Overlooked Materials provides an end-to-end glass collection and processing service for the Chattanooga area, addressing the lack of curbside glass recycling and business options. The company collects glass from residents and businesses, then processes it locally into sand and aggregate products for various industrial and artistic uses, closing the recycling loop within the community.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many communities lack convenient glass recycling options, leading to the majority of glass waste ending up in landfills. Existing recycling programs often involve long transportation distances and are not easily accessible to businesses. This results in environmental and economic inefficiencies in the waste management process.
Solution
Overlooked Materials provides a localized glass collection and processing service, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional recycling methods. The company collects glass from residential and commercial customers and processes it into sand and aggregate products. By processing glass locally, Overlooked Materials reduces transportation costs and environmental impact, creating a closed-loop recycling system within the community. The resulting materials are then available for various industrial and artistic applications, promoting a circular economy.
Target Audience
Overlooked Materials serves residential customers, multi-family communities, and commercial businesses seeking convenient and sustainable glass recycling solutions.
Features
- Curbside glass collection for single-family homes in select service areas
- Glass recycling services for multi-family communities and commercial businesses
- Local processing of collected glass into sand and aggregate materials
- Production of recycled glass products for landscaping, construction, and arts & crafts
- Patented milling and tumbling process to eliminate sharp edges from recycled glass
- Community partnerships to promote sustainable waste management practices