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RECYCLING DUNNAGE recycling 71% of companies (repair shops, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and jobbers) surveyed by AAIA indicated they recycle dunnage. Nearly 30% of all loose ﬁll (commonly known as packing peanuts) is reused, and approximately 45 million pounds of plastic loose ﬁll are produced each year in the United States.* DUNNAGE Packing peanuts, bubble wrap, paper products, air bags, air pillows and foam are among the types of dunnage commonly used to prevent damage from occurring during the transport of goods. Of the companies surveyed by AAIA (repair shops, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and jobbers), 71 percent indicated they recycle dunnage. Most dunnage can be reused by the recipient of the goods, taken to a shipping or mailing center for reuse, or turned into a recycling center where materials can be converted into other useful products. Environmental Impact Dunnage made with expanded polystyrene, such as packing peanuts, resists decomposition in landﬁlls. Recycling and reuse diverts dunnage from landﬁlls, conserves the earth’s resources, and limits air and water pollution associated with extraction and manufacturing of raw materials. * The Plastic Loose Fill Council, www.looseﬁllpackaging.com Other sources Acumen Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers, www.epspackaging.org The Automotive Aftermarket’s Green Story http://www.loosefillpackaging.com http://www.epspackaging.org

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Automotive Aftermarket's Green Story
Recycling Engine Oil
Recycling Batteries
Remanufacturing Parts
Recycling Tires
Recycling Oil Filters
Recycling Wood Pallets
Recycling Cardboard and Paper
Recycling Parts Cleaning Solvents
Recycling Scrap Metal
Recycling Dunnage
Recycling Plastics
Recycling A/C Refrigerant

Automotive Aftermarket's Green Story