Wisconsin DNR Secretary Scott Hassett scheduled to speak at R3 Awards
When: Thursday, October 12 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: Retzer Nature Center, Waukesha
The state's most successful professionals and businesses in reducing, reusing, and recycling construction debris that would otherwise go into landfills, will be honored at WasteCap Wisconsin's first ever R3 Awards, presented by The Daily Reporter and sponsored by Waste Management Recycle America. Wisconsin DNR Secretary Scott Hassett is scheduled to speak during the ceremony. Come network with professionals from the construction, design, waste hauling, recycling and environmental industries at this unique awards ceremony. To view a list of nominees and to RSVP, visit www.wastecapwi.org/r3.

Wisconsin leads the nation in construction and demolition waste management training
Press Release (Sept. 27)
WasteCap Wisconsin, a statewide nonprofit organization, is receiving national recognition for its innovative training programs on how to reduce construction and demolition waste. Read the full press release at www.wastecapwi.org/wileadsintraining_pr.

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2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES / GRANTS / JOB OPENINGS
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2006 Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Leadership Conference
When: Wednesday, October 18
Where: Monona Terrace, Madison
This conference will showcase sustainably designed, energy efficient and environmentally conscientious products and services. Join design and construction professionals for an exciting day highlighted by the presentation of the third annual "Sustainability and Energy Efficiency (SE2) Award" during lunch. For more information and to register, visit www.wgba.org/artman/publish/article_421.shtml

National Recycling Coalition Congress & Exposition
Date: Oct. 22-25, 2006
Location: Atlanta
The National Recycling Coalition is a membership organization of recycling professionals and advocates dedicated to maximizing recycling. For more information, visit www.nrc-recycle.org/default.htm.

Programming announced for 2007 C&D World Show
The programming for the 2007 C&D World Exhibition & Conference - the annual meeting of the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA) - has been announced. The CMRA is still looking for presenters who have topics related to the C&D recycling and contracting industries. Those interested in presenting at the show, a meeting place for the leaders in the C&D industry, should contact the CMRA at (630) 585-7530 or info@cdrecycling.org. For more information, visit www.cdworldshow.com

International Conference on Solid Waste Technology issues call for papers
Source: Waste Age
Organizers of the 22nd International Conference on Solid Waste Technology, being held March 18-21 in Philadelphia, have issued a call for papers. For more information and to submit a paper, visit www.wasteage.com/news/ICSWT_call_for_papers/

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3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU
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CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION

The New Demolition
Source: Construction & Demolition Recycling RE-Store, a two-location building material reuse company based in Seattle, has received a grant from the U.S. EPA to develop case studies to document the monetary and environmental benefits of deconstruction versus conventional demolition; provide average volumes, weights and dollar values of different categories of building materials measured over time and during four case studies; and archive and present this data documenting the value of reuse in a manner that is useful to those within the solid waste industry and to the public at large. Read the full article at http://www.cdrecycler.com/articles/article.asp?MagID=2&ID=4932&IssueID=232

FOOD WASTE RECOVERY / COMPOSTING

State diverts over 40 percent by composting and recycling
Source: BioCycle, September 2006 Wisconsin Recycling Means Business, a new publication of the Department of Natural Resources, profiled the Bruce Company of Middleton showing how it takes yard trimmings from nine southcentral communities "turning them into new lawns that grow faster and require fewer chemical treatments than typical turf." Read the full article at www.wastecapwi.org/brucecompany

COMPUTER / ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

Dell to Launch Free Recycling for U.S. Customers
Source: GreenBiz.com Dell's no-charge recycling program for U.S. customers has been launched at www.dell4me.com/recycling. Dell says its recycling offer is designed for consumers and includes home pick-up of used Dell-branded computers and peripheral equipment at no-charge. Read the full article at www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=34078

Recyclers turn electronic waste into cash
Source: American Recycler
Electronic Recyclers in Fresno, California is turning tons of electronic waste into marketable commodities. "There is a tremendous value in the commodities that come out of these products," said John Shegerian, Electronic Recyclers chief executive officer. Read the full article at http://www.americanrecycler.com/1006recyclers.shtml

