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Commodities We Work With

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Packaged Food

Not all food products make it to store shelves, and when they don’t, we ensure they are repurposed. Expired, off-spec, and damaged packaged foods are systematically processed to separate organic material from packaging. This allows food byproducts to be repurposed into animal feed, compost, or biofuel, while the packaging is recycled into new materials whenever possible.

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Byproducts

Manufacturing and food production often generate byproducts that still have value. Whether it’s starch, oils, organic residues, or ingredient remnants, we find secondary uses that support agriculture, industrial applications, and energy recovery. By repurposing these materials, we help businesses minimize byproducts while reducing costs and environmental impact.

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Liquid, Semi-Dry and Dry Materials

From beverages and sauces to powders and pastes, materials come in many forms—and we have the solutions to handle them all. Liquids are often redirected to anaerobic digestion facilities or secondary markets, while semi-dry and dry products can be used for composting, animal feed, or other beneficial uses. Our customized approach ensures that every material is processed for the most impactful use.

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Pre-Processing

Before a product is fully processed, excess materials often need to be managed. This includes raw ingredients, partially processed goods, and byproducts that don’t make it to final production. We help businesses recover, repurpose, or safely dispose of these materials—whether that means diverting them to animal nutrition, composting, or identifying secondary markets for reuse.

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Bulk Loose Materials

Large quantities of grains, produce, and other bulk materials require careful handling to prevent spoilage and unnecessary disposal. Our recovery processes ensure that these materials are diverted to their highest beneficial use—keeping them in circulation rather than sending them to landfills or incineration.

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Commingled Materials (Grocery)

Grocery stores generate complex waste streams that combine organic material with plastic, metal, and cardboard. Using advanced sorting technology, we efficiently separate these materials, ensuring that recyclables are recovered, food byproducts are composted or repurposed, and packaging is redirected for recycling or reuse.​​​​

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Plastics

Plastic byproduct is a growing global challenge, but it can also be a valuable resource when handled correctly. We recover and process plastic containers, films, bottles, and wrappings, reintegrating them into packaging production, durable goods, and even textiles. By keeping plastics in circulation, we help reduce the demand for virgin materials and support a closed-loop recycling system.

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Cardboard

From shipping boxes to product packaging, cardboard is one of the most widely recycled materials. We process bulk quantities of corrugated cardboard and packaging materials, ensuring they are reintroduced into manufacturing for use in new packaging and shipping solutions.

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Paper and Paper Board

Industries that handle large volumes of office paper, cartons, and packaging materials rely on effective recycling programs to minimize byproducts. By recovering these materials, we help businesses reduce their carbon footprint, support forest conservation, and create new sustainable products.

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Ferrous Metal and Aluminum

Pre-consumer metals are among the most abundant and infinitely recyclable materials we recover. Steel, iron, and aluminum from cans, containers, and industrial components are processed and melted down for reuse in automotive, construction, and manufacturing applications. By keeping metals in circulation, we reduce the need for virgin material and promote sustainable resource use.

Transforming Byproducts Into Opportunity

 

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Every material we recover plays a role in closing the loop on byproducts. Through responsible diversion, advanced processing, and strategic reuse, we help businesses reduce costs, improve sustainability metrics, and make a lasting environmental impact.

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Let's Divert More, Together.

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Phone: (517) 303-1919

336 Straight Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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