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1 | MA close to bottle bill update?
After nearly 16 year, 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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2 | PRC 2012: The best sources of industry leadership
From bale specifications, to degradability, to cross-border plastic export issues and everything in between, the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has consistently found itself at the forefront of the major issues in plastics recycling. APR will share its progress on addressing these issues with attendees at the 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference and will be meeting immediately following the conclusion of the conference to develop strategy on the current and future challenges facing plastics recycling.
Also participating at the conference will be the American Chemistry Council, the National Association for PET Container Resources and the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries. For plastics recycling professionals concerned about the overall direction of the industry, there are no better sources of information than its leading trade associations.
Come get your facts straight from the source at the 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference, which will be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information visit www.plasticsrecycling.com or click on the banner below.
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3 | Plastic exports up in May
The volume of plastic scrap exported in May, at 391.42 million pounds, was up 1.38 percent from the April figure. When matched against the May 2010 position, the volume of exports increased by 3.6 percent.
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4 | Bag bans advance
Portland has become the first city in Oregon to ban plastic bags just a week after Bellingham, Washington enacted its own restriction on the totes. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland is also considering putting a levy on the controversial sacks.
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5 | ISRI releases recycling fact sheets
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc. has released a series of fact sheet 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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6 | Resource Recycling Conference: 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.
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7 | NewsBits
Facility and patent news are highlighted in this week's NewsBits.
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8 | Upcoming conferences
Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!
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9 | Jobs Available & Sought
Business Development for Sales and Purchasing, Continental Waste Management (Raleigh, North Carolina).
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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