Maintain your WasteCap Accreditation at a Training Reunion and Feedback Loop
All WasteCap Accredited Professionals (WC AP) are required to attend a feedback loop in order to maintain accreditation. These feedback loops are an excellent way to share your implementation experiences and learn from shared experiences. Sessions are free and provide valuable networking opportunities. In Milwaukee on February 22, WasteCap Accredited Professional Dan Katt from JH Findorff & Son will share how the training program was applied to their Marine Terminal project. In Madison on March 1, the session will focus on the creation of the training program during the C&D recycling efforts at the Overture Center for the Arts. To register for a session, visit www.wastecapwi.org/training_reunion

Talk & Tour showcases Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus award winning C&D recycling
On March 28, MA Mortenson, WasteCap Wisconsin and recycling, construction and waste professionals will gather at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus in Mequon for the first Talk & Tour of the 2007 Series. Attendees will tour and learn about the award winning and highly successful construction and waste recycling program taking place at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus Expansion. This project won the 2006 Big Diverter Award for highest recycling rate on a new construction project. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.wastecapwi.org/events.

Registration open for spring Construction & Demolition Waste Management and Recycling Training
Waste 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. Successful completion of the training will award registrants with WasteCap Accredited Professional status. Members-Only early registration began January 15. Open registration began January 29. Registration is required and space is limited. Please register early. This training program will be held on May 17, the day after the Building Materials Reuse Association Conference May 14 - 16 (DECON 07). For more information on the training program and to register, visit www.wastecapwi.org/training. For more information on the DECON 07 conference, visit www.buildingreuse.org

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2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES / GRANTS / JOB OPENINGS
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Greening The Heartland 2007--Call For Presenters
Deadline: February 22, 2007
The fourth annual Greening The Heartland Conference (Sept. 12 - 14, 2007), which seamlessly incorporates the annual Wisconsin SE2 conference, will address a broad array of regional issues and aims to educate attendees in intelligent, innovative, responsible practices and implementation. We are looking for beginning, intermediate and advanced presentations from experienced professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, planning, landscape design, contracting and building, urban design, interior design and building ownership, operation and maintenance, who will share information and inspiration on respective projects, successes, challenges and opportunities. For more information, visit www.greeningtheheartland.org/call4papers.html

Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin Winter Conference
When: February 21 - 23, 2007 Where: Radisson Paper Valley Conference Center in Appleton, WI
Keep up-to-date on current waste and recycling issues by choosing from over 14 hours of general and track sessions presented by local, regional and national speakers including keynote speaker Brett Hulsey to discuss "Meeting Our Energy Challenges - How You Can Be Part of the Solution." For more information, visit www.arow-online.org/events.html

The Nuts and Bolts of Building Information Systems Symposium
When: March 27, 2007 Where: Panos' CharHouse Athenian Room in Brookfield, WI
Presenters will showcase projects highlighting the Building Information Modeling process and include speakers from Eppstein Uhen Architects, JH Findorff & Son and M.A. Mortenson Company. Symposium includes tabletop exhibits and dinner. For more information, email aicwi@wi.rr.com or call 414-771-3392.

2007 WASTECAP WISCONSIN TALK & TOUR SERIES: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus Expansion
When: March 28, 2007 Where: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus in Mequon, WI
Join WasteCap Wisconsin, MA Mortenson and other recycling, construction and waste professionals to tour and learn about the award winning and highly successful construction and waste recycling program taking place at Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee Campus Expansion. For more information and to register, visit www.wastecapwi.org/events.

JOB OPENING: Graduate Intern at Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use
Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use is seeking a graduate intern to work in their Recycling and Solid Waste Office. Duties include: conducting recycling presentations and tours, conducting business compliance inspections and follow up, promoting on-site yard waste management, updating spreadsheets, gathering data and compiling reports, coordinating mailings, and writing and distributing brochures and newsletter articles. Position effective immediately- no benefits. 24- 40 hours per week, flexible. Pay Range is $10.00 - $12.91 per hour. For more information, contact Karen Fiedler, Solid Waste Supervisor at 262-896-8014 or kfiedler@waukeshacounty.gov

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3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU
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CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION

Construction and demolition recycling rates climb
Source: American Recycler, January 2007
C&D recycling rates are currently growing between 5 and 10 percent annually, according to William Turley, executive director of the Construction Materials Recycling Association based in Eola, Illinois near Chicago. "We're seeing more people entering the business as well as bigger plants being put in," Turley said. The drive by many solid waste officials to promote recycling has helped increase the C&D recycling rates, he said. To read the full article, visit www.americanrecycler.com/0107/construction.html

Shingle Minded
Source: Construction and Demolition Recycling Magazine, January 2007
Concerns over asbestos and PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) contained in asphalt shingles are a major barrier to recycling the material, but the industry lacks data on the real risks, according to Dr. Timothy Townsend of the University of Florida, who spoke at a session about shingle recycling at the C&D World Exhibition & Conference recently held in San Antonio. To read the full article, visit www.cdrecycler.com/news/news.asp?ID=3037

