• Pollution control and abatement - Since 1993, Hines has diverted hundreds of thousnds of tons of wood waste from landfills through our recycling process.

• Utility savings - Plants using wood waste as boiler fuel realize substantial energy savings in processing operations and increased co-generation activities.

• Job creation - A number of jobs have already been created through wood waste recovery, both directly and indirectly, with more to come in the future.

• Increased profits - Wood waste recovery creates sources of revenue from landfill materials and provides savings by reducing landfill fees