Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Custom recycled plastic manufacturer
Woman owned and managed Amazing Recycled Products, manufactures and sells products made from recycled materials.
They do die cutting, fabrication and molding in recycled plastic. Probably would be willing to work on developing a new product.
Molded cellulose
ZEOFORM is truly a revolutionary new material containing only 100% recycled cellulose fiber – sourced from paper, plant or fabric waste. Using a patented nano-technology, the ZEO process converts waste or recycled cellulose (without glues, binders or chemicals of any kind) into a non-toxic pulp that can be coloured, poured, sprayed, molded or shaped into flat, curved, cylindrical or spherical forms.
VitraStone Eco-Friendly Concrete Sink and Countertop Surfaces
VitraStone Eco-Friendly Concrete Sink and Countertop Surfaces
We fabricate eco friendly sinks and surfaces made from a special blend of ceramic cement, fly ash, and recycled glass. VitraStone has a soft satin finish with endless color and design options. We offer a selection of standard sink and countertop systems along with a custom design service.
Offers custom design services - like the fact that it has inclusions - what could be included to emphasize its upcycled character in a beautiful and/or poetic way?
autoclaved aerated concrete
Sustainable Homes AAC Construction Cost Estimating Company - Pages
http://www.hebel.co.nz/about/index.php
AAC is a lightweight, noncombustible siliceous material manufactured from a mixture of sand, fly ash, mine tailings, slag or other sources of silica, which is the largest of the dry raw materials in its composition; portland cement; quick lime; anhydrite; water; and an chemical aerating agent such as aluminum powder or paste.
autoclaved aerated concrete building material which is factory cut into blocks, panels, and special elements for a wide variety of building applications, both load bearing and non-load bearing.
Panel based reclaimed fibers
Sorbilite : Fiber Process
Primarily a panel manufacturer - I thought their interpretation of the need to add value to the product, not just produce another panel good was spot on.
Waste Materials
The following waste streams can be processed with the Sorbilite Integrated Composite Forming System:
Even though value-added finished products achieve higher earnings then flat board, the earnings can be even greater when low start-up and low energy can be acquired. The Sorbilite Integrated Composite Forming System offers these advantages, plus the capability of producing products from zero cost raw materials in a simplified manufacturing process. The chart below compares value added products with commodity board.
Primarily a panel manufacturer - I thought their interpretation of the need to add value to the product, not just produce another panel good was spot on.
Waste Materials
The following waste streams can be processed with the Sorbilite Integrated Composite Forming System:
- Wood residue: sawdust, shavings, MDF and Particle Board remnants, hard or soft woods
- Agricultural fibers: wheat straw, corn stalks, rice husks, coconut shells, pecan/walnut shells, palm leaves, paper, textile, etc.
- Crumb rubber generated from discarded tires
- Unselected Plastics, preferably PE and PS
- Combination of all of the above
Even though value-added finished products achieve higher earnings then flat board, the earnings can be even greater when low start-up and low energy can be acquired. The Sorbilite Integrated Composite Forming System offers these advantages, plus the capability of producing products from zero cost raw materials in a simplified manufacturing process. The chart below compares value added products with commodity board.Paisano Glass Compactors
We are providing samples of raw and processed cullet to local artisans and crafts people for experimental purposes.
The home made glass compactor is a little primative, but the idea of locally compacting glass and reusing it with minimal energy has potential. This website lists some potential uses:
Wood by products made into bricks
Processes commercial and consumer wood by-products into the high quality firewood briquettes. What else can they be used for?
Wood by-products in bricks and rounds
Another reconstituted wood manufacturer - although they make rounds as well.
Bio-waste molding and manufacturing
BIODERA - Frequently Asked Questions -
Company that molds bio waste into flower pots and other objects and has custom manufacturing services.
"We are making products in these categories: Fast Food, Airline Catering, Electronics, Gifts, Premium items, Promotional items, Stationary, Toys, Gadgets, House Ware, Utensils, etc., etc...
We can manufacture just anything as per your design or what can be press-molded using our technology. All the products we make right now in above categories belong to our clients and can not be disclosed. Here are several products for reference."
Company that molds bio waste into flower pots and other objects and has custom manufacturing services.
"We are making products in these categories: Fast Food, Airline Catering, Electronics, Gifts, Premium items, Promotional items, Stationary, Toys, Gadgets, House Ware, Utensils, etc., etc...
We can manufacture just anything as per your design or what can be press-molded using our technology. All the products we make right now in above categories belong to our clients and can not be disclosed. Here are several products for reference."
EPA website on upcycling with lots of good info.
Reuse & Recycling of Non-Hazardous Industrial Materials Region 5 Solid Waste US EPA
The main goal of the Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) is to change the way Americans think about waste—to see the value of a used material as a product or commodity, not as a waste. Thousands of manufacturing processes and utility generators create hundreds of millions of tons of materials that are largely wasted. The RCC aims to not only change our thinking about these materials, but also to “reclaim” them. It relies heavily on voluntary partnerships to promote and encourage the use and recycling of these rich, largely untapped resources. Positive economic rewards and environmental results are moving our partners toward more waste reduction and materials management.
By committing ourselves to reduce more waste, to reuse and recycle more materials, to buy more recycled and recyclable products, and to reduce toxic chemicals in products and waste, we conserve energy and preserve natural resources.
The main goal of the Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) is to change the way Americans think about waste—to see the value of a used material as a product or commodity, not as a waste. Thousands of manufacturing processes and utility generators create hundreds of millions of tons of materials that are largely wasted. The RCC aims to not only change our thinking about these materials, but also to “reclaim” them. It relies heavily on voluntary partnerships to promote and encourage the use and recycling of these rich, largely untapped resources. Positive economic rewards and environmental results are moving our partners toward more waste reduction and materials management.
By committing ourselves to reduce more waste, to reuse and recycle more materials, to buy more recycled and recyclable products, and to reduce toxic chemicals in products and waste, we conserve energy and preserve natural resources.
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