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The best discounts of the year are about to disappear - Don't miss your opportunity to swoop in on the early bird discounts and secure your spot with us at the Cherokee Convention Center from April 8 -11. Be sure to secure your discount, register TODAY!
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If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to staff@cra-recycle.org or call the office at 877.972.0007.
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Since CRA last hosted our conference in Cherokee, Harrah's has built The Cherokee, an entire new 725-room hotel tower, full conference center, and several new restaurants adjacent to their main property. The property has also gone smoke-free! With its stunning Smoky Mountain backdrop, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, wide range of dining and entertainment options, and Code Green initiative, we are looking forward to a great 34th Annual Conference & Trade Show! Listen to our podcast, Upping the Ante on Sustainability to hear more about The Cherokee Convention Center!
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Smithfield's Tar Heel Facility Recognized by NCDEQ
NC Facility is Exceeding Environmental Compliance
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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality recognized Smithfield Foods' Tar Heel, North Carolina, pork-processing facility as a Rising Environmental Steward for its continuing commitment to exceeding compliance with environmental regulations and maintaining a high standard of environmental excellence. NCDEQ's Environmental Stewardship Initiative recognizes and supports companies and facilities that go above and beyond to reduce their impact on the environment.
Smithfield's Tar Heel facility's wastewater treatment system produces renewable natural gas that provides power to the processing plant and more than 2,000 local homes and businesses. Tar Heel's reuse and reclaimed water systems send approximately 1 million gallons of water per day back to the refrigeration system and outdoor wash-down hoses to significantly decrease the facility's use of potable water.
Read More at PR Newswire
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USC Upstate's Sustainable Spartans
An Environmentally Conscious Year
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Last Spring, USC Upstate Spartans began tracking, managing, and sharing information about sustainability efforts through the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). AASHE’s STARS is a comprehensive sustainability rating system for universities that addresses the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
During phase 1, they launched The Sustainable Upstate certificate for faculty and staff to encourage actions that reduce human impact on the planet. Since April 2023, more than 40 USC Upstate employees have completed the certificate to become Green Ambassadors and more than 25 events held on campus have been certified as Green Events through the application of reduce, reuse, recycle principles.
Read More at Go Upstate
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Duke Energy Donates $500k For NC Environment
NC Communities Get a Boost in Funding For Environmental Impact Programs
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As North Carolina continues to grow and lead the clean energy transition, the Duke Energy Foundation will donate more than $500,000 in grants to support programs to strengthen local nonprofit organizations and advance environmental programs.
Read More at CSRWire
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Register Now for 2024 NRC Congress!
60+ Speakers, 2-days, Great Price
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The theme for the 2024 NRC Congress is Challenges – The Nuts & Bolts of Recycling and the Policy & The Big Picture for the recycling industry with a perspective on waste and recycling impacts to Climate, Circularity and Sustainable Materials Management. Register now to reserve your spot to hear special guest speakers give multiple presentations from The National Stewardship Action Council, The National Glass Institute, The White House Council on Environmental Quality, and more!
Register Now at NRC Congress
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It's CRA Award Season!
Time to Get Your Nominations On
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Have you had a stand-out year? Implemented a new program or strategy? Want to experience the untold glory of winning an annual CRA Award? Then get busy on your nomination now! The 2024 Annual Awards seek to recognize a wide variety of projects and people. Read the full award announcement here!
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 7, 2024
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Apply Now for CRA's First Ever Trashion Show!
Application Deadline is February 18, 2024!
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Step into a world where fashion meets sustainability and showcase your creativity and fashion design skills in a sustainable way by being part of Carolina Recycling Association’s recycled materials fashion show. The show will give artists, designers, and crafty upcyclers an opportunity to design and showcase their sustainable art on the runway. Inspire change and get noticed by giving new life into recycled fabrics, repurposing materials, and upcycling treasures into innovative wearable fashion.
Please note that artists must secure their own model.
Event Date & Time: 4/9/2024 – 5PM - 5:30PM
Location: The Cherokee Convention Center
Nominations are due by February 18, 2024
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Textile "Greening" is Getting a Big Payday
$180M Investment to Drive Innovation in Textile Sector
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The US National Science Foundation is to set up one of its first 'Regional Innovation Engines' at North Carolina State University where it will work on advancing the recycling of waste materials into new fibres for the textile sector.
