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Why Does this Matter? Soil is foundational to creating thriving gardens and landscapes, but its environmental footprint is often overlooked. The sourcing and extraction of soil components, such as topsoil, sand, and organic matter like peat moss, are associated with negative environmental, social, and human health impacts worldwide. It depletes non-renewable materials formed over hundreds…
Read MoreWaste Advantage Magazine: For the first time in nearly two decades, glass recycling is coming to Mat-Su. The Valley Community for Recycling Solutions center near the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Central Landfill in Palmer will begin accepting glass in June, officials there said. All types and colors of glass will be accepted, and labels do not need…
Read MoreAgricultural Fertilizer: Eco-Friendly Alternative Teaming up with Cornell University materials science and engineering graduate student Ryan Greene, Andela Products is exploring glass sand as a potential fertilizer. Together, we crafted a process that turns waste glass into nutrient-rich silica pellets—creating a sustainable, sand-like fertilizer ready to enrich soils and reduce waste. “Through growth study research,…
Read MoreAndela Products is excited to announce that we’ll be attending Waste Expo 2023 in New Orleans, May 1-4, where we’ll be showcasing our glass recycling equipment and sharing our commitment to sustainability with industry professionals. We can’t wait to connect with like-minded individuals and discuss ways to positively impact the environment. Please stop by booth…
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