Event Details
ISM-Greater Grand Rapids May Professional Development Meeting
Tour of Louis Padnos Recycling Wyoming Operation
Location: 500 44th St SW, Wyoming MI 49548
Note: In addition to the 2:30 PM ET tour at Padnos Recycling Wyoming, a 1:00PM ET tour is offered at the Padnos Recycling at the Grand Rapids Operations.
Please register separately for each tour you wish to attend.
Important: Late arrivals will not be allowed to join once a tour has begun
Padnos Recycling Wyoming registration
Padnos Recycling Grand Rapids registration
Member Price: $0.00
Chapter Meeting
Date
May 13, 2025
Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Location
Additional Information
Description
Tour of PADNOS Wyoming Recycling Operation
45 - 60-minute tour where you can expect to see nonferrous, paper and plastic commodities including aluminum, copper, paper, OCC, plastic regrind, plastic extrusion
Q & A to follow.
Date: Tuesday May 13, 2025 2:30 pm ET
Location: 500 44th St SW, Wyoming MI 49548 (See Map)
Note: Once the tour starts it will not be possible to come back for any late arrivals.
Parking: Park on the west side of building in front of the “Sustainability City Entrance”. Enter through the entrance door and gather in the big break room area just inside.
About Padnos Recycling
Louis Padnos emigrated from Russia to the United States in the early 1900s.
Settling in Holland Michigan in 1905, He started peddling for scrap with a horse and wagon. By 1910, Louis had established a small scrap yard on North River Avenue in Holland, dealing in rags, hides, metals, and furs. Over the years, business has grown and today has multiple locations across Michigan.
PADNOS has a strong commitment to sustainability, which is deeply embedded in their operations and culture. Here are some key aspects of their sustainability efforts:
Sustainability City: In 2021, PADNOS opened an 18,000 square foot facility called Sustainability City in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This space is dedicated to customer learning and innovation, allowing Padnos to develop tailored recycling solutions.
Triple Bottom Line Approach: PADNOS follows the triple bottom line concept,
which emphasizes balancing profit, people, and the planet.
Customer Collaboration: PADNOS works closely with their customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals. They assist in reducing carbon footprints, increasing recycled content in products and setting landfill reduction targets.
Innovative Recycling Solutions: The company continuously seeks innovative ways to recycle challenging materials.
Public Education and Advocacy: PADNOS engages in public education and advocacy to promote recycling and sustainability.