1 | Dunkin' Donuts looks to replace foam with PP
One of America's largest to-go coffee outlets appears to be getting closer to phasing out EPS cups in search of a more recycling-friendly option.
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2 | Plastics Recycling 2015: Headed to the Lone Star State
The most vibrant gathering of North American plastics recycling professionals is set for next February in Dallas, Texas.
Plastics Recycling 2015 will be held Feb. 23-25, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas. Mark your calendar now to ensure you are a part of the networking opportunities, trade show excitement and educational sessions that can only be found at Plastics Recycling 2015.
More than 1700 recycling leaders from 30 countries attended the conference in 2014. Head to plasticsrecycling.com to register as an attendee or sign up as a sponsor or exhibitor.
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3 | APR releases model bale specs for PP
The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers has unveiled first-of-its-kind specifications for model polypropylene bales.
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4 | Coke continues funding push to evolve PlantBottle
Coca-Cola recently made a fresh financial commitment to Wisconsin-based Virent, a firm that has been developing packaging technology that could help the beverage giant create plastic bottles entirely from plant-based sources.
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5 | PetroChem Wire: HDPE bales see another rise
Prices for HDPE natural (dairy) bales rose in mid-September, with some sales well above 60 cents per pound for spot deliveries. Most business on the U.S. East Coast was reported done at 56 to 57 cents per pound, which is up as much at 55 percent since the beginning of 2014.
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6 | Houston invests $5 million in recycling carts
Even as they mull the merits of commingling trash and recyclables, officials in Houston have decided to provide all residents with 96-gallon carts.
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7 | ACC helps recycling coordinators clean up their language
A group of industry stakeholders has launched the Plastics Recycling Terms and Tools online resource that aims to advance plastics recovery by improving the way advocates communicate with residents.
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8 | NewsBits
The EPS Industry Alliance says recycling of plastic foam last year hit an all-time high. Find the exact recycling rate in NewsBits.
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9 | Industry and supplier news
The multifaceted industry company IMS Group has re-branded and is now going by the name CP Global. The company is the parent of CP Group, which includes CP Manufacturing, Krause Manufacturing, MSS and Advanced MRF. CP Global also operates IMS Electronics, IMS Recycling and Handy Metal Mart. For more information, click here.
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10 | Request for proposals
CARE is seeking proposals for a 12-18 month project to demonstrate value-added uses for PET recovered from post-consumer carpets. More information can be found here.
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11 | Upcoming conferences & 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.
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12 | Jobs Available & Sought
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, send an email to web content manager Jade Rhianna at [email protected].
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