Day Eight: Dallas, Texas

This evening we visited Recycle Revolution.  It is located east of downtown Dallas in Deep Ellum.  Eddie Lott is the Founder and Executive Director of RR.  I first heard about Recycle Revolution while watching channel 5.  Here is a video overview of what RR is all about.While awaiting Eddie's arrival, I had an entertaining conversation with his mother Maria who also works at RR and is very passionate about her son and the mission of RR.  I learned that she is from the Philippines.  I just had to know who her pick was regarding arguably the two best welterweight boxers of all time: Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.  She chose her countryman Pacquiao.  I also learned about the raised fist or clenched fist that is in the RR logo.  She told me that it stood for unity, solidarity, and support.  The idea to use it came about when they were trying to come up with a name for the business.

Here are a few interesting facts about Recycle Revolution:

• Independently owned and operated (woman and minority owned)
• Founded in Spring 2008
• Solely a shipping and receiving operation
• Looking to expand into Fort Worth
• Primarily work with mom and pop type companies/restaurants
• Also work with local bars
• Provide fee based recycling
• Drop-off location for those that wish to bring items in
• Accepts styrofoam
• Accepts toilets
• Accepts glass
• Accepts Hard To Recycle Products
• Just because an item has a recycling logo on it, it may not be recyclable

RR is a small company that is doing big things.  Eddie is extremely passionate about his business and the recycling sector.  He has taken a proactive approach to challenges.