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 WASTECAP WISCONSIN E-MAIL BULLETIN
Issue 43 - September 2008
Your source for waste reduction and recycling news, information and ideas
  
 
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WasteCap Wisconsin's Latest Results:
WasteCap Wisconsin and its clients have diverted 287,806,637 pounds of construction and demolition waste from landfills, which is 51.8 pounds per person in Wisconsin. By recycling and avoiding disposal costs, The equivalent of 91,674 trees have been saved by recycling wood and cardboard. WasteCap Wisconsin’s construction and demolition projects are currently achieving an average 78.8% recycling rate. WasteCap has saved its clients $1,277,134.2 in avoided disposal costs by recycling C&D debris.
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WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS
WasteCap thanks Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Jos. Schmitt & Sons Construction Co, J.P. Cullen & Sons, La Macchia Group, Smet Construction, for their continued support of WasteCap Wisconsin and for sharing the vision of transforming waste into resources.

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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 IN THIS ISSUE
1. WasteCap Wisconsin and Member News
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to speak at R3 Awards > Economic impacts to 2009 Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grants > Staff changes at WasteCap Wisconsin

2. Upcoming Conferences / Grants / Job Openings
National Recycling Coalition 27th Annual Congress & Expo > Milwaukee Kicks Off New Recycling Campaign > SWANA’S WasteCon 2008

3. Recycling News that Affects You
Certifications for green building professionals are in high demand, trade group says > Report finds increased use of fly ash in concrete okay > Samsung Electronics America launches SAMSUNG RECYCLING DIRECT > Cascade Asset Management named one of the fastest growing private companies in the US

4. Useful Tools / Resources for Recycling
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Construction & Demolition Materials – a new tool from the Environmental Protection Agency > The LEED Creed, selling itself first, saving the planet later

 
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 1. WASTECAP WISCONSIN NEWS
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Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett to speak at R3 Awards
Sponsored by The Jansen Group, Veolia Environmental Services and The Daily Reporter
October 9 at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Milwaukee from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Professionals and businesses working to reduce, reuse and recycle commercial debris will gather to hear Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett speak about Milwaukee’s green building future. The Third Annual R3 Awards will be held on October 9th at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Come see demonstrations of WasteCap’s newest tools for construction site recycling, WasteCapTRAC and WasteCapDIRECT. Stay for the presentation of the R3 Awards including the nationally-noted Big Diverter award for the construction and demolition project with the highest recycling rate. Register today to attend at www.wastecapwi.org/r32008.

Economic impacts to 2009 Recycling Efficiency Incentive Grants, Demonstration Grants, and Markets Directory
Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has determined it will not be able to make Recycling Efficiency Incentive (REI) grant awards or Waste Reduction and Recycling Demonstration Grants for calendar year 2009. In addition, the position which managed the Wisconsin Recycling Markets Directory has been eliminated. Instead the funds will be used to pay down the department’s $13.2 million obligation to the state’s deficit reduction efforts. As is the case with other state agencies, this action taken by the DNR will help state government get through the current economic downturn. For more information, visit www.wastecapwi.org/dnrrei2009.

Staff changes at WasteCap Wisconsin
Shannon Delaney, Communications Director at WasteCap Wisconsin’s Milwaukee office, will be leaving WasteCap Wisconsin to pursue a new opportunity in marketing. Shannon has been with WasteCap since 2005 and WasteCap sincerely thanks her for all of her work, including as editor of this email bulletin. The organization welcomes Stephanie Head for its new position of Business and Data Specialist at its Milwaukee office. Stephanie brings accounting and database development experience to WasteCap along with a background in legal studies and business administration.

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 2. UPCOMING CONFERENCES / GRANTS / JOB OPENINGS
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National Recycling Coalition 27th Annual Congress & Expo
September 21 – 24 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join us at NRC's 27th Annual Congress & Expo as we explore the latest innovations being used across all areas of the recycling industry. NRC's Annual Congress & Expo, the nation's premier recycling and sustainability conference and exhibition, offers a singular opportunity for all stakeholders in recycling and sustainability to come together to network at one event. For more information, visit www.nrc-recycle.org/.

