In This Issue:

1 | India adopts landmark plastic rules

India's Ministry of Environment has adopted new rules governing the management and disposal of plastic waste. The new rules include an extended producer responsibility system, which the country's plastics industry is opposing.

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2 | PRC room block extended

The Plastics Recycling Conference has secured an additional room block at the JW Marriott that is located less than one block on Canal St. from the Sheraton New Orleans. Conference attendees will receive a special discounted rate of $189 plus taxes/fees for single/double occupancy. Hotel reservations can be made directly with the JW Marriott by calling 888-364-1200. When calling to make your hotel reservation, identify yourself with the Plastics Recycling Conference to receive the special conference rate. Hotel reservations must be made by February 16th and based on availability. Rooms are limited, reserve your hotel room now.

3 | Graham Packaging releases earnings

Plastic packaging manufacturer and recycling processor Graham Packaging, Inc. released both its quarterly and year-end earnings statement Thursday. The company announced net sales increased $241.7 million between 2009 and 2010 to $2.5127 billion, with net sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 (ending Dec. 31) up $109.2 million year-over-year to $643.9 million.

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4 | Iowa bottle bill up for repeal

Iowa representatives have introduced a bill that would repeal the state's 30 year old container deposit law. House Study Bill 74 would end the existing system, increase fines for littering and change waste volume goals.

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5 | Plastic bag watch

Efforts to ban or restrict the use of plastic bags continued around the globe this week.

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6 | PRC 2011: The new world of plastics sustainability

The conference opens with a thorough look at the key driver in today's market � the sustainability of plastics. Plastics producers, converters and brand owners are revising their business models to incorporate sustainability concepts. This is resulting in significant changes in the supply chain, including in plastics recycling. Three experts will provide extensive information on this important issue.

The Plastics Recycling Conference is universally considered a must-attend event for industry insiders and is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with clients, prospective partners, colleagues, vendors and industry leaders. For more information on how to attend the 2011 Plastics Recycling Conference, March 1-2 in New Orleans, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.

7 | Patent watch

Several patents and patent applications have recently been filed relating to plastics recycling.

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8 | NewsBits

New supply contracts, investments and a bottled water ban round out this week's NewsBits.

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9 | Upcoming conferences

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10 | Jobs Available & Sought

VP Sales and Marketing, Omni Resource Recovery, Inc..
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.

PET Procurement Specialist, Perpetual Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Indiana).
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].