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28 Nov 01 - security; reusable containers; crafts; job; reuse; computers; air dryers ** WASTE PREVENTION FORUM ** -- A project of the National Waste Prevention Coalition -------- Forum archive: http://www.reuses.com/nwpcarchive -------------------- From Crispin Stutzman, Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC), Seattle, WA: SOAPBOX OPPORTUNITY! P2 & National Security PPRC is considering writing an article about pollution prevention (P2) and security after September 11 for the next issue of our "Pollution Prevention Northwest" newsletter. Do you know of a business or agency that has changed its practices or purchasing decisions in the name of national security? Do you feel more or less committed to your job? What types of activities will serve to make us safer, from both a P2 and environmental perspective? If you have a story to tell or would like to contribute your views, please contact me. Thanks. E-mail: cstutzman (AT) pprc (DOT) org Phone: (206) 352-2050 ------------------- From Jerry Powell, Resource Recycling magazine, Portland, OR: According to Recycling Canada, Heinz Canada has installed a new production line at its Leamington, Ontario, plant to allow for the packaging of food-service ketchup, mustard and other condiments in reusable, 2.8-liter plastic containers. Heinz will not reuse the containers, but will promote their reuse to food establishments. E-mail: RESRECYCLE ( A T ) aol ( D O T ) com ------------------ Excerpted from a message from Julie Rhodes, Reuse Development Organization (ReDO), Indianapolis, IN (from the ReDO listserv): The latest issue of Reena Kazmann's "Recycling Rag" newsletter offers these suggestions for the holidays: - Tips on creative and festive ways to package holiday gifts in a less wasteful manner: http://www.eco-artware.com/newsletter.shtml - Two crafts projects using old boxes: http://www.eco-artware.com/crafts.shtml Julie's e-mail: info [ AT ] redo [ DOT ] org ------------------ Job opening sent by Meg Lynch, Metro, Portland, OR: WASTE REDUCTION AND OUTREACH MANAGER Salary: $60,099 - $84,137 annually. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2002. This position is responsible for managing the Waste Reduction and Outreach Division of Metro's Regional Environmental Management Department in Portland, Oregon. The Division is responsible for: (1) meeting or exceeding state recycling goals through developing and coordinating regional waste reduction policies and programs; (2) planning, developing, implementing and evaluating Metro's waste reduction and education and outreach programs; (3) supporting the public affairs functions of the Department; (4) supporting the implementation of the Department's Strategic Plan; and (5) providing policy advice and analysis for elected officials. Develops and administers a $6.2 million annual budget for a staff of 23. To apply: Submit a resume with a cover letter which describes why your background and experience make you the ideal candidate to: Metro Human Resources, 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR, 97232; or fax to: (503) 797-1798; or e-mail: jobs [A T] metro [D O T] dst [D O T] or [D O T] us For a complete job announcement call (503) 797-1570. Web address: http://www.metro-region.org AA/EEO employer. ------------------ Excerpted from a message from Julie Rhodes, Reuse Development Organization (ReDO), Indianapolis, IN (from the ReDO listserv): The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) has completed a groundbreaking study of the nation's recycling and reuse industries. Findings of the study include: - The reuse industry alone employs nearly 170,000 workers in more than 26,000 establishments nationwide. The reuse industry also supports an annual payroll of $2.7 billion and generates revenues of approximately $14.1 billion. The reuse industry is widespread and ranges from more traditional establishments such as local thrift stores and antique shops to more recent, dynamic operations such as computer demanufacturers, pallet rebuilders, and materials exchanges. - The combined recycling and reuse industry consists of approximately 56,000 establishments that employ over 1.1 million people, generate an annual payroll of nearly $37 billion, and gross over $236 billion in annual revenues. For the complete study details, see the NRC website at: http://www.nrc-recycle.org ------------------ Link to an 11/27/01 press release from the GrassRoots Recycling Network about the environmental performance of companies that manufacture computers (forwarded by Gary Liss): http://www.grrn.org/e-scrap/e-scrap_release_11-27-01.html ------------------ Link to an August, 2001, life cycle assessment study of air dryers vs. paper towels, commissioned by a British air dryer manufacturer and an air dryer supplier (forwarded by Kinley Deller from the GreenBiz.com website): http://www.getf.org/file/toolmanager/O16F20922.pdf This study is in Adobe Acrobat Personal Document Format (PDF). - end -