PARTNER ENGAGEMENT

GLASS4GOOD, OWENS-ILLINOIS (O-I), WACO, TX, USA

SMI’s partnership with O-I provided expanded collection sites for glass collection in Waco, Texas. Although, a drop-off program existed through SMI, O-I’s facility in Waco donated large Glass4good containers to increase the number of locations available for local residents to recycle their glass and divert it from landfill. Glass4good is a recycling program created by O-I to address accessibility issues surrounding glass recycling. The program enhances local recycling infrastructure and provides the potential of generating local charitable donations in the communities where O-I employees live and work.

CHEMICAL & ENGINEERING NEWS SPOTLIGHT

In April 2022, Chemical & Engineering News (c&en) spotlighted SMI for our innovation relating to automotive glass recycling. The article quoted our Vice President of National Accounts, Mark Nelson, detailing the process and benefits of using cullet for automotive glass recycling.

Baltimore Aquarium

SMI partnered with the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD, to limit their waste to landfill during renovations to the South American Rainforest Exhibit.

The 684 glass windowpanes that were original to the building were recycled with SMI.

RECYCLING AT THE BIG MACHINE MUSIC CITY GRAND PRIX MOTORSPORTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL

In August 2022 fiberglass insulation leader, Knauf Insulation, became the official glass recycling partner of the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix – making SMI the recycling partner for all glass collected from the event. Knauf Insulation deployed a multi-faceted glass recycling engagement and collection program. The glass collected at this event was sent to the local SMI facility to be recycled back into products like fiberglass insulation that supports a more energy-efficient, sustainable, and comfortable environment.

The Beer Store Recycles Five Billionth Container With Smi

In 2022, SMI celebrated The Beer Store’s partnership with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) with the return of the five billionth container under the Deposit Return Program for wine, spirit, and beer containers sold in the province of Ontario. SMI partners with The Beer Store to recycle their non-refillable containers, including aluminum, other metals, and select plastics. Annually, The Beer Store recovers an average of 1.8 billion containers under deposit return programs.

Yerkes Observatory

In Williams Bay, Wisconsin, SMI glass warriors aided in education and resource recovery at Yerkes Observatory. Since the reopening of the Yerkes Observatory in Spring of 2022 they have been focusing on educating the public on the benefits of glass recycling. To show support, SMI partnered with Yerkes Observatory to help create the world’s tallest glass Christmas tree. Using community recycled glass, artists Rob Elliot and Jason Mack created a 31-foot tree topped with an unforgettable 4-foot star on top. In total, the tree stood 35 feet tall and was constructed of 3,000 pounds of recycled glass.

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