POSTPONED WasteCap Wisconsin Talk & Tour Series - The future of documenting recycling efforts
Shape the future of state-wide recycling documentation by sharing your ideas and suggestions for the online tracking program currently being developed by WasteCap Wisconsin and Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center (SHWEC) through a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The program, now in its pilot stages, will soon be made available to contractors statewide for use on construction, demolition and remodeling projects. At this Talk & Tour, you will learn about the recycling program taking place at the historic St. Anthony's Parish, one of The Jansen Group's seven local projects participating in the online program's testing stages, meet recycling leaders from WasteCap Wisconsin, SHWEC, HGA Architects and The Jansen Group and have the chance to tour the expansion project. For more information and to register, visit www.wastecapwi.org/events

Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Recycling Fall Training registration open for members
Date: September 26 in Oconomowoc, WI
New this fall - trainees will receive a copy of the WasteCap Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Recycling training video upon completion of the course. The video highlights the important rules to recycling construction and demolition waste materials. Additional copies of the video will be available for purchase online and at the training. 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. Members only registration begins July 11 for the fall Construction and Demolition Waste Management and Recycling Training program with 3-year accreditation through WasteCap Wisconsin. The full-day training program will be held on September 26, 2006 from 9am - 4pm at Waukesha State Bank in Oconomowoc. Open registration will begin on July 25. Registration is required and space is limited to 40 participants. For more information and to register, visit www.wastecapwi.org/training

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2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES / GRANTS / JOB OPENINGS
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It's the Money: Separating fact from fiction in the design and construction of low-to-mid-rise green buildings
July 19 in Boston, July 20 in Stamford, CN, July 21 in New York City, July 25 in Philadelphia, July 26 in Baltimore and July 27 in Washington DC
The program will answer the question: "Do green buildings cost more to build?" It will look underneath the hood of real projects and get real numbers. Real-world examples of how high performance building systems can reduce project costs will illustrate these principles. Invest a half-day at this seminar and discover where the opportunities to improve your ROI are hidden and how to profit from them. For more information and to register, visit http://www.squarefootage.net/seminar_info/2006_its_the_money.htm

2006 National Workshop on State Building Energy Codes in Denver, CO
Date: July 31 - August 3, 2006
This unique workshop is focused specifically on state building energy codes. Attendees learn what various states and national organizations are doing in support of codes and energy-efficient buildings, and also learn about a variety of energy codes and standards-related topics. Training workshops and topical sessions include sessions pertaining to energy codes in specific states, code compliance software, present status of codes and future expectations, and technical issues from the latest building energy codes. For more information and to register, visit http://www.energycodes.gov/news/2006_workshop/

LEED NC Technical Review Workshop in Milwaukee, WI
Date: September 21, 2006
Are you ready to enter the rapidly growing green building market? Gain the knowledge needed to maximize building performance, achieve LEED certification and take the LEED Professional Accreditation Exam. For more information and to register, visit http://www.usgbc.org/Workshops/Workshoplist.aspx and search for LEED NC Technical Review.

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3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU
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CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION
Sustainable construction: Building momentum, brick by brick
Source: Greenerbuildings.com
The aggregates trade is swapping rock for "recycled demolition waste." Companies want to know that the sand-based concrete for their new headquarters has not come from a pristine beach in Southeast Asia. The uptake is well founded. Keeping buildings warm and well lit is reckoned to consume between 25% and 40% of total world energy use. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=32362

Division of State Facilities draft sustainability guidelines available
Source: Wisconsin Division of State Facilities
In response to the Governor's request, as the Chair of the State of Wisconsin Building Commission, to recognize and address the sustainable design and construction of state facilities, the Department of Administration, Division of State Facilities, proposes the following Sustainable Facilities Policy and Guidelines and recommends this Policy for incorporation into the State of Wisconsin Building Commission Policy & Procedure Manual. Read the guidelines at http://www.wastecapwi.org/documents/DSFdraft.pdf

FOOD WASTE RECOVERY / COMPOSTING
Sun, fun and diversion
Source: BioCycle, June 2006
Festival season is a great time to think about sunny days, music, and food - as well as how to capture food residuals! Two major festivals in Seattle last year conducted pilot food waste collection programs at the Seattle Center. These programs provide a framework for other festivals and collection strategies. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/sunfunfood

COMPUTER/ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Called to recycle - cell phone recycling now mandatory in one N.Y. county
Source: WasteAge Magazine, June 2006
Maybe it's because Samsung came out with a cell phone thinner than a slice of bread or because Motorola offers one that can store and play iTunes. Whatever the reason for purchasing a new cell phone, residents in Westchester County, N.Y., now only have one option for disposal: recycling. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/calledtorecycle

RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS
U.K. recycled-products manufacturer powers plant with cooking oil
Source: Greenerbuildings.com
Remarkable, a British manufacturer of recycled products, has converted its commercial manufacturing plant to be run on energy from recycled cooking oil -- a first in the U.K. "I have always wanted to make Remarkable products with a minimum environmental impact," said managing director Edward Douglas Miller. "By taking recycled cooking oil as our fuel, we are getting closer to the goal of making really exceptional recycled products with a zero impact." Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=32361

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4. MEMBER PROFILE/WELCOME TO NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS
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VER HALEN INC.
As one of the top national providers of Pella products, Ver Halen Inc. has become a leader in the fenestration industry in Wisconsin. The company originated in Milwaukee in 1911 where it was founded by Edward T. Ver Halen. Additional sales offices were added in Green Bay and Madison as the company continued to grow.

