In This Issue:

1 | Windy city looks to privatize recycling

In an effort to bring curbside recycling to the entire Windy City, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced that he will partially privatize collection services.

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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.

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.

3 | ISRI releases recycling fact sheets

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. has released a series of fact sheets meant to serve as an easily accessible resource for policy makers, the media and the public on the environmental and economic benefits of scrap recycling.

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4 | MA close to bottle bill update?

After nearly 16 years, advocates of expanding Massachusetts' bottle bill might be within striking distance of their goal as lawmakers in the commonwealth consider legislation that would attach a deposit to many beverage containers not covered by the original measure. However, industry groups are pushing back.

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5 | Georgia community uses back door to curbside recycling

Over objections by local authorities, activists in Chatham County, Georgia are attempting to use an obscure provision in the state constitution to bring curbside recycling to all unincorporated areas of the county. And they might just pull it off.

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6 | IP releases sustainability report

International Paper has released its 2010 Sustainability Report, describing the company's efforts to have less of an impact on the environment.

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7 | Paper industry looks to go green

The Environmental Paper Network, an association of environmental organizations and other groups, has released a report providing data and analysis on the pulp and paper industries, including recycling.

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8 | Canadian paper packaging hits 77 percent recycled content

The average amount of recycled content in paper packaging produced by Canadian mills for use in the country jumped to 77 percent in 2010, according to industry group Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council.

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9 | Green sports group expands

The Green Sports Alliance, a coalition of professional sports teams and venues that aim to make their operations more sustainable, has announced that its ranks have swelled with new members.

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10 | The wide world of recycling

A new facility in southeastern Australia will recycle a range of materials, figures from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency show the country has made strides in reducing waste and an English company that process PET just raised a wad of money for an expansion.

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11 | RR Conference 2011: Who's who in the world of recycling

The Resource Recycling Conference is your opportunity to network with colleagues, clients, prospective partners, vendors and industry leaders, and there's no better place than the exhibit hall among our conference supporters. The trade show hall will showcase the latest innovations and service offerings from firms providing equipment and processing systems, reclamation opportunities, consulting services and markets for material — a veritable who's who of the world of recycling.

Want to make sure your organization gets seen? The conference offers an array of sponsorship, exhibiting and advertising options that provide your organization with a cost-effective way to promote your products and services, establish your brand, build new business relationships and secure your position as a leader in the industry. Join the list of companies below and come to Indianapolis and get serious about recycling.

To find out more about opportunities in exhibiting or sponsoring at the Resource Recycling Conference, to be held August 17-18 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana, e-mail Conference Manager Cara Bergeson at [email protected].

12 | NewsBits

Food cart to-go containers, more Wisconsin recycling woes and NYC recycling apps — all in this week's NewsBits.

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13 | Upcoming conferences

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!

14 | Jobs Available & Sought

Programs/Communications Manager, The State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) (Austin, Texas).
Details are available here.

City Government Zero Waste Associate, San Francisco Department of the Environment (San Francisco, California).
Details are available here.

Executive Director, Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District (New Bedford, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Climate Initiatives Coordinator, Metro (Portland, Oregon).
Details are available online.

Sustainable Multifamily Project Coordinator, Clackamas County Office of Sustainability (Oregon City, Oregon).
Details are available online.

General/Business Manager, Allied Paper Savers (Edmonton, Alberta).
Details are available online.

Sales Representative/Rolls Division Trader, Georgia-Pacific (Eastern U.S.).
Details are available online (Job Number #3446).

Entry Level Sales Executive/Fiber Market Trader, Georgia-Pacific (San Francisco and Washington State).
Details are available online (SF Job Number #706, WA Job Number #707).

Account Representative, Georgia-Pacific (Jericho, New York and Los Angeles).
Details are available online (Jericho Job Number #705, LA Job Number #2887).

Executive Director, The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) (Bellwood, Pennsylvania).
Details are available here.

Business Development for Sales and Purchasing, Continental Waste Management (Raleigh, North Carolina).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Information Systems Resources (Detroit, Michigan).
Details are available here.

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

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

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

Operations Manager, Viatek Solutions (Tampa, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia).
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).

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].