RIPPLE GLASS EXPANSION

Strategic Materials, Inc. announced the acquisition of Ripple Glass in September 2022. Ripple Glass, based in Kansas City, Missouri, has provided a solution for local glass recycling since 2009. Before Ripple Glass, Kansas Citians threw away 150 million pounds of glass. Since its launch, Ripple Glass has more than quadrupled the rate of glass recycling in the Kansas City metropolitan area and has collected glass from more than 100 municipalities throughout the Midwest. Ripple Glass achieves glass recovery goals by expanding glass collection and glass recycling facilities. The two companies’ missions and values align closely making the partnership a natural match. All Ripple Glass employees were retained during this process, as they are an invaluable addition to the SMI team.

RIPPLE GLASS’S NEW ART BINS

World Conservation Day, July 28th, 2022, was the “Glass Breaking” on ten new glass collection bins for Ripple Glass. Ripple Glass coordinated the launch of the new bins. Each bin is an artistic representation of the vibrant Kansas City community and was created by local artists to highlight the rich culture and treasured landmarks of their beautiful hometown.