1 | New plastics organization announced
Three of the biggest names in plastics have joined forces to advocate for plastics use, improve public perceptions and take on recurring issues in the plastics manufacturing process.
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2 | PRC 2012: Grow your plastics recycling business
At the 2011 conference in New Orleans, new firms and independent consultants rubbed elbows with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Waste Management, PepsiCo, Husky Injection Molding Systems, ISRI, the American Chemistry Council, Custom Polymers and more in the show's sold out exhibit hall. Not only did all exhibiting firms report high levels of traffic at their booth, but all were impressed by the quality of walk-ups as well.
As the largest conference designed exclusively for plastics recycling firms, the executives, trade association representatives and recycling professionals who attend come ready to do business and have yet to leave disappointed. Whether your firm is a small startup or an established company looking to expand your reach, the Plastics Recycling Conference is a forum for new ideas, an incubator for plastics recycling businesses and a phenomenal networking opportunity that is not to be missed.
Booth space for 2012 is already filling up fast, so inquire now to secure your space at the only must-attend conference in plastics recycling.
The 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference will be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information visit www.plasticsrecycling.com or click on the banner below.
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3 | Construction starts on ORPET plant
Ground has been broken on a new $10 million 44,000-square-foot PET recycling facility in Columbia County, Oregon.
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4 | Nevada passes bottle bill study measure
Nevada will look into the possible implementation of a deposit redemption program for various types of beverage containers, following the passage of Assembly Bill 427.
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5 | Minnesota County looks into plastics-to-oil
In an effort to meet high recycling targets set by state law, Minnesota's Hennepin County is considering entering an agreement with a company that would convert plastics to oil.
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6 | Become an EPR expert at the Resource Recycling Conference
Is extended producer responsibility a sustainable solution in financing municipal recycling systems?
Resource Recycling Conference attendees at the opening plenary will hear a variety of opinions about EPR's pros and cons and get the latest information on new EPR initiatives, featuring speakers from the U.S. EPA, Nestle Waters North America, and the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Who is responsible for packaging over the course of its lifecycle? What do collectors and processors need to know about this system? Where is it already being implemented? Attendees will walk away from this session as EPR experts.
The Resource Recycling Conference will be held August 17-18 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. For more information visit www.rrconference.com or click on the banner below.
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7 | European packaging diversion improves
A new report from the European Organization for Packaging and the Environment, a trade organization representing the packaging industry in Europe, has found that less packaging is making its way into the landfill.
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8 | South Africa measures plastic recycling's economic impact
Two South African trade organizations have released the results of a first annual survey on plastics recycling in the country, revealing how the industry contributes to economic development and job creation.
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9 | Sustainable packaging market to hit $107bn in 2011
Business information firm Visiongain has released a report that analyzes and makes forecasts on the global sustainable packaging market, including which areas will see growth.
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10 | NewsBits
Patents and new processing techniques are outlined in this week's NewsBits.
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11 | Upcoming conferences
Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!
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12 | Jobs Available & Sought
Business Development for Sales and Purchasing, Continental Waste Management (Raleigh, North Carolina).
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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