July 31st Recycling Markets Development in the 21st Century Workshop Presentations

HANDOUT: NRC Economic Development for Markets, Skumatz and Griek

Background issues:

• NRC Markets Development Background and Overview – Marjorie Griek, NRC
• SE Recycling / Markets Overview – Will Sagar, SERDC

State Progress & Perspective:

• EPA Regional Input – Rhonda Rollins, EPA Region 4
• Best Practices for State Supported Initiatives TN – Larry Christley, TN Dept of Environment and Conservation
• Georgia’s Example – Gloria Hardegree, Georgia Recycling Coalition
• More from Georgia – Suki Janssen, Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Division
• Best Practices for State Supported Initiatives NC – Sandy Skolochenko, NC Dept of Env Quality

Regional View from the Ground:  Presentations followed by Facilitated Panel Discussion /Q&A

• Collector’s Perspective / Conversation – Whitney Bengstom, Republic Services
• MRF Processing and Quality Issues – Kurt Schmitz, Pratt Industries
• Transportation Issues – Dave Poltzer, Caraustar

Industry End Markets and Updates on Needs / Capacity: Presentations followed by Facilitated Panel Discussion / Q&A

• Mixed Paper / Cardboard – Hal Rischer, WestRock
• Glass – Bill Clark, Strategic Materials
• Plastics – Andy Johnson, KW Plastics
• Carpet – David Wilkerson, Shaw Industries
• Metals – Chip Koplin, ISRI