Bin Loan Program for Special Events
WasteP2 Listserve
May 15, 2015
Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau
Department of Environmental Quality
recycle.mt.gov
Sandra Boggs
News and Updates
- Demand for Safer Chemistry Will Stimulate Growth and Jobs for Years
“Making the Business & Economic Case for Safer Chemistry” estimates that demand for safer chemicals will result in more growth and jobs than conventional chemistry through 2020. The report, commissioned by the Green Chemistry & Commerce Council and the American Sustainable Business Council concludes that liabilities associated with conventional chemistry, and consumer demand for healthier products will encourage strong growth in the ‘safer’ chemistry industry.
http://asbcouncil.org/sites/default/files/asbcsaferchemicalsreportpresred.pdf
Is Styrofoam® Recyclable? Check out this interesting video, which says “yes” and “no”….
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2015/05/15/can-styrofoam-be-recycled/
- ICFPA Releases ‘Statement on Paper Recycling”
ICFPA (International Council of Forest and Paper Associations) released a two page statement on policies designed to increase paper recycling. The Statement also includes interesting tidbits such as paper that is old, such as that stored for long periods of time as books or archival records, usually cannot withstand the recycling process. It also says that paper fibers can be recycled anywhere from five to seven times in new paper products. The statement goes on to encourage more source-separated collection of paper as opposed to mingling it with other recyclables. This keeps the quality of the collected paper from being diminished due to contamination with dirt, liquids and food residue.
http://www.icfpa.org/uploads/Modules/Publications/icfpa-statement-on-paper-recycling.pdf
- 3. Another Man’s Treasure: A History of Trash – Radio Program (w/Transcripts)
From BackStory with the American History Guys: http://backstoryradio.org/shows/trash/ Worth listening to…
- Are K-cups® the cigarette butt of coffee drinkers?
The convenient, yet hard-to-recycle pods create a lot of unsightly waste. Find out what is happening to make recycling these pods easier in the future.
http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/05/nj_company_embarks_on_campaign_to_recylce_k-cups.html
-NewJersey.com
Keurig’s Grounds to Grow On program: https://www.groundstogrowon.com/keurig/learn-more.html
- Low Prices Hurting Plastics Recyclers: NY Story
Plastic News speaks with recyclers on the East Coast, who are struggling as much as recyclers anywhere. http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20150511/NEWS/150519998/challenging-resin-prices-worry-ny-recycling-supporters#email_sustain
- Beverage Packaging and Sustainability: AMERIPEN
AMERIPEN (American Institute for Packaging and the Environment) has created a brochure highlighting the sustainability of the many forms of packaging for beverages. Read what they have to say about asceptic juice cartons and other hard-to-recycle packaging.
http://ameripen.org/wp-content/uploads/Beverage-Brochure-4.17.15.pdf
7. 
- Webinars, Trainings, Conferences and More
| May 19, 2015
Noon – 1:30 pm Free |
Let’s Roll! Cart-based Recycling
Sponsored by The Recycling Partnership |
| May 19, 2015
11:30 am – 12:45 pm Free |
Carpet Recycling
Sponsored by NRC and RMC |
| May 21, 2015
11 am – Noon Free |
PAYT: Growth & Opportunity for Sustainable Materials Management
Sponsored by EPA Sustainable Materials Management |
| May 21, 2015
Noon – 2:30 pm Free |
Advanced Paint Stewardship 2015
Sponsored by Product Stewardship Institute |
| May 21, 2015
11 am – 12:30 pm Free |
I Can Compost & So Can You – Summer Camp Programs
Sponsored by Green Camps Initiative |