In This Issue:

1 | Misconceptions fuel Rhode Island plant-based PET revolt

Some buyers of post-consumer plastic bales recovered through Rhode Island's new statewide recycling program are expressing concern about the presence of plant-based PET in the collected material. However, the concerns of these buyers are simply not warranted.

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2 | RR Conference 2012: PET thermoform recycling's time has come

There is a strong push underway to improve the recycling of PET thermoform packaging — but what steps is the industry specifically taking in advancing this goal and what does it mean for material recovery? Mike Schedler, technical director for NAPCOR, will offer an expert review of the thermoform project. This critical session is a prime opportunity to learn more about the rapidly changing package marketplace.

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 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled polypropylene prices decline

Per-pound prices for both recycled polypropylene pellets and flakes dropped at least 4-5 cents in May, reflecting declining feedstock costs.

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4 | APR Technical Committee presents new research

In a June 13 meeting, the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers' Technical Committee presented members with updates on several ongoing research projects.

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5 | NewsBits

Coke invests in recycling facility, plus Toronto goes bag free in this week's NewsBits.

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6 | Upcoming conferences & webinars

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

7 | Jobs Available & Sought

PET Industry Data Researcher and Analyst, The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) (Flexible).
Details are available here.

Plant Maintenance Manager, Waste Management (Auburn, Washington).
Details are available here.

Manager, Operations Improvement II, Waste Management (Kirkland, Washington).
Details are available here.

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

Plastics Business Development, Continental Waste Management LLC (Raleigh, North Carolina).
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].