[OKRA] FW: Foodservice Packaging Recovery - Free Webinar Aug. 20 Featuring Panel of MRF Operators

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EXPLORING TAKE-OUT MATERIALS WITH MRFS

FPI Hosts Foodservice Packaging Webinar Featuring Panel of MRF Operators

Falls Church, Virginia (August 1, 2013)

The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) invites all interested stakeholders to join its second in a series of webinars on increasing the recovery of foodservice packaging. As FPI’s Paