In This Issue:

1 | Exclusive: Nestle Waters on EPR

Nestle Waters North America is a rare business. Since last year, the Stamford, Connecticut-based bottled water company has spearheaded an unusual campaign to put itself, and other businesses, under increased regulation. Specifically, NWNA, which makes 12 brands of bottled water, has been steadily laying the groundwork to establish extended producer responsibility — beginning in a state that currently lacks a bottle bill, but is otherwise supportive of recycling.

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2 | PRC 2012: The latest recycling 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.

3 | NM sees recycling boost

An analysis by the New Mexico Recycling Coalition has found that access to recycling has significantly increased over the last four years in the Land of Enchantment.

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4 | Results mixed for NC bottles

North Carolina's two-year-old law prohibiting plastic bottles from being dumped in landfills has produced mixed results.

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5 | Oregon paper recycling legislation fails

The Oregon Legislature has failed to act on a bill intended to aid the state's flagging paper mills and bolster the recycling industry.

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6 | Europe looks to collect more high-quality glass

Only by collecting glass bottles and jars separately will Europe achieve higher collection rates and quality of the material, according to a recently released report.

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7 | New Orleans tries to clean up Mardi Gras mess

With New Orleans currently basking in the wake of Mardi Gras, the city is awash in plastic beads that are typically trashed after the festivities have ended. But several organizations are hoping to keep the iconic beads associated with the festival out of the landfill or waterways.

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8 | The wide world of recycling

Israel gets closer to having an e-scrap law, an organization in India hopes to boost recycling in that country and the amount of carpet kept out of landfills in the U.K. continues to rise.

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9 | PRC 2012: Discount registration ends March 1

Register today for the Plastics Recycling 2012 Conference and receive the early bird registration rate of $465! While you're catching the early worm and saving money, conference attendees will receive the special discounted conference rate of $169 plus taxes for single/double occupancy at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Click here to book your room before the hotel fills up!

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

10 | NewsBits

Infographics, illegal tire dumps and crematory scrap, oh my — all in this week's NewsBits.

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11 | 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.

12 | Jobs Available & Sought

Deputy Commissioner, Sustainability, Bureau of Waste Prevention, Recycling and Reuse (New York, New York).
Details are available online.

Director, NYS Institute for Construction and Demolition (C&D) Recycling (Syracuse, New York).
Details are available online (look under "Exempt (Salaried) Opportunities").

Business Manager, Recycle-Logic (Red Deer, Alberta).
Details are available online.

Austin Resource Recovery Division Manager, City of Austin Resource Recovery (Austin, Texas).
Details are available online.

General Manager, Orange County Container Group (Corrugated Services recycling division) (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma).
Details are available online.

Production Manager, Regional Computer Recycling & Recovery (RCR&R) (Victor, New York).
Details are available here.

Paper Recycling Plant Manager, Corrugated Services (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma).
Details are available here.

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.

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].