Plastics Recycling Update

April 8, 2015

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1 | Oregon officials fine Agilyx PTO site


Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has fined plastics-to-oil company Agilyx for improper storage and labeling of hazardous waste. The company has requested a contested case hearing with the DEQ.

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2 | PetroChem Wire: Prices rise for HDPE bales


HDPE natural and mixed color post-consumer bale prices rose at the very beginning of April due to tight supply, particularly in the Northeastern U.S.

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3 | Plastic bans may be banished in Arizona


Arizona lawmakers have approved a bill that outlaws local bans, taxes and fees on a variety of "auxiliary containers," including plastic bags and beverage containers.

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4 | Plastics Recycling 2016: Best in the business


Next February marks the 11th iteration of the Plastics Recycling Conference, and our event's staying power is a testament to the innovative opportunities and business-boosting environment offered at the conference every year.


Plastics Recycling 2016 is produced by Resource Recycling, Inc., the publisher of Plastics Recycling Update and other recycling journals. Our editorial staff analyzes and investigates plastics recycling like no other organization. And that means the Plastics Recycling Conference is able to bring fresh, objective viewpoints that guide attendees into the sector's current and future profit centers.


In addition, our staff's relationships with individual attendees, recycling firms of all sizes and hotel and logistics groups give the Plastics Recycling Conference an edge when it comes to personalized service, competitive pricing and networking needs.


As you plan your event and trade show calendar for next year, start at Plastics Recycling 2016, the industry conference with a proven track record and a passion for evolution.


Plastics Recycling 2016 is set for Feb. 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head to plasticsrecycling.com to register and get all the facts on exhbiting and/or sponsoring.

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5 | Industry price woes grab mainstream attention


A number of reports from major consumer media outlets recently delved into the possible implications low oil prices could have on North American plastics recycling – and on the economics of recycling as a whole.

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6 | NewsBits


A major HDPE recycling company in the U.K. may be saved from bankruptcy after an outpouring of support from buyers in the dairy industry. In addition, an Oregon bottled-water company has established a key rPET relationship.

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7 | Upcoming conferences and 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.

8 | Jobs available and sought


Plant Manager, QRS (Baltimore, Maryland).
Details are available here.


Marketing Manager, Plastics Sales & Trading, TKO Polymers (Atlanta, Georgia).
Details are available here.


Plastic Sales and Marketing Representative, AMI Trading Inc. (Miami, Florida).
Details are available here.


Product Development Manager, PRP Recycling (Chicago, Illinois).
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, contact Jared Paben at [email protected].