Thursday, August 1, 2013

Pollution Prevention Listserve by Sanda Boggs: Plastic Recycling Changes, Full Wrap Label Webinar, Green Cup Challenge for Schools, Current Prices, Upcoming Webinars, and More



WasteP2 Listserve
August 1, 2013

Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau
Department of Environmental Quality
recycle.mt.gov
Sandra Boggs

News and Updates

1.  Far West Fibers Struggles to Educate Public About Plastic Recycling Changes
Far West Fibers is spending time educating the public about plastic recycling restrictions for #3, #6, and #7.  The changes are a result of China’s “Green Fence” crack-down on contaminated recycling bales.  Be sure to note the lady who ignored direction and placed a contaminant plastic into the bin despite being told it could not be recycled.  http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/07/plastics_--_sort_of_a_mess.html?utm_source=AOR+Contact+List&utm_campaign=ddab3f84fd-aor_enewsletter_0713&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_519dc0653f-ddab3f84fd-406177799
-Oregonian

2.  Full Wrap Label Webinar.
Full Wrap Shrink Sleeve Labels:  A Recycler's Dilemma was rescheduled to Today.  Learn why this type of packaging is problematic to plastic reclaimers and recycling operations.

Thursday, August 1, 2013
11 am Mountain Time

3. Green Cup Recycle Challenge (for Schools)
National Recycle Challenge
November 4-27, 2013
Registration opening soon

4. Recycling Bins: Tips for Maximizing Recovery, Minimizing Contamination, and Building Up Your Inventory

August 8, 2013

11 am FREE WEBINAR

Join the College & University Recycling Coalition (CURC) to:

·      Examine different bin features for various campus settings
·      Hear how other campuses are maximizing collection through strategic bin placement and expanding their programs using bin grants
·      Discuss campus-specific issues related to recycling bins (i.e., compliance with campus aesthetic standards)
·      Learn about national bin grant opportunities           
·      Find out about cutting-edge behavioral research being done around recycling bins and new bin mapping programs

Presenters:
·      
Gabi Ramirez De la Rosa, Recycling & Sustainability Coordinator, Baylor Medical College
·      Alana Lee Levine, Recycling Program Manager, Arizona State University           
·      Jenna Jambeck, PhD, Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering, University of Georgia

5.  Emergency, Disaster and Demolition Debris Management Workshops
These workshops take place in North Dakota but may be of interest to solid waste managers and government officials in Montana given our own recent experiences with flooding and leaking pipelines.  The workshops are made possible by a grant from the USDA and are held through August 15th at different locations in North Dakota.  Check out their brochure for dates and details:  http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/pdf/USDAGrantWorkshops.pdf

6.  Webinars, Trainings, Conferences and More

Date
Topics
August 1, 2013
11 am
Free
Full Wrap Shrink Sleeve Labels:  A Recycler's Dilemma
August 8, 2013
11 am
Free
Recycling Bins: Tips for Maximizing Recovery, Minimizing Contamination, and Building Up Your Inventory
Sponsored by AASHE, Alcoa and Keep America Beautiful
October 17, 2013
11 am
Free
Domestic Plastic Reclaimers Act in Response to China's Green Fence

7. Market Prices for Recyclables

Environmental Tips