Bin Loan Program for Special Events
WasteP2 Listserve
by Sandra Boggs
Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau
Department of Environmental Quality
recycle.mt.gov
News and Updates
1. Bin Grant Program: Coca-Cola¨ and Keep America Beautiful
The Coca-Cola 2013 Recycling Bin Grant program begins accepting applications on Monday,
January 28th. Applications will be accepted until March 4, 2013.
Public Space Bin Grants
Who can apply? Non-profit organizations, government agencies, schools and religious
organizations. Learn more about the Public Space Bin Grants.
Collegiate Bin Grants
Who can apply? Colleges and universities. Learn more about the Collegiate Bin Grants.
2. EPA Webinar: “Getting those BIG office Buildings to Recycle’
Thu, Feb 7, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM MST
This webinar will focus on recycling professionals who have successfully worked with property
managers and others to set up and run programs to recycle paper, OCC and containers from
several large office buildings, government and commercial.
What you will learn from attending this webinar:
• What are the triggers that cause an individual to “go green”?
• Who are the at-risk groups when it comes to recycling? Which demographics lead?
• What are the top barriers to recycling and what can be done by the EPA to break them down?
• Where are Americans making strides in recycling? What can we learn from these positive case
studies?
‘Getting those BIG office Buildings to Recycle’!
Date: February 7, 2013
Time: 1-2:30 pm EST
Register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/611857762
3. Recyclers See Soft Prices
Prices fluctuated quite a bit over the last two months of 2012, with fiber (paper-based) taking a
big hit due to China’s reduced demand. China encouraged their boxboard mills to shut down for
two weeks to conserve water. China is reportedly also applying pressure to lower prices on
imports from the U.S. Experts were hopeful that such pressure from China will encourage more
sales of fiber to U.S. domestic mills. In addition, Mexico reduced their demand for fiber from
the U.S. and a Canadian mill was shuttered; experts do not expect paper prices to increase, or if
they do, it will be slowly.
Plastic prices went down as is usual during this season as demand decreases and manufacturers
use up current stock before the end of their fiscal year.
Steel and metals saw a sharp decline in October but began rebounding in December. Experts say
the downturn was related to several different circumstances, including a reduced demand for
scrap metal due to less demand by domestic steel mills. Nonferrous metals (copper, aluminum,
nickel, zinc) prices did see a rebound in December but experts predict that the prices will not
raise much more.
4. Paper Mill Reopens in Washington
Harbor Paper Mill (formerly Grays Harbor Paper Mill) has been able to reopen and hire 175
employees as a result of public and private financing deals. The mill has been shut for a year and
a half due to poor market conditions. The mill continues to produce their Harbor 100 product, a
100% recycled-content paper. A major customer is International Forest Products which supplies
Staples¨. Since Staples is the State of Montana’s Central Stores vendor….we may once again
have a reasonably-priced 100% r/c choice when buying copier and printer paper.
5. Espresso and Trash Service: All in One Location!
Talkeetna Refuse north of Anchorage, Alaska may be the only place there is an espresso
stand/transfer station combination! The transfer station is the only privately owned one in
Alaska and, not surprisingly, it was there first. An administrative assistant with a flair for
espresso convinced the owner to open a part-time espresso business which she operates out of
the same place that folks come to drop off their trash!
Webinars, Trainings, Conferences and More
International Perspectives from Community Leaders on Sustainable
Consumption
February 12, 2013
TBD
Free
Sponsored by EPA Region 10
U.S. Policies that Encourage Sustainable Consumption
March 12, 2013
TBD
Free
Sponsored by EPA Region 10
Changes Choices: Choosing to Consume Sustainably
April 9, 2013
TBD
Free
Sponsored by EPA Region 10
[reposted with permission by Recycle Montana]
