ReCB Iowa LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ReCB LLC, is officially up and running, adding a critical domestic end market for post-consumer food and beverage cartons. The facility produces EverboardTM, a high-performance building material that helps the construction industry reduce reliance on virgin materials while meeting demand for sustainable alternatives.
After acquiring the facility in early 2025, ReCB LLC invested in technology and equipment upgrades to boost efficiency and capacity. A joint venture of Elof Hansson USA Inc., Upcycling Group and Lisa Tech, the company expects the site to reach full operational status by September. Once working at full capacity, ReCB Iowa LLC, is expected to upcycle approximately 10,000 tons of cartons annually.
“We’re supplying the construction sector with premium, sustainable materials while conserving natural resources, cutting carbon emissions and driving demand for recycled cartons across the U.S. This is how targeted investments in recycling infrastructure deliver scalable, circular economy solutions,” said Jan Rayman, Managing Director at ReCB LLC.
The proprietary process transforms post-consumer gable top and aseptic cartons into premium roof cover board and potentially other moisture-resistant, mold-resistant building materials. This closed-loop system uses no water, formaldehyde adhesives or hazardous chemicals. Instead, it relies on heat and pressure to produce resilient, high-performance boards that are more durable and sustainable than traditional gypsum products.
In partnership with the Carton Council, Elof Hansson and Upcycling Group, ReCB LLC is also building another production facility in Lodi, California, set to open later this year. Together, these facilities strengthen domestic carton recycling infrastructure and reinforce the critical link between recycling collection programs and viable end markets.
“Continued access to carton recycling is essential. We need people to keep recycling their food and beverage cartons so we can keep them out of landfills and reintegrate them into the market,” said Jordan Fengel, Executive Director of the Carton Council. “The facility reopening and its expansion underscores the growing momentum behind expanding domestic carton recycling infrastructure and our commitment to helping develop sustainable, scalable end markets.”
For more information, visit RecycleCartons.com (U.S.) or RecycleCartons.ca (Canada).