1. WASTECAP WISCONSIN UPDATES

Save $100 on the WasteCap training seminar at the Better Buildings: Better Business Conference
Better Buildings: Better Business (B4) Conference attendees can save $100 when they sign up for WasteCap Wisconsin's Construction Debris Reuse and Recycling Training at the conference on February 1. The training seminar will teach the skills needed to develop, manage, monitor, track and promote a successful recycling program for residential construction debris. Participants will receive Accreditation in Construction Waste Management and a construction waste management toolkit to use on projects. If you are registered for the conference, please email Shannon Delaney at sdelaney@wastecapwi.org for a downloadable coupon and a registration form for the seminar. To register for the conference, visit www.ecw.org/betterbuildings

Dates set for WasteCap's Construction Waste Management Public Training Sessions
WasteCap Wisconsin will hold public training sessions for accreditation in Construction Waste Management on Feb. 22 in Waukesha, WI and March 1 in Madison, WI. Across the state and nationwide, owners are requiring construction waste recycling as a part of sustainable building. Contractors who know how to recycle will be at a market advantage. Reduction, reuse and recycling allows contractors and owners to use project funds for building instead of waste disposal. This training will give you the skills you need to develop, manage, monitor, document and promote a successful recycling program for construction and demolition debris. It also provides training to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points for MR 2.1 and 2.2. Public training sessions are available to individual haulers, architects, contractors, project managers and other members of the construction, demolition and waste industries as well as organizations who register less than six employees. For more information or to register for a public training session, visit http://www.wastecapwi.org/opentraining.htm

Madison Gas & Electric is paving the road of recycling success
How would you like to achieve a 90 percent savings in disposal costs on your next construction project? This is exactly what Madison Gas & Electric Company did by implementing an aggressive construction waste recycling program during the construction of their West Campus Cogeneration Facility, showing real environmental stewardship and earning the Governor's Award for Excellence in Environmental Performance. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/mge.htm

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2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Construction and Demolition Exposition & Show in Miami, FL
Date: January 15 - 18, 2006
The official show of the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) for construction and demolition recycling professionals, recycled aggregates producers, demolition contractors, construction professionals and government officials. For more information and to register, visit http://www.cdworldshow.com/

US Composting Council 14th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, NM
Date: January 22 - 25, 2006
This conference has become the composting industry's premiere event, providing industry professionals with educational, networking, and career advancement opportunities. It is now the largest composting conference targeted at the composting and food waste recycling industry in North America. For more information and to register, visit http://www.compostingcouncil.org.

4th Annual Better Buildings, Better Business Conference in Wisconsin Dells, WI
Date: January 30 - 31, 2006 with optional seminar from WasteCap Wisconsin on February 1
First-rate learning, networking and business development opportunity tailored to Wisconsin's residential building and remodeling industry. WasteCap Wisconsin will be offering the Construction Waste Management seminar focusing on residential construction waste management at the conference on Feb. 1. To register for the conference and the training program, visit http://www.ecw.org/betterbuildings.

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. Attendance to the conference and trade show is offered to you for Early Bird Pricing of $99 until Jan. 16. For more information and to register for the conference, call (262) 436-1122 or visit http://www.onwisconsin.com/bsdc/2006/index.asp.

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3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU

CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION
BuildingGreen Announces 2005 Top 10 Products
Source: Greener Buildings
BuildingGreen, Inc., publisher of the GreenSpec Product Directory and Environmental Building News, has announced its 2005 selections of the Top 10 Green Building Products. This fourth annual award, announced at the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild Conference in Atlanta, recognizes the most exciting products added to the GreenSpec Directory during the past year. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=29313.

USGBC Launches Web-Based LEED Training Course
Source: Greener Buildings
The U.S. Green Building Council has partnered with Turner Construction to launch a Web-based training course designed to educate building industry professionals about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professional accreditation requirements. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=29238.

FOOD WASTE RECOVERY / COMPOSTING
A World of Good for the Environment with In-Sink-Erator
Source: In-Sink-Erator
By putting an In-Sink-Erator® disposer in your kitchen, you're doing your part to help reduce a growing problem. That's because when food waste is dumped in landfills, bacteria and other harmful organisms can seep into the ground and contaminate our water. Read the full article at http://www.insinkerator.com/environmental.shtml.

COMPUTERS / ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Managing Costs and Efficiencies in E-Scrap Recovery
Source: Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin
EPA reports indicate e-waste is the fastest growing component of the solid waste stream. Similarly, the electronic equipment recovery and recycling industry might be the fastest growing business segment in the entire economy. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/escraprecovery.htm.

RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS
New Manufacturing Process Helps Metals Lose Weight
Source: GreenBiz
A pioneering manufacturing process that can turn titanium, stainless steel, and many other metals into a new breed of engineering components could have a big impact across the industry. Read the full article at http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=29761.

Steelworkers Union Alerts Carpet Retailers and Manufacturers about 'Duty to Warn' Customers of Possible Harm from Teflon-Related Chemical
Source: United Steel Workers
The United Steelworkers (USW) union has mailed information to over 4,500 retail carpet dealers and sent letters to the CEOs of 35 carpet manufacturing companies informing them that they may have "a legal duty to warn" their customers about potential harmful effects of carpets that may contain perfluorooctanoic acid, a Teflon-related chemical also known as PFOA or C8 that may be present in various stain repellents. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/carpetwarning.htm.

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4. MEMBER PROFILE - ALLIANT ENERGIES

Environmentally friendly energy at its best
Alliant Energy, headquartered in Madison, Wis., is an energy-services provider with subsidiaries serving more than 3 million customers. Its two domestic utility subsidiaries, Wisconsin Power and Light and Interstate Power and Light, provide safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally sound electric and natural gas service to more than 1.3 million customers in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois.

Alliant Energy's leadership and employees recognize and accept the inherent responsibility they have to minimize the environmental impact of its facilities and operations, protect and preserve natural resources, and explore new technologies to generate energy cleanly. As a result, Alliant Energy supports a variety of programs, activities and partnerships to demonstrate its commitment to being a good corporate citizen and promote environmental stewardship.

In 2002, Alliant Energy completed construction of its Madison, Wis. corporate headquarters. With assistance from WasteCap Wisconsin, approximately 527 tons of solid waste - more than 75 percent of the total waste generated by the project - was recycled, exceeding the project goal of recycling at least 50 percent of waste associated with the building's construction. The building has since been recognized by Environmental Protection Magazine as its Facility of the Year.

In 2003, Alliant Energy expanded its recycling program and recycled over 2.8 million pounds of solid materials, a significant increase in total recycled materials from 2002. The recycling program targets materials such as: fax, printer and copier toner cartridges, cardboard and office paper, wood, computers and electronics, as well as utility poles and plastic gas pipes. In 2004, Alliant Energy recycled 2.9 million pounds of solid materials.

With the goal of increasing participation in Alliant Energy's recycling program, an online Recycling and Disposal Guide was developed in 2004 to assist employees with the appropriate recycling and disposal of waste materials. Alliant Energy continues to monitor and evaluate its recycling programs and practices in order to identify improvements and to expand the types of materials being recycled.

To learn more about Alliant Energy's environmental programs, visit http://www.alliantenergy.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
While most solid waste legislation saw little action in December, there was the introduction of companion solid waste bills on open burning and tire storage and disposal and these issues may move quickly through the Legislature, with a hearing scheduled on the Senate version the first day that the Legislature is in session in 2006. A floor session of the Legislature from Jan. 17 to Feb. 2 will inhibit much committee action during that time period. To read more, click here.

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7. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING

Choosing an Environmental Consultant: A Guide for Small Businesses
Source: GreenBiz
When is it worthwhile for a business to spend the money to hire an environmental consultant? And how can a company find the best consultant for the job? This guide helps businesses determine when to look for a consultant and how to ask questions and review proposals in order to make the right choice. Download the guide at http://www.greenbiz.com/toolbox/tools_third.cfm?LinkAdvID=8497.

Key Business Issues from Green Biz: Buying Recycled
Source: GreenBiz
Buying recycled products helps create markets for recovered materials and is a necessary component of closing the recycling loop. Recycled-content products typically perform as well or better than virgin products and often are competitively priced. Read the full article at http://www.greenbiz.com/toolbox/essentials_third.cfm?LinkAdvID=4157.

The Peanut Hotline
Source: Plastic Loose Fill Council
The Peanut Hotline is America's most successful packaging reuse program. Consumers call the Hotline, 800-828-2214, for the nearest location that accepts plastic loose fill, or packing peanuts, for reuse. For more information, visit http://www.loosefillpackaging.com/pages/hotline.htm.

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

MATERIALS AVAILABLE
Work Table - Large metal work table - 31" tall x 34" wide x 5'6" long. At Friends of Riverfront - please call 608 362-0964. Located in Beloit, WI. Code: BA 2688.
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
Electrical & Electronic Hardware - Surplus, Retired & End of Life. Code: BW-2699. Scrap Asphalt Shingles - Large quantity of scrap shingles wanted. To be moved in bulk quantity daily or weekly to northern Illinois facility. Code: BW-2560.
Memory Foam - Looking for loads of scrap memory foam from production. Can't take foam mixed with other material because of contamination. Code: BW-2693.

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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