William Calawerts joined Ver Halen in 1968 as a sales manager in the Green Bay office and later moved the company headquarters to that location in 1980 when he and his wife Norma purchased the company from the Ver Halen family. Ver Halen has represented Pella Windows and Doors since 1927 and currently has offices in Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, and Appleton.

In 1950, Pete Kuyper, the founder of Pella Corporation, made the following statement: "We recognize our responsibilities as stewards of our natural resources and the environment, and will avoid wasteful or harmful disregard of the environmental effects of our operation."

Pella has continually taken this comprehensive approach towards the conservation of the environment and natural resources. This includes constant implementation of methods and procedures which include maximizing recycling opportunities, minimizing waste and pollution, reducing consumption, and employing the latest in waste management and recycling strategies, all while ensuring the products they provide are made to last. With superior construction and advanced glazing options, the windows and doors manufactured by Pella increase the energy efficiency in homes and businesses. Other fenestration products incorporate "Green Building" practices such as daylighting and views, ventilation, and light pollution.

Ver Halen's continuing growth and understanding of the importance of Green Building solutions has provided them the opportunity to supply quality Pella products for two LEED certified projects in the state of Wisconsin. These include the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Milwaukee and the Department of Natural Resources Regional Headquarters in Green Bay, both of which have received a gold rating. They have also supplied the windows for the Hoffman Corporation in Appleton, recognized for "Cool Daylighting," which is currently pursuing a LEED certification. Ver Halen is involved in several organizations which promote the conservation of our resources including "Focus on Energy" and the "Wisconsin Green Building Alliance" where they are considered an outstanding member.

For more information on Ver Halen Inc., please visit www.verhaleninc.com

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WasteCap welcomes Manitowoc County, Pragmatic Construction and University of Wisconsin System Administration to the WasteCap network of professionals working to recycle, reuse and reduce waste in Wisconsin. Special thanks to In-Sink-Erator, The Renschler Company, Stora Enso North America, Waukesha County and City of Wauwatosa for their continued support of WasteCap Wisconsin and for sharing the vision of transforming waste into resources.
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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
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Wisconsin Solid Waste Legislative Update
Source: John Reindl, Dane County Recycling Manager, reindl@co.dane.wi.us
The rule-making process is active and legislative rule and state policy recommendations have been made by the Council on Recycling. The Governor's Task Force on Waste Materials Recovery and Disposal has also developed some draft recommendations as it works towards is end-of-the-year deadline. To read the full legislative update, click here.

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7. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING
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Wisconsin's Council on Recycling 2005 annual report
The Council on Recycling, authorized in s. 287.22 Wis. Stats., is a citizens group appointed by the Governor to advise the Governor, Legislature, state agencies and local units of government on solid waste reduction, recovery, and recycling policy. The Council is attached to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for limited purposes and is staffed by the DNR. View the entire report at http://www.wastecapwi.org/documents/council2005.pdf

EPA and state of Illinois create "how-to" book for scrap tire recycling
Source: WasteAge
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of Illinois have partnered to create the Scrap Tire Cleanup Guidebook. The book is aimed at teaching tire manufacturers, state and local governments, auto recyclers and collectors how to properly recycle scrap tires. Download the guidebook at http://wasteage.com/news/epa_illinois_guidebook/

Dangerous scratches - Haulers should protect themselves against property damage claims
Source: WasteAge Magazine, June 2006
In real estate, the saying goes that "location is everything." The same holds true for dumpsters and roll-off boxes. Where a dumpster or roll-off box is placed greatly impacts the safe servicing of that container, as well as whether the customer's property may be damaged. Each year, hundreds of claims are made against waste companies and their insurance carriers for damage done to driveways, yards and sidewalks. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/dangerousscratches

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8. MATERIALS AVAILABLE / WANTED
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NOTE: Business Materials Exchange is under new ownership and is temporarily unavailable. WasteCap will resume listings from www.bmex.org when the website finishes construction.

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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.

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.

You can view a collection of WasteCap Wisconsin's archived bulletins at http://www.wastecapwi.org/bulletin_archive.htm. To unsubscribe, send an email to wastecap@wastecapwi.org with "unsubscribe" in the subject line. If you have been forwarded this email and would like to subscribe directly, send an email to wastecap@wastecapwi.org with "subscribe" in the subject line.

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Shannon Delaney, Outreach Specialist & WasteCap Wisconsin Bulletin Editor
Kimberly Rauwald, Research Assistant
Katherine Schmitt, Communications Intern
WasteCap Wisconsin
www.wastecapwi.org
sdelaney@wastecapwi.org