1. WASTECAP WISCONSIN UPDATES

WasteCap saves businesses $1 million by recycling
Source: WasteCap Wisconsin
WasteCap Wisconsin, a statewide, nonprofit organization, has saved its clients over $1 million in avoided disposal costs by recycling and reusing construction and demolition waste on prominent developments within the state. In addition to proving to their clients that recycling can save money, they have had a positive and significant impact on Wisconsin's waste problem by diverting over 73 million pounds of waste for recycling and reuse in the past ten years. To read the full article, visit http://www.wastecapwi.org/millionmark

Governor issues green building mandate
Source: Daily Reporter
Green is the color of money and grass, both of which played an important role in Gov. Jim Doyle's most recent executive order. Doyle signed an executive order Tuesday requiring all state buildings to conform to high environmental and energy efficient, or "green building," standards. To read the full article, visit http://www.dailyreporter.com/item.cfm?recid=20040377&snippet=f

Executive order largely applauded by construction industry
Source: Daily Reporter
Ready or not, the construction industry was told to start seeing green on Tuesday. Governor Jim Doyle issued an executive order requiring all state buildings to meet high environmental and energy efficiency standards, which means everyone in the industry was to take a look at green building now. Ralph McCall, senior project manager for WasteCap Wisconsin, said that the significance the initiative holds for recycling should not be understated. To read the full article, visit http://www.wastecapwi.org/executiveorder

Registration closes for WasteCap's Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Recycling training program
Source: WasteCap Wisconsin
WasteCap Wisconsin is offering the first-ever public training in construction and demolition waste management and recycling on May 2, 2006 at Waukesha State Bank in Oconomowoc, WI. Successful completion of the training will award registrants accreditation as a professional construction and demolition recycler. This training opportunity has received a large response and the class is now full. For more information on the training program and to sign up for the waiting list, visit http://www.wastecapwi.org/training

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2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND GRANTS

EnvironDesign10 in Toronto, Canada
Date: April 25 - 27, 2006
Now in its tenth year, EnvironDesign effectively combines varied learning and networking opportunities to deliver essential information regarding real-life sustainability challenges and concrete solutions. The conference offers the opportunity to be part of "the leading sustainability think tank" in North America. For more information, visit http://www.environdesign.com/

CARE 4th Annual Conference in Pine Mountain, GA
Date: May 2 - 4, 2006
Now in its fourth year, the annual meeting of the nonprofit Carpet America Recovery Effort brings together carpet manufacturers, procurement professionals, and government officials to discuss the developing market for recycled carpet materials. For more information and to register, visit http://www.carpetrecovery.org/annual_conference/2006/conf_registration.asp

Green Pavilion at Wisconsin Business & Technology Expo at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Date: May 3 - 4, 2006
Sponsored by We Energies, this dedicated seminar and exhibit area within the Wisconsin Business & Technology Expo will focus on helping businesses leverage energy strategies and green building practices to increase profits. We Energies along with partners like Wisconsin Green Building Alliance, Focus on Energy, WasteCap Wisconsin, Milwaukee Green Team and others will present 22 free energy-strategy and green building seminars. We Energies will provide enhanced incentive programs only available to Green Pavilion attendees. For more information, contact Mike Kuharske at 414-277-8181 at ext. 128 or mike.kuharske@biztimes.com or www.biztimes.com/expo

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Bottom Line: Making a Business Case for Sustainable Buildings at Medical College of Wisconsin
Date: June 20, 2006
WGBA has organized this symposium to look at the increasing evidence that green and sustainable features in buildings not only impact the overall health of the environment by reducing energy and resource costs, but also can have a positive effect on employee health, productivity and the company's bottom line. Business owners, developers, facility managers, architects, designers and contractors should attend. For more information and to register, visit http://www.wgba.org/artman/publish/cat_index_15.shtml

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3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU

CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION
USGBC, Engineering Groups Partner on Baseline Green Building Standard
Source: GreenerBuildings
The U.S. Green Building Council will join forces with two American engineering societies to develop of a new minimum standard for high-performance green building. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=30409

U.N. Environment Program Launches Green Building Initiative
Source: GreenerBuildings
A new international effort to "green" the multi-billion dollar building and construction sector has been launched, with some of the biggest names in the business. The Sustainable Building and Construction Initiative (SBCI) aims to promote environmental friendly practices across this vast industry. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=30459

FOOD WASTE RECOVERY / COMPOSTING
The Grapes of Trash
Source: Waste Age Magazine, March 2006
Norcal's "Food Scrap Compost Program" is a hit with Bay Area vineyards and farmers, providing collection and composting services and diverting waste from area landfills. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/foodscrapprogram

Value-added Marketing of Composting
Source: Resource Recycling Magazine, March 2006
Focusing on the technical issues related to composting and compost utilization for several different waste streams can improve value-added marketing opportunities. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/composting

COMPUTERS / ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Dealing with Tomorrow's Recyclables Today
Source: Resource Recycling Magazine, March 2006
Managing electronic products creates new problems and opportunities for the solid waste and recycling industry. Read the full article by visiting http://www.wastecapwi.org/erecycling

RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS
Greening the Cube: Choosing Eco-Friendly Office Furniture
Source: GreenerBuildings
Furniture making has traditionally been a problematic source of emissions, but buying eco-friendly desks, chairs, cabinets, space dividers, and other furniture is getting easier. With government agencies, universities, and corporations specifying greener products, furniture makers have been fairly quick to put environmental options on the table. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=67242

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4. MEMBER PROFILE - Affiliated Engineers

Engineering with an Innovative Approach
Working within a culture focused on innovation, expertise, and in-depth understanding of the operation of buildings and systems, Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI) brings a distinct experience and valuable perspective to sustainable design. By recognizing and responding to the unique parameters and opportunities associated with each project, AEI designs buildings and systems that are inherently sustainable.

