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CEO Calls Paper Industry’s Use of Tax Credit ‘Outrageous’

Lori Brown, October 29th, 2009

Tim Spring, CEO of Marcal Paper, LLC, a leading manufacturer of paper from 100 percent recycled paper, is calling a loophole in a 2005 highway bill "outrageous," as billions of dollars set aside for alternative fuel tax credits have been provided to paper companies for a standard industry practice. The argument centers around the use of "black liquor," a byproduct ... read more

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Tagged basics, fuel, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, whiteofficepaper

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Houston Works to Increase Low Recycling Rate

Lauren Hasler, October 29th, 2009

Though Houston, the largest city in Texas, may have a low recycling rate at a mere 2.6 percent, the city is taking huge strides to increase that number and involve its residents in recycling. A new partnership with RecycleBank, as well as the expansion of Houston’s green-cart, single-stream recycling program, encourages residents to recycle. "Houston has set many goals in ... read more

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