http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:54:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Delaware House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would establish a framework for a statewide residential curbside recycling system. The proposed program would be funded by the Delaware Recycling Fund through a new $3 per ton tax on trash. The bill now is pending in the Delaware Senate. The ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2008/06/12/maryland-delaware-solid-waste-association-opposes-house-bill-159-as-bad-policy-for-delaware/ As manufacturers, the industry is facing some of the toughest issues with raw materials costs that is has ever faced. The attached Issue Bulletin is an update of the steel pricing Bulletin issued during the last period of escalating steel cost in 2004. This time it’s not just steel… it's ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2008/06/06/wastec-issues-bulletin-on-materials-cost-increases/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Robert Wolfe, SWANA, Manager of Marketing; 1-800-GO-SWANA (467-9262); rwolfe@swana.org Thomas Metzger; NSWMA, Director of Communications & Public Affairs; 202-506-0511; tmetzger@envasns.org Silver Spring, MD, (June 2, 2008) - In a joint letter to the U.S. EPA, the National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) and the Solid Waste Association of North ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2008/06/02/nswma-and-swana-comment-on-epa-greenhouse-gas-reporting/ Silver, Spring, Md. - The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is taking a strong step toward further reducing SWANA’s impact on the environment by purchasing carbon emission offsets for the association’s events. Carbon offsets, which are measured as carbon dioxide equivalents, are a financial instrument that offset greenhouse ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2008/05/23/swana-offsets-carbon-emissions-from-2008-events/ Washington, DC (May 16, 2008) – The National Solid Wastes Management Association (NSWMA) is releasing a television public service announcement (PSA) as the latest component of its “Slow Down to Get Around” program. The new ad encourages motorists to drive slowly when around solid waste/recycling collection vehicles and employees. This ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2008/05/19/nswma-releases-new-television-public-service-announcements-to-help-prevent-road-accidentsdeaths/ Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is the first solid waste related professional association to join the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX). As part of its commitment to the environment, SWANA joined CCX to offset the greenhouse gas emissions created by their use of the ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2007/12/20/swana-joins-chicago-climate-exchange/ Longwood, Fla. - John Jennings, CEO of Waste Pro USA, Inc. announced a series of promotions. Robert J. (Bob) Hyres has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President of Waste Pro USA, the parent company of Waste Pro of Florida, Waste Pro of Georgia, Waste Pro of South ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2007/12/20/waste-pro-usa-announces-promotions/ DENVER (Dec. 19, 2007) – Altogether Recycling™ is asking people who celebrate the holidays this year to give careful consideration to recycling opportunities. In particular, common holiday items that lend themselves best to easy recycling include gift catalogues, greeting cards and non-foil gift wrap. Other recyclable items include champagne bottles, popcorn ... http://blog.wasteindustrysite.com/briefingroom/2007/12/20/%e2%80%98tis-season-for-giving-receiving-and-recycling/