In This Issue:

1 | Plastic exports fell in October

The volume of plastic scrap exported in October, at 412.974 million pounds, was down 1.03 percent from its September figure. The volume also dipped when matched against its October 2010 position, with a 2.6 percent decrease in the volume of exports.

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2 | Plastics Recycling 2012: Join these conference supporters

The roster of companies and organizations sponsoring or exhibiting at the Plastics Recycling Conference continues on a pace to break all records. See any clients or partners? Maybe a competitor? Don't miss the 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference for the best networking opportunity in plastics recycling.

Mark your calendar for March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia and for more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.

3 | Massachusetts redemption centers seek relief

In Massachusetts, centers used to redeem beverage containers under the state's bottle bill are struggling to stay afloat as their expenses rise, while handling fees have remained stagnant for the last two decades.

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4 | APR releases annual member report

The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has released its 2011 annual member update, outlining its progress and accomplishments over the past year.

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5 | Japan recycles 77 percent of all plastic

Japan has achieved an impressive plastics recycling rate, nearly double that of some western nations.

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6 | Upcoming conferences & webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!

7 | Jobs Available & Sought

Purchasing Account Executive, BoRec America, Inc. (Flexible Location).
Details are available here.

Service and Repair Technician, Steinert US.
Details are available here.

Service Manager, Steinert US.
Details are available here.

Plastics Business Development, Continental Waste Management LLC (Raleigh, North Carolina).
Details are available here.

Regional Manager, Steinert US.
Details are available here.

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 newsletter editor Henry Leineweber at [email protected].