Recycling Used Clothing and Textiles

As the world population grows alongside the fashion industry a new problem has emerged - increased clothing waste. Also the advent of "fast fashion" (low cost, low quality garments) is only adding to this. Some brands are low cost and low quality, resulting in clothing that gets discarded within a year.

95% of materials used in clothing is actually recyclable! However only about 15% of clothing and textiles gets reused. In the past 60 years, clothing waste in the US has gone up by 10x. The fashion industry accounts for almost 10% of global carbon emissions.

Some brands have worked to become more circular, but more can be done. Of course donating clothing to good will is an option. They become repurposed and appreciated. Some states and some countries in Europe are working on legislation to combat the growing problem of clothing waste.

Did you know PTR Baler & Compactor has vertical balers that can bale textiles and clothing? Our 1800HD, 2300HD and 3400HD can accommodate! These models can handle everything from cardboard to aluminum cans to e-waste too.

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Stats for this blog post from: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/24/clothes-recycling-california-responsible-textile-recovery-act

Right sizing Solutions for Multi-Tenant Buildings

Do you own or operate Multi-Tenant Buildings? We can assist in right sizing for your specific needs. This will help with everything from efficiency to keeping your site looking good. We understand that every location has its own unique challenges and set up. So we have compactor solutions for almost any scenario. Plus we offer custom solutions - built to fit your needs. For example - for high-rise buildings with an interal compactor, a chute system can be an ideal solution. Or for multi-tenant townhomes, where trash is taken outside, we offer compactors for either the inside or outside. Nothing is worse than overflowing dumpsters on site. With compactors, everything always looks neat and clean.

The four standard options we offer include:

• Apartment Compactor w/containers (inside)

• Vertical Compactor – VCP6 (outside)

• Large Compactor (outside)

• Combination Solutions (inside/outside)

From our experience, we can assist you in determining what best suites your specific needs. We've been right sizing the industry for over 50 years. You can rely on our uncomprising design and time-test performance. Should you need repairs or maintenance, we offer 24/7 service, with service techs in all fifty states. Go with the best value in the business. Click here to fill out our inquiry form.

Spotlight on TP-4000PC The Pre-Crusher

Sometimes you need some extra heft. The TP-4000PC Pre-Crusher was designed to destroy product prior to compacting. This machine has a heavy duty guillotine door that is used by the ram as a wall to compact against before cycling again into the container. This ensures your problematic heavy duty waste is then easily compacted.

This is designed to compact:

• Steel drums

• Barrels

• Skids

• Heavy duty products

As with all PTR products, this was built with long lasting performance and durability in mind. We used heavy duty structural steel to ensure this. And as always it is welded by AWS certified technicians.

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This is just another example of how PTR equipment always gets the job done. Want to learn more. Click here to contact sales