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[Fwd: Important Announcement -- Industrial Ecology III]
[Fwd: Job Announcement:Pesticide Community Organizer]
Fwd: WASTE: Re: waste-paper as insulationb material
Recycling web sites FYI
shokink information about paper
waste-paper as insulationb material (2 msgs)
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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Important Announcement -- Industrial Ecology III -- Weekend Retreat Sold Out. Space still available for April 24th Workshop Intensive and Keynote Dinner. Sign up ASAP... For more info. visit http://www.globalff.org/ie3-info.htm Questions? Call Mary or Brian West at (415) 331-6232 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
As you may already know, the Future 500 will be hosting Industrial Ecology III, its third-annual environmental business workshop and roundtable retreat April 24-26 in San Francisco. IE III will draw together a highly dynamic group of people to learn, discuss, and put into practice cutting edge business and policy tools that emulate nature's efficient and creative systems.
The Roundtable Retreat portion of the event (April 25-26) is already sold-out, but there is still space available for the Workshop Intensive, April 24, at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Featured presenters include Fritjof Capra, author, "The Web of Life", Michelle Blazek=20 of AT&T, Gil Friend of Gil Friend and Assoc., Juanita Brown of Whole Systems Assoc., Art Kleiner, author, "The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook",=20 and Michael Kleeman of Boston Consulting.
Participants include representatives from Hewlett Packard, Nike, General Motors, Sanyo, Volvo, Mitsubishi Electric, Deloitte Touche, Quantum, Coors, Cal EPA, Cal Integrated Waste Management Board, Rainforest Action Network, and Earth Island Institute
Don't miss this exciting and important event. For more info. visit: http://www.globalff.org/ie3-info.htm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - *Fax this form to (916) 486-5990 or e-mail it to marywest@bigfoot.com *If you have any questions call Mary or Brian West at (415) 331-6232 *Sign-up Online! http://www.globalff.org/ie3-info.htm
Yes, I would like to attend:
____ Workshop Only (Apr. 24) Future 500 Member: $145 Nonmember:$195
____ IE III Reception and Keynote Dinner (Apr. 24) $100
____ Student Discount (must submit copy of current student ID) $145
____ Limited Membership $395 ($195 nonprofit/individual) Benefits include Future 500 Library (four "how-to-guides"), one free Future 500 workshop, discounts at Future 500 events, Future 500 web-site directory listing
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********************************************************* Global Futures Foundation and The Future 500 801 Crocker Road Sacramento, CA 95864 USA (916) 486-5999 voice (916) 486-5990 fax http://www.globalff.org *********************************************************
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Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 20:14:12 -0700 From: Myra Nissen <myracycl@inreach.com> Subject: [Fwd: Job Announcement:Pesticide Community Organizer]
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Forwarding this for your information.
Myra Nissen myracycl@inreach.com
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Job Announcement
POSITION: Community Organizer
LOCATION: Santa Barbara
BACKGROUND:Pesticide Watch Education Fund is a small, non-profit organization dedicated to reducing pesticide use in California and promoting least-toxic alternatives. We serve as a clearinghouse of information on the problems associated with pesticide use and alternatives, offer organizing and strategy assistance, networking opportunities, and referrals to technical experts.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Primary responsibilities include:
**Provide training, educational materials, and organizing assistance to community members and organizations in the Central Coast in their efforts to eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides. **Assist in the development of education and outreach materials. ** Develop and implement a Central Coast fundraising plan, including grantseeking and grassroots fundraising. ** Recruit Central Coast organizations to join a statewide coalition dedicated to reducing pesticide use in California. ** Implement Central Coast media plan, including organizing press events,meeting with editorial boards, and writing letters-to-the-editor.
QUALIFICATIONS: Pesticide Watch Education Fund is looking for somebody with the following skills and experience:
**At least 1 year of grassroots organizing experience. **Highly organized, with strong written and oral communication skills. ** Commitment to grassroots organizing and environmental protection. **Highly motivated and capable of taking initiative. **Ability to manage multiple tasks.
SALARY: $17,500- $21,000 depending on experience, with benefits.
TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to: Gregg Small Pesticide Watch Education Fund 450 Geary Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 292-1488 or greggsmall@aol.com
Applications must be received by May 15
Californians for Pesticide Reform pests@igc.org
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Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 18:15:27 EDT From: GEOPAX1 <GEOPAX1@aol.com> Subject: Fwd: WASTE: Re: waste-paper as insulationb material
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Thought you would want this info also. I responded to the email.
