Knauf North America and Caldwell鈥檚 have partnered for the past two years to enhance glass recycling in Shelby and Hancock Counties, IN. Knauf has always been dedicated to its sustainability initiatives, specifically in the communities in which its facilities are present. As part of that commitment, Knauf has focused on increasing the amount of recycled glass from local communities that is used in its fibreglass products.
Knauf identified the need for local businesses in Shelby and Hancock Counties, near its corporate headquarters in Shelbyville, Indiana, to recycle glass. To act on this goal, Knauf partnered with Caldwell鈥檚, a Shelby County hauling service. Caldwell鈥檚 provided the operational framework required to transport glass.
It now collects empty glass bottles from more than 40 local businesses in the counties, hauling approximately six tons monthly to be recycled. This collaboration merges Caldwell鈥檚 logistical expertise with Knauf鈥檚 production capabilities, offering a convenient solution to reduce landfill waste.