1 | Recycling volumes to decline from distribution centers
A seminal change in how foreign goods are handled in the U.S. will result in a decline in recovered plastics and paper from large distribution centers.
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2 | PRC 2012: A close look at plastic film recovery
The issue of plastic bags and film has been all over the news in the past year. Largely absent from the public debate, however, is the current status of plastic film and bag recovery. A leading expert, Nina Bellucci Butler (Moore Recycling Associates), will provide an integral assessment of the recovered film marketplace based on the results of an extensive processors survey. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about innovative programs and industry initiatives to continue the growth in plastic film and bag recovery.
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 | ISRI plays smaller political role
The political action committee of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries remains active in D.C. politics, however at a smaller role than in the past.
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4 | Madison to collect plastic bags at curbside
Madison, Wisconsin has announced that it will no longer be collecting plastic bags through its drop-off sites and will instead begin collecting the bags as part of its curbside recycling program.
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5 | Resource Recycling: Are you in the market for recycling equipment?
Resource Recycling provides readers of this e-newsletter the latest details on recycling equipment and services, free of charge. To learn about the latest developments in recycling systems, simply complete a short form at www.resource-recycling.com/free_equip_info.
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6 | Pessimism abounds for PE recycling industry
Market observers are suggesting the value of recovered polyethylene will trend downward due to weakening primary feedstock prices.
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7 | EPA takes action against Sims Metal Management
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken action against Sims Metal Management for unlawfully discharging toxic chemicals into the San Francisco Bay.
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8 | USCC partners with KAB
National beautification organization Keep America Beautiful and the U.S. Composting Council has announced that they have formed an axis of waste-reduction that will educate the public about the benefits of composting nationwide.
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9 | Veolia hit with class action lawsuit
A law firm has filed a class action suit against Veolia Environnement S.A. on behalf of people who purchased American Depositary Shares in the company that alleges the company has misled investors and failed to disclose important information.
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10 | Bloomberg looks to double diversion by 2017
In his State of the City address, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg outlined his priorities for the Big Apple, which includes expanding recycling in the city.
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11 | AF&PA: paper news roundup
According to recently-released figures from the American Forest & Paper Association, total production and shipment figures were up and down for boxboard, containerboard and Kraft paper in December 2011.
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12 | NewsBits
A poster winner for compost week, a new patent and and recycling news from Beijing — all in this week's NewsBits.
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13 | 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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14 | Jobs Available & Sought
Administrator, Solid Waste, City of Palo Alto (Palo Alto, California).
Details are available online.
Coordinator of Recycling Program, Horry County Solid Waste Authority (Conway, South Carolina).
Details are available online.
Recycling Specialist, Loudoun County, Virginia (Loudon County, Virginia).
Details are available online.
Manager of Program Operations for Recycling & Solid Waste, University of Washington (Seattle, Washington).
Details are available online (Req # 79384).
Program Manager, Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District (Montpelier, Vermont).
Details are available online.
Director of Business Development, Mextek (Dallas-Fort Worth Area).
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].
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