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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 16:19:15 -0500
From: "RecycleWorlds" <anderson@msn.fullfeed.com>
Subject: Plastics Recycling
According to the 8/24/98 issue of Plastics News:
"Plastic bottle recycling rate keeps sliding
WASHINGTON (UPDATED Aug. 21, 11:15 a.m. EDT) -- The plastic
bottle
and container recycling rate fell for the second straight year,
prompting some
observers to herald it as confirmation that plastics recycling
has reached a
plateau or is headed backward.
"The rate for all rigid containers fell from 21.2% in 1996 to 20.2 in
1997, even as the pounds of plastic collected for recycling actually
increased, according to figures released Aug. 18 by the APC. ... The rate
for all plastic bottles dropped from 24.5% to 23.7%."
The article quotes industry sources attributing the problem to the fast
rate of growth of virgin production and the increased use of single use
containers. However, this does not explain the most statistic of serious
concern:
"Recycling bottle wash capacity (i.e. the intermediate reclaimers) in
the U.S. in 1997 was down a little bit from 1996 and wast still well below
its 1995 high. By contrast, there were steady increases in capacity between
1991 and 1995.
"...
"Industry official disagreed with the idea that falling rates indicate
that plastics recyling has reached its zenith.
"'We think there are opportunities for growth for recycling,' said APC
spokesperson Jack LaCovey. The group 'has an interest in seeing if there is
something that APC can do to boost plastics recycling that maybe we are not
doing.'
"'We do not know what that is but clearly it is something we are
looking at,' LaCovey said. He declined to provide more specifics."
"...Luke Schmidt, president of NAPCOR said'...the PET industry must now
collect more custom PET containers and at least double the 3,500
bottle-shaped recycling bins NAPCOR is placing at spots where single-serve
bottles are sold, he said.
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Peter Anderson
RecycleWorlds Consulting
4513 Vernon Blvd. Ste. 15
Madison, WI 53705-4964
Phone:(608) 231-1100/Fax: (608) 233-0011
E-mail:recycle@msn.fullfeed.com
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 10:07:29 -0400
From: chelsea center for recycling and economic development
<amyp@chelseacenter.org>
Subject: Public Area Recycling Programs in Large Cities
Jan:
The state of New Jersey has been doing a lot in terms of public area
recycling for a long time-- parks and such, and I know that several
municipalities there have been as well. I'm not sure who to contact,
there, maybe someone on the list serve knows.
Also, Mitch Reid of Eco Pop designs in Ca. has been designing public
recycling containers for at least 8 years-- perhaps he can tell you some of
his clients and their experiences. I believe his number is 738-1554-- the
area code used to be 415 (Pacifica region), but it has changed, I don't
know the new one.
At 04:09 PM 8/21/98 -0500, Janet C. Aceti wrote:
>Hello,
>
> I am looking for contacts in large urban communities that have
>recycling receptacles in public areas (business districts, parks) in
>which people can recycle single serve beverage containers. The most
>helpful contacts would be in states that have limited bottle bills
>like Massachusetts (deposits on bottles and cans containing carbonated
>and some alcholic beverages but not on juices and waters).
>Thanks very much for any help.
>
>
Amy Perlmutter
Executive Director
Chelsea Center for Recycling and
Economic Development
180 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
617-887-2300/fax 617-887-0399
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 10:07:29 -0400
From: chelsea center for recycling and economic development
<amyp@chelseacenter.org>
Subject: Public Area Recycling Programs in Large Cities
Jan:
The state of New Jersey has been doing a lot in terms of public area
recycling for a long time-- parks and such, and I know that several
municipalities there have been as well. I'm not sure who to contact,
there, maybe someone on the list serve knows.
Also, Mitch Reid of Eco Pop designs in Ca. has been designing public
recycling containers for at least 8 years-- perhaps he can tell you some of
his clients and their experiences. I believe his number is 738-1554-- the
area code used to be 415 (Pacifica region), but it has changed, I don't
know the new one.
At 04:09 PM 8/21/98 -0500, Janet C. Aceti wrote:
>Hello,
>
> I am looking for contacts in large urban communities that have
>recycling receptacles in public areas (business districts, parks) in
>which people can recycle single serve beverage containers. The most
>helpful contacts would be in states that have limited bottle bills
>like Massachusetts (deposits on bottles and cans containing carbonated
>and some alcholic beverages but not on juices and waters).
>Thanks very much for any help.
>
>
Amy Perlmutter
Executive Director
Chelsea Center for Recycling and
Economic Development
180 Second Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
617-887-2300/fax 617-887-0399
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Date: Mon, 24 Aug 1998 16:06:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: "David A. Kirkpatrick" <david@kirkworks.com>
Subject: Sustainable Jobs Fund Partner - Position Available
SUSTAINABLE JOBS CORPORATION
Position Available
Partner, Sustainable Jobs Fund
The Sustainable Jobs Corporation (SJC) is seeking an individual with
significant business investment and financing experience to assist in the
start-up and operation of the Sustainable Jobs Fund (SJF). The Fund will
invest in recycling, environmental and other companies that create jobs in
economically distressed areas in the Eastern U.S. SJC is a newly organized
corporation that has applied to be certified as a community development
financial institution (CDFI). The preferred qualifications for the new
position, in decreasing order of priority, include:
* Commercial lending, small business financing and/or venture capital
investing experience
* Experience and interest in community development finance and/or the
recycling and environmental industries
* Entrepreneurial or small business operating experience
* MBA or equivalent educational degree or expertise
The best candidate would be self-motivated and able to work independently.
The candidate would assist in the completion of the fundraising and the
start-up operations for the Sustainable Jobs Fund. The person would then be
responsible for operating from a Northeast investment office for SJF located
preferably in Philadelphia. Ongoing responsibilities would be marketing,
generating deal flow, screening investment opportunities, assisting in
negotiation of business financing agreements, and providing ongoing support
to portfolio companies.
To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and reference list to: Partner
opportunity, Sustainable Jobs Corporation, P. O. Box 15909, Durham, NC 27704.
The Sustainable Jobs Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please
feel free to forward this notice.
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Sustainable Jobs Corporation
capital for job creation
in neighborhoods that need it
=======================================
Address: Post Office Box 15909
Durham, NC 27704 USA
Voice: 919/220-8065
Fax: 919/220-9720
Email: david@kirkworks.com
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