What’s the Fuss about CRT Glass?

What’s the Fuss about CRT Glass?  Webinar

January 12, 2016, 2 p.m. Eastern

You may have read and heard stories in the past several months about stockpiles of CRT glass and abandonment of the material by recyclers.  But, what’s going on and why?  And, what should you be thinking about when you send your electronics for recycling?

A distinguished panel of experts will explain what’s going on and why, and address the important topic of “what can we do”.

Panelists will include:

Oregon DEQ Releases 2014 Oregon Material Recovery and Waste Generation Rates Report

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality released its 23rd annual report on municipal post-consumer (residential and commercial) material recovery and waste generation in Oregon.

DEQ analyzed detailed annual surveys and disposal reports to compute waste recovery amounts for 2014 and estimated energy savings and greenhouse gas benefits from that waste recovery.

Metro’s Scott Klag Receives “2015 Loyal Steward Award” at the 2015 U.S. Product Stewardship Forum

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In honor of its 15th anniversary, the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) hosted its 2015 National Forum on December 8-9 in Boston, Massachusetts. Environmental experts from around the United States, Europe, and Canada gathered to discuss issues related to zero waste, product stewardship, and the circular economy.

Reuse Connex Conference

In the spirit of educating the public, the business community and the sustainable materials management industry on the "2nd R", Reuse -- the Reuse Institute, along with our co-host MassDEP and other partners (Casella Resource Solutions, EPA Region 1, Harvard University, NERC, CT DEEP, etal), is pleased to announce the dates for ReuseConex 2016 and we welcome you to join us.

* What: ReuseConex 2016, 4th International Reuse Conference & Expo

* When: October 17-18, 2016

AOR Fall Forum - A Sold Out Success!

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On Thursday, December 10th, over 130 passionate recyclers gathered at the McMenamins Kennedy School in Northeast Portland to examine the value of recycling in today's declining commodity markets. David Allaway of the Oregon DEQ kicked off the event with an in-depth commentary of John Tierney's early fall New York Times criticism of today's recycling efforts.

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