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On that day, Pratt Industries will officially start up its new recycled paper mill in Wapakoneta, Ohio. However, it is unique because it is the first new mill that will use a substantial amount of mixed paper as a raw material. Low raw material prices will boost their recycling mills' bottom lines and help pave the way, perhaps, for further expansions. [Extracted from the article]

Reports on the sale of Cleveland, Ohio-based family-owned paper recycler Ohio Waste Material Co. to Peltz Group Inc. by the family of Jim Zaas. Continued operation of the firm by Zaas and his management team; Historical background of the firm; Reasons for change in ownership.

This article discusses a partnership between the U.S. Postal Service and the Solid Waster Authority of Central Ohio to encourage mail recycling and limit waste paper disposal. This process will include reminders printed on outgoing mail indicating that it can be recycled. The development of a recycling that serves people opening their mail within post office lobbies is also presented.

Reports on the lackluster performance of the recycling market in Ohio. Decline in prices of used glass, paper and metals; Oversupply of recyclable products compared to demand.

Features Wadsworth, Ohio-based recycler, Plastics-R-Unique. Company history; Profile on company owner and president Ken Boersma; Production strategies; Development of the idea of extruding from multiple nozzles in 1992; Secrets of success.