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1 | Plastic export volume plummets in November
The volume of plastic scrap exported in November, at 362.811 million pounds, was down 12.15 percent from its October figure. The volume also dropped when matched against its November 2010 position, with a 16.2 percent decrease in the volume of exports.
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2 | Plastics Recycling 2012: The future of degradables and compostables
Oxo-biodegradable plastic has been a hot topic recently, with highly-animated arguments about claims of recyclability, compostability, degradability and litter prevention. This fascinating session explores two sides of this issue. Symphony Environmental will discuss its oxo- biodegradable technology called d2w, and Dave Cornell (Association of Postconsumer Plastic
Recyclers) will discuss how APR's testing protocol seeks to determine the effects of degradable additives on the long-lived uses of recycled PET. Rounding out this stellar panel will be
Steve Mojo (Biodegradable Products Institute) who will provide an assessment of the future of compostable plastics and an update on BPI's recent activity.
Don't miss the 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference, to be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.
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3 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled PE pellet down, flake steady
Demand for recycled PE in many industries remained sluggish as 2011 came to a close. This resulted in modest price declines for both HDPE and LDPE pellets, although prices for flake material appeared to hold steady, reflecting a tighter scrap market.
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4 | The latest plastic lobbying data released
Unlike electronics, solid waste, energy and other forms of recycling and waste management, legislative battles over plastic typically take place at the state level and revolve around potential plastic bag regulation, container deposits, packaging or other issues. Nevertheless, firms involved in the plastics recycling industry could still be found on Capitol Hill in the last months of 2011, as seen in the latest release of quarterly lobbying numbers.
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5 | UK bottle recycling rate at 50 percent
PET and HDPE recycling rates are edging up in the UK, according to plastics market research firm Axion Consulting.
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6 | NewsBits
Dream Machines, packaging, patents and more in this week's NewsBits.
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7 | Upcoming conferences & webinars
Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!
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8 | 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].
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