Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink Waste in Alabama
The Alabama Recycling Coalition (ARC) focuses on education, advocacy, and collaboration to improve recycling and sustainability efforts across the state.
We are a state-wide 501 (c3) non-profit
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We are committed to promoting sustainable waste management through reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting.
We educate and empower communities, businesses, and government agencies by providing resources, advocacy, and networking opportunities. Through workshops, public outreach, and industry collaboration, we help create cleaner, greener communities while supporting economic and environmental sustainability across Alabama.
The Alabama Recycling Coalition (ARC) focuses on education, advocacy, and collaboration to improve recycling and sustainability efforts across the state. We host workshops, school programs, and public awareness campaigns to educate communities on best recycling practices and waste reduction.
ARC works to enhance recycling infrastructure and promote a circular economy in Alabama.
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Truth or Trash?
Yes! Many cities and counties have strong recycling programs, bolstered by a robust state grant program and a clear state recycling goal. The Alabama Recycling Coalition works to expand and improve these efforts through education and advocacy.
Recyclables collected in Alabama are processed at materials recovery facilities (MRFs), where they are sorted and prepared for sale to manufacturers across Alabama and the Region to be made into new products.
Absolutely!
It supports local economies by providing materials to manufacturers, creating jobs in the recycling industry, and extends the life of landfills by reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and saving energy.
Yes! Manufacturers actively seek recycled materials to produce new products, from paper, plastic, metals, glass, and other post consumer materials. The demand for high-quality recyclables is strong, and while market conditions fluctuate, many Alabama industries depend on these materials to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Yes! Many industries rely on recycled content for their products. For example, aluminum cans can be endlessly recycled, plastic bottles become new containers or textiles, and cardboard is turned into new packaging. The more we recycle correctly, the more valuable materials are available for manufacturing.
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Alabama Recycles
Recycling supports local economies by providing materials to manufacturers which
creates jobs in the recycling industry. It also extends the life of landfills by reducing waste,
conserving natural resources and saving energy.
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