART is proven to effectively capture and recycle or reuse 100% of the can, whether empty or filled.”
“ART is an example of US Ecology’s ongoing commitment to identifying innovative, sustainable solutions for our customers in order to help them achieve their waste reduction goals and protect the environment,” said Simon Bell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at US Ecology. “The launch of the ART system is an exciting culmination of many team members’ hard work and dedication over the last few years, as well as mutually beneficial partnerships with equally environmentally-conscious companies. This unique technology further sets US Ecology apart as a leader striving for a more sustainable future, offering innovative solutions to serve our customers and protect human health and the environments.”
US Ecology’s first ART unit celebrated its inaugural run earlier this summer and has since been operating 24/7 out of its Beatty, NV facility with opportunities to expand across US Ecology treatment and service facilities. All recycling systems are capable of accepting mixed batches of aerosol cans, with or without actuator stems or plastic caps included. Watch the ART animation video to learn more about US Ecology’s innovative Aerosol Recycling Technology.
ABOUT US ECOLOGY, INC.
US Ecology, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental services to commercial and government entities. The company addresses the complex waste management and response needs of its customers offering treatment, disposal and recycling of hazardous, non-hazardous and radioactive waste, leading emergency response and standby services, and a wide range of complementary field and industrial services. US Ecology’s focus on safety, environmental compliance, and best-in-class customer service enables us to effectively meet the needs of US Ecology’s customers and to build long lasting relationships. US Ecology has been protecting the environment since 1952. For more information, visit www.usecology.com.
ABOUT DESPRAY ENVIRONMENTAL
Despray Environmental is a privately owned and operated company based in the Netherlands. Over 35 years of machine building and aerosol recycling experience is at the base of the newest “stand alone” systems. Despray Environmental is a member of the Osse Equipment Manufacturing Group. For more information, visit www.despray.com.