Plastics Recycling Update

December 15, 2011

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1 | EPS recycling on the rise


Recycling of expanded polystyrene has reached "a stable baseline of incremental growth and steady end-use market developments," according to recent findings.

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2 | Plastics Recycling 2012: The latest industry research


Each year the Plastics Recycling Conference features brand-new research about what's happening with plastic container reclaimers. This comprehensive survey offers a vital snapshot of the critical trends and issues that are shaping the plastics recycling industry. Don't miss this opportunity to get a grasp on how your firm is faring against its competitors and what you should be keeping an eye on for the future.

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

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3 | PetroChem Wire: Year-end recycled PE demand slows


Demand for recycled PE in pipe and construction-related markets slowed toward the end of the year, with demand in consumer products industries appearing more stable.

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4 | Illinois city tries out bag recycling


One city's bag ordinance could serve as a blueprint for plastic bag recycling in Illinois.

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5 | Findings offer guidance on sustainable packaging


The European Organization for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN) has released a report on the role of packaging in recycling and sustainability.

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6 | Buyers sought for mixed rigid household plastics


We will soon publish a directory of domestic and foreign buyers of non-bottle mixed rigid household plastics. If you buy mixed bales of post-consumer items such as plastic tubs, pots, pails, toys or furniture, please contact us. Just send your name, company name, location and email address to [email protected].

7 | NewsBits


CRI hosts a free webinar this morning! Plus Japan to reduce PET exports to China in this week's NewsBits.

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8 | Upcoming conferences & webinars


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

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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