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Xplor International: First Timer Recognition Program Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Summit

LUTZ, Florida, April 18 -- Xplor International, a worldwide electronic document systems association, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:

Xplor International today announced the opening of the First Timer Recognition Program for their upcoming annual event, the 2024 Xplor Summit. The event is being held September 24-26 at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista near Disney Springs in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The two-and-a-half-day event brings together end users, analysts, consultants, industry experts, and vendors dedicated to the education, evolution, and success of the Customer ... Show Full Article

Oregon School Boards Association: Contracting Budgets Test School Boards' Values

SALEM, Oregon, April 18 -- The Oregon School Boards Association issued the following news:

Dropping enrollment and the end of federal emergency pandemic funding is forcing the Hillsboro School District to take a hard look at its staffing and programs. Negotiations with teachers could push finances into a shortfall if the union demands more than the district has budgeted, according to Michelle Morrison, the chief financial officer.

Aliannah Shalikar, a Hillsboro School Board student representative, has confidence district leaders will make good decisions.

"HSD has done so much for me, I trust ... Show Full Article

NMA Statement on Biden Administration Reported Reversal on Ambler Road Project

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The National Mining Association issued the following statement on April 17, 2024:

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The National Mining Association (NMA) today released the following statement from Rich Nolan, president and CEO of the NMA, on news reports that the Biden administration is expected to block Alaska's Ambler Road project:

"It's hard to comprehend how the White House plans to secure our mineral supply chains when it continues its egregious record of reversals on important projects like Ambler, widespread and unnecessary land withdrawals, and inaction or obstruction on responsible projects ... Show Full Article

ISRI and JASON Learning Recognize 2023-24 Youth Recycling Contest Winners

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries issued the following news release on April 17, 2024:

ISRI, the Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry(TM), and JASON Learning recognized winners of the 10th Annual 2023-24 Youth Recycling Award contest today at the organization's ISRI2024 Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants in grades K-12 submitted original posters or videos that communicated the theme of "Design for Recycling(R)," which encouraged students to enhance an existing consumer product using Design for Recycling(R) principles.

"Congratulations ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: ISRI, the Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry(TM), and JASON Learning recognized winners of the 10th Annual 2023-24 Youth Recycling Award contest today at the organization's ISRI2024 Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Contestants in grades K-12 submitted original posters or videos that communicated the theme of "Design for Recycling(R)," which encouraged students to enhance an existing consumer product using Design for Recycling(R) principles. "Congratulationsto this year's students who excelled in creatively communicating the important theme of "Design for Recycling(R)," said ISRI President Robin Wiener. "These student winners effectively demonstrated the value of recycling and the importance of planning for recycling when products are conceptualized. Today's youth are tomorrow's leaders in championing the essential daily benefits of the recycled materials industry to a sustainable planet."

This year's Poster Contest winners are Emily Arendas, Megan Potthoff, and Heather Smarick, who are seniors at Norwin High School in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Their teacher is Joyce Muchoney. Their poster displayed their ideas for redesigning paper plates for increased recyclability, including changes to the product's packaging, adding a removable bio-based layer, and adding a reuse text reminder on the plates themselves.

The Video Contest winners are Sadie Mangal and Luciana Nishanian, third grade students at Willow Springs Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Their teacher is Logan Williams. Their video, "Sustainable Dolls" showed how to redesign toy dolls for recycling by making parts removable, improving labeling and using recyclable cardboard packaging.

"It's incredibly inspiring to witness teachers from all subjects--Math, Science, English, History--have students participating in the contest," said Dr. Eleanor Smalley, president, and CEO of JASON Learning. "It exemplifies the interdisciplinary nature of recycling education. This year's contest submissions demonstrate the creativity that stems from students recognizing the connections of recycling in different areas of their lives, which made their entries truly exciting and unique!"

Students participated in the Youth Recycling Contest by choosing to create either a poster/infographic or a two-minute video showcasing their improved product and explaining the enhancements made using Design for Recycling(R) principles. The focus of the contest was to maximize recyclability, reduce costs, eliminate hazardous materials, and minimize time and environmental impact in the recycling process.

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ISRI is the "Voice of the Recycled Materials Industry(TM)," representing more than 1,700 companies in the U.S. and 40 countries around the globe. Based in Washington, D.C., ISRI provides advocacy, education, safety and compliance training, and promotes public awareness of the vital role recycled materials play in the U.S. economy, global trade, the environment and sustainable development.

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Original text here: https://www.isri.org/news-publications/news-details/2024/04/17/isri-and-jason-learning-recognize-2023-24-youth-recycling-contest-winners

[Category: Industrial Materials]

BOTTLED WATER INDUSTRY APPLAUDS EPA EFFORTS TO ADDRESS PFAS IN TAP WATER

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 18 -- The International Bottled Water Association issued the following news release:

The bottled water industry applauds the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for setting limits for "forever chemicals" [also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)] in tap water. The move by EPA to regulate six PFAS substances in tap water will help protect public health and further strengthen the reliability of public water systems, which the bottled water industry fully supports.

While not currently mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), since 2019 ... Show Full Article

American Library Association: The Transformers Are Ready to Roll Out for Library Card Sign-Up Month

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 18 -- The American Library Association issued the following news release:

The American Library Association (ALA) is teaming up with multiplatform entertainment company Skybound Entertainment and leading toy and game company Hasbro to encourage people to roll out to their libraries with the TRANSFORMERS franchise, featuring Optimus Prime, as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.

"We love the energy of the TRANSFORMERS franchise, and we're excited for this collaboration with Skybound and Hasbro to encourage kids both young and old to roll out to their libraries ... Show Full Article

AF&PA Releases March 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Forest and Paper Association issued the following news release:

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 1% in March compared to March 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers also decreased 1% in February compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to February 2024.

Similar to last month, changes in U.S. shipments across the 3 major ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The American Forest and Paper Association issued the following news release: The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its March 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 1% in March compared to March 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers also decreased 1% in February compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to February 2024. Similar to last month, changes in U.S. shipments across the 3 majorP-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in March showed mixed results compared to the same period last year. Uncoated free sheet (UFS) shipments remained flat, coated free sheet (CFS) shipments increased by 5%, and mechanical (MECH) paper shipments decreased by 18%. On a quarterly basis however, Q1 2024 shipments in all three major P W categories were lower than those of the same period last year.

A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative --Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future (https://www.afandpa.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/AFPA_BPBP2030_brochure_print_final_July2023.pdf). The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states.

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Original text here: https://www.afandpa.org/news/2024/afpa-releases-march-2024-printing-writing-monthly-report

[Category: Agriculture]

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Aaron Woolf, Dylan Peterson Join SIA Team (4/18/24)

ACAMS Assembly APAC to Highlight the Evolution of Anti-Financial Crime Measures in the Asia-Pacific Region (4/18/24)

ACI Supports Rep. Barr's Resolution That Shields Consumers From CFPB Overreach (4/18/24)

AdvaMed Statement on FDA-USAID India Regulatory Session (4/18/24)

AF&PA Releases March 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report (4/18/24)

AF&PA Releases March 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report (4/18/24)

Alliance for American Manufacturing: USTR Investigation Into Chinese Shipbuilding Rightly Scrutinizes Beijing's Market Distortions (4/18/24)

ALTA Commends Leadership of House Democrats Questioning Administration's Title Waiver Program (4/18/24)

Aluminum Association: Increased Tariffs on Chinese Imports a Win for U.S. Aluminum (4/18/24)

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NEUROLOGY: DOES USING YOUR BRAIN MORE AT WORK HELP WARD OFF THINKING, MEMORY PROBLEMS? (4/18/24)