Eco-Friendly Solutions Go Global

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New Zealand father and son team Tim and Geoff Barnett are behind the innovative compact machine that crushes glass containers into a fine grade sand.

Since developing the machine in 2010, the pair have sold about 400 machines around the world under the brand Expleco.  Export markets include island resorts in the South Pacific, the Caribbean and the Maldives. 

What's next?  They are currently working on a program to supply the machines to 50 hotels all within the same block in New York City, and another deal to furnish 40 bars in a Texas football stadium.

Learn more on how they are going global here.