Creating Jobs

       Below is a table showing how many jobs were created per 10,000 tons per year in various industries by processing, recycling or reusing materials.

Type of Operation
Jobs Created
Product Reuse  
Computer Reuse
296
Textile Reclamation
85
Miscelaneous Durables Reuse
62
Wood Pallet Repair
28
Recycling-based Manufacturers
25 avg
Paper Mills
18
Glass Product Manufacturers
26
Plastic Product Manufacturers
93
 
Conventional Materials Recovery Facilities
10
Composting
4
Landfill and Incineration
1


Here are employment facts for several states, if you have a minute or two.

© The Chimorel Group 2005