More Than Cardboard Recycling
Eastman has established a new cardboard recycling partnership with Goodwill Industries of Tenneva and Domtar in Kingsport, Tennessee. The collaboration processes up to 120 tons of cardboard monthly, which Goodwill bales and transports to Domtar for recycling. The partnership, which began in April, has led to the creation of two new jobs at Goodwill and the purchase of a fourth baler. The initiative reduces carbon emissions through local processing, as Goodwill's facility is only five miles from Eastman's site, while supporting both environmental sustainability and employment opportunities in the community.
Eastman ha stabilito una nuova partnership per il riciclo della cartone con Goodwill Industries of Tenneva e Domtar a Kingsport, nel Tennessee. La collaborazione processa fino a 120 tonnellate di cartone al mese, che Goodwill pressa e trasporta a Domtar per il riciclo. La partnership, iniziata ad aprile, ha portato alla creazione di due nuovi posti di lavoro presso Goodwill e all'acquisto di una quarta macchina per la pressatura. L'iniziativa riduce le emissioni di carbonio attraverso il trattamento locale, poiché l'impianto di Goodwill si trova a sole cinque miglia dal sito di Eastman, sostenendo così sia la sostenibilità ambientale che le opportunità lavorative nella comunità.
Eastman ha establecido una nueva asociación para el reciclaje de cartón con Goodwill Industries of Tenneva y Domtar en Kingsport, Tennessee. La colaboración procesa hasta 120 toneladas de cartón al mes, que Goodwill prensa y transporta a Domtar para su reciclaje. La asociación, que comenzó en abril, ha llevado a la creación de dos nuevos empleos en Goodwill y a la compra de una cuarta prensa. La iniciativa reduce las emisiones de carbono a través del procesamiento local, ya que la instalación de Goodwill se encuentra a solo cinco millas del sitio de Eastman, apoyando tanto la sostenibilidad ambiental como las oportunidades de empleo en la comunidad.
이스맨은 테네시주 킹스포트에 있는 구드윌 산업과 돔타르와 함께 새로운 종이상자 재활용 파트너십을 체결했습니다. 이 협력은 매달 최대 120톤의 종이상자를 처리하며, 구드윌은 이를 압축하여 돔타르로 운송하여 재활용합니다. 4월에 시작된 이 파트너십은 구드윌에서 두 개의 새로운 일자리를 창출하고 네 번째 압축기를 구매하는 결과를 가져왔습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 이스맨의 사이트와 단 5마일 떨어져 있는 구드윌의 시설을 통해 지역 처리를 통하여 탄소 배출을 줄이며, 환경 지속 가능성과 지역 사회의 고용 기회를 모두 지원합니다.
Eastman a établi un nouveau partenariat de recyclage de carton avec Goodwill Industries of Tenneva et Domtar à Kingsport, dans le Tennessee. Cette collaboration traite jusqu'à 120 tonnes de carton par mois, que Goodwill presse et transporte vers Domtar pour le recyclage. Le partenariat, qui a débuté en avril, a conduit à la création de deux nouveaux emplois chez Goodwill et à l'achat d'une quatrième presse. L'initiative réduit les émissions de carbone grâce à un traitement local, car l'installation de Goodwill est située à seulement cinq miles du site d'Eastman, tout en soutenant la durabilité environnementale et les opportunités d'emploi dans la communauté.
Eastman hat eine neue Partnerschaft zur Kartonrecycling mit Goodwill Industries of Tenneva und Domtar in Kingsport, Tennessee, etabliert. Die Zusammenarbeit verarbeitet monatlich bis zu 120 Tonnen Karton, den Goodwill presst und zu Domtar zum Recycling transportiert. Die Partnerschaft, die im April begann, führte zur Schaffung von zwei neuen Arbeitsplätzen bei Goodwill und zum Kauf einer vierten Presse. Die Initiative reduziert die Kohlenstoffemissionen durch lokale Verarbeitung, da die Einrichtung von Goodwill nur fünf Meilen vom Standort von Eastman entfernt ist, und unterstützt sowohl die Umweltverträglichkeit als auch die Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten in der Gemeinde.
- Environmental initiative preventing 120 tons of monthly cardboard waste from landfills
- Reduced carbon emissions through local processing and transportation
- Cost-effective waste management solution through local partnership
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Reducing waste and creating job opportunities through Kingsport partnerships
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 12, 2024 / Eastman
"We had to find a solution for all of our cardboard," said Marsha Edwards, senior environmental engineer at Eastman. "With our previous recycling partner closed, finding a baler became a top priority to keep cardboard out of the landfill and stay true to our sustainability commitments."
Edwards searched everywhere for a Kingsport, Tennessee, partner that could take Eastman's cardboard and bale it for recycling. The monthly volume of cardboard - up to 120 tons - complicated partnerships with local balers.
The Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. knocked on the company's door. Goodwill already partnered with Eastman to recycle textiles, the nonprofit organization also had three cardboard balers. Goodwill approached Eastman with an offer to bale cardboard.
The partnership began in April, when Goodwill processed the inaugural shipment of cardboard. The bales are transported on Goodwill's sustainability truck for recycling by Domtar, a pulp and paper manufacturer in Kingsport.
"Through this collaboration, we're also lowering our carbon emissions," Edwards said. "Working with a local organization that's only about five miles away from our site requires reduced transportation. This is really a win-win for everyone."
To support growth of the partnership, Goodwill has purchased a fourth baler to handle larger boxes. Goodwill hired two additional employees to manage baler operations, which aligns with mission to provide employment to those in need.
"What truly makes this moment special for me is the promise of job opportunities it brings," said Morris Baker, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Tenneva. "This partnership and its achievements aren't just about cardboard recycling. It's about creating pathways to success and making a tangible difference in people's lives. We see that in the success of Goodwill employees and the benefit this three-company partnership has on our community's sustainability."
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