Sustainability
Turning Waste Into Environmental Impact
For 40 years, CRI's mission has remained the same: help companies avoid landfilling reusable material. Every ton we divert is a ton that stays in the circular economy.
Zero Waste Is the Goal. Every Load Counts.
CRI was founded on the principle that recyclable material should never end up in a landfill when it has market value. Our business model is built around maximizing diversion, the more material we keep out of landfills, the more value we create for our clients and the environment.
We process and broker paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and pallets, shipping mill-direct whenever possible to ensure materials re-enter the supply chain. Illinois state-certified scales at our Addison facility and detailed reporting on every pickup give clients full transparency into their environmental impact.
The CRI Approach
- ✓Identify every recyclable material in your waste stream
- ✓Separate and grade materials for maximum commodity value
- ✓Ship mill-direct to reduce handling and maximize revenue
- ✓Report tonnage, revenue, and diversion rates monthly
- ✓Continuously optimize your program as materials change
Impact by the Numbers
2025 actuals from CRI's Addison plant.
Tons of Recyclables Processed
OCC, paper, plastics, and metal kept out of landfills (2025)
Pallets Processed
Repaired, scrapped for parts, or recycled (2025)
Tons of OCC Recycled
Corrugated cardboard, our largest single stream (2025)
Diversion Rate at Plant
Material recovered vs. landfilled at Addison (2025)
2025 figures from CRI's Addison plant operational records.
Recyclables Mix (2025)
- Cardboard (OCC)45,498 tons
- Mixed Paper (SOP)17,891 tons
- Plastics5,835 tons
- Residual / Garbage5,079 tons
- High-Grade Paper3,131 tons
- Mixed Paper (Other)2,738 tons
- Light Paper1,043 tons
- Metal893 tons
- Total82,167 tons
Pallets Processed (2025)
- Repairable655,129
- Scrap (recycled for parts)286,684
- Plastic36,657
- CHEP24,061
- Total1,002,531
2025 actuals from the Addison pallet facility.
ESG & Sustainability Reporting Support
More companies than ever need documented proof of their environmental commitment. CRI provides the data your ESG reports require.
Detailed Tonnage Reports
Monthly reports breaking down volumes by material type, facility location, and processing method. Formatted for direct inclusion in sustainability disclosures.
Diversion Rate Tracking
We calculate your landfill diversion rate across all material streams and track it over time. Watch your environmental performance improve as we optimize your program.
Carbon Offset Documentation
CRI can provide estimated carbon offset calculations based on tonnage diverted, material type, and processing method, supporting your Scope 3 emissions reporting.
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