1 | 2010 steel recycling rate returns to normal
The recycling rate for scrap steel made a return to historic levels, according to a recently-released report by the Steel Recycling Institute (SRI).
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2 | PRC 2012: Who's who in plastics recycling
Time is running out for you to join industry leaders from around the world at next month's 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference. The conference provides your company the perfect opportunity to meet and greet key industry decision makers. Buying, networking, selling — business gets done at Plastics Recycling 2012.
A veritable who's who of the plastics industry will be walking the trade show floor and the halls of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, including all of those listed here.
Don't miss the 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference, to be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.
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3 | ECOvanta signs on to CAER
Covanta Energy has joined the ranks of the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling, which is organized around lobbying for the passage of the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA) in Congress.
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4 | Starbucks, McDonald's top sustainable packaging fast food list
Although making fast food packaging more sustainable can be a tall order, McDonald's and Starbucks have proven that it's possible to make progress in the area, according to a new report.
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5 | Maine city considers recycling citations
In response to chronic contamination of its recycling stream, the City of South Portland, Maine is considering cracking down on scofflaws who mix recyclables with non-recyclables.
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6 | Grant watch
Grants supporting recycling were announced in New Jersey and Ohio, while Indiana announced that it's taking applications to sustain recycling in the Hoosier State.
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7 | EPA fines Puerto Rican battery recycler
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that a battery recycling company in Puerto Rico has agreed to pay an $112,500 penalty and work to reduce lead contamination at its facility.
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8 | AF&PA: paper news roundup
According to recently-released figures from the American Forest & Paper Association, total production and shipment figures were down for boxboard, containerboard, Kraft paper and printed-writing paper in January 2012.
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9 | Obama administration likes bio-based products
The Obama administration is directing federal agencies to give preference to bio-based products when making procurements.
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10 | The wide world of recycling
An intergovernmental organization looks into the trans-boundary shipment of lead batteries for recycling, an international trade organization is raising concerns regarding the theft of recyclables and Japan looks to increase its recovery of rare earths.
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11 | PRC 2012: Discount registration ends tomorrow, March 1
Register today for the Plastics Recycling 2012 Conference and receive the early bird registration rate of $465!
Also, with a record number of registered attendees, the Hyatt Regency hotel where the conference is being held has reached capacity. The Plastics Recycling Conference was able to set aside a discounted block of rooms at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, located just next door to the Hyatt Regency, connected by a skybridge. The room rate is $159 per night plus taxes for a single or double occupancy room. Please call (888) 855-5701 to reserve your room and mention that you are with the Plastics Recycling Conference in order to receive the discounted room rate.
Don't miss the 2012 Plastics Recycling Conference, to be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.plasticsrecycling.com.
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12 | NewsBits
OK not OK for bottle bill, torpedoes at recycling centers and glass making concrete stronger — all in this week's NewsBits.
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13 | 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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14 | Jobs Available & Sought
Recycling Field Supervisor, Recycling Division for Orange County, N.C. (Hillsborough, North Carolina).
Details are available online.
Solid Waste and Recycling Program Professional, J.M. Waller Associates Inc. (Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri).
Details are available online.
Recycling Manager, SUPERVALU Companies (Boise, Idaho).
Details are available online.
Auditor-Financial Analyst for Recycling Industry, HF&H Consultants (Irvine, California).
Details are available online.
Business Manager, Recycle-Logic (Red Deer, Alberta).
Details are available online.
Production Manager, Regional Computer Recycling & Recovery (RCR&R) (Victor, New York).
Details are available here.
Paper Recycling Plant Manager, Corrugated Services (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma).
Details are available here.
Director of Business Development, Mextek (Dallas-Fort Worth Area).
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 managing editor Dylan de Thomas at [email protected].
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