The Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA), Mississauga, Ontario, has released a report, “2012 Post Consumer Plastics Recycling in Canada Report,” that provides detailed information on the growth of the recycling of plastics packaging in Canada.

The report notes that the recycling of postconsumer plastic packaging in Canada increased for the third straight year. An additional 10 percent of plastic packaging was recycled in 2012 compared with 2011, as reported by Moore Recycling Associates Inc., Sonoma, Calif., the firm that produced the report. This increase is the result of more material collected for recycling as well as more companies providing recycling information.

In total, more than 285 million kilograms, or in excess of 628 million pounds, of postconsumer plastic packaging were collected for recycling in 2012 in Canada, according to the report.

Carol Hochu, president and CEO of the CPIA, says, “We are pleased to see an overall increase in companies participating in this valuable survey and in the amount of plastic packaging collected and recycled in Canada. The survey results found that 285 million kilograms were recycled, 83 percent of which remained in North America.”

Hochu continues, “We continue to work with our members to build and grow our national recycling industry in Canada, reusing valuable plastic materials and creating jobs."

The recycled plastic quantities, reported by Moore and Associates Inc., show an increase of 3 percent for bottles between 2011 and 2012, a 29 percent increase for nonbottle rigid plastics for the two years, an increase of 18 percent for plastic bags and outer wrap and a 24 percent increase for polystyrene foam between 2011 and 2012.

The report notes that recyclers of plastics in Canada want more supply and they have underutilized capacity, which creates ample opportunity for consumers and businesses to supply recyclers with more plastics. The report estimates that film and bag recycling capacity in Canada increased from 38 percent to 49 percent use of the capacity between 2011 and 2012 and nonbottle rigid recycling capacity went from 47 percent to 60 percent capacity use.

To view the report, click here.


 

Eriez, a manufacturer of magnetic separation, metal detection and vibratory equipment with headquarters in Erie, Pa., has appointed John Cope recycling sales manager for Eriez Magnetics Europe. He will be based at Eriez’s European headquarters in Caerphilly, South Wales. His role will be to increase the company’s sales at recycling markets throughout Europe.

Cope comes to Eriez having worked for The Recycling Co. and then the waste management firm Biffa, where he bought and sold various recyclables from the company’s material recovery facilities.

"I'm now operating on the other side of the fence, providing the tools for businesses and their partners to recycle waste material, but my background enables me to see things from the customers' point of view, which is really helpful," says Cope.

"I'm very familiar with the recycled commodities markets so I can see what customers are trying to achieve and how Eriez can help them get better separation and segregation and ultimately a better return on their investment.”

Gareth Meese, Eriez Europe sales director, says, "It's great to have John on board. He comes with excellent credentials and compliments the rest of the team really well, having worked extensively on the other side of the fence and seen things clearly from a customers' perspective.

"It's also an exciting time for him to join Eriez as the recycling side of our operation is developing very quickly and our markets are sure to continue growing for many years to come."

From Left to right: Hugh Gordon, national sales director for Company Wrench; Patrick Duhaime, product manager for CW Environmental; Cam Gabbard, president of Company Wrench; Eric Thornton, lead engineer for C.W. MachineWorx; Brad Hutchinson, owner of Company Wrench

C.W. MachineWorx and Company Wrench recently unveiled their newest dust suppression unit at Con Expo/Con-Agg in Las Vegas. The Mini HAWC is a smaller, more water-conscious mobile diesel unit that features control system updates and the exclusive Cummins QSF.2.8L TIER 4 engine, making it the first and only mobile dust suppression unit in the world to achieve Tier 4 Emissions Standards, according to the two companies. 

Scott Knowles

Sims Bros. Recycling, a recycling company based in Marion, Ohio, has promoted Scott Knowles to the position of CEO.

Knowles previously served as vice president of regulatory affairs and compliance and general counsel. The announcement was made by Gary Sims, president and chairman of the company's board of directors.