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Early Bird Registration Ends February 7

Register Now! 

The bird is the word, and by that we mean Early Bird Registration of course! Early bird discounted registration for the 2014 Annual Conference ends on February 7th. Don't miss the chance to meet with hundreds of recycling professionals that attend the conference from across the southeast. Make sure you register before February 7 to enjoy the discounted conference rates. 

The Preliminary Program has just been released and the agenda is packed full of not-to-miss sessions. The conference will feature thought-provoking and inspiring general sessions about the future recycling economy, leaders in the zero waste front, and approaches to legislative initiatives that have the potential to shape recycling in the Carolinas. The conference will feature 20 breakout sessions. There is something for everyone in these breakout sessions:  

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Attend the Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference

Few trends are growing faster in the recycling world than the growing commitment of manufacturers to achieve zero-waste-to landfill.  Manufacturers who free themselves completely from waste dumpsters through source reduction, reuse and recycling are also finding new opportunities for efficiency, profitability, and branding.  To recognize and encourage this trend, CRA is proud to hold the first-ever Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference in conjunction with its 24th Annual Conference. 

Attendees will hear success stories full of lessons learned, explore solutions to the hardest-to-reduce wastes, and meet recycling and other service providers who can help manufacturers achieve their ZWTL goals.  

For more information on the Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference, including program content and registration, please visit -

CRA Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference 

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

Nominate someone today 

 Download the Awards Guidelines & Submission Form

Recycling Equipment Inc. Recognized by NC Publication

Sonoco Recycling Acquires Reparco USA

Sonoco Recycling LLC has completed the acquisition of Reparco USA Inc., a Pasadena, Calif.-based export trading company specializing in logistics and the sale of recovered paper into overseas markets.

According to Ray Howard, general manager of Sonoco Recycling, the acquisition of Reparco USA complements Sonoco's global recycling and trade activities. "With more than 3.5 million tons of annual recovered paper collections, 40 recycling facilities and 22 paper mills worldwide, gaining this export capability is an important part of our growth strategy," Howard says.

Sonoco places fourth on the list of largest paper recyclers in the United States as published by Recycling Today in April 2013.

"Reparco USA has been in existence since 2006, and they have an excellent management team, strong logistics and sales expertise and a respected reputation within the recycling industry," says Howard.

Reparco USA's office in Pasadena provides customer sales and logistics support for recovered paper tonnage sourced in North America. Additionally, the company has sales offices in Northern and Southern China as well as in Seoul, South Korea. The company originated as the fiber supply arm for Norske Skog's paper mills in Asia.

Bob Tucker, director of Reparco USA, says, "We look forward to deepening our relationships with existing trade partners and developing new sourcing and sales opportunities where strategically beneficial. Our mission remains to provide solutions and value to communities and business partners by presenting better uses of valuable raw materials."

Read the Full Article at Recycling Today 

York County Green Business Conference

NC Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

Industrial Development Representative I    

The Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (DEACS) provides technical assistance and information to industries, businesses, and government agencies on pollution prevention, waste reduction and recycling, permitting, and general environmental issues.

This position will provide assistance to North Carolina-based recycling companies and to recycling companies interested in locating in North Carolina. It will function as the formal liaison on recycling business recruitment efforts, and provide technical assistance to the North Carolina Department of Commerce staff and to other service providers that routinely work in the economic development field. The position also acts as a general conduit for raising awareness among the economic development community of DENR's non-regulatory assistance programs for business and industry. The position will serve as a technical resource to business and industry and others on recycled material supply, recycled product development and purchase, and access to potential financing and business assistance services, especially instruments used by the State of North Carolina in the recruitment and retention of businesses. As part of its routine duties, the position will participate in grant-making processes and assist in managing grant contracts.

 Read the Full Description, Details and Application