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Today is America Recycles Day. More than ever, recycling is something to celebrate all year in Montana. A 2004 study by Montana Department of Environmental Quality found that recycling generated nearly $90 million dollars in revenue, paid over $9 million in wages and benefits, and sustained over 300 full-time jobs. At that time, recycling and composting diverted 176,571 tons of material from landfills or 15 percent of Montana’s waste stream. In line with national trends, that number has continued to grow. Community commitment... Full story
Editor: A 2004 economic study titled "The Economic and Ecological Benefits of Recycling in Montana" found recycling created at least 300 full-time jobs, generating $89,120,000 in revenues in 2003. Recycling collection, processing and manufacturing provide an opportunity to create environmental and economic resources from what would otherwise be waste. Communities across the state are working hard to do their part for recycling, but being a rural state far from markets creates many challenges. To help address these challenges,...
