In This Issue:

1 | Did plastics make progress in 2011?

The past year was a hard-fought one for recycling legislation. Many bills did not progress because legislatures were focused on job creation and the economy. In addition, pressure to slash budgets produced a cloud of uncertainty under even established programs.

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2 | Plastics Recycling 2012: What's next in plastics-to-oil?

Interest in plastics to fuel has exploded since the publication of the American Chemistry Council's "Conversion technology: A complement to plastic recycling" report last spring. Join us for a follow-up presentation delving into what's on the horizon with this exciting technology. New research funded by the ACC will explore the employment of conversion systems to handle residual MRF plastics, the potential role of plastics in the municipal solid waste stream, and how to overcome barriers to full-scale investment.

Don't miss the 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference, to be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.

3 | America Recycles Day events abound around America

Since 1997, many have made Nov. 15 a day to promote and celebrate recycling while promoting environmental citizenship and volunteerism. This year will be no different.

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4 | Coke plans for Olympic recycling

With London hoping to make the 2012 Olympics the greenest games yet, Coca-Cola plans on launching an ambitious sustainability initiative to coincide with the event.

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5 | Patent watch

Several patents and patent applications were announced recently relating to plastics recycling.

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6 | NewsBits

American Idol, Dream Machines, and America Recycles Day announcements.

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7 | Upcoming conferences

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!

8 | 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).
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Regional Manager, Steinert US.
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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].