In This Issue GRC in the News pg. 3 Conference Brochure Insert pg. 5 Georgia Recycles Industry News pg. 10 Volume 16 Issue 2 The Georgia Recycling Coalition Newsletter Summer 2009 KAB AND NRC PROPOSE COMBINED OPERATIONS, CREATING A MORE POWERFUL VOICE OF RECYCLING Keep America Beautiful (KAB) has offered, and the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) Board of Directors has accepted, a proposal to combine operations of both organizations. The NRC Board believes that this proposed combination creates a powerful alliance that will enhance the environmental and economic value of recycling in the United States, and sustain NRC as the nation’s most credible Voice of Recycling. This proposal is the most important decision that the Board and membership of NRC has faced in its 30 year history, and rightfully it requires the approval of the membership to take effect. The NRC will conduct a referendum vote of its members before the end of summer. The NRC Board strongly encourages members to carefully review the proposal and consider the dynamic future that it provides for our mission. The proposal was emailed to all GRC members in good standing on June 0, 2009; if you need another copy, please go to the NEWS tab on the GRC website where the letter and associated documents are all posted: www.georgiarecycles.org. As an affiliate of NRC, the Georgia Recycling Coalition members will each be allowed one vote to determine if the NRC board should be directed to expedite this merger. The GRC board will be holding a conference call with Ed Skernolis of NRC and Matt McKenna of KAB to discuss pertinent provisions of the merger with respect to our organization. Additionally, our Executive Director Gloria Hardegree, will participate via conference call in a meeting with her affiliate counterparts from across the nation (ROC-Recycling Organizations Council) taking place in Chicago on July 9th. The GRC board will then make a recommendation to its members with respect to the vote. That vote, likely electronic, will take place between the July ROC meeting and prior to the end of summer--a voting period is being determined. GRC members as reflected on the June , 2009 membership database will be the eligible voters for our state organization vote--this is to assure fairness across the board. We will of course keep you posted via the listserve and website (from NEWS tab) as progress is made. Please take a look at the public forum on the NRC website explaining some of the points for consideration: www.nrc-recycle.org. Mark Your Calendar “People, Planet, Partnership... 18th Annual Conference, Trade Show & Membership Meeting August 23-26, 2009 King & Prince Beach Resort St Simon’s Island, GA “Recycling Goes Retro” is our auction night theme! Whether you feel groovy, cool, all that, or hot... show us your retro heyday: vintage, hippie, disco, preppy, classic, denim, camouflage, pantsuit, Balancing the Recycling World” leisure suit, mini or maxi?? Prizes for best concepts! See pp 5-8 for conference details The Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that was formed to complement and coordinate the activities of professionals, organizations, government agencies and individuals related to recycling; to foster President’s Column communications among those groups; to promote sustainable reduction and recycling programs; and to provide a forum to and from which its membership may Are YOU a good sort? enhance recycling efforts in Georgia. Sorting recyclables has become easier for participants with single stream collection. At the same time, contamination GRC 2009 Board of Directors LuAnn Chambers, President levels have increased and more residual (not clean enough SP Recycling Corporation to be recycled or not meeting specifications appropriate for Joe Dunlop, Vice President marketing) is meeting the expected demise--landfilling! Georgia Dept of Community Affairs Jane Franklin Georgia Power For single stream to be successful, materials must get cleaner Rick Foote and should follow guidelines of acceptable items as specified Hall County Resource Recovery Lisa Hughes by materials recovery facilities, enforced by haulers, and Shaw Industries Group, Inc supported by strong educational programs and materials. Suki Janssen Athens-Clarke County Recycling Div We have talked about education being the key to successful Linda Lott Newell Recycling programs for decades. But now, it is more important than Richard Martie ever with compromised markets and the zealous motivation Caraustar of homeowners and businesses to do more. Neha Patel Coca-Cola Recycling LLC Abbey Patterson Make sure you and your citizens, staff, etc are a good sort! Atlanta Recycles Educate them that clean materials get recycled while dirty Mike Power, Treasurer materials don’t always. Check your guidelines to assure you American Chemistry Council Bridget Sanford, Secretary are advising participants appropriately and provide education Dalton Whitfield SWMA and outreach on an ongoing basis. If it’s going in the recycling John