Regional Decision Makers Actively Support Local Job Development

 

The Southeast Recycling Development Council reports fielding an increased number of inquiries from economic development and elected officials eager to get current information when it comes to recycling and its successful economic impact.  "Who doesn't want to learn more about a steadily growing sector providing good paying, green jobs for Americans?  This is encouraging news in a discouraging economy and the research to support it keeps coming in," says SERDC Policy Director Will Sagar. The demand for more details has resulted in the development of the Recycling & the Economy Symposium, October 26-27 in Memphis, Tenn. 

  

Don't miss this opportunity to network with high level recycling and manufacturing representatives from across the region and be part of the growing movement for increased green jobs in our region.  Learn more at www.serdc.org/symposium.   

 

Register Now! 

Recycling Has Last Laugh    

Keep America Beautiful and Partners Launch "Recycling Is No Joke" Contest for American Recycles Day

 

Have you ever thought, "Recycling doesn't make a difference."  We hate to be blunt, but you are wrong. It benefits our economy, creates jobs, saves energy and protects natural resources. So help Keep America Beautiful and its partners show that "recycling is no joke" by participating in the first-ever America Recycles Day (ARD) video contest, open to contestants of all ages.  Contestants are eligible to win $1,000 if they can make the judges (and the public) laugh. 

NC Recyclers Expand Adding Local Jobs   

 

The Polymer Network (Eden) began operations in Rockingham County in June 2009. They are currently a collection and redistribution operation that recycles LDPE clear film, clear stretch wrap and rigid PP and HDPE. With baling capacity, the company is working out of a 75,000 square foot facility with five employees. The company's expansion plans include a pelletizing line and a larger facility in North Carolina. With the expansion, the company would provide more value-add for their incoming plastic stream, and grow jobs for up to 30 additional employees.

  

Contact: Richard Moody or (336) 623-6868 

 

Maine Plastics (Apex) of Illinois opened a plastic processing facility in Apex and has begun operations in an 110,000-square foot facility and with 13 employees. The company specializes in the processing and resale of plastic resins that are left over in manufacturing processes or from discarded products from the pharmaceutical, automobile and other consumer products industries.

 

Maine Plastics envisions growing the Apex facility to 15 to 20 employees over the next year as demand grows. A contract with long-term client Becton, Dickinson and Co. prompted the expansion into North Carolina. The Apex plant will have the capacity to handle about 100 million pounds of plastics a month.

 Contact: Robert Render or 847-379-9133 

 

Electronic Recyclers International (Badin), based in Fresno, Calif., has announced plans to open a new electronics recycling facility at Alcoa's former aluminum smelting plant in Badin. The company plans to hire between 20 and 30 employees and projects to have more than 150 employees by the end of 2012. ERI operations began in July 2011 at a temporary site, with the Badin site operational by January 2012.

Contact: Ron Buckhammer or (559) 442-3982

 

 

The Tennessee Recycling Coalition Annual Recyclers of the Year Awards will be presented at the TRC Conference. This annual event recognizes individuals, organizations, schools and businesses in the State of Tennessee that have demonstrated a commitment to waste prevention and recycling.

Awards will be presented in the following six (6) categories:

• Government Recycler of the Year
• Non-Profit Recycler of the Year
• Business Recycler of the Year
• School (K-12) Recycler of the Year
• Tom Hattle Memorial Award
• Recycling Video Production of the Year

TRC is accepting awards applications for all awards categories. A panel of judges will select a winner in each category.

To nominate an individual, organization, school or business, submit a 500-word or less description of the program (or individual), using the category and judging criteria listed here. Applications must contain supporting documentation, such as photographs, charts, signage and other information. Programs should have been in place for a minimum of one year to be considered for an award. 

Videos must be 1-3 minutes in length, with titles and credits attached and placed on YouTube. Just send us the link. (see video criteria)

Send your applications/nominations and any supporting documentation to:

TRC Awards Program
c/o Gail Randolph, Director
Keep Fayetteville/Lincoln County Beautiful, Inc.
705 Main Ave S
Fayetteville, TN 37334  

Awards open on October 1, 2011 and the deadline for award submissions is December 1, 2011.

For more information contact: Gail Randolph or 931-433-8208

Free Webinar on Electronics Stewardship in Government & Tribal Agencies

Join us for a free one-hour Webinar about The State Electronics Challenge (SEC). Learn how your organization can help achieve sustainability goals while reducing its environmental footprint through improved management of computer equipment.

The SEC is a voluntary national program, open free of charge to any state, tribal, regional, or local government agency.  The SEC promotes environmental stewardship of computers - from purchasing "green" computers through power management and responsible end-of-life management - resulting in measurable reductions in energy, greenhouse gases, solid and hazardous waste, and associated costs.
 
Attend the free introductory Webinar to learn how your organization can join the Challenge and benefit from the program's proven free technical assistance, action plan, implementation tools, and environmental benefits calculations.   

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