1 | Washington State latest to attempt bag ban
Where California and Oregon failed, could Washington succeed? A pair of bills introduced in the Evergreen State hope to ban the use of plastic bags.
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2 | Plastics Recycling 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.
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3 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled PET prices slipped in December
Many rPET buyers experienced lower prices in December due to the combination of weak seasonal demand from beverage markets, less than enthusiastic export demand from China and lower prices for baled material.
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4 | LA busts plastic theft operation
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says that it has recovered $250,000 worth of stolen plastic products at two recycling business in South Los Angeles.
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5 | Ontario to get more ag container recycling
CleanFARMS, a Canadian industry-led stewardship organization, has announced that it is piloting a new service for farmers who want to dispose of agricultural plastics.
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6 | NSWMA looks to close the loop
The National Solid Wastes Management Association is asking that policy makers keep the solid waste and recycling industries in the loop when crafting product stewardship programs.
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7 | The recycling of rigid plastic packaging
Resource Recycling and Plastics Recycling Update have research underway on the recycling of non-bottle rigid plastics packaging, such as tubs, trays, pots and pails. We�ve developed a draft list of nearly 50 domestic and foreign buyers of this material, and we�re profiling how this material is collected and processed. Do you handle non-bottle rigid packaging? If so, we�d love for you to drop us a line at [email protected]. And if you wish a free copy of the final report or our markets list, just let us know.
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8 | Patent watch
Several patents relating to the production of new materials from scrap plastic have recently been published.
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9 | NewsBits
Carpet and textile plastics, healthcare products and compostible materials are all covered in this week's NewsBits
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10 | Upcoming conferences & webinars
Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!
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11 | Jobs Available & Sought
Purchasing Account Executive, BoRec America, Inc. (Flexible Location).
Details are available here.
Service and Repair Technician, Steinert US.
Details are available here.
Service Manager, Steinert US.
Details are available here.
Plastics Business Development, Continental Waste Management LLC (Raleigh, North Carolina).
Details are available here.
Regional Manager, Steinert US.
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 newsletter editor Henry Leineweber at [email protected].
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