Plastics Recycling Update

September 15, 2011

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1 | Both sides claim victory in bag settlement


Another litigious saga in the ongoing wars over plastic bags has come to a close, with both sides claiming some measure of victory.

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2 | PRC 2012: Exclusive info on plastics recycling


How effective is the resin code identification system in recycling and how should it be updated? What are some ways bale quality can be improved? Where are the markets for reclaimed material headed and what are the major issues my firm needs to be aware of in the coming year? These are just a few of the questions experts will tackle at the upcoming Plastics Recycling Conference in Atlanta.

Now in its sixth year, the Plastics Recycling Conference attracts the plastics recycling industry's best and brightest with its highly acclaimed agenda and dedication to recycling issues.

"The quality of the information was outstanding," said a plastics broker who attended the 2011 show in New Orleans. "I came here with a list of questions I needed answers to on materials pricing and between the speakers and the networking areas, I had most of it done by the end of the first day."

Every aspect of the Plastics Recycling Conference is designed to maximize quality information and accessibility for attendees. Not only are questions encouraged in the informative sessions, but attendees are provided excellent networking opportunities at the conference to connect with speakers, moderators, established recycling professionals and distinguished guests from any of the two dozen countries that routinely attend.

This level of information and interaction is something found nowhere else in plastics recycling.

The 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference will be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.

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3 | CA EPS bill likely in next session


While a bill to ban expanded polystyrene foam containers in California failed to get a final vote before the conclusion of the 2011 legislative session, this is likely not the last we've seen of the bill.

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4 | Bag ban update


A handful of local governments in California and the Rocky Mountains have banned plastic bags or are considering doing so, while the capital city of Australia is reminding residents that the controversial sacks are on their way out.

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5 | P&G aims to improve waste reduction


Proctor & Gamble has big plans to dramatically reduce the amount of waste it produces and make its products more environmentally friendly. The Wall Street Journal recently interviewed Len Sauers, the company's vice president of global sustainability, who is leading many of those efforts.

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7 | NewsBits


Plant-based plastics and pricing reports in this week's NewsBits.

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8 | Upcoming conferences


Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!

9 | Jobs Available & Sought


Service and Repair Technician, Steinert US.
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Service Manager, Steinert US.
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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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