1. WASTECAP WISCONSIN UPDATES

Job-Site Recycling: A cost-effective choice to promote community stewardship
Source: Eco-Structure Magazine
Breaking ground on a new facility is an occasion to celebrate growth. It commemorates a powerful choice about the facility's future and its stewardship to the community it serves. This service to the community can begin long before the facility's doors open by implementing a construction and demolition (C&D) waste recycling program. By implementing a C&D waste-recycling program, possibly hundreds of tons of materials could be diverted into reuse, extending their life cycle, saving natural resources, cutting production costs and reducing pressure on landfill space. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/ecostructure.htm

NOTE: WasteCap Wisconsin's Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Recycling public training sessions on Feb. 22 in Waukesha and March 1 in Madison are to be rescheduled. Details and registration, when available, can be found at http://www.wastecapwi.org/opentraining.htm.

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2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Waste Tech Landfill Technology Conference in Phoenix, AZ
Date: February 27-28, 2006
This industry-recognized educational event focuses on the latest issues affecting the landfill industry. This year's conference will explore all aspects of municipal and industrial solid waste disposal. Experts determine course material so you can be certain the issues covered are both relevant and immediate. For more information and to register, visit http://www.landfillconference.com

2006 Building Science and Design Conference in Waukesha, WI
Date: March 8, 2006
The Metropolitan Builders Association's Building Science & Design Conference is the premier trade show and educational conference for the housing and remodeling industry in Wisconsin. This event will offer industry professionals the opportunity to stay current with the latest trends and products that are changing the industry. Continuing education credits are available for the construction industry, building inspectors, interior designers, and more. For more information and to register for the conference, call (262) 436-1122 or visit http://www.onwisconsin.com/bsdc/2006/index.asp

FET Environment '06 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Milwaukee, WI
Date: March 6-8, 2006
Conference will feature 30 sessions covering State and Federal air issues, storm water, tanks and SPCC updates, enforcement trends and more. Professional continuing education credits are available. For more information, visit http://www.fetinc.org

SWANA's 29th Annual Landfill Gas Symposium in St. Petersburg, FL
Date: March 27-30, 2006
The symposium is presented by SWANA's Landfill Gas Technical Division, the leading authority on innovative landfill gas technology, management and utilization practices. Symposium includes 13 technical sessions featuring over 35 industry-leading representatives, special sessions on industry trends and policy initiatives, U.S. and international project development, and technological and system design advances. For more information and to register for the conference, visit http://store.yahoo.com/swanastore/29anlagassy.html

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3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU

CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION
The Jansen Group commits to recycling for EPA grant program
Source: WasteCap Wisconsin
The Jansen Group, one of southeastern Wisconsin's largest construction firms, has agreed to take an active role in a grant program awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources by the Environmental Protection Agency. WasteCap Wisconsin and SHWEC are designing an on-line documentation program whereby the construction firm will submit recycling results from local projects, including St. Anthony's Parish in Menomonee Falls, by using the skills they learned through the successful completion of WasteCap Wisconsin's Construction & Demolition Waste Management and Recycling Training Program. Seven of the firm's employees completed the training in October 2005 and are now among the first WasteCap accredited recycling professionals. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/jansen

FOOD WASTE RECOVERY / COMPOSTING
Lunchtime Lessons - Program teaches students about food waste
Source: WasteAge Magazine
With the help of a parent, teacher Peter Hubbard initiated a food waste recycling program at Lawton Elementary School in Seattle that is helping his young students tackle an old problem. During three lunch periods, students at the school act as trash monitors to make sure their classmates toss their trash into the designated bins. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/wasteagelunch.htm

COMPUTERS / ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
New law forces manufacturers to pick up recycling costs
Source: Environmental News Network
A first-in-the-nation law went into effect in Maine, requiring makers of televisions and computer monitors to pick up the tab to recycle and safely dispose of their products once they are discarded. Read the full article at http://www.enn.com/today.html?id=9698

RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS
Governor's New Products Awards - Nominations needed
Source: Daily Reporter
Wisconsin businesses and individuals interested in gaining recognition for new product or process development should enter the 35th Annual Governor's New Products Awards competition. The program recognizes benefits that come from the research and engineering of new products. It also focuses on rapidly emerging technologies, recognizes the contribution of engineers in new product development and encourages the pursuit of science and engineering careers. Complete instructions, official rules and application materials can be found at www.wspe.org

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4. MEMBER PROFILE - WASTE MANAGEMENT

The green mind behind Wisconsin's waste
Waste Management of Wisconsin provides collection, recycling and disposal services to municipal, commercial, industrial and residential customers throughout the state of Wisconsin and surrounding communities including the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They also have gas-to-energy plants which generate 45 megawatts per hour of electricity - enough to power approximately 44,000 homes. In addition, Waste Management of Wisconsin is the largest recycler in the state, providing recycling services for wood debris, all types of fiber, aluminum, tin, plastic and glass. Through Waste Management Recycle America, they have additional processing facilities across Wisconsin in Neenah, Milwaukee, Madison, Menomonee Falls, Franklin and Janesville.

Their commitment to the environment is evident in many programs that protect our natural resources and promote responsible management of the land, including: -Providing collection and processing facilities for recyclable material throughout the state, making Waste Management the largest recycler of post-consumer material in Wisconsin, handling 575,000 tons annually. -Creating a 20-acre wetland restoration complex next to the Menominee Landfill which was commended by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. -Building an environmental learning center at the Ridgeview Landfill near Manitowoc for educational programs and tours and helping to create environmental education materials for public schools.

In addition to providing customers with the highest standards of service, Waste Management is committed to serving the community through the support and sponsorship of many local and regional programs, including Madison Children's Museum, Rockton D.A.R.E. program, Children's Cancer Fund, Crime Prevention Foundation of Brown County, Bellevue Firefighters Association, Boys and Girls Club, Brown County Zoological Society and local Chambers of Commerce. Learn more about Waste Management and their services at www.wm.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 next floor period of the Legislature runs from Feb. 21 to March 9 and it is possible that several solid waste bills that have had a committee vote could see action by one or both houses of the Legislature. Read the full update here

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7. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING

Marketing LEED
Source: Greener Buildings
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system will succeed or fail, based largely on the experience of design, construction, development and ownership teams in using the product. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=29122

Who's Green Annual Report
Source: Greener Buildings
Published annually, Who's Green is a clearinghouse of contact information for movers and shakers in the sustainable design and construction field in North America. Read the report at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=66058

Valentine's Day Flowers: The Internet's first organic florist
Source: Organic Bouquet
Organic Bouquet, the Internet's first organic florist, offers the finest floral gifts sourced from growers that are committed to the highest social and environmental standards. Their flowers are grown and harvested using practices that aim to improve the quality of farm working conditions, minimize damage to ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, and enhance environmental quality for future generations. Visit their website at www.organicbouquet.com

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

MATERIALS AVAILABLE
Ceiling Material & Light Fixtures - Fluorescent light fixtures and ceiling tiles. Free. In Madison, WI. Code: BA-2705.
HDPE high pressure pipe scrap - 30 yards. Various diameters from 6" to 12" with a few pieces 24". Length ranges from 2 feet to 20 feet. Sidewall thickness from 3/4" to 2." Located in Wausau, WI. Code: BA 2697.
Fiber Cores - Monthly truckload of fiber cores OD 17 inch, ID 15.75 inches. .75 inch thick and 29.75 inches long. Each core weighs 24 pounds. Cores located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Code: BA-2690.

MATERIALS WANTED
55 gallon HDPE Barrels - Looking for food grade barrels with lids in Milwaukee Area. Will pay fee. Code: BW-2704.
Softwood Cut-Offs - Looking for unlimited amount of softwood cut-offs on an ongoing basis. Prefer free. Code: BW-2703.
Electrical & Electronic Hardware - Surplus, retired and end of life. Prefer free. Code: BW-2699.

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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