Green Recycle targets industrial plastics in Virginia

Green Recycle USA LLC, a startup company that collects and reprocesses industrially generated plastic scrap, is investing $4.3 million to equip its operation in an existing warehouse in Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia.

The company anticipates maintaining a staff of nearly 30 people to reach its goal “to create a more sustainable solution for plastic waste and to reduce the amount of industrial plastic waste sent to landfills.”

“We are proud to welcome Green Recycle to the commonwealth,” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says. “By reducing the amount of plastic waste that ends up in our landfills, Green Recycle is helping us protect our environment, create good jobs and set a powerful example for responsible innovation. We’re excited to support their mission and see the positive impact on Virginia.”

“This project isn’t just about recycling—it’s about rethinking how we use materials and ensuring future generations become inspired by these innovative practices,” Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Juan Pablo Segura adds. “We’re excited to see the positive impact Green Recycle will bring to our region.”

Green Recycle intends to collect industrially generated plastic scrap and reprocess it into a saleable regrind product that can be used in packaging materials, automotive parts, construction materials and consumer goods.

The company envisions recycling more than 2,000 tons of plastic scrap annually. On its website, Green Recycle says it will be able to handle mixed, rigid or flexible plastics, plus discarded woven or non-woven fabrics, wood and old corrugated containers (OCC).

“At the heart of our mission is a simple belief that industrial progress and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand,” Green Recycle founder and CEO Pramod Raghav says.

“We hope to inspire and unite manufacturing units, businesses and community leaders across the region to work together in building a truly circular economy, one that benefits not only today’s industries but also future generations. Through collaboration and shared commitment, we can create a cleaner environment, generate green jobs and spark economic revitalization in Pittsylvania County and beyond.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership also worked with the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance and Pittsylvania County to secure the project for Virginia, according to the governor’s office.

Youngkin approved a $150,000 grant from the state's Opportunity Fund to assist Pittsylvania County with the project. Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program and the Richmond, Virginia-based Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, which approved a grant for $26,500 from the Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund for the project.