Wuichet bin, it’s no longer waste!! US Army SE Installation Mgmt Command HONORARY DIRECTORS Hope to see you in St Simons in August where we can continue Doug Cloud Tine Liegerot Alston & Bird this important discussion! Hazel Mobley Lynn Cobb Strategic Materials Keep Georgia Beautiful Kevin Perry LuAnn Chambers George Elder Georgia Beverage Association GRC 2009 President Abby Goldsmith Bob Rickman R W Beck COST LLC Gloria Hardegree Craig Swier Eco-Logical, Inc. Lisa White GRC Annual Membership Renewals Now Due— Jerry Hawk SP Recycling Corporation Home Alone Recycling Nancy Womack did you make the July 1st deadline? Lisa Hollingsworth Caraustar Steve Levetan As a reminder, please note that our GRC membership year Pull-a-Part, LLC runs from July-June annually. That means that you should have Georgia Recycles is published quarterly by the Georgia Recycling Coalition. received your annual membership dues invoices and requested Membership in GRC provides subscription as a member benefit. The mailing address for Georgia Recycles is or made payment by now. Renewals are/were due by July st. Georgia Recycling Coalition, Inc., If you have not yet done so, please make every effort to pay P.O. Box 550667, Atlanta, GA 30355 your renewal as soon as possible, as the benefit of reduced GRC Copyright 2009 Georgia Recycling Coalition, Inc. All rights reserved. conference rates is for members in good standing. Don’t miss No part of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the publisher. the reduced event rates, the daily newsclip service, monthly The Georgia Recycling Coalition assumes no responsibility for any claims or statements other than its own Green Sheet electronic updates and much more that your appearing in the publication. membership provides. MARK YOUR CALENDAR August 23-26, 2009 GRC 18th Annual Conference King & Prince Beach Resort St Simons Island, GA September 23-24, 2009 E-Scrap Conference The Hilton Orlando Orlando, FL November 14-15, 2009 Enviro Expo USA GA World Congress Center Atlanta, GA November 15 America Recycles Day Nationwide 2 GRC in the News The Georgia Recycling Coalition Announces CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for 2010-2012 Board of Directors The Georgia Recycling Coalition (GRC) is calling for nominations for its 200-202 Board of Directors. We are seeking candidates committed to providing time and resources toward governing our Coalition. Candidates must be members in good standing of GRC. Two positions are available for this term:; from the Business Sector and from the Government Sector. If you would like more information or are interested in being Coca-Cola Interns pose with “Tommy” in the state Capitol. considered for the 200-202 GRC Board, please contact Gloria Hardegree at (404) 634-3095 or email [email protected] posters/fliers to office staff. This effort expanded the recovery to receive a copy of the Nomination Guidelines. capability in the government buildings from paper only to aluminum, plastic and glass bottles and cans, and was an enhancement of GBA All nominations must be received, in writing, by GRC at P.O. Box efforts with respect to energy and water conservation measures 550667, Atlanta, GA 30355, no later than 5:00 PM on August 3, toward greening our state Capitol. The Georgia Conservation Voters 2009. Voting will take place at the GRC Annual Membership Meeting distributed the posters and fliers to the leadership offices of the House on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, with elected board members taking and Senate Natural Resources Committees. During the presentation office January , 200. portion of the event, representatives from all the partnering groups also including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and its Sustainability Division, Georgia Department of Community Affairs GRC to Partner for America Recycles Day Event (DCA), and Coca-Cola Recycling LLC made comments supporting After our positive experience the effort. Georgia Recycling Coalition received the bins from Alcoa with last year’s Expo, GRC will Aluminum in a partnership with the National Recycling Coalition; once again partner with Enviro they purchased the bottle and can tops for the 500 bins allocated to Expo USA on America Recycles this project with funding support from the Turner Foundation. When Day weekend, Sat/Sun November the need for promotional material was realized, DCA commissioned 4-5, 2009 at the Georgia World the creative and design work from its recycling campaign vendor Congress Center in Atlanta. Enviro Expo USA welcomes everyone and EPA Region 4 assisted by printing the posters and fliers for the to discover the latest in what it means to “go green”. A full spectrum campaign. “This is a prime example of a public/private/non-profit of businesses, suppliers, manufacturers, and green experts will show partnership that allows us to expand recycling even in challenging the latest in eco-friendly products and services. You are invited to times,” said GRC Executive Director Gloria Hardegree.