November 2016 Newsletter

Advancing Waste Reduction and Recycling in the Carolinas Since 1989

CRA Call for Nominations

Seeking Board of Directors Candidates for 2017 Elections

The CRA Board Development Committee is seeking recommendations for CRA Board nominees for the 2017-2020 board positions. In order to represent the diverse views and regional character of the membership, the committee has identified the following areas of special interest for the upcoming board election cycle: SC government representatives, school/university representatives, and/or members with past experience as a treasurer or in financial management. These are not pre-requisites and members without these qualifications are equally encouraged to apply.

CRA board members provide leadership to fulfill the CRA's mission and goals. If you are currently 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. Click here for the tentative meeting schedule.

Nominate a Candidate

The deadline for submission is January 13, 2017. Please do not nominate a candidate without their knowledge and consent to become a candidate.

Questions?

Contact Board Development Chair Paul Hanna or 843.237.5163 or Jenn Cooper or 877.972.0007.

Registration Opens December 9!

CRA 27th Annual Conference & Trade Show

March 27 - 30, 2017

Embassy Suites - Kingston Plantation
Myrtle Beach, SC

Check out conference info at:

cra-recycle.org/2017conf

Learn, Network, and Inspire!

Registration for CRA's 27th Annual Conference and Trade Show at Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, SC will be opening next week on December 9th! Make sure you register right away to take advantage of early bird rates - DISCOUNTS!

This year's conference is a can't-miss opportunity for anyone who wants to be informed about the direction and health of recycling and waste reduction in NC, SC, and nationally. Our Exhibit Hall is one of the most comprehensive you will find east of the Mississippi, with an anticipated 100+ recycling businesses and organizations there to help you improve your business and program performance. How are regional and national markets faring? What is the status of reducing food loss in our industry? What room is the HHW mixer in? These questions and many more will be answered; you simply can not miss this opportunity to learn from the experts, network with a variety of recyclers, and inspire new ideas and progress for recycling!

Member Spotlight - Greensboro, NC

Doing Good Deeds with Plastic Bags


	Volunteers load dozens of plastic bags-turned-bedrolls for Greensboro's homeless residents.

Greensboro, NC capped off the first phase of its Operation Bed Roll program this month in a unique effort to reduce plastic bag contamination at their partner MRF, ReCommunity Greensboro, raise awareness about proper bag recycling, promote creative reuse, and fill a community need. Operation Bed Roll brings community groups together in collaboration with the City's Field Operations, Library, and Police Departments to transform plastic grocery bags into "plarn," or plastic bag yarn to crochet sleeping mats for people experiencing homelessness. The mats provide insulation, cushion, and a physical barrier for people who must sleep on the ground. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Operation Bed Roll and Greensboro Police delivered the first set of 71 plarn bedrolls, reusing an estimated 35,500 plastic bags. This winter, the City's Interactive Resource Center which provides services to low income and homeless residents, as well as City police officers, will keep on-hand a supply of bed rolls to give to the homeless as needed.

Visit the City's plarn website for tutorials, contact info and news on the project

Automotive Glass Recycling

BHS-Sonthofen Inc. Releases White Paper

BHS-Sonthofen Inc. has released a white paper on automotive glass recycling research the company has recently conducted. Their work involved an investigation of different methods to treat this type of glass and develop a solution to the challenging aspects of automotive glass recycling.

Click here to read the white paper or contact Peter Schirk for more info .

CRA Rolls Out New Online Member System

Getting the most from your membership now easier than ever!

Over the last several months, CRA has been working to transition into a new, more user-friendly system for all of our event and membership registration needs. The system is easier to navigate for users, and provides a shiny new searchable member directory. What may not be as obvious, but nevertheless important, are the increased efficiency and data management benefits that the system provides on the back end that greatly improve our ability to serve our members. Stay tuned for more new member benefits to come through the system, operated by MemberClicks.

If you are a current CRA member, a past CRA member, or have registered for a recent event, please keep your eye out for a welcome email including your new login credentials over the next week. Login, check it out, join or renew your membership, and register for the 2017 Conference and Trade Show in Myrtle Beach at the Kingston Plantation!

Coastal Wire Co. Acquires Casa Grande Wire and Cable Co.

Acquisition Expands Coastal Wire's Footprint

Coastal Wire Company, Inc. announced its acquisition of all assets of Casa Grande Wire and Cable, Inc. (CG) of Casa Grande, AZ. The acquisition of the privately-owned producer of galvanized wire products will give Coastal Wire Company a broader geographic foot print and expanded product line. Coastal Wire Company President and CEO, Doug Wendel Jr. commented, "This purchase fits well with our strategic growth strategy of expansion---expanding not only our manufacturing capabilities but expanding our geographic footprint." Adds Wendel, "Casa Grande represents a unique opportunity as a fully-functional, high-volume manufacturing line with an excellent existing customer base in both recycling and agricultural products."

Coastal Wire will take over operations effective immediately, and will manufacture and ship from both Casa Grande, AZ and Georgetown, SC facilities.

Click here to read the full press release from Coastal Wire Company

America Recycles Day Raises Awareness in Big Ways

America Recycles Day - November 15

Keep America Beautiful reports that thousands of America Recycles Day events took place across the nation this month. So far 70,272 people have committed to recycling by signing the America Recycles Day #BeRecycled Pledge! The pledge includes promises to: "Learn: I will find out what materials are collected for recycling in my community. Act: Within the next month, I will reduce the amount of waste I produce, I will recycle more, and I will buy products made with recycled content. Share: In the next month, I will encourage one family member or one friend to take the #BeRecycled pledge." Be # 70,273 and sign the pledge at www.americarecyclesday.org

For more info on ARD and to take the #BeRecycled Pledge, visit ARD

If You S"news" You Lose

Send Us Your Stories for the Newsletter!

We strive to highlight CRA member news and programs going on in NC and SC, business news and developments from our business and industry partners, and others that are involved in our organization in our monthly newsletter. If you've got something going on, toot your own horn! We want to share what you're doing with our network of recyclers. Don't be shy. Contact us with ideas, news, events, and editorials at [email protected].