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Announcements
12th Annual Texas Recycling & Sustainability Summit
We are pleased to announce the Conference Keynote Speaker, Jerry Powell, President, Resource Recycling, Inc.
Jerry Powell is the owner of three magazines (Resource Recycling, Plastics Recycling Update and E-Scrap News) and is also editor of Resource Recycling. In addition, he aids in the management of two annual conferences, The E-Scrap Conference and Exhibition, and The Plastics Recycling Conference and Exhibition.
- Previously Mr. Powell founded and managed a recycling consulting firm for a decade and founded and managed a recycling business in Portland, Oregon for more than eight years.
- He is a past three-time Chair of the Board of the National Recycling Coalition
- He has spoken on waste management and recycling issues in 46 states and five Canadian provinces.
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
THE 12th ANNUAL TEXAS RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
Galveston, Texas
August 30 – September 2, 2009
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: April 6, 2009
Click here Word.doc Submission form!
Art Contest Entries Due Now!
DEADLINE for entries extended to February 28th! - Don't Miss Out
The winner will be our guest at the 2009 Summit. See entry form here.
2009 Star Leadership Awards
Enter today and let the world know your efforts!
The recycling and environmental programs throughout the state keep improving! Let your efforts be known! Enter Today! The applications will be judged by a group of independent judges who are experts in their fields. The winners will be honored at the awards banquet on the evening of August 1st aboard the Colonel Paddlewheeler! Get your application form here.
Calling all Sponsors! Past, Present and Future!
Please join us in spreading the word throughout the state and nation regarding the importance of Recycling & Enhancing our Environment!
We invite you to become a SPONSOR of the 12th Annual Texas Recycling & Sustainability Conference and increase your visibility within the Texas Markets. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Show your support of these issues!
Get your sponsorship commitment letter, sponsorship letter and sponsorship packet by clicking on the links!
The Houston-Galveston Area Council invites you and your colleagues to the
Solid Waste Transfer Station Best Management Practices Workshop
March 5, 2009
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Houston-Galveston Area Council
Conference Room A, 2nd floor
3555 Timmons Lane,
Houston, Texas 77027
- R. W. Beck will share their experience from working with transfer stations across the United States
- Learn about transfer station operations and key design considerations
- Gain insight from five case studies of Texas transfer stations, ranging from small to large
Please RSVP by February 23, 2009. RVSP is required.
Lunch will be provided to the first 35 registrants.
For more information or to RSVP please contact:
Cheryl Mergo at cmergo@h-gac.com.
November 15th, 2009 is Texas Recycles Day
On November 15th communities across Texas are planning events to commemorate Texas Recycles Day. Click here to register your community event or find more information.
The University of Texas at Austin Job Posting
Job title: Manager of Recycling and Sustainability
Posting number: 080513010418
Date available: Immediately
Yearly salary: $70K, negotiable
Hours per week: 40.00 Standard from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hiring department: FS-SUPPORT SERVICES
Must apply online at http://utdirect. utexas.edu/ pnjobs.
Purpose of position: Plan, organize, schedule, & direct UT recycling program & CPFM sustainability effort. Work cooperatively with CPFM Departments & university personnel in carrying out the mission of the recycling program and in furthering sustainability.
Essential functions: Direct & administer campus recycling/waste reduction activities. Monitor all campus sustainability activities pertaining to CPFM including campus recycling, university waste stream & other areas involved in environmental programs/policies/ practices. Develop, administer, maintain sustainability programs within CPFM. Create strategy to integrate sustainability principles into Facilities Services and CPFM operational functions. Supervise Recycling Shop, Surplus Properties, Furniture Shop, and Solid Waste employees. Manage budgets. Provide support to CPFM departments for the development and implementation of natural resource conservation projects. Work with Manager of Demand-Side Energy Conservation Program in energy-related areas. Develop standards to enhance safety and health policies. Establish annual goals for recycling & sustainability efforts. Submit annual report & provide analysis of recycling & sustainability efforts. Develop/maintain tools, metrics, & indicators for assessing progress towards sustainability. Represent the University at public forums, discussions, and negotiations with various community groups or agencies.
Marginal/Incidental functions: Occasional need to operate a University vehicle. Other related functions as assigned.
Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Minimum two years in recycling and sustainability area. Management and supervisory experience. Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License. Applicant selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred qualifications: Master's degree. Five years of proven leadership experience within a large recycling program.
The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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