In This Issue:

1 | AMERIPEN, PSI spar over producer responsibility

An internal position paper from the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN) has drawn the ire of the Product Stewardship Institute, with PSI saying the document disparages extended producer responsibility — a type of material management system where producers are responsible for recycling and managing products at their end-of-life. But AMERIPEN says it is still developing its position on EPR and that the leaked document was purely for discussion purposes.

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2 | Plastics Recycling 2013: What can we expect in resin markets?

What does the future hold for plastic resins? Once again, the Plastics Recycling Conference will feature a critical assessment of the key factors influencing current and future resin markets in North America. Expert analysts from IHS and elsewhere will share everything they know about PET, PE and more.

Don't be left behind and get your facts straight from the source at the 2013 Plastics Recycling Conference, which will be held March 19-20 in New Orleans. For more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.

3 | PetroChem Wire: Recycled PP moves lower in late October

Prices for recycled polypropylene were mostly lower in late October, with declines of 1-2 cents per pound typical.

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4 | Coca-Cola sustainability report outlines recycling efforts

The Coca-Cola Co. has released its most recent sustainability report, which outlines the beverage giant's efforts to lessen its impact on the environment, including ways to make its packaging more sustainable.

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5 | KAB seeks to improve workplace recycling

On the occasion of the 15th annual America Recycles Day, national beautification group Keep America Beautiful is encouraging businesses and government to take their Recycling at Work pledge.

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6 | NewsBits

ACC offers recycling awards, plus bag bans set to expand 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].