It might not be as glamorous as some industries, but recycling is booming. The industry supports more than 450,000 jobs for Americans and generates $10.3 billion in revenue for federal, state and local governments — making it larger than the forestry and fishing industries combined. “It’s an incredible industry that really brings together economics, the environment and energy savings,” said Melissa Merz, VP for communications and marketing for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.
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Recycle, Reuse and Employ: Jobs in the Recycling Industry
Posted by: Vivian Wagner October 26, 2011 07:00 AMIt might not be as glamorous as some industries, but recycling is booming. The industry supports more than 450,000 jobs for Americans and generates $10.3 billion in revenue for federal, state and local governments — making it larger than the forestry and fishing industries combined. “It’s an incredible industry that really brings together economics, the environment and energy savings,” said Melissa Merz, VP for communications and marketing for the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries.