In This Issue:

1 | Resource Recycling debuts new e-newsletter template

Regular readers of the Resource Recycling e-newsletter will notice a few changes beginning in this issue. We have made several style changes to enhance readability of the electronic newsletter and also integrate stories you receive in your inbox with those posted on our constantly-updated website. Several more revisions are on the way. In the meantime, feedback is always welcome, just click on the "contact us" button at the bottom of the newsletter, or email us at [email protected].

2 | Delaware curbside recycling law upheld

The constitutionality of a law passed by the Delaware Assembly that laid the groundwork for a statewide recycling program has been upheld.

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3 | PRC 2011: The emergence of mixed rigid plastics recycling

Strong research efforts by a multi-stakeholder group have produced some intriguing new findings, all designed to aid in developing better ways to recover mixed rigid plastics.

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4 | China's largest paper consumer grows again

Nine Dragons, China's largest consumer of recovered paper, says it will build a massive paper complex in northeast China.

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5 | Waste Management issues sustainability report

Waste and recycling giant Waste Management has released its 2010 sustainability report, outlining the environmental, economic and social impacts of its operations in North America for the last year.

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6 | "Green" losing its glow?

Fewer Americans are "going green" according to the results of a new survey, by Harris Interactive.

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7 | Lowe's features KAB in $1 million giveaway

Keep America Beautiful has been chosen by home improvement giant Lowe's and Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation as one of four nonprofit organizations to receive part of a $1 million donation.

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8 | NewsBits

Nike makes shoes out of recycled magazines, beer sales fell in 2010, all in this week's NewsBits.

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9 | Upcoming conferences

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!

10 | Jobs Available & Sought

Solid Waste and Recycling Program Coordinator, Washington County, Oregon (Hillsboro, Oregon).
Details are available online, Job #2011-02.

PET Procurement Specialist, Perpetual Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Indiana).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Sims Recycling Solutions (LaVergne, Tennessee with extensive travel to Atlanta, Georgia).
Details are available here.

Outside Account Representative, Global Green Solutions of Indiana (Indianapolis, Indiana).
Details are available here.

Organics Recycling Operations Manager, Waste Management, Inc. (Southern U.S. Region).
Details are available online, search for job number 102782.

Materials Recovery Facility Manager, Waste Management, Inc. (Minneapolis).
Details are available online, search for job number 102790.

Sales Engineer/Project Manager, WM Recycle America (Western U.S. Region).
Details are available online, search for job number 102510.

Asset Recovery/Recycling Operation Manager, WM Recycle America (Round Rock, Texas).
Details are available online, search for job number 102697.

Regional Manager, Steinert US.
Details are available here.

Equipment Inside Sales Support, 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 managing editor Dylan de Thomas at [email protected].