WasteP2 Listserve
May 24, 2013
Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau
Department of Environmental Quality
recycle.mt.gov
Sandra Boggs
News and Updates:
1. Bad Mix: Paper & Cardboard
John Emigh at The Montana Standard offers this story about the problems that mixing paper and
cardboard causes for one area recycler: http://mtstandard.com/news/local/the-blues-of-goinggreen-
mixing-recyclables-poses-problems/article_e24662a2-c104-11e2-ab43-
0019bb2963f4.html Although made of similar materials, the fibers are different enough to cause
problems in processing, according to the item.
2. Flathead Landfill to Expand
This Flathead Beacon story describes the County Commission’s decision to purchase additional
property to expand the county landfill.
http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/county_to_pursue_adjacent_properties_for_landf
ill_expansion/33511/
3. Fortine School Wins the School Recycling Challenge for State
Fortine School came in sixth nationwide to win the statewide prize of $1,000 from the Can
Manufacturers Institute due to their aluminum can recycling program. The School Recycling
Challenge was started by the Institute in 2010 and this is the first year that Montana did not place
in the top three nationwide – perhaps due to the contest’s growing popularity. This year over
1,000 schools across the nation competed for the $5,000 grand prize. Congratulations Fortine!
Thirty schools from Montana competed during this year’s competition between America
Recycles Day, November 14, 2012 through Earth Day, April 22, 2013. Fortine School recycled
1,347 pounds of aluminum beverage cans equating to 17.27 pounds per student for the state win!
Data was not available for all schools, but here is information on three other Montana schools:
-Beartooth Elementary School, 3,423 pounds for 6.79 pounds per student (8th Place nationwide!)
-Florence-Carlton Elementary, 870 pounds for 2.42 pounds per student
-Sacajawea Middle School, 567 pounds for 0.89 pounds per student
4. Look for Energy Star-rated Televisions
The Energy Star program which recognizes energy-efficient appliances, is adding new
specifications for televisions with increased efficiency starting June 1st. The standards already
ensure that consumers save an average of 20% energy savings when buying an Energy Star-rated
televisions. The new standards will further increase the energy efficiency that consumers can
expect. One example given explains that a 60-inch television, if Energy Star certified, will be
40% more efficient than a non-certified model.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductGroup&pgw_code=TV
5. Webinar: Tribal Green Casinos: Ventilation and Smoke Free Facilities
Sponsored by National Sustainable Lodging Network.
http://sustainablelodging.org/events/tribal-green-casinos-ventilation-and-smoke-free-facilities
May 28, 2013, 12 pm
Free Webinar
Register here
6. Comparing the Lifecycle Impacts of Solid Waste Management Strategies
Now available online, the Municipal Solid Waste Decision Support Tool enables local, state, and
national government agencies, as well as private organizations and commercial institutions, to
customize the measurement, analysis, and comparison of the environmental impacts of various
methods of solid waste management. This webinar covers the Decision Support Tool and how it
can help users make product stewardship decisions and achieve their impact reduction goals.
Sponsored by the Research Triangle Institute and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
June 5, 2013
11 am – 12:30 pm
Webinar: FREE
Register here
7. Webinars, Trainings, Conferences and More
