Dive summary:
- The Indiana Recycling Coalition (IRC) has requested a full reinstatement of the state's recycling fund to help boost the recycling industry and help propel job growth.
- After a state budget crisis in 2009, 90% of the state's recycling fund was frozen; hurting the state's ability to purchase processing equipment and to continue community collection and public education programs.
- Representatives from all types of recycling say reinstating the funding will help Indiana save space in landfills, increase recycling profits and add jobs and revenue to the state.
From the article:
"It is time to bring back these important grant funds which are designed to invest in Indiana's recycling infrastructure,” IRC Executive Director Carey Hamilton said. “From grants to Indiana's manufacturers for processing equipment or to community collection and public education programs, investing these dollars will result in significant economic activity while providing programs that Hoosiers want.”
In January the IRC sent a funding reinstatement request letter signed by business, industry and trade groups to Governor Mike Pence and recently, the IRC met with the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee to make the same request. ...