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From: GEOPAX1 <GEOPAX1@aol.com> Return-path: <GEOPAX1@aol.com> To: rgutten@concentric.net Subject: Re: WASTE: Re: waste-paper as insulationb material Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 18:13:56 EDT Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=3DUS-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit
My company, GEOPAX, Ltd. located in Sandy Hook, CT is the producer of a packaging material which is composed of 100% post-consumer recycled paper. The product is used to replace styrene loosefill and plastic bubble wrap= inner cushioning materials. Our product happens to form a web of hexagonal cells when expanded. Many of our customers have commented on GEOAMI's=AE (product trade name) superb insular qualities. If you are interested in a sample, please contact me at your convenience.
regards, Michael Hurwitz CEO & President
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Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 13:44:44 -0600 From: "John Reindl" <reindl@co.dane.wi.us> Subject: Recycling web sites FYI
INTERNET NEWSBRIEF, April 3, 1998
Internet Newsbrief is a weekly service from the EPA Headquarters Library that provides a sampling of new and/or useful Internet resources for EPA staff and other environmental professionals. The Internet Newsbrief is also available on the Web at http://www.epa.gov/natlibra/hqirc/inb.htm
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** EPA INFORMATION ** Jobs Through Recycling http://www.epa.gov/jtr/index.htm
This site highlights the EPA's initiative to put the tools of business development into the hands of recycling professionals. The initiative provides funding and information to recycling market development staff throughout the country. EPA's goal is to use recycling programs to create jobs as well as to minimize waste that would otherwise go into landfills. The site contains information on financing, grants, community involvement, and more.
** GOVERNMENT INFORMATION **
Washington State Department of Ecology, Solid Waste and Financial Assistance Program http://www.wa.gov/ecology/swfa/swhome.html
This program strives to conserve waste and prevent pollution through waste reduction, recycling, and waste facility regulation. It provides technical and financial assistance, education, and help with interpretation of regulations. The web site contains links to pages on workshops, reports, focus sheets, handbooks, and regional offices, among others.
** BUSINESS/CORPORATE INFORMATION **
The Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers http://www.presstar.com/afpr/
The Alliance consists of over 80 companies involved in the manufacture of EPS (expanded polystyrene transport packaging foam- commonly, though incorrectly known as "Styrofoam"). The organization works to set up collection sites for EPS recycling, reprocessing, and reuse. The Web site offers information on how the foam can be recycled, how to set up programs, and how to contact local groups. There is also a link to a page with several inexpensive publications, posters, and "getting started" kits, as well as a link to a statistics page.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in Internet Newsbrief was correct, to the best of our knowledge, at the time of publication. It is important to remember, however, the dynamic nature of the Internet. Resources that are free and publicly available one day may require a fee or restrict access the next, and the location of items may change as menus and homepages are reorganized.
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Date: Tue, 14 Apr 98 12:46:28 PDT From: "Haya Geva" <haya@aipm.co.il> Subject: shokink information about paper
I thank all of those who sent me the infromation.
haya geva haya@aipm.co.il tel: 972 6 6349215 fax: 972 6 6344373
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Date: Sun, 12 Apr 1998 10:45:08 -0400 (EDT) From: "Roger M. Guttentag" <rgutten@concentric.net> Subject: waste-paper as insulationb material
At 11:08 AM 4/12/98 PDT, you wrote: >Hello members, > >I've been asked to look for information about waste-paper that can be used as insulation material. > >Could anybody tell me where I can find it? > >Thanks. > > >haya geva >haya@aipm.co.il >tel: 972 6 6349215 >fax: 972 6 6344373 > =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Dear Haya:
May I suggest that you begin your research with the Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association. Their tel.# is (513) 222-2462. Their web page address is:
http://www.aquinas-multimedia.com/cima/index.html
Hope this helps.
Roger M. Guttentag E-MAIL: rgutten@concentric.net TEL: 215-513-0452 FAX: 215-513-0453
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Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 16:06:34 EDT From: Jango <Jango@aol.com> Subject: waste-paper as insulationb material
For information on cellulose insulation and other recycled products, go=20 to:
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/publicat.htm
page down to Buy Recycled section. Insulation stuff is in the=20 construction materials pub. check out the other products too! This is a=20 great resource coming from American tax dollars...
Good luck.
David Biddle 7366 Rural Lane Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-247-2974 (voice and fax) jango@aol.com
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