PLANET WASTE GENERATED AND DIVERTED RECYCLING

And Resource Recovery

Resource recovery is the nature of SMI’s business and take pride in the ability to recycle postconsumer products and reintroduce them into the value chain. SMI’s contribution reduces the need for mining or extracting virgin materials and helps close the material loop. For every ton of glass that is recycled and processed through SMI facilities, 1,300 pounds of sand, 410 pounds of soda ash, 380 pounds of limestone, and 160 pounds of feldspar are conserved. SMI’s role in the circular economy is vital for our customers to meet their sustainability goals.

In 2022, SMI proudly supported the recycling needs and community education on the importance and beauty of glass recycling. In Gastonia, North Carolina, SMI partnered with “Keep Gastonia Beautiful,” an organization dedicated to beautifying their community. “Serenity,” commissioned by local artist Carlos González García. The column is a creative showcase of the town’s beautiful history, a piece of education on their “Beetopia” initiatives, and a physical symbol of their commitment to sustainability. The vibrant geometric structure was constructed with recycled glass all donated by our SMI facility in Wilson, North Carolina. METRICS 2020

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SMI’s goal is to realize a circular economy society that generates minimal waste to landfill. To achieve this goal, the Company advocates for and supports the proper classification and handling of the materials that enter the facilities and suppliers’ facilities. All loads that enter a SMI facility are tested for contamination. If materials received are not processable, the Company takes measures to ensure that these materials are responsibly disposed of. We will only landfill materials if there is no other recycling option available. One example material found in the inbound glass supply is batteries. Due to the hazardous nature of batteries, SMI has implemented specific procedures to mitigate negative environmental impacts. These additional procedures help to maintain high-quality standards, reduce waste at the secondary processor level, and help the environment by ensuring batteries are properly recovered. To ensure batteries are properly handled, along with any other potential hazardous waste, SMI utilizes a specialized third-party recycler to transport and recycle.

Water Bottle Program: To reduce internal waste generation, SMI discontinued purchasing singleuse plastic water bottles at our Wilson, NC, facility. Instead, the Company installed refillable water stations that are easily accessible and provide clean drinking water for all employees. Due to the program’s success, SMI plans to install a third water refill station in 2023. This program has provided a cost savings of about $1,000 and has reduced nearly nine pallets of plastic water bottles generated by the facility each year.