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C O N T E N T S:
SERDC News: SERDC Members Make Up 8 Out of 10 Funding Partners for the Recycling
Partnership, 2014 Summit Activities, SERDC Webinar Series
Member Highlight: South Carolina Adopts Amendments to Composting
Carton Recycling Reaches 50 Percent Milestone
Florida Counties Increase Recycling
Recycling Industry Brings $13 Billion to South Carolina Recycling
Pratt Industries Opens New Facility in Rock Hill, SC
Caraustar to Acquire Newark Group
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NRC Seeking a Fund Development Contractor
Alabama Recycling Coalition Conference & Expo
Upcoming Events in the Southeast
SERDC News SERDC Members Help Fund the Recycling Partnership SERDC is proud to announce that 8 out of 10 funding partners are SERDCmembers:Alcoa, American Chemistry Council, American Forest & Paper Association,APR, Ball, Carton Council, Coca-Cola, and Sonoco.The Recycling Partnership officially launched on July 1, 2014 with the first three partner cities. More Information SERDC SUMMIT 2014 Be sure to make plans to attend SERDC's biennial Summit on November 10-13, inPoint Clear, AL! The event will kick off Monday, November 10 with registration andbooth set up followed by a round of golf. November 11 features exciting plenary andbreakout sessions, complimentary meals with plenty of networking opportunities, anda cannon-fire welcome ceremony Tuesday evening. Continuing with a full day ofsessions, SERDC will kick the energy level up a notch with Wednesday's grandreception with live entertainment into the evening. Thursday's closing event will offerSERDC's membership meeting including updates on recycling activities, accomplishments, and future actionsto further recycling in the Southeast. A workshop on conference and meeting planning for SRO's and others willbe held immediately following to close out this information packed event.Register Now !
SERDC to Host Webinar Series
SERDC will be hosting a series of webinars over the next few months to discuss the benefits, challenges, andsuccess stories in advancing recycling. Featuring cart conversion at curbside pick up, converting conveniencecenters to single stream, and hub and spoke implementation, the webinars will cover ways to increase recyclingin communities. The series will run from August to October 2014. Information will be forthcoming onSERDC.org with details on speakers and times.
South Carolina Adopts Amendment to Composting
Regulations regarding composting in South Carolina have been adopted as an amendment to the currentDHEC regulation. The new regulations went into effect on June 27, 2014 and are found in the SC StateRegister. The composting regulation streamlines the permitting process and provides testing protocols for the
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finished product. In addition, it allows companies to compost certain solid waste andaddress food waste through composting.Amendment Details
Carton Recycling Reaches 50 Percent Milestone
In June, Carton Council of North America proudly announced that 50 percent ofU.S. households can now recycle cartons through curbside and other localrecycling programs. Growth in carton recycling access has made an astounding177 percent increase over the last five years. Carton Council's Vice President Jason Pelz attributes thismilestone to the industry's collaboration.Full Press Release
Florida Increases Recycling On July 3, Florida's Department of Environmental Protection released Florida'sofficial recycling rate for 2013. The amount of solid waste recycled increasedfrom 9.7 million tons in 2012 to 11.8 million tons in 2013, giving Florida a 49%recycling rate. Florida is hoping to increase their recycling rate closer to 75% by2020. Full Press Release
Recycling Industry Brings $13 billion to South CarolinaEconomy South Carolina's 520 recycling facilities have boosted the economy with a $13billion impact. This is double the $6.5 billion impact reported from theeconomic impact study done in 2006. Recycling participation has increased to 31.5% in 2013, up 10% from2009's recycling rate. South Carolina expects additional growth in 2014.Full Press Release
Pratt Industries Opens New Facility In Rock Hill, SC Pratt Industries held a grand opening on July 10, 2014 for their newest recycling facilitylocated in Rock Hill, SC. The 72,000 square foot building will accept both residentialand commercial recyclables, including paper, plastic, and metals. The new plant willemploy about 25 people, servicing businesses and local governments within a 100 mileradius as well as will bring other economic and environmental benefits to the area. Full Press Release
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Caraustar Industries to Acquire Newark Group Caraustar Industries, based out of Austell, GA, has reached an agreement to acquireNewark Group. Newark Group is a manufacturer of recycled paperboard, linerboard,industrial tubes, cores, and other products. Caraustar executive officer MichaelPatton says "The acquisition of The Newark Group is a major milestone in our growth journey."Full Press Release
NRC Seeking a Fund Development Contractor The National Recycling Coalition is a non-profit information and education charitableorganization. The NRC is seeking to invest in a dynamic, experienced leader to serve asFund Development Contractor. More Information
ARC 2014 Conference & Expo Last chance to register for the Alabama Recycling Coalition's 2014 Conferenceand Expo to be held July 23-25, 2014 in Prattville, AL. This year's Expo will bebigger and better than ever with an expanded program. Register now!Expo Information
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alabama Recycling Coalition Conference & Expo
July 23-25 Prattville, AL
GRC Annual Conference August 17-20
St Simons Island, GA
Recycling Innovators ForumSeptember 15
New Orleans, LA
Resource Recycling ConferenceSeptember 16-17 New Orleans, LA
24th Annual Arkansas RecyclingCoalition Conference
& Trade ShowSeptember 29-October 1
Eureka Springs, AR
2014 SERDC SummitNovember 11-13 Point Clear, AL
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Will Sagar
Executive Director
Elizabeth Jackson
Program Manager
Sara Price
CommunicationsCoordinator
Rory Northam
Program Development
Please send all correspondence including membership payments and event registration to our mailing address:
Southeast Recycling Development Council 102 College Station
Suite 3 # 242Brevard, NC 28712
S E R D C B O A R D M E M B E R S
Gavin Adams AL Dept. of Environmental
Management
Joe CzachowskiTrex Company
Marla PrinceWaste Management
Stephanie BakerKW Plastics Recycling
Chantal FryerSC Dept. of Commerce
Elizabeth SchmittAlcoa Inc.
Virginia BearAlabama Beverage Association
James KristofCreative Recycling
Jerry ThorntonCoca-Cola Recycling
Lynn BraggGlass Packaging Institute
Kenny KingSonoco Recycling
Eric VossRehrig Pacific Company
Kim BrunsonPublix
Scott MouwNC Div. of Environmental
Assistance & Customer Service
Mark WilliamsMS Dept. of Environmental Quality
April CarlockCaraustar
Mary PlacePratt Recycling
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