WasteCap Wisconsin Talk & Tour Series - The Future of Documenting Recycling Efforts
On seven Jansen Group projects, recycling results are being tracked through an online documentation program being developed through a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency and the 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 have the chance to meet recycling leaders from The Jansen Group, Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center and WasteCap Wisconsin, learn about the new online program and how it applies to the demolition, construction and remodeling at St. Anthony's Parish in Menomonee Falls. The Talk & Tour will take place on Tuesday, June 27 from 3 - 5 p.m. at St. Anthony's Parish in Menomonee Falls. For more information and to register, visit www.wastecapwi.org/events

DNR NE Headquarters and HGA Architects receive LEED certification
The Department of Natural Resources, NE Headquarters in Green Bay and HGA Architects new office in the Historic Third Ward of Milwaukee both received LEED certification in May. WasteCap Wisconsin partnered with Dave Shoemaker of Boldt Construction (DNR NE Headquarters) and worked with Dan Katt of J.H. Findorff & Sons (HGA Architects) to assist in the construction waste recycling efforts. Congratulations to all those involved for transforming waste into resources!

High profile projects achieving high recycling rates
Two of the state's high profile construction projects have committed to recycling construction waste and preserving the state's natural resources. Together, the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation's Weston 4 power plant near Wausau and UW Health American Family Children's Hospital in Madison have recycled over 9 million pounds of waste and have saved their projects over $193,000 by recycling and avoiding high disposal costs for dumping waste into landfills. FRead the full article at www.wastecapwi.org/hospitalweston4

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2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES / GRANTS / JOB OPENINGS
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Deconstruction and Beneficial Use: The Other Side of Building Green
June 16, 2006 in New York, NY
Offers a full day of educational programs featuring industry and government experts discussing current business, operations, and regulatory trends and how they are impacting construction and demolition recycling and reuse. For more information and to register, visit http://store.mountainmedia.com/eba-nys/calendar.cfm?do=detail&d=3191&c=4943&p=34755

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Bottom Line: Making a Business Case for Sustainable Buildings
June 20, 2006 in Milwaukee, WI
This symposium will 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. For more information and to register, visit http://www.wgba.org/artman/publish/article_385.shtml

7th Annual Paper Recycling Conference/Trade Show and 1st Annual Plastics Recycling Conference/Trade Show
June 25 - 27, 2006 in Chicago, IL
Two comprehensive business conferences for recycling professionals including informative programming focused on issues impacting both the paper and plastics recycling markets. The conferences will feature panel discussions with prominent industry leaders and access to 50 leading recycling industry exhibitors. For more information and to register, visit http://www.recyclingtodayevents.com

JOB OPENING: Communications Intern for WasteCap Wisconsin
Deadline: June 30, 2006
WasteCap seeks an individual with excellent research, writing and computer skills to assist in marketing services, public relations, website maintenance and updates, membership expansion, and special events. The Communications Intern works under the direction of Outreach Specialist. For more information, visit http://www.wastecapwi.org/contact_job

JOB OPENING: Recycling and Solid Waste Project Assistant for Waukesha County / Graduate Intern
Deadline: No date given
The county coordinates recycling for 25 municipalities, owns a privately operated Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), coordinates a municipal yard waste composting program, and operates an ongoing Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program under private contract. The intern will provide assistance with recycling facility tours, education and outreach programs, website updates, program reports, and special projects. For more information, download the job description at http://www.wastecapwi.org/documents/waukeshajob.pdf

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3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU
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CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION
GBB Estimates 115 Million Tons/Year of Demolition Waste Generated in U.S.
Source: MSW Management, May/June 2006
Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) has recently completed a detailed evaluation of the amount of demolition material generated annually by the "traditional" demolition industry in the United States. The evaluation concluded that over 115 million tons per year (2004 data point) of demolition material are handled across the United States through traditional demolition services and that the industry reuses/recycles an estimated 73% of that overall material. Read the full article at http://www.mswmanagement.com/mw_news_050506_gbb.html

Massachusetts has fired the first shot in the war on waste
Source: www.enr.com
One person's trash is another's treasure and the relationship is a core underpinning of recycling. There has to be some value to the material being recycled and the value is determined by the marketplace. Massachusetts is betting on that with a bold, state-wide ban on the landfilling of most construction and demolition waste. To read the full article, visit http://www.wastecapwi.org/massban

FOOD WASTE RECOVERY / COMPOSTING
SWANA, Composting Council say bioreactors, composting can coexist
Source: WasteNews.com
There´s a place for both composting and bioreactor landfills, the Solid Waste Association of North America and the United States Composting Council have agreed. The two groups have issued a joint statement regarding the relationship of composting and bioreactor landfills, which speed the degradation of trash through the recirculation of liquid on the waste. Read the full article at http://www.wastenews.com/headlines2.html?id=1148322774

