Recycling Works Newsletter^†

RBAC's quarterly newsletter discusses current topics of interest to recycling businesses, including information on financing opportunities, commodity markets and new technologies.

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Recent Issues

• Spring 2013 - 2013 RBAC Grant Winners, Degradable Plastics Legislation, Triangle Partnership to Salvage C&D, BlackGold Biofuels Expands to Charlotte, Ply-Gem Creates Jobs in Columbus County, Business Resources & Training Sessions
• Winter 2013 - Natural Capital Investment Fund; Tax Exemptions for Recycling; RBAC Launches New Web Design; 2013 CRA Conference; Stanley Environmental/Earth Farms; RBAC Welcomes New Staff Member
• Fall 2012 - Food Waste Conference; Shingle Recycling R2R; Shingle Market Growth; Roll-Tech; Mahoney Environmental
• Summer 2012 - Food Waste Generation Report; Danny's Dumpsters; FOG Recycling: Piedmont Biofuels, Blue Ridge Biofuels, Grease Cycle; Mahoney Environmental
• Spring 2012 - Reflective Recycling; Sonoco Onslow; RBAC Grant Winners; CRA Conference
• Winter 2012 - RBAC Moves to Green Square; Mattress Go Round; Self-Help Loans to Recyclers; Barham Farms; Recycling Conferences
• Fall 2011 - North Davidson Garbage Service MRF; N.C. DOT New Recycled Asphalt Shingle Guidelines; RBAC Grants Available; Benfield Sanitation MRF; Ford Focus' Recycled Fabric; Wellmark
• Summer 2011 - Unifi REPREVE Recycling Center; Model Plastic Bale Specs; Rigid Plastic Recycling; Plastics Revolutions; Synergy Recycling; Polymer Network; Maine Plastics; Electronic Recyclers International
• Spring 2011 - C&D Recycling Study; Sonoco Charlotte; RBAC Grant Winners; Plastic Bottle Recycling Jumps; God Bless the USA; Local Government Recycling Growth
• Winter 2011 - Clear Path Recycling; Recycling Jobs; SERDC Map; New Life Plastic; Wesbell; Mercury Law; CA Carpet Law; Recycling Conferences

For more information, contact Wendy Worley at 919-707-8136.

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Publications

• 2010 Employment Trends in N.C.'s Recycling Industry
  RBAC's 2010 Recycling Jobs Study shows strong growth in recycling jobs in the state despite the effects of the recent recession. The study found that there are nearly 15,200 private sector recycling-related jobs and recycling jobs have increased 4.8 percent since 2008. 
• 2008 Employment Trends in N.C.'s Recycling Industry
  RBAC's 2008 Recycling Jobs Study reveals that recycling businesses in North Carolina continue an upward growth trend. The study found that North Carolina supports 14, 490 private sector recycling-related jobs and recycling jobs have increased 13.4 percent since 2003.
• Made in North Carolina: Recycled-Content Products Help Fuel the State's Economy
  While manufacturing jobs in the state have declined from 817,300 in 1994 to 577,400 in 2004, recycling jobs in the state have increased 60 percent from 8,700 to 14,000 during the same 10-year period. The activities of a number of companies in this thriving sector of the state’s economy are highlighted in this publication. The companies profiled in “Made in North Carolina,” are actively ensuring that manufacturing stays a part of North Carolina’s economic future.
• Recycling Means Business! The Impact of Recycling on North Carolina's Economy
  This document provides a snapshot of the many faces of North Carolina’s recycling industry. The 42 companies featured here are just a few of the literally hundreds of recycling firms in the state, demonstrating the idea that protecting the environment and creating jobs can be accomplished together. What’s good for the planet can also be good for the economy, and North Carolina’s recycling companies are poised to make North Carolina a national leader in making it happen.
• Employment Trends in North Carolina’s Recycling Industry
  This study quantifies the impacts of recycling on jobs in North Carolina and points to the economic importance of continuing and expanding recycling programs in North Carolina.

Press Releases

• State: Recycling Business Grants Awarded Should Create 240-plus Jobs - 04/30/13
• New Study Shows that N.C. Residents, Businesses Generate More than 1 Million Tons of Food Waste Annually - 08/09/12
• State Environmental Agency to Make Recycling Announcement in Newton - 05/18/12
• RBAC Funds Investments in Recycling Businesses - 05/02/12
• N.C.'s Disposal Rate Drops to Historic Low Due to Economy, Increased Recycling - 02/09/12
• 2011: Improvements Seen in Ozone Levels, Recycling and Customer Service - 12/14/11
• North Carolina Recycling Data Shows Positive Trends - 02/11/12
• State Study Shows Strong Growth in Recycling Jobs - 01/10/11
• State Launches Webpage Devoted to Compact Fluorescent Light Recycling - 12/03/10
• America Recycles Day Being Celebrated Across North Carolina - 11/12/10
• North Carolina Launches Organics Trading Web Site - 10/27/09
• With Plastic Bottle Ban Approaching, Orange County Leads Recovery Effort - 9/8/09
• Three New Landfill Bans Added to Current State List - 8/19/09

Press releases from the entire Division of can be found on the DEAO Press Releases page.