North Carolina Study Shows Strong Growth in Recycling Jobs
According to a new study, private sector recycling jobs have increased by 4.8% since 2008 in North Carolina, accounting for nearly 15,200 jobs and a payroll of $395 million.
Recycling businesses continue to show strong growth in jobs in the state despite the effects of the recent recession. Of the recycling businesses surveyed, 48% anticipate creating more jobs during the next two years. And 25% of businesses survey report manufacturing a product using recycled materials. Recycling businesses target a wide variety of recyclables for collection, processing or use in manufacturing. No single recycling commodity dominates the market.
This study is a follow-up to previous studies conducted by the North Carolina Recycling Business Assistance Center in 1994, 2000, 2004 and 2008 demonstrating the ongoing contribution of recycling to the state's economic growth. A complete copy of 2010 Employment Trends in NC's Recycling Industry can be found online
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
