Plastics Recycling Update

October 20, 2011

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1 | Rigids committee gives update at APR meeting


The 36 members of the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers Rigids Committee convened at the organization's meeting last week in Charlotte, North Carolina to discuss the latest issues facing that sector of plastics recycling.

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2 | Plastics Recycling 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.

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3 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled PP demand weak in September


Recycled PP prices were stable in September, with demand soft and supply tight. Still, prices held their own in September, supported by a limited supply of post-industrial PP scrap, according to PetroChemWire's Repro/Regrind Report, published on Sept. 26. Demand for recycled material was better in some segments than others, but overall it was described as lackluster.

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4 | Recyclebank builds expansion network


Recyclebank hopes to expand its reach through an agreement with Waste Management as part of a broader effort to network with outside brands.

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5 | CPIA head favors plastic-to-energy


The U.S. could benefit by following the lead of other countries and embracing plastic-to-energy technology, according to Canadian Plastics Industry Association President and CEO Greg Wilkinson.

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6 | New voluntary recycling labels to launch in 2012


Five large companies have agreed to begin using a voluntary alternative recycling label on their products beginning this January.

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7 | NewsBits


Sustainability reports and patent announcements in this week's NewsBits.

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8 | Upcoming conferences


Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences!

9 | Jobs Available & Sought


Service and Repair Technician, Steinert US.
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Service Manager, Steinert US.
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Plastics Business Development, Continental Waste Management LLC (Raleigh, North Carolina).
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Regional Manager, Steinert US.
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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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