As an MEP and Lighting engineering firm focused on the design of buildings with extreme functional requirements, they are critically attentive to the appropriate use of technology. Working with their clients to balance risks and rewards, they are able to evaluate and apply groundbreaking technologies alongside proven solutions to ensure that facilities fulfill both their functional objectives and the practical imperatives of environmental responsibility. Working with their partners in the design, construction, and manufacturing sectors, they not only track new systems, equipment, and applications, but actively drive their development and implementation, setting new standards in the industry.

Beyond the professional services they offer their clients, AEI is actively involved in providing educational opportunities focusing on sustainability and engineering to their partners and communities. AEI personnel regularly contribute to ongoing coursework at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and been invited guest lecturers at Harvard University. Their Sustainable Practice Leaders travel throughout the country to offer a 3-hour, AIA Accredited seminar on emerging sustainable design technologies. For more information about the projects AEI has recently completed or the services they offer please visit http://www.aeieng.com

For a complete list of WasteCap's current members please visit http://www.wastecapwi.org/members.htm.

Sign up as a member or read about member benefits at http://www.wastecapwi.org/join.htm.

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5. LEGISLATIVE / REGULATORY UPDATE

Wisconsin Solid Waste Legislative Update
Source: John Reindl, Dane County Recycling Manager
The Legislature is coming up the end of its active session, and there are over 1,800 bills that have been introduced. The last floor session for most bills is from April 25th to May 4th, but there has been no significant activity on any solid waste or recycling bills since the last update, and it not anticipated that there will be much further action on most bills by the end of this session. However, the proposed organic stability rule for landfills is progressing and will have hearings in April, and the Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force continues to move forward. To read the full legislative update, click here.

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7. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING

Tips for Marketing Your Environmental Building Materials in Compliance with FTC Guidelines
Source: GreenBiz
Tips for green builders on following the Federal Trade Commission's Guidelines on Environmental Marketing, applying to claims included in labeling, advertising, and promotional materials and all other forms of marketing, including words, symbols, emblems, logos, depictions, or product brand names. Read the full article at http://www.greenbiz.com/toolbox/howto_third.cfm?LinkAdvID=45805

On 'Beyond Organic' -Springtime: Gardening and Backyard Farm Animals
Source: Environmental News Network
Join host Jerry Kay to hear Shepherd's advice on planting and harvesting backyard vegetables in less than a year. The Beyond Organic one-hour radio show airs every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (PST). For information on this week's guests and to tune in, visit http://www.BeyondOrganic.com

Be SMART Annual Report
Source: Be SMART Coalition
The Wisconsin Be SMART (Save Money and Reduce Trash) Coalition was formed in 1995 as an avenue to provide support to municipalities wanting to reach a broader range of their constituents regarding the recycling law and waste reduction. Included in the report are waste reduction and recycling education for the public and for students, such as ideas for organics recycling. To read the full report, download http://www.wastecapwi.org/documents/BeSmartReport.pdf

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8. MATERIALS AVAILABLE / WANTED Source: Business Materials Exchange of Wisconsin (BMEx)

MATERIALS AVAILABLE
Tin Sludge - 3 or 4 barrels of solid, dry tin sludge. pH between 12.5 and 12.9. One-time free material. In Green Bay, WI. Code: BA-2750.
Packing Peanuts - Clean packing peanuts available. Ongoing material. Free. In Milwaukee, WI. Code: BA-2748.
Dilute Sulfuric Acid - 15% sulfuric acid solution. Approximately 1000 gallons per week. Ongoing material. Free. In Green Bay, WI. Code: BA-2749.

MATERIALS WANTED
Gypsum / drywall - Shredded spreadable material. Will pay fee. In Clinton, WI. Code: BW-2743.
Used Bricks - Used bricks for landscaping purposes. Will pay fee. In Brodhead, WI. Code: BW-2702.
Diesel Truck - Wanted to buy, older fleet truck. Prefer Ford, but not particular. Will pay fee. Code: BW-2741.

If you are interested in any of these materials, or for a complete list of other materials available and materials wanted, please visit the Business Materials Exchange of Wisconsin (BMEx) at www.bmex.org or e-mail bmex@ticon.net.

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WasteCap Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide waste reduction and recycling assistance through business-to-business peer exchange, demonstration, and education for the benefit of businesses and the environment. To further this mission, we have developed these e-mail bulletins to provide you with information about the latest resources, recycling technologies, case studies, legislation, and other matters helping us transform waste into resources. The bulletin also serves as a platform for you to ask questions of other business professionals about waste reduction and recycling issues your company might face.

WasteCap is supported through grants, sponsorships, memberships, and volunteer contributions of time and expertise. Find out how you can take an active role in this innovative nonprofit organization at http://www.wastecapwi.org/join.htm or visit our website at http://www.wastecapwi.org

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WasteCap Wisconsin thanks its sources for the news, information, and ideas in this issue, with special thanks to John Reindl, Dane County Recycling Manager and Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin Legislative Committee Member.

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Shannon Delaney, Outreach Specialist & WasteCap Wisconsin Bulletin Editor
Molly McElligott, Research Assistant
Kimberly Rauwald, Research Assistant
WasteCap Wisconsin
www.wastecapwi.org
sdelaney@wastecapwi.org

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