Milwaukee Kicks Off New Recycling Campaign
September 30, Gordon Park, Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee will unveil a brand-new campaign aimed at increasing recycling participation throughout the City. Speakers will include Mayor Tom Barrett, Environmental Services Superintendent Preston Cole, and community organizers.

SWANA’S WasteCon 2008
October 21 – 23 in Tampa, FL
Join us for SWANA’s 46th Annual Solid Waste Exhibition. WASTECON continues to be the only international solid waste trade show for solid waste professionals by solid waste professionals. WASTECON 2008 in Tampa, Fla., will fully showcase energy and climate issues and the exhibit hall will showcase vendors and service provides who are ready to help you find solutions to your Energy Climate and Solid Waste challenges. For more information, visit wastecon.swana.org/.

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 3. RECYCLING NEWS THAT AFFECTS YOU
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CONSTRUCTION / DEMOLITION

Certifications for green building professionals are in high demand, trade group says
Source: GreenerBuildings
The demand for green building professionals is sharply rising as eco-friendly, energy efficient homes become more of a market norm than a market novelty. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said more than 1,000 builders, remodelers and others in the industry have sought and earned certification through the organization's Certified Green Professional (CGP) program since its launch in February. To read more, visit www.greenerbuildings.com/news/2008/08/15/certified-green-building-professionals.

Report finds increased use of fly ash in concrete okay
Source: Construction and Demolition Recycling
A new study just released by the RMC Research & Education Foundation finds that using more fly ash in the production of concrete still results in an acceptable performance. The study entitled, New Technology-Based Approach to Advance Higher Volume Fly Ash Concrete with Acceptable Performance, was conducted at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Research Laboratory. It received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy through its Combustion Byproducts Recycling Consortium, in addition to the Foundation. To read more, visit www.cdrecycler.com/news/news.asp?ID=3972.

COMPUTER / ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

Samsung Electronics America launches SAMSUNG RECYCLING DIRECT
Source: Samsung
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced SAMSUNG RECYCLING DIRECT, its commitment to the take-back and recycling (TB&R) of Samsung-branded consumer electronics across all of its product lines. Beginning October 1, 2008, people will be able to drop off their Samsung-branded consumer electronics sold in the United States at convenient collection sites, including permanent drop-off centers in all 50 states, and at a wide range of recycling events across the country. For more information, visit www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080903005330&newsLang=en.

Cascade Asset Management named one of the fastest growing private companies in the US
Source: Cascade Asset Management
Cascade Asset Management (Cascade), a national leader in providing full service IT asset retirement solutions, today announced it has again joined the ranks of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private companies in the US. The list identifies companies that are changing the landscape of American business and honors their ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit. Cascade ranked 25th among Wisconsin companies. The company earned an overall rank of 2,809, with three-year revenue growth of 128.9%. Cascade provides comprehensive information technology equipment retirement services. The company collects, receives and processes office electronics from sites across North America. To read the full article, visit www.cascade-assets.com/documents/PRInc5000AnnouncementCAM.pdf.

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 4. USEFUL TOOLS / RESOURCES ON RECYCLING
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Construction & Demolition Materials – a new tool from the Environmental Protection Agency
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Construction and demolition (C&D) materials consist of the debris generated during the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings, roads, and bridges. C&D materials often contain bulky, heavy materials, such as concrete, wood, metals, glass, and salvaged building components. Reducing and recycling C&D materials conserves landfill space, reduces the environmental impact of producing new materials, creates jobs, and can reduce overall building project expenses through avoided purchase/disposal costs. This source provides information on EPA's efforts and other opportunities to reduce C&D materials. To access these resources, visit www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/rrr/imr/cdm/index.htm.

The LEED Creed, selling itself first, saving the planet later
Source: The Daily Reporter
The construction industry is embracing LEED, with thousands of buildings standing in line for honors like so many eager graduates-to-be awaiting diplomas. Building owners pay fees for LEED reviews, and most get a plaque in return. Those plaques pay off by blessing the buildings as green, meaning good places to work or live. But popularity and environmental progress make dubious partners. To read more, visit www.dailyreporter.com/item.cfm?recid=20049480&snippet=f.

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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
 WasteCap Wisconsin
www.wastecapwi.org