The Engines are a key part of President Biden’s 'Investing in America' agenda. The NSCU-based programme, known as the Sustainable Textiles Innovation Engine, will initially receive up to $15 million for two years and then up to $160 million over the following 10 years.
Read More at EcoTextile
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SC Recycling Day Moved to March 19
Plus a Special Guest Alert: Lt Governor Pamela Evette
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The South Carolina legislative event of the year is just around the corner and we want to see you there! CRA, together with the South Carolina Department of Commerce (SC DOC), and Sustain SC will be hosting Recycling Day at the Statehouse on March 19, 2024 in Columbia, SC at the Palmetto Club.
We have some exciting news to share with you all: Lt. Governor Pamela Evette will be the special guest speaker at the event!
*This event was moved from its original date due to the SC House of Representatives taking a furlough week during our original date.
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Don't Miss this Opportunity!
Deadline to Register is March 15
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UNC Students Strive to Reduce Campus Waste
Sustainable On-Campus Living
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While some aspects of on-campus living can create opportunities for waste to accumulate, there are ways University departments, student organizations and residents like UNC sophomore Emma Hedinger are striving to make residence hall life more sustainable. Moving in and moving out create the largest opportunities for students to generate waste, Allan Blattner, executive director of Carolina Housing said. In order to combat this, he said Carolina Housing provides extra opportunities at move-in to recycle cardboard, plastic film and Styrofoam.
During move-out, Carolina Housing hosts the "Don’t Ditch It, Donate It!" program with the OWRR, Carolina Thrift, Carolina Cupboard and TROSA Thrift Store. The program looks to collect and donate usable items that students no longer need. Carolina Housing estimates more than 366 tons of items have been diverted from landfills through the program.
Read More at Daily Tar Heel
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Apply Now for ISRI's Design for Recycling Award
Submit Your Application by Feb 12, 2024!
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ISRI has opened applications for its 2024 Design for Recycling (DFR) Award. The DFR Award is ISRI's highest recognition given annually to the most outstanding product designed with recycling in mind. The award recognizes the steps made by manufacturers who have actively incorporated DFR principles into products and manufacturing processes.
"ISRI's Design for Recycling award recognizes innovation in product design and manufacturing, which is more critical than ever to creating a sustainable planet," said ISRI President Robin Wiener.
Click the link below for full details. Applications are due by February 12, 2024.
Read More at Recycling Product News
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NC Grant Alert
Local Grant Opportunity from NCDEQ
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NCDEQ New Recycling Positions Posted
Apply Now for These Amazing Job Opportunities
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NEDEQ is accepting applications for three new recycling positions! Click each link below for more details.
Deadline for applications is 5 PM January 31, 2024!
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CRA Committees & Councils Need You
Don't Forget to Sign Up Using Our Online Interest Form
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CRA has 7 committees and 5 councils that need your voice and help. Bonus, you get to make new friends, add some muscle to your resume, and be part of the magic. What are you waiting for? | |
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Are You a CRA Member?
Join Us Today!
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With over 280 member organizations (over 800 individuals), the CRA is a robust and dynamic association that supports our members and the recycling industry. The CRA membership represents all aspects of the recycling industry in the Carolinas and beyond, including generators, collectors, processors and end- users of recycled materials.
Have questions? Go to our membership information page today or contact us at staff@cra-recycle.org
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February 18-21, 2024
The 37th Annual Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show
Destin, Florida
For more info
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March 5-6, 2024
National Recycling Congress by NRC
Virtual
For more info
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April 8-11, 2024
CRA's 34th Annual Conference & Trade Show
Cherokee, North Carolina
For more info
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April 15-18, 2024
ISRI Convention & Exposition 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada
For more info
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April 30-May 1, 2024
NERC Spring Conference 2024
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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February 6 @ 12:00 pm
Sustainable Value Creation: Closing the Gap Between Commitments and Operational Realities
by Green Biz
For more info & registration
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February 14 @ 3:00 pm
Chemical Safety for Sustainability (CSS) Online Tools
by EPA
For more info & registration
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February 14 @ 3:00 pm
Density Improvement
by Waste Alliance Group
For more info & registration
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Please send all correspondence, membership payments, and event registration to:
Carolina Recycling Association
PO Box 1296
Greenville, SC 29602
Carolina Recycling Association | 877.972.0007 | www.cra-recycle.org
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