Resource Recycling Magazine: NewsBits

## NewsBits

_By Editorial Staff, Resource Recycling_

**SP Fiber Technologies LLC** (SPFT), a maker of newsprint and paperboard with mills in Dublin, Georgia and Newberg, Oregon, has announced that it has **acquired** all of the assets and certain liabilities of **SP Newsprint** and its subsidiaries in a court-approved sale. SPFT will relocate its corporate headquarters to its facility in Dublin, Georgia.

**China is cracking down on plastic scrap imports**, [announcing](http://www.scrap-ex.com/news/export_market/china_enforce_regulation_imports_recycled_plastics.html) that recycling companies can expect more inspections and greater scrutiny to make sure imported material meets minimum quality benchmarks. Additionally, the Chinese government says it will no longer allow the sale of unwashed plastic leftover after sorting commingled plastic and paper scrap.

**San Diego** is the [latest city to add food and beverage cartons to its recycling program](http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/pdf/geninfo/news/2012/091112CartonRecycling.pdf), thanks to the efforts of the **Carton Council**.

The **PepsiCo Dream Machine Recycle Rally** has kicked off its third year. The national program seeks to raise awareness of the importance of recycling among **students K-12** by offering participating schools the chance to earn rewards and compete for prizes. Since the program launched in 2010, more than 500,000 students in 900 schools have **recycled 25 million containers** to date. For more information, visit [www.dreammachinerecyclerally.com](http://www.dreammachinerecyclerally.com/).

A **Strategic Materials glass recycling facility** in Franklin, Massachusetts is [facing a maximum $177,500 fine](http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/franklin/2012/09/franklin_glass_recycler_faces.html) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for alleged stormwater drainage violations of the Clean Water Act.

A Missouri couple -- Tim and Cathleen Coffman -- have been [fined $20,000](http://www.amm.com/Article/3086978/Scrap/Couple-fined-20000-for-e-scrap-operations-in-home.html) for illegally disposing of electronic waste. The **Coffmans had set up an unregistered electronics recycling operation in their home**.

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