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1 | A look at the funding of the Massachusetts bottle bill initiative
More than $10 million was spent this fall when voters in Massachusetts were asked if they would like to see the state's container return system be expanded to include more types of
beverages. The measure was soundly defeated in November. Just who funded the
political committees on either side of the debate?
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2 | Plastics Recycling 2015: The real impact of mixed-waste MRFs on plastics recovery
The resurgence of mixed-waste processing facilities, often known as "dirty" MRFs, has sparked a lively debate in recycling. Several major U.S. municipalities have recently given the green light to sizable MRF projects that will aim to separate recyclables from organics and other materials in the residential waste stream.
That raises a core question for plastics recycling stakeholders: What effect will these types of facilities have on plastics recovery? At Plastics Recycling 2015, attendees will get the first-hand perspective from various stakeholders involved with both the building of a mixed-waste MRF and the consumers of recyclable materials from that type of facility.
Look to the stage in Dallas for a well-balanced look at dirty MRF technology, inputs, output, quality, economics, future projections and more.
Plastics Recycling 2015 is taking place Feb. 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. Head to plasticsrecycling.com for all the information on attending, exhibiting and sponsoring.
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3 | California bag ban opponents could halt law
Opponents of California's statewide bag ban say they have gathered more than enough signatures to suspend the recently signed law from going into effect in 2015. If their assessment is correct and their efforts succeed, the public will decide whether or not to go plastic bag-free at checkout counters.
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4 | To ban or to recycle? NYC takes on foam
Officials in the Big Apple are expected to make a decision soon on whether to ban select expanded polystyrene products.
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5 | PetroChem Wire: Palm Beach PET bales ending year higher
The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) of Palm Beach County sold 10 to 12 truckloads of PET green and clear bales, No. 1 bottles and containers, at 17.09 cents per pound to Ohra V'Smicha, FOB Palm Beach County on Dec. 30 for January delivery. The price represents an increase of 1 to 1.5 cents per pound from business done a week earlier in U.S. eastern markets — an unexpected price move in a market generally viewed as oversupplied.
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6 | Plastics Recycling 2015: Book your hotel room now
To get the most out of the upcoming Plastics Recycling Conference, be sure to stay at the host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion. All the conference events will be taking place at the Hyatt Regency, so by booking your room there, you'll ensure your place at the center of the networking and deal-making action.
Plus, if you book before the conference room block is sold out, you can get a room at the discounted rate of $198, plus taxes. And staying at the host hotel helps guarantee lower lodging costs for future editions of the Plastics Recycling Conference. Book your hotel room here.
Plastics Recycling 2015 is taking place Feb. 23-25 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. Head to plasticsrecycling.com for all the information on attending, exhibiting and sponsoring.
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7 | NewsBits
California's Santa Cruz County is employing technology to help it efficiently recycle expanded polystyrene. We foam home in NewsBits.
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8 | Industry and supplier news
The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has expanded and improved the state recycling information available on its website, according to the organization. The general state recycling section is now split into five different U.S. regions, each with links to recycling associations and groups, government agencies and state and local recycling information. Also included are complete listings of states that have passed post-consumer recycled resin laws, mandatory plastic recycling laws and bottle bills.
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9 | Upcoming conferences & webinars
Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!
If you have a conference or webinar that you would like listed, please send an email to [email protected] for consideration.
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10 | Jobs available & sought
Plastic Trader, Ekman Group (Multiple U.S. locations).
Details are available here.
Plastic Sales & Marketing Rep, AMI Trading Inc. (Miami, Florida).
Details are available here.
President, ReTech, LLC (Grafton, Ohio).
Details are available here.
Product Development Manager, PRP Recycling (Chicago, Illinois).
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 web content manager Jade Rhianna at [email protected].
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