In This Issue:

1 | Payments to CA processors to be cut?

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is considering a measure that would result in reduced financial support for processors of certain recyclable materials.

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2 | RR Conference 2011: Clearing up packaging confusion

Packaging messaging regarding recyclability is too often unclear, lacking specificity, or just plain wrong. In addition, data collection on access to recycling is simply not consistent or coordinated. By taking a harmonized approach to communication between industry and consumers, the Labeling for Recovery Project seeks to clear things up. This timely project, branded in August as "Restart the Cycle," is getting ready to launch a national pilot, which will include a website with information and guidance for consumers and other stakeholders. Join Anne Bedarf of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition as she offers breaking updates on this project.

Don't miss the 2011 Resource Recycling Conference, to be held August 17-18, at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information, visit www.rrconference.com or click on the banner below.

3 | SERDC webinar looks at the economics of recycling

The Southeast Recycling Development Council (SERDC) will be holding webinar this week on the economic impact of recycling in the region that could prove to be useful to advocates seeking to sway businesses and policy makers to invest in the industry.

The webinar titled "The Economics of Recycling: Putting Recycling's Positive Economic Numbers to Work" will be held on May 26 and will include speakers that will provide numbers on the economic benefits of recycling that could be helpful for advocates seeking to influence policy, state procedure and business developments specific to the region. Geared towards individuals who work in the industry as well as politicos interested in the topic, the webinar will also cover the regional demand for recycled feedstock and the efforts to ensure that elected officials understand that community collection programs can help fuel local jobs and manufacturing.

To reserve your seat, click here.

The SERDC will be holding another webinar later in June that will focus on recycling in rural communities. It'll cover technology, accepting non-traditional, outreach and other topics. To reserve a seat click here.

4 | Thousands of new recycling jobs added in last year

New numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, highlighted by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, show that the recycling industry added more than 12,000 jobs between the first quarter of 2010 and the first quarter of 2011.

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5 | CA hits new high recycling rate

Californians turned in 82 percent of their bottles and cans in 2010, keeping the recycling rate for beverage containers covered by the state bottle bill at a record high for the second year in a row.

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6 | Illinois aims at scrap plastic theft

Efforts to curb plastic packaging theft are swiftly making their way through the Illinois state legislature.

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7 | Maryland ends automatic white pages delivery

Maryland's governor has signed into law a bill that ends automatic delivery of white pages directories to residents of the state.

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8 | Legislation round-up

With many legislatures around the country getting ready to close shop for the summer, many bills are seeing considerable movement in recent weeks.

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9 | Schools collect millions of cans

Competing schools across the country collected more than 2.3 million aluminum as part of the Great American Can Roundup — School Challenge.

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10 | RR Conference heads to Indianapolis

Recycling program success relies on understanding and navigating recycling markets. Fortunately, the Resource Recycling Conference will feature presentations on the past trends, present prices and future outlooks for a variety of recycling markets. Whether your firm or program focuses on aluminum, plastic, glass, ferrous, paper, or all of the above, experts and market analysts in each respective field will offer their take on what to expect in 2011, 2012 and beyond. The Resource Recycling Conference will offer invaluable information from experts that can't be missed.

With such exciting sports, nightlife and culture, Indianapolis is a natural location for the Resource Recycling Conference and offers attendees a chance to unwind after a busy day.

"The Resource Recycling Conference far exceeded my expectations in two ways," said an attendee at last year's inaugural conference. "First and foremost, the people who attended were present and engaged. They were asking excellent questions and were at the conference to seek answers to difficult questions. The level of discussion was very high, both in the session and in the halls. Second, I had a lot of fun! It was a 'work hard, play hard' group and I can't wait to come back."

For more information on the Resource Recycling Conference, which will be held August 17-18 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, visit www.rrconference.com or click the banner below.

Don't forget to make your hotel reservations by July 27 to receive the special conference rate of $159 plus taxes. Hotel reservations can be made directly with the JW Marriott Indianapolis by calling 800-266-9432 or online. When calling to make your hotel reservation, identify yourself with the Resource Recycling Conference to receive the special conference rate.

11 | NewsBits

Recovered paper exports are still up, Lowe's recovers a billion pounds of pallets and most diners like restaurants that recycle — all in this week's NewsBits.

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12 | Upcoming conferences

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!

13 | Jobs Available & Sought

Executive Director, MassRecycle (Concord, Massachusetts).
Details are available online.

Associate, Cascadia Consulting Group (San Jose, California).
Details are available here.

Senior Field Representative, Sonoco Products Company (Raleigh, North Carolina).
Details are available online (Requisition #20110096).

Resale Supervisor, Cascade Asset Management (Madison, Wisconsin).
Details are available here.

Operations Manager, IMS Electronics (East Coast).
Details are available here.

Commercial Business Developer, Totall Metal Recycling (Granite City, Illinois).
Details are available here.

New York Area Generator Sales Specialist, New England Organics (Albany, New York).
Details are available here.

Business Development Manager, Ecovery (Loxley, Alabama).
Details are available here.

Wireless Process Engineer, Global Electric Electronic Processing Inc. (Barrie, Ontario).
Details are available here.

Regional Manager — WM Sustainability Services — Midwest, Waste Management, Inc. (Midwest).
Details are available here.

Municipal Marketing Rep III, Waste Management, Inc. (Germantown, Wisconsin).
Details are available online (Job #111630).

Project Manager/Municipal Marketing Rep, Waste Management, Inc. (Columbia, Maryland).
Details are available online (Job #111803).

Business Development Manager, Sustainability Services, Waste Management, Inc. (National).
Details are available here.

Organics Recycling Operations Manager, Waste Management, Inc. (Eastern Region).
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].