FOOD WASTE RECOVERY / COMPOSTING

Source separated collection and composting expansion
Source: BioCycle, January 2007 This April, a 10-year-old pilot program to collect and process source separated residential organics is expanding to full-scale curbside collection services for more than one million residents in the communities of Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. In April 2007, curbside organics collection will be rolled out to 270,000 households. Composting capacity of 72,000 metric tons/year is already on-line. To read the full article, visit www.jgpress.com/archives/_free/001221.html#more

COMPUTER / ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

HP touts recycling growth
Source: Recycling Today, 1/23/07 HP announced that it has recycled more than 164 million pounds of hardware and HP print cartridges globally last year - an increase of 16 percent over the previous year. Additionally, HP collected more than 2.5 million units of hardware globally that were refurbished for resale or donated. To read the full article, visit www.recyclingtoday.com/News/news.asp?Id=10890

No reason to exclude computers from recycling (editorial)
Source: Appleton Post-Crescent, 1/24/07 John Q. Wisconsinite can chuck his out in the trash while Business XYZ Inc. has to pay someone to recycle its computer because it's classified as hazardous waste. What's the difference, you ask? Well, there isn't one, really. The citizen's computer contains just as much hazardous material - lead, among other things - as the business's computer. To read the full article, visit www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/APC0602/701240641/1036

RECYCLED PRODUCTS AND REUSE

Experts getting a handle on concrete Studies under way on how it can help rather than hurt environment
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12/30/2006 As the planet becomes increasingly covered with concrete, Tarun Naik says at least some of it could be used to help the environment rather than hurt it. Some of the negative consequences are worrisome. The production of one ton of cement, the paste used to make concrete, creates almost an equal amount of greenhouse gases. That's more than 1.2 billion tons of carbon dioxide a year, says Naik, a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee engineering professor. To read the full article, visit www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=547381

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4. MEMBER PROFILE/WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS
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EPPSTEIN UHEN ARCHITECTS

Taking Responsibility Beyond Design

Eppstein Uhen Architects is one of Wisconsin's largest, most diverse architectural firms, employing about 150 people. Operating under the guidance of several core values, they categorize themselves as loose-tight-loose meaning flexible, casual, creative, and approachable; tight meaning professional, trusting, detail oriented, highly skilled and organized. Successfully balancing these two factors has resulted in a culture that supports interaction and teamwork, while encouraging individual growth and initiative among staff.

For clients, this translates into contact and decision-making at the project team level, with direct communication and few layers. Empowered to make the call, teams respond quickly and decisively. The staff has a strong pride in what they do, and they do it with a sense of humor, camaraderie, and fun.

One of their core values is a commitment to sustainable design. In architecture, sustainable design is an integrated approach that considers the entire life of a building from construction to demolition. The approach supports environmental stewardship and conservation, while balancing cost and benefits. Collectively, the firm believes it is their responsibility to encourage and educate clients and staff on considering design and construction strategies that use natural resources in prudent and environmentally wise ways. They have demonstrated their commitment by designing both of their offices with sustainable options in mind. In fact, their Madison office is LEED Certified, one of only 11 certified projects in the State of Wisconsin. For more information about Eppstein Uhen Architects, please visit their website at www.eua.com.

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WasteCap welcomes BCS Stop & Go Potties, The Bruce Company of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Public Schools and Restate Ltd. to the WasteCap network of professionals working to recycle, reuse and reduce waste in Wisconsin. Special thanks to Alliant Energy Corporation, Bachmann Construction, CAM Recycling & Materials, City of Fitchburg, J Spear Associates, Kahler Slater Architects, Marquette University, City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Natural Resource Technology and Veridian Homes 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. LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY UPDATE
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Wisconsin Solid Waste Legislative Update
Source: John Reindl, Dane County Recycling Manager, reindl@co.dane.wi.us
As we begin the new legislative biennium, solid waste related legislation is already attracting attention. Following the election last fall, the new Legislature was inaugurated in January and over 100 bills have been introduced as of mid February, including two on solid waste issues. To read the full legislative update, visit www.wastecapwi.org/b_feb07leg

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6. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING
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Sustainability Focus of New E-Book for Building Industry
Source: GreenBiz.com
To explore the challenges and opportunities facing the design and construction industry in the greening economy, the Sustainable Design Forum (SDF) has released a free e-book, Environmental Sustainability: Collaboration and Marketing Best Practices in the Building Industry. For more information and to download the e-book, visit http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=34484

WasteCap Wisconsin offers list of computer recyclers throughout the state
Source: WasteCap Wisconsin
Do you know what to do with your old computers? Personal and office computers can be taken to a local computer recycler to be made into new products or can be donated to an organization to benefit the community. For a list of Wisconsin's computer recycling contacts and county contacts, visit www.wastecapwi.org/computerrecyclers

Create a waste reduction program in your office
Source: Earth911.org
Planning is the key to any program's success. Because businesses differ so much, it's important to tailor a plan to meet the company's needs. Keep in mind - a Waste Reduction Program is not just a recycling program - it is an overall plan that also incorporates waste reduction, reuse measures, and green purchasing. A Waste Reduction Program should incorporate certain basic elements to ensure its effectiveness. To read about the basic elements, visit http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=lib&a=brrc/wrp_Create.asp

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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.

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, Communications Director & WasteCap Wisconsin Bulletin Editor
Stephanie Brien, Communications Intern
Kimberly Rauwald, Research Assistant
WasteCap Wisconsin
www.wastecapwi.org