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| • | ILSR launches its Sustainable Plastics Project, which is exploring the potential of bio-based and compostable plastics to substitute for harmful petroleum-based products and packaging. |
| • | See ILSR's article, "Crops Into Plastics: How emerging bioplastic technology could impact the waste stream" Waste Age (July 2006). |
| • | ILSR to speak about NGO perspectives at the upcoming September 12-13th, 2006, Biodegradable Plastics in Packaging Applications Conference (Chicago). |
| • | In June 2006, the Oakland, California City Council passed an ordinance banning polystyrene foam food packaging in favor of reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable, and compostable products. Click here to download more information. |
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This 44-page pocket-sized directory — produced by ILSR for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments — lists 110 businesses reusing or recycling building materials in the Washington, DC region. It also includes Tips for Recycling Success at the Job Site and Frequently Asked Questions on how to recycle construction and demolition materials.
| • | June 2006 Directory - lower resolution (2 MB PDF) |
| • | June 2006 Directory - higher resolution (7.5 MB PDF) |
The companion Web site, www.BuildersRecyclingGuide.com, includes a searchable database of the businesses.
Waste to Wealth Program 2005 Report on Activities Available
During 2005 ILSR's Waste to Wealth Program continued its tradition of solving problems in ways that reinforce economic and environmental security. Our work continues to help community development organizations, small businesses and government agencies increase productive employment, recover increasing amounts of valuable recycled materials and products, save environmental resources, and lower operating costs.
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Guide to Plastic Lumber
HBN's guide is the first to rate plastic lumber strictly on environmental and public health priorities.
"The good news is that environmentally preferable products are positioned to become the plastic lumber industry standard," said HBN's Bill Walsh.
| • | Press Release (6/29) |
| • | Plastic Lumber Product Ratings Chart (PDF) |
| • | Executive Summary (PDF) |
| • | Full Report, Guide to Plastic Lumber (PDF) |
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| • | Read HBNews, "The Time Is Now To Mold A Sustainable Plastic Lumber Industry" (6/29) |
Good Read on US Garbage and Recycling
by Neil Seldman
There is a new book that is destined to be a classic in the field. It is a worthy addition to Martin Melosi's "Garbage in the Cities", 1981. Students of solid waste management and its role in the US economy will not be able to ignore its information, insight, and exceptional historical research. The book will serve activists, dissertation writers and essayists well into the future.
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ILSR's Waste to Wealth program has helped communities across the country create policies and practices that address citizens' environmental concerns and economic needs. We've helped citizens fight the incinerators and landfills that polluted their air and water, and drove property prices down. We have helped communities research and demonstrate recycling and composting programs that reduce the need for disposal facilities and increase local economic growth. |