In This Issue:

1 | Bill seeks to improve recycling data

A Congressional subcommittee is considering a measure that could significantly change how recycling data is recorded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, potentially helping manufacturers make better use of recyclable commodities and helping collection programs to become more efficient.

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2 | RR Conference 2012: Retaining recycling markets

A number of government agencies and organizations are striving to boost the use of recyclable materials in their communities. But a wide alliance of recycling interests in Oregon is looking at market demand in a different light. This innovative presentation features the efforts of the Oregon Recycling Markets Retention Project and demonstrates how governments, unions, academics, environmental groups and industry are working together to support local markets.

The 2012 Resource Recycling Conference is excited to head to the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas, August 28-29. For more information, including information on the Hilton Austin, session topics and the agenda, or exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.rrconference.com or click on the banner below.

3 | Rhode Island paints it back

The governor of Rhode Island has signed a bill that requires paint companies operating in the state to collect their end-of-life products for reuse, recycling or proper disposal.

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4 | Portland auditor questions city's trash and recycling policies

A new report questions the effectiveness of a mechanism used by the City of Portland, Oregon to encourage residents not to be so trashy.

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5 | Global e-scrap recycling could triple by 2025

New laws and regulations directed at the handling of e-scrap, along with the growth of third-party certification for companies that handle the material will triple the volume of electronics recycled, according to a new report from Pike Research.

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6 | British Columbia recovers 1 billion containers in 2011

Encorp Pacific, the product stewardship corporation responsible for British Columbia's beverage container management, recovered almost 1 billion containers last year, according to its annual report.

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7 | AF&PA: Paper news roundup

According to recently-released figures from the American Forest & Paper Association, total production and shipment figures were mostly up or flat for boxboard, containerboard, Kraft paper, printed-writing paper and recovered paper in May 2012.

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8 | RR Conference 2012: Stay with us and win at the Hilton Austin

Between pre-conference workshops, early-morning sessions, networking lunches and evening receptions, the Resource Recycling Conference will be a stellar meeting in Austin. And all of these exciting events will be held exclusively at the Hilton Austin.

To get the most out of the conference we recommend you stay at the host hotel, where hundreds of recycling professionals will be an open door away. Your room reservations at the host hotel ensure lower registration rates for current and future events.

As a bonus, all attendees staying at the Hilton Austin — including those with already-booked rooms — will have a chance to win one of two $500 cash or free conference registration prizes! Click here or the banner below for more information and to book your room today.

9 | NewsBits

Cans from scouts, recycling in Columbus and finding homes for flip-flops — all in this week's NewsBits.

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10 | Upcoming conferences & webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars! If you have a conference or webinar that you would like listed, please send an email to [email protected] for consideration.

11 | Jobs Available & Sought

Business Assistance Program Manager (Flexible).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Product Stewardship Institute (Boston, Massachusetts).
Details are available online.

Recycling Outreach Specialist, Mid Valley Disposal (Fresno, California area).
Details are available here.

Assistant Manager/University Recycling & Solid Waste Programs, University of Maryland (College Park, Maryland).
Details are available online (#102198).

Various Positions Highlighted by the Northern California Recycling Association (Northern California Area).
Details are available online.

General Manager, CP Manufacturing (National City, California).
Details are available online.

Sort Systems Engineer, CP Manufacturing (National City, California).
Details are available online.

Mechanical Designer, CP Manufacturing (National City, California).
Details are available online.

Social and Environmental Responsibility Manager, Burt's Bees (Durham, North Carolina).
Details are available online.

Recycling Coordinator, Bio-PAPPEL (Albuquerque, New Mexico).
Details are available here.

Operations Manager, Postconsumer Processing, Warehouse and Brokering Operation (Kansas).
Details are available here.

Safety Manager, Waste Management, Inc. (Phoenix, Arizona).
Details are available online (#121311).

Municipal Marketing Representative III, Waste Management, Inc. (Baltimore/Washington D.C. Area).
Details are available online (#12838).

Facility General Manager, Waste Management, Inc. (Mira Loma, California).
Details are available online (#121050).

Recycling Supervisor, Drumheller & District Solid Waste Management Association (Drumheller, Alberta).
Details are available online.

Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.

If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, send an email to managing editor Dylan de Thomas at [email protected].