Plastics Recycling Update

August 10, 2012

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1 | APR affirms commitment to resin codes


Contrary to initial reporting, the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers is not calling for the elimination of the resin code identification system, saying such action would be "ludicrous."

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2 | Book your Resource Recycling Conference room now and save


Between pre-conference workshops, early-morning sessions, networking lunches and evening receptions, the upcoming Resource Recycling Conference will be a stellar meeting in Austin. All of these exciting events will be held exclusively at the Hilton Austin. To get the most out of the conference, we recommend you stay at the host hotel, where hundreds of recycling professionals will be an open door away. Staying at the conference host hotel ensures lower conference registration rates for current and future events.

Book your room at the Hilton Austin today! As a bonus, all attendees staying at the Hilton Austin, including those with already booked rooms, will be entered in a drawing to win one of two $500 cash or free conference registration prizes!

Conference attendees will receive a special room rate of $169 plus taxes for single/double occupancy. Hotel reservations can be made directly with the Hilton Austin designated conference webpage. Hotel reservations must be made by the end of today to receive the discounted rate and to be automatically entered in the prize contest.

For more information on the fast-approaching Resource Recycling Conference — August 28-29 in Austin, Texas — visit www.rrconference.com, or click on the banner below.

The conference is provided in association with the National Recycling Coalition (NRC), the Recycling Organizations of North America (RONA), Keep America Beautiful (KAB) and the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI).

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3 | PetroChem Wire: July rPET prices fall


Recovered PET prices moved lower in July, due to an oversupply of wide-spec virgin material and lower scrap bale prices. A warm-weather seasonal rise in baled PET bottle availability contributed to PET bale prices dropping more than a nickel in July.

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4 | Plastics-to-oil firms move forward


Several technology developers say they are getting closer to the commercialization of their waste conversion systems.

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5 | Patent watch


Several firms have recently received patents or patent applications relating to plastics recycling.

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6 | NewsBits


APR seeks input on thin walled containers, plus more recycling news in this week's NewsBits.

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7 | Upcoming conferences & webinars


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

8 | Jobs Available & Sought


Various Jobs, The IMS Group (National).
Details are available online.


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.


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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