RECYCLED PRODUCTS AND REUSE

EPA issues guidelines for recycling of foundry sand
Source: Waste Age
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published "The State Toolkit for Developing Beneficial Reuse Programs for Foundry Sand," which is designed to help create markets for the millions of tons of waste sand produced by the U.S. foundry industry each year. For more information, visit http://wasteage.com/news/EPA_foundry_sand/

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4. MEMBER PROFILE / WELCOME TO NEW AND RETURNING MEMBERS
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NATURAL RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
Smarter Solutions, Exceptional Service, Value
Natural Resource Technology, Inc. is an environmental services firm delivering solutions for the development, management, restoration and sustainability of our natural resources. Practice areas include:

- Environment soil, sediment and groundwater investigation/remediation, air and water resources, litigation support
- Energy energy corridor development, management of oil, has and electric utility waste streams (hydrocarbon, coal ash, former manufactured gas plants)
- Property Development brownfields, property transfers, building construction and demolition
- Risk Management environmental management systems, compliance, sustainable development, waste reduction, recycling

Natural Resource Technology is a leader in assisting clients seeking participation in the Green Tier Charter program and the development of Environmental Management Systems. The company 'walks the talk' on corporate sustainable development and has adopted its own governance policies for financial, environmental and social performance. Capturing their own sustainable development policy and implementing its 'Triple Bottom Line' philosophy enables Natural Resource Technology to add value to its clients seeking efficient use of energy and natural resources as well as minimization, recycling, and reuse of what were traditionally waste materials.

In addition to being recognized for its high sustained growth and engineering technical excellence, Natural Resource Technology has been named among the best places to work in southeast Wisconsin. The company has received awards from the Milwaukee Business Journal (Beyond the Paycheck) and MetroParent Magazine (Family Friendly) for its innovative work-life policies and benefits programs. For more information, visit www.naturalrt.com

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WasteCap welcomes City Wide Recycling and Triad C&D Recycling to the WasteCap network of professionals working to recycle, reuse and reduce waste in Wisconsin. Special thanks to Boldt Construction, Chart Heat Exchangers, S.C. Johnson and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 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 www.wastecapwi.org/members.htm. Sign up as a member or read about member benefits at www.wastecapwi.org/join.htm.

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5. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING
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Residential Construction Waste Management: A Builder's Field Guide
Source: GreenerBuildings
Reduce your home-building costs through waste management. This 32-page field guide presents several approaches builders can take to manage construction waste and provides real case studies to support the recommended actions. The field guide is based on numerous waste assessments, workshops, and pilot projects involving builders and waste haulers. To download the field guide, visit http://www.greenerbuildings.com/tool_detail.cfm?LinkAdvID=8499

Locally Produced Television Show on Healthy, Eco-Friendly Design and Living to be Aired on Public Television
Source: Solterra Studios
A comprehensive one hour special on healthy, eco-friendly building options will be airing on Milwaukee Public Television this fall. Timing is good for the premiere of Healthy Style as the environmentally sustainable building trend continues to grow. The show's Creator and Executive Producer, Lyn Falk (Solterra Studios, Thiensville, WI), says "Healthy Style will tout the benefits of living and working in healthy, eco-friendly buildings, and provide credible resources for green products and services. We want to show that designing for one's health and the health of the environment can be beautiful and practical." For more information, visit www.wastecapwi.org/healthystyle

Ten Tips to Construct a Mold-Free Building
Source: GreenerBuildings
Even with today's construction techniques, most buildings undergo natural wear and eventually need renovation. However, another hazard exists that can cause a building to lose value even before construction is complete. Dubbed "the new asbestos" by many, mold is an increasing problem in many new construction buildings, ruining the indoor air quality and costing thousands of dollars to remediate. Read the full article at http://www.greenerbuildings.com/news_detail.cfm?NewsID=33853

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6. 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.

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.

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