Saturday's program, expected to attract thousands of people will feature Senator Mitchell, as well as representatives from FCR and Southeast Paper. There will be free hotdogs, cotton candy, popcorn and soft drinks for all. Common products made from recycled materials include a wide spectrum of paper products, shoes, rubber hoses, floor mats, carpeting, even clothing made from recycled plastics. In most cases, making products from recycled materials creates less air and water pollution than making products from virgin materials. The SWA has a powerful marketing campaign in place to educate Palm Beach County consumers about the impact of recycling.
Every little bit helps.
The RMRF is operated on a contract basis by FCR Florida, Inc., a privately-held corporation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The SWA has a full-time employee to market the recyclables processed in the West Palm Beach facility. It has long-term contracts for the sale of most of its paper recyclables. Plastics, aluminum and glass are sold at market prices which fluctuate. Fla. It is the public agency that provides the county with a comprehensive and cost-effective system for solid waste disposal.