Plastics Recycling Update

September 14, 2012

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1 | New report questions effectiveness of EPR


If you think that the U.S. could bolster its recycling rate by adopting extended producer responsibility policies, which require manufacturers to manage and fund the recovery of their discarded products, you are wrong, concludes a new study from the Grocery Manufacturers Association.

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2 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled PP prices hold steady


Recycled polypropylene prices were little changed in August. But adequate supply late in the month and expectations of higher stocks at the end of the third quarter seemed to be exerting some downward pressure.

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3 | Coke adopts simplified recycling label in UK


Coca-Cola Enterprises, the largest soft drink manufacturer in the U.K. will begin using the On-Pack Recycling Label on its beverage packaging.

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4 | Rhode Island's recycling program shares profits


Rhode Island's statewide recycling program has wrapped up its most recent fiscal year, producing substantial revenue for municipalities in the state.

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5 | Walmart piloting recycling consolidation center


America's largest retailer is piloting a recycling processing center and will possibly open more than 30 in North America if the center is a success.

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6 | Patent watch


A roundup of patents and patent applications relating to the latest plastics recycling technology.

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7 | NewsBits


Packaging, recycled products and the latest from China in this week's NewsBits.

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8 | Upcoming conferences & webinars


Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!

9 | Jobs Available & Sought


Production Manager, Perpetual Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Indiana).
Details are available online.


Shift Manager, Perpetual Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Indiana).
Details are available online.


Quality Manager, Perpetual Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Indiana).
Details are available online.


Maintenance Manager, Perpetual Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Indiana).
Details are available online.


Maintenance Mechanic, Perpetual Recycling Solutions (Richmond, Indiana).
Details are available online.


Various Jobs, The IMS Group (National).
Details are available online.


Purchasing Account Executive, BoRec America, Inc. (Flexible Location).
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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