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  an e-newsletter for members of the National Association for PET Container Resources  

Volume 3, Number 4           July 10, 2015
In this issue
July membership meeting
Recent reports
Media recap
Media recap
Archive
Quick links
    July NAPCOR Meeting    
2015 NAPCOR MEETING: July 22-23 (Toronto, Ontario)

 

There's still time to register for our second meeting of the year. We have a few discounted rooms available to members; please contact Karen if you are interested. To view the recent newsletter with meeting details including the RSVP link and an itinerary, please click here

 

Recent Reports    

 

The "MRF Material Flow Study" was officially Released July 8, with NAPCOR being one of five trade association funders. The study looks at how recycled materials flow through several different types of materials recovery facilities (MRFs). Click to view the press release and an overview of the study.   

 

A new report commissioned by the American Chemistry Council, "The Evolution of Mixed Waste Processing Facilities, 1970-Today" examines mixed waste processing technology and potential for increased recycling and diversion rates. To view the full report, please click here

 

    Reminder: Keep us in the loop!    

 

Be sure to make us aware of things going on within your company or industry so that we may pass on the news to the rest of the NAPCOR membership. Suggestions specifically for the newsletter may be submitted to Lauren.

  

    In the news this month    

 

Plastipak expands in Louisiana, closes on purchase in Europe

 

Vermont bans disposal of PET, HDPE

 

IVL completes acquisition of Bangkok Polyester  

 

PolyOne adds equipment, staff at Ohio sheet plant

Method detergent pops in 100% post-consumer recycled Amcor PET bottle

Coca-Cola creates PET bottle made entirely from plants - but when will we see it on shelves?

Long island company PQ Recycling boosts PET recycling

Economics of recycling in the news:

  

    Newsletter archive

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Lauren
 
Lauren Laibach
NAPCOR Program Associate
llaibach[at]napcor[dot]com