Statement on City of Chicago Recycling Program

2008 Conference and Trade Show
Illinois Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference and Trade Show
Sheraton Chicago Northwest
Arlington Heights, IL
June 9-11, 2008.

WasteExpo returns to Chicago for its 40th Anniversary in 2008. Conference May 5 – 7. Exhibits May 6 – 8.

Green Procurement Exposition & Conference. June 4 & 5 in Chicago, IL, at the world famous Navy Pier, for a gathering of the best and brightest in procurement, purchasing, supply, and environmentally preferred products (EPP). Suppliers and Vendors from throughout the country will be gathered to display the latest in green products and services available to business and government.

2008 Paper, Plastics and Electronics Recycling Conference & Trade Show. June 22-24, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. The ninth annual event will benefit paper stock dealers, consumers, mill representatives and equipment and service providers involved in the paper recycling industry, with the opportunity to network with leading industry entrepreneurs from across the country. Click here for official announcement (100KB PDF) and download the session information (276KB PDF).

2008 Outstanding High School Environmental Club Awards application form (PDF) The Illinois Recycling Association is seeking nominations for its Annual Recycling Awards. Each year, the Association recognizes outstanding recycling and waste reduction efforts by individuals and organizations in Illinois. This year’s awards will be presented at the Illinois Recycling and Solid Waste Management Conference, June 9-11, 2008, at the Sheraton Chicago-Northwest in Arlington Heights, IL. This premier recycling and solid waste management event in the state provides a forum for business leaders, government officials, and individuals to see and meet some of the top recyclers in Illinois. Application deadline 4/18/08.

Annual Recycling Awards rules and nomination form (PDF) The Illinois Recycling Association (IRA) seeks nominations for The Outstanding High School Ecology Club Awards. A $500 stipend will be awarded to recognize two high school environmental clubs that have exhibited outstanding performance in recycling and other environmental causes. Application deadline 4/18/08.

The Latest Edition of Material Matters February 2008 -- IRA's downloadable newsletter! (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
IRA/SWANA Joint Conference, NRC Visits Chicago, A Message from the President, From the Executive Director, Will County Says Goodbye to Educator, Member Spotlight: Cleveland Corp., City Carton Recycling Announces New VP, Greenbuild Recycles 91%, Oak Park Unveils “Green” Public Works Facility, And more!

Want to know how much electronics could be processed in IL if a law were enacted to ban electronics from landfill disposal? Check out the E-Scrap Capacity Report (1.6MB PDF)

Recyc-IL : recycled commodities and services exchange site is now open.

The new On-Line Membership Directory has been unveiled. Click here to view the latest information on the current Illinois Recycling Association members.