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2014 Carolina Recycling Association Annual Awards

Each year, CRA proudly honors the best programs, projects, and individuals for outstanding achievement and commitment to the mission of the CRA. Award winners will be announced at the 2014 Awards Gala during the 24th Annual Conference. They will also be recognized in the CRA newsletter and through press releases sent to local media listed on the application form.  We encourage anyone to apply for an award, both members and non-members of CRA.

2014 Award Categories

• Recycler of the Year Award
• Local Government Award
• Outstanding College or University Program
• Outstanding School Program
• Outstanding Business/Industry Recycling
• Outstanding Composting or Organics Recycling Program
• Getting the Word Out: Sensational Education and Outreach
• Volunteer Leadership Award
• Keep America Beautiful Outstanding Litter Prevention Program Award
• Bill Evans & Carol Bond Memorial Award for Outstanding Toxicity Reduction
• Zero Waste in Manufacturing Award
• Spotlight Award

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NC Study Shows Increase in Private Sector's Recycling Jobs and Businesses

Recycling jobs in North Carolina's private sector have increased by nearly 12 percent since 2010 as recycling businesses in the Tar Heel State continue to grow and thrive, according to a study released by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

"Recycling is an important initiative to support manufacturers and reduce our long-term dependence on landfills," said Governor Pat McCrory. "The continued, strong growth of recycling as an economic sector validates its value to our environment and its importance to our economy as a generator of jobs."

The study's major findings include: 

• There are more than 17,000 direct private sector recycling-related jobs in North Carolina.
• Private sector recycling jobs have increased by 11.95 percent since 2010.
• The total estimated annual payroll for North Carolina recycling businesses is $442 million.
• Forty-five percent of recycling businesses surveyed anticipate creating more jobs during the next two years.
• Eighty-one recycling businesses reported spending $79.6 million in equipment, facilities and land investments from 2011-13.
• Fifty-one percent of recycling businesses surveyed plan on investing $47.3 million in equipment, facilities or land in the next two years.
• Twenty-eight percent of businesses surveyed report manufacturing a product using a combined 2,264,565 tons of recycled materials.
• Recycling businesses target a wide variety of recyclables for collection, processing or use in manufacturing. No single commodity dominates the state's recycling economy.

"This study shows that North Carolina's recycling businesses are thriving, creating jobs, and investing for the long-term," said John Skvarla, secretary of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. "By participating in recycling at home, at work, and on-the-go, North Carolinians help us grow the economy while protecting the state's environment."

A copy of the study can be found online at http://bit.ly/1fYqHMD. To see which businesses are in the state's Recycling Markets Directory, go to the following link on DENR's website, http://www.p2pays.org/dmrm/start.aspx.

Join us March 31 - April 3, 2014 at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina for CRA's 24th Annual Conference and Trade Show, "Zeroing in on Waste Reduction". We will discuss new recovery strategies, identify new materials, address new opportunities and explore new horizons. 

We are also adding a special, exclusive conference targeted specifically to Zero Waste. Zero Waste To Landfill is rapidly becoming a normal way of doing business in manufacturing operations around North and South Carolina. The inaugural Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference will provide a unique opportunity for companies pursuing ZWTL to learn and share techniques on how to reach their goals. This event, held in conjunction with the 24th Annual CRA conference, will offer attendees valuable access to market contacts, service providers, and government agencies who can help their company achieve ZWTL. 

Interested in attending, exhibiting, or sponsoring the CRA 24th Annual Conference and Tradeshow? 

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Interested in attending the Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference? 

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CRA Call for Nominations

The CRA Board of Directors' Elections will be held during the 24th Annual Conference.  The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2014-2017 board positions. The organization is seeking Board members that can provide leadership to fulfill the CRA's mission and goals. 

If you currently are a CRA member in good standing, you have a good work ethic, industry experience, you have the time to conduct board business and the ability to travel North and South Carolina for meetings, you may be the perfect candidate. The Board meets 6 times per year, on the third Thursday of even numbered months except December (2nd Thursday). All Board members are expected to attend the annual planning retreat and Board meeting, held within 30 days of the annual conference and elections.

Please use our electronic Candidate Submission form to nominate a candidate. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2014.  

Submit a Candidate

If you are not interested in serving as a Board member, but would like to serve on one of the CRA committees, we would also like to hear from you. The CRA is a member organization and its value comes from members like you.

Questions? Please contact Paul Hanna, Board Development Chair ([email protected]) or Jennifer Cooper, CRA Office Manager ([email protected]).  

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Welcome to the Newest CRA Member!

Please join us in welcoming Ex-Officio Board Member Brett Henderson's new arrival, baby Olivia Marie, to the CRA.  Mom and Dad welcomed Olivia Marie on December 19.  Congratulations!

Viva Recycling Seeking Regional Sales Leaders

JOIN A REVOLUTION IN GREEN PRODUCTS. Grow your career in the green industry with Viva SC, a regional leader in 100% recycled rubber safety, landscaping, and flooring products. Their entrepreneurial culture and extended reach throughout the Southeast provides countless opportunities to succeed and grow with their company. 

They currently have full time positions available for Regional Sales Leaders (RSL) who will aggressively grow their products and services business within their assigned territory. The RSL is responsible for driving the sales process by leading business development activities in partnership with corporate leadership. The RSL must also reinforce their core principle of "Smarter Green Products" and be accountable to drive the new contract growth plan in alignment with strategic business goals.

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