COMPUTERS / ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
Cascade Asset Management accepted as first electronics recycler certified under new IAER program
Source: Cascade Asset Management
Cascade Asset Management was recognized as the first computer and electronic equipment recycler to be certified under the new 2006 international standard for Electronics Recycler Certification developed by the International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER). The IAER Certification Standard is a comprehensive set of requirements that reflect what concerned customers would expect of qualified suppliers. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/documents/cascade.pdf

Apple offers free computer take-back program
Source: Apple.com
Apple® today announced an expansion of its successful recycling program, offering free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new Macintosh® system beginning in June. US customers who buy a new Mac® through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com) or Apple's retail stores will receive free shipping and environmentally friendly disposal of their old computer as part of the Apple Recycling program. Read the full article at http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2006/apr/21takeback.html

RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS
Let the good times roll: In today's market, recyclers are fetching strong prices for much of their materials
Source: WasteAge, May 2006
The booming black market for stolen scrap metals illustrates how the markets for most recyclable commodities have fared in recent years. For almost all materials, demand is high, while supply is low, and prices are soaring. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/goodtimes

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4. MEMBER PROFILE - Packerland
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Packerland, A Smithfield Beef Group Company
Packerland Packing Company - Green Bay, a producer of beef and related products, is an operating company of Smithfield Beef Group, Inc., which owns and operates plants in: Green Bay, Wisconsin; Tolleson, Arizona; Plainwell, Michigan and Souderton, Pennsylvania.

Their efforts in research and development keep them on the leading edge of technology in the meat industry. They have one of the finest high tech in-house laboratories in the industry today. Their commitment to quality and consistency is also proven by the large number of quality assurance inspectors when compared to the number of head produced.

- Packerland-Green Bay processes 2,200 head per day running two production shifts and one cleaning shift five days per week.

- They are strongly committed to protecting the environment and going beyond compliance with their operations.

- They are ISO 14001 certified. The ISO 14001 certification is a direct result of an Environmental Management System that facilitates continual improvement and environmental performance.

- Packerland-Green Bay received the 2005 Governor's Award for Excellence in Environmental Performance for converting methane gas from an onsite anaerobic-based wastewater treatment system to fuel the plant's lead boiler. This significantly reduced the need to fuel the boiler with natural gas.

- They operate a rendering facility that recycles 100% of the inedible animal by-products (offal) generated in the beef production process. The rendering process turns waste product into soap, fatty acids, animal feed, pet food, cosmetics, cleaning products, rubber, and plastics.

- Packerland-Green Bay specifically, and Smithfield Beef Group in general, constantly strives for excellence in environmental performance.

For more information on Packerland Packing, please visit www.packerland.com

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WasteCap welcomes Saving Grace Salvage Company and Vogel Brothers Building Company to the WasteCap network of professionals working to recycle, reuse and reduce waste in Wisconsin. Vogel Brothers Building Company is celebrating 75 years in the construction industry providing building solutions for business, financial, retail, healthcare, research, housing facilities, schools and churches throughout the Midwest. Special thanks to Continuum Architects + Planners, Outpost Natural Foods, Faherty Inc., Flad & Associates, Homburg Equipment and Cascade Asset Management 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
Current active rule revisions in the solid waste field include hazardous waste regulations and organic stability for landfills. A comprehensive (1000+ pages) revision of the hazardous waste regulations has been approved by the Legislature and is scheduled to become effective Aug. 1. To read the full legislative update, click here

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7. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING
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The Benefits of Greener Buildings
Source: GreenerBuildings
Because traditional buildings consume large amounts of energy and other natural resources and can harm the environment around them, there's a swelling interest in designing, building, and occupying more environmentally sensitive structures. By integrating natural resource, human health, and community concerns into building design and construction, architects and designers can create buildings that are cleaner, healthier for occupants and the environment, and which deplete fewer resources. Moreover, a well-designed "green" building can be cheaper to build and operate over the building's lifetime. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/backgrounders_detail.cfm?UseKeyword=Greener%20Buildings

Managing overflow and dumping at recycling dropoffs
Source: MSW Management, May/June 2006
A commonly encountered scene at many recycling dropoffs is a pile of material around holding containers. Besides being an eyesore, carelessly strewn recyclables pose a safety program, increasing program costs and liability issues. Read the full article at http://www.wastecapwi.org/dropoffs

How to plan a sustainable event
Source: GreenBiz.com
Looking for tips on planning a successful event while minimizing its environmental footprint? This handy guide takes you step-by-step through the planning process. Read the free guide at http://www.greenbiz.com/toolbox/tools_third.cfm?LinkAdvID=53024

Choosing an Environmental Consultant: A Guide for Small Businesses
Source: GreenBiz.com
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. Discover what work experience a good environmental consultant should have and how to interview a candidate's references. Download the free guide at http://www.greenbiz.com/toolbox/tools_third.cfm?LinkAdvID=8497

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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
WasteCap Wisconsin
www.wastecapwi.org
sdelaney@wastecapwi.org