Plastics Recycling Update

September 27, 2012

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1 | Toronto clamshell recycling moves forward


Toronto residents can now recycle PET clamshell containers, following a pilot study at the city's Dufferin Materials Recovery Facility.

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2 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled PS grades higher in September


Prices for some grades of recycled polystyrene rose during the first half of September.

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3 | Plastic push generates unlikely opposition


In the U.K., the plastics industry is criticizing a government mandate to double the amount of plastic collected for recycling in five years. According to the British Plastics Federation, the government plan includes no viable plans on how to achieve this target.

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4 | Scotland looks to boost domestic recycling


Scottish plastic recycling firms may be eligible for new loan funding and support.

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5 | Patent watch


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

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6 | NewsBits


New ASTM standards plus the latest plastic bag news in this week's NewsBits.

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7 | Upcoming conferences & webinars


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

8 | 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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