In This Issue:

1 | Recycling resolution approved by U.S. Senate

A non-binding resolution expressing support for the recycling industry received unanimous approval from the U.S. Senate last night.

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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 | PetroChem Wire: PP prices face downward pressure

Prices for recycled polypropylene were stable in October, but are under downward pressure in November due to last month's decline in the prime polypropylene market.

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4 | Oregon recycling group comes out against degradable plastics

The Association of Oregon Recyclers has released a new policy officially opposing the use of degradable additives in plastic products.

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5 | Website a resource for plastics recycling

A new website that is meant to be an easy-to-use resource on plastics recycling for industry professionals has gone live.

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6 | NewsBits

Film recycling, healthcare plastics and new uses for scrap in this week's NewsBits.

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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].