1 | Italian "ecomafia" dragnet yields 54 arrests
Law enforcement officials in Italy have concluded "Operation Plastic Gold," a two-year investigation into an "ecomafia" outfit that is accused of illegally trafficking recyclables to Asia.
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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: PS prices eased in November
Slower demand for reprocessed polystyrene resulted in lower prices in November. HIPS pellet prices retreated to the low 70 cents-per-pound level. Colored general purpose grades were in the 50 cents-per-pound range, with natural GPPS repro closer to 60 cents-per-pound.
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4 | APR concludes bale-sort study
The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has completed the largest bale-sort study to date, in an effort to improve rigid non-bottle plastic recycling.
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5 | PP, PE demand down in Q4
Resin prices for polyethylene and polypropylene were flat-to-down in the fourth quarter, as the market adjusted to reduced demand.
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6 | Coke partners to expand PlantBottle
Coca-Cola has announced three new partnerships to expand and commercialize the PlantBottle, which is made entirely from bio-based PET.
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7 | NewsBits
Bag bans, bottles, patents and financing in this week's NewsBits.
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8 | Upcoming conferences & webinars
Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!
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9 | Jobs Available & Sought
Service and Repair Technician, Steinert US.
Details are available here.
Service Manager, Steinert US.
Details are available here.
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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