The conference is in a prime location with an abundance of of biomass resources. The region is home to dozens of biomass power plants, advanced biofuels startups, research hubs and vital industry associations.

RRS has long been involved with this particular conference and conference organizer BBI International. The conference is always an excellent opportunity for networking and sharing of new ideas, and RRS is thrilled to be a part of it again this year. Thanks to the great team at Biorefining Magazine and BBI International for hosting this important and insightful conference – we look forward to reconnecting with old acquaintances and building new positive relationships in 2012.

For more information on the BBI International publications and the Pacific West Biomass Conference, check out their website.

JD Lindeberg enjoying USCC and Austin, TX.

It’s the beginning of the 2012 conference season and RRS is gearing up for one fantastic year. We are pleased to announce that our annual debut will be at the United States Composting Council (USCC) Annual Conference & Tradeshow this week – the USCC is not only a wonderful organization, but one that is near and dear to our hearts. Nicole Chardoul and JD Lindeberg are both long-time members of the USCC and well-known throughout the industry for their dedication and excellence in the composting community.

The conference, running from January 17 to 20 in Austin, TX, marks the 20^th anniversary of the USCC. Established in 1990, the USCC is the only national organization in the United States dedicated to the development, expansion and promotion of the composting industry. The USCC advances composting and promotes compost use to enhance soils and provide economic and environmental benefits for our members and society. They work to educate policy makers and the public by serving as an advocate group to promote composting and encouraging the adoption of best management practices in composting. Their mission and vision are perfectly aligned with that of RRS and we are proud to support this important organization.

RRS’s own JD Lindeberg was involved on the USCC Board of Directors from 1995 – 1997, and we have been a member of the USCC since 1995. RRS has been attending their conference for years, and it seems as if only yesterday they were just getting started – now this is one of the most significant and widely attended events in the compost industry each year.

If you’ll be attending the conference, be sure to check out Nicole Chardoul during her session, “Festival Food Waste – City of Lansing Case Study” on January 19 at 1:45pm.  In addition to speaking, Nicole and JD will be set up in the exhibit hall among other industry vendors during the tradeshow. We have an exciting new feature as part of our display and we are excited to debut it at the USCC Conference! Please stop by to speak with Nicole or JD and make the most of this event – it is sure to be a great event and we are looking forward to being a part of it for another year. Happy 20^th birthday, USCC!

Today we are pleased to be traveling only a few short blocks to attend the Michigan Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference here in Ann Arbor!  This one-day conference will take place on the North Campus Research Complex at the University of Michigan.

Resource Recycling Systems is proud to be Turquoise Sponsors for this year’s event. In addition, Russ Schifferly will be giving a poster presentation on “Evaluating a Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Program.” Poster and Networking times will be from 7:30-8:30am and 1:15-1:45pm.  Stop by the RRS poster to meet Russ!

Many speakers will focus on this year’s theme including RRS Principal and COO, Nicole Chardoul who will speak on “Waste Stream Reduction, Recycling and Cost Savings within Healthcare Facilities,” Wednesday at 4:30pm.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn tips on reducing your waste stream or just stop by to say hello!

A lot of exciting progress in recycling and sustainability is happening in the healthcare world, and we are excited to be a part of this conference!

…Because this time, we are headed to Memphis!  Carton Council is a proud Silver Member of SERDC, host of the 2011 Tennessee Recycling Symposium.  The Symposium will be held at the Memphis Marriott Downtown Hotel from October 26^th to October 27^th.

As a Silver Member and Sponsor, Carton Council will have a booth set up in the foyer in front of the main session room.  A reception will be held there at 5:00pm Thursday.  Stop by to talk with Resource Recycling System’s Principal and Senior Consultant, Martin Seaman.  There will be information and literature available at the booth throughout the conference for your browsing convenience.

Resource Recycling Systems is also a proud member of SERDC and is happy to support their efforts to develop recycling markets.   We are excited to be part of the growing recycling industry in the Southeast!

Carton Council is a proud Sponsor of the 2011 Paper Recycling Conference and Trade Show. We will be set up in the exhibitor hall at booth #55 with a great team, ready to answer all of your questions about Carton Recycling. Carton Council’s Jeff Fielkow and Jim Birmingham, along with RRS’s newest consultant Kris Kaar, will all attend the conference this week. Stop by our booth to learn about the carton recycling initiative and our latest work in communities across the country, or just to say hello. Not only will you learn about how to recycle cartons in your area, but you will walk away with a free carton of wine. Don’t miss this give-away and make sure you recycle your empty carton!

Although Carton Council won’t be speaking at this conference, we are hosting a webinar on Tuesday, October 25 (you can register here). We look forward to meeting you in Chicago!

Jeff Epstein of the Carton Council is responsible for coordinating this important event. Among those attending and speaking are Victor Storelli of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Debbi Dodson of San Diego, Cal., and RRS CEO Jim Frey. Also included in the program is a presentation from ReWall rep David Phillips (Des Moines, IA) on the value of cartons in building materials, and Josy Wright of Waste Connections (Vancouver, WA.) on best practices in positive sorting.

Carton Council has been hard at work to ensure the success of this Forum – we are honored to be a part of this important movement in Washington recycling. Best of luck to all the attendees at the Washington Forum!

For more information about the WA Department of Ecology, click here.

To learn more about carton recycling, visit the Carton Council website.

Jeff Epstein of the Carton Council is responsible for coordinating this important event. Tetra Pak sustainability director Jeff Fielkow, Victor Storelli of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Debbi Dodson of San Diego, Cal., and RRS CEO Jim Frey will also be joining Mr. Epstein at the Forum. A lot of effort has been put into making the Forum an engaging, interactive, and progressive event that will kick-start a new era of carton recycling in Oregon, and we are truly grateful to be a part of it. There are many exciting things happening for the Carton Council, and the Carton Forum will truly be one to remember.

Tomorrow, September 22, Carton Council is taking the Forum to Olympia, Washington to meet with the Washington State Department of Ecology. Best of luck to all attendees at both Forums!

For more information about the AOR Forum, click here.

To learn more about carton recycling, visit the Carton Council website.

The newest member of the Carton Council Team, Bill Kennedy, is joining mid-west regional rep Michele Wagner at the ARC Conference, where they will both be at the booth in the exhibit hall answering all your questions about carton recycling and will be available to meet with folks throughout the conference. Michele Wagner is making her debut as a presenter at the conference and will be presenting Building Carton Recycling Access Nationwide in session D1 (New Ideas for Old Items) at 3:45 to 5:00pm on Tuesday September 20th. If you’re at the conference, be sure to stop in and hear about what we’ve been up to with the Carton Council.

Carton Council, in addition to being a Bronze Sponsor, has donated a gift bag to the silent auction that includes wine, chocolates, and eco-friendly coffee. We look forward to seeing you there!

RRS President and CFO JD Lindeberg and Principal Marty Seaman will be at the conference and will be available at the booth throughout the show. Be sure to stop by when you’re browsing through the exhibit hall – we are very excited to share this experience with SEH and have the opportunity to showcase our projects.

Open hours for the exhibit hall are Sunday, September 18, Noon – 4 p.m., Monday, September 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. , and Tuesday, September 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stop by for a forceful giveaway and to learn more about our two stellar companies. We look forward to meeting you there!

For APWA conference information, click here.

To learn more about SEH, click here.