In This Issue:

1 | Study shows degradable plastics mar recycling stream

A European study has found that both oxo-biodegradable bags and biodegradable bags negatively affect traditional plastics recycling streams.

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2 | Register today for the 2014 Plastics Recycling Conference

It's time to reserve your place at the annual Plastics Recycling Conference. One of the largest, most innovative events in plastics recycling, the upcoming Plastics Recycling Conference will be held March 11-12, 2014 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida and will feature the latest policy news, technical information, and sales and networking opportunities uniquely designed for the plastics recovery and processing sector.

Last year's conference included a packed trade show with more than 125 exhibiting companies, as well as more than 1,300 attendees from 39 states, six Canadian provinces and 30 countries, and the 2014 conference is expected to be even bigger.

Registration, exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Visit www.plasticsrecycling.com to take advantage of this great opportunity.

3 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled polystryrene price resumes downward slide

Lackluster demand and ample supply continue to push recycled polystyrene prices lower.

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4 | HDPE demand spurs $19.4 million expansion for U.K. firm

A fast-growing market for recycled HDPE within the U.K. dairy industry has led Closed Loop Recycling to push ahead with a significant facility expansion.

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5 | Vermont hopes bin images will simplify separation

In preparation for a 2015 state recycling law, Vermont has released three universal recycling symbols to help Vermonters reduce waste and increase recycling and composting.

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6 | Plastic packaging recycling grows in Europe's developing economies

Between 2010 and 2011, recycling of plastic packaging in Europe increased slightly, buoyed by significant progress in countries with developing economies.

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7 | On ARD, Obama and other leaders voice recycling support

This year America Recycles Day received a special boost from the nation's capital, as President Barack Obama and Senate and House members chimed in on the importance of recycling.

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8 | NewsBits

A Michigan plastics recycling firm expands into Indiana and Coke's PlantBottle shows up in the interior of a new hybrid car from Ford. Head to NewsBits to get the details.

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9 | Upcoming conferences & webinars

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

10 | Jobs Available & Sought

National Sales Manager for Plastics Division, Lindner America LLC (Raleigh, North Carolina).
Details are available here.

Recycling Coordinator, Republic Services (Seattle).
Details are available here.

Recycling Education Specialist, Montgomery County (Rockville, Maryland).
Details are available here.

Materials Manager, CP Group (San Diego).
Details are available here.

Sales Representative, TKO Polymers (Atlanta).
Details are available here.

VP of Sales and Marketing, CP Group (San Diego).
Details are available here.

Sales and Marketing Manager, Newell Recycling LLC (Atlanta).
Details are available here.

Sales and Marketing Professional, Birch Plastics, Inc. (Houston).
Details are available here.

Various Sales Positions, Waste Management (National).
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 associate editor Dan Leif at [email protected].