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Jenn Cooper
CRA Office
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CRA Board of Directors
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Patrick Darrow
Goodwill Industries
Vice President
Amanda Kain
Catawba County
Treasurer
Wes Westbrooks
BMW Manufacturing
Secretary
Greg Peverall
Waste Zero
Board Development
Michael Talbert
Mecklenburg County
Chad Beane
Moore County Public Works
Anne Blindt
Albemarle Regional SW Authority
Heather Cashwell
NC DEACS
Harris DeLoach III
Sonoco Recycling
John Demary
Pitt County Solid Waste and Recycling
Amanda Fairley
Waste Management
Paul Hanna
MetalTech Systems
Brett Henderson
PowerHouse Recycling
Jennifer Sellers
Coastal Carolina University
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Join us for our Eastern NC Recycling Networking Meeting and the 2nd Annual Marine Debris Symposium
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Recycling Networking Meeting & Workshop
Tuesday, September 16
2nd Annual Marine Debris Symposium
Tuesday, September 16 - Thursday, September 18
Onslow County Environmental Center and Library
Sneads Ferry, NC
Please join us for a networking lunch and share in the roundtable discussion on marine debris, waste reduction, recycling, storm debris, and more. Registration is $45 for the entire event or $15 per day.
This will be followed by special sessions* on:
- Trends in Recycling and Waste Reduction
- Effective Public Space and Away from Home Recycling
- Virtual Tour of the SONOCO Recycling MRF in Jacksonville
- State and local resources available for recycling efforts
- Cooperative efforts between Marine Debris, Emergency Management and Recycling & Solid Waste professionals to properly manage debris
- Optional tour of beach recycling and more later in the afternoon
* Tuesday's afternoon sessions organized with the help of Heather Cashwell, NCDENR DEACS, and Anne Blindt, Albemarle Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.
Attend additional sessions and events that can count towards Environmental Education Certification and SWANA CEU's.
Register Here
For more information, please contact Lisa Rider at 910.989.2107 or [email protected].
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CRA Needs Your Talents and Skills...
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Yeah, we're talking to you. You know you have skills, and the CRA has many committees where you can flaunt those talents. As a CRA member, you can help shape the success and direction of the organization whether you have a little time to give or want to go all in.
We are recruiting members for the following committees:
Conference: Planning is already underway for our 25th Annual Conference. The Conference Planning Committee is recruiting volunteers to help with the program and speakers, sponsors and exhibitors, entertainment, awards, auction, golf tournament and many other aspects that go into planning the largest recycling trade show in the Southeast.
Education and Outreach: Are you a communications dynamo, have an eye for good design, or enjoy coordinating gatherings of like-minded folks? Sign up to work with the E&O Committee, who will be working on Regional Networking Meetings, a new CRA website and other ways to promote recycling in the Carolinas.
Membership: Are you the type of person that can't go anywhere without seeing someone you know, or maybe the type of person that can make friends anywhere? Well come on Popular People, the Membership Committee needs your expertise to keep our family of members growing.
Board Development Committee: Calling all aspiring policy writers and procedure makers. The BDC works diligently to ensure proper structures are put into place for the organization to keep it strong, steady and protected.
Contact Jenn Cooper at (877) 972-0007 or [email protected] if you would like more information or want to get involved on any of these committees. |
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Pratt Opens New Recycling Facility in Rock Hill, SC
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Pratt Industries has officially opened its newest recycling facility in Rock Hill, SC. Myles Cohen, President of Pratt Recycling, said the new plant - the company's 15th recycling center in the USA - would service the recycling needs of businesses, cities and counties within a 100 mile radius and bring both economic and environmental benefits to the area.
"This is not only good for local businesses and residents but also for the environment because it will take trucks off the road, saving fuel and reducing emissions, while also creating jobs in South Carolina."
The new facility is Pratt's third in South Carolina.
Read the Full Press Release
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Recycling Business Connections Event
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Recycling Business Owners and Operators in the Carolinas,
Please plan to join us and your peers for the inaugural Recycling Business Connections Event to be held on October 15, 2014 in Charlotte. The CRA, NC RBAC, and SC DOC are working together to provide a unique networking opportunity for you to foster partnerships that will help grow your business. Mark your calendar now!
October 15, 2014
4 - 7 PM
Byron's South End
Charlotte, NC
Stay tuned for registration information coming soon.
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CRA 25th Annual Conference - Save the Date & Call for Papers!
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If the summer heat and humidity has got you wishing for a cool drink on the beach, indulge yourself with thoughts of the warm sands at the Embassy Suites Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, SC. The CRA will be pulling out all the stops for our 25th Anniversary Conference and Tradeshow in Myrtle Beach from March 23 - 26, 2015.
The Call for Papers for CRA's 2015 Annual Conference and Trade Show opens August 1st! CRA welcomes presentations covering all recycling disciplines and topics that highlight innovative technologies, methods and programs that foster material recovery. For more information or to submit an abstract, click here. The submission deadline is September 1.
For more information, please contact CRA Executive Director, Diane Davis at (704) 467-7774 or [email protected].
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Carton Recycling Access Reaches 50% Milestone
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The Carton Council of North America proudly announced that 50 percent of U.S. households can now recycle cartons through curbside and other local recycling programs. Growth in carton recycling access has made an astounding 177 percent increase over the last five years, when access stood at only 18 percent.
"This milestone was achieved through industry collaboration and is the result of successful private-public partnerships," said Jason Pelz, vice president of recycling projects for the Carton Council of North America and vice president, environment, Tetra Pak North America.
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CRA Board Member Receives Professional Certificate in Campus Sustainability Leadership
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 Congratulations to CRA Board Member, Jennifer Sellers for successfully completing requirements for the Professional Certificate in Campus Sustainability Leadership at the University of Vermont.
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Upcoming Webinars
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Expanding Opportunities in Film Collection
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT - Register
More than half of the film collected for recycling in the U.S. was exported in 2012. With the implementation of tighter restrictions on the import of scrap plastic into China, domestic markets want to let recyclers know that strong demand remains-provided the quality is good. The key is to know your plastic film markets and to collect for value. Learn about the depth in demand for scrap plastic film and the tools available on plasticfilmrecycling.org to support the collection of high quality material. Speakers include Nina Bellucci Butler, Moore Recycling Associates; Dave Heglas, Trex; and Jim Feeney, Wisconsin Film & Bag.
Computer Refurbishing and Reverse Logistics
Tuesday, August 19th, 2014 1:30 - 2:45 pm EDT - Register
This webinar provides insight on the computer hardware refurbishing and recycling industry and the complexity of factors such as supply and demand, and the hard-to-assess and fast-decaying value of returned hardware during the refurbishing and recycling process.
Promoting Recycling Behavior: What Works
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 2:00pm - 3:15pm - Register
The effectiveness of any recycling program hinges on understanding human behavior, and in many cases, asking individuals to change their behaviors. This webinar will summarize the findings from behavioral science with regard to effective strategies for encouraging people to recycle, including recommendations for program design and marketing. The webinar will also share results from a survey conducted in partnership with The George Washington University regarding participants' feedback on bin shape, color and signage.
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