RRS is seeking applications for a temporary employee to assist in the management and implementation of the communication efforts primarily for one client including website development, communications program implementation, and client liaison.  The employee will serve as primary support staff for the project and be responsible in assisting with the day to day tasks of client management as we facilitate the implementation of a $1 million dollar nation-wide communications plan.  The position requires strong skills in both administration and marketing.  This is a full time, non-exempt, temporary position lasting up to 16 months with an anticipated start date as early as October 1^st . Read the whole story…

Resource Recycling Systems would like congratulate Emmet County on their new Material Recovery Facility (MRF).  Our staff engineer, Kerry Sandford has worked with the County on their facility expansion and upgrades over the past year.  The article below by Andrew Keller, 7 & 4 News Team (printed 6/8/10) highlights some of the achievements this facility has garnered.

Emmet County, MI — Emmet County has opened a new recycling center facility and it’s brought with it several new jobs and the potential for dozens more. Read the whole story…

Resource Recycling Systems has had the distinct pleasure to work with the City of Flint on their sustainable and green energy coalition measures.   RRS principal and senior consultant, Marty Seaman joined the City’s Mayor and other business and civic leaders to Sweden for the 5th Global YES Summit. The article below is by Melissa Burden, Flint Journal (printed 5/27/10). Read the whole story…

Ann Arbor, MI –  Our country’s Independence Day (July 4^th) has become synonymous with barbeques, parades, and fireworks.  Every year millions of Americans gather with family and friends to celebrate America with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

Although the Declaration was signed by most delegates on July 2, 1976, the Declaration of Independence was officially approved in a closed session of Congress on July 4^th and has since been celebrated on this day. . This Declaration formed the United States of America and marked our county’s independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

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Steamboat Springs, CO – Welcome to Ski Town, U.S.A.!  The City of Steamboat Springs Colorado , known for world class skiing, graciously hosted the 21^st Summit for Recycling held by the Colorado Association of Recyclers from June 6^th through June 8th.

The Colorado Association for Recycling just hosted their 21^st conference and is the leading independent, non-profit organization helping to promote and encourage recycling in all sectors.  The focus of this year’s conference focused on new key issues like electronics recycling, product stewardship and zero waste. Read the whole story…

Michigan’s northern half is well known for lumber, snow, and wine but thanks to initiatives by Emmet County, it is making a name for itself in the recycling world.  Emmet County, located at the tip of the mitt of the Lower Peninsula has worked for 20 years to build an effective recycling program.  The program continues to grow, thanks in part to the expansion of the County’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF). 

On Friday June 25^, 2010, the County will celebrate the completion of the MRF expansion with a Grand Opening and 20^th Anniversary Party held at 7363 Pleasantview Road in Harbor Springs, Michigan.  The celebration will include a tour of the facility, food, and entertainment. Festivities kick off at 10:00am and run to 3:00pm.  The event is open and free to the general public.

RRS has had the proud distinction to work with Emmet County on not only this MRF expansion project but for many years as they have developed and expanded their recycling program.  RRS would like to say thank you and congrats for all your hard work. 

For more information check out www.EmmetRecycling.org or call  (231) 348-0640 .

Schools’ out for the Summer! Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer but summer official begins on June 21^st at 7:28 EDT when the sun will rise to the highest point of the year, know as Summer Solstice.  Summer solstice creates the longest days and shortest nights of the year.  

With the first day of summer quickly approaching, many families are planning their vacations.  Vacations are a great time to relax with your family but, if you aren’t careful, can be detrimental to the environment.  Many people want to get away and explore a new place.  This can mean an increase in fuel consumption, water usage, and waste.  However, there are ways to holiday this summer without increasing your carbon footprint. 

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Ann Arbor, MI –  Sundays are best know as a day of rest, a day for church and family dinners, and the occasional holiday.  On Sunday June 20, 2010, 64.3 million American fathers will gather with their children and spouses to celebrate Father’s Day.  A holiday first observed on June 19, 1910, Father’s Day is the one day a year set aside for the patriarchs of families, to honor what they do every day for the prosperity and happiness of their family.

First conceived by Mrs. John B. Dodd in 1909 to honor her own father William Smart, a civil war veteran and father who raised his six children alone on a rural farm in eastern Washington State after his wife died during childbirth.  Mrs. Dodd’s vision did not become a reality until 1966, when President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3^rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day.

Today, a hundred years after the first Father’s Day was observed in Spokane, WA, more than 50 countries around the world celebrate dads on the 3^rd Sunday in June.

RRS would like to wish all Father’s a happy and green Father’s Day!

Oak Brook, IL – Last week the Illinois Recycling Association kicked off their annual conference held this year in Oak Brook, IL.  This year’s conference “Greening Illinois Together” was a joint venture with the Illinois Chapter of SWANA.

RRS consultants Anna Collinson and Katy Duggan-Haas were stationed at the RRS/Carton Council booths where attendees learned about adding aseptic packaging to their program, had an opportunity to win a basket of goodies, and completed the  State of Illinois Recycling Opportunities Survey 2010.

The  State of Illinois Recycling Opportunities Survey 2010 is a joint project with the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) designed to help analyze the scope and direction of their future recycling related initiatives.  The data will be used as a tool for local recycling officials to more accurately respond to recycling opportunities in the State.  Ms. Collinson also be shared what had been collected so far during a breakout session on Wednesday June 9^th.

Collinson says “the survey is an important step in determining recycling opportunities in the State.  I encourage anyone who works in the recycling industry in Illinois, whether you are a government official, hauler or processor, to fill out the survey.”

On Tuesday June 8^th at 10am Anna also presented on ReTRAC during the “Measuring Waste Generation” break out session.  ReTRAC is an online tool for municipalities to track their waste generation and is a part of the Emerge tracking products.

RRS was the “carbon sponsor” helping to make this event carbon neutral.

Ann Arbor, MI – The beginning of June celebrates two eco-inspiring holidays – World Environment Day (June 5) and World Ocean Day (June 8).  As both United Nations holidays remind us to not only celebrate our Earth’s biodiversity, they call us into action to share our planet and its resources to protection this amazing biodiversity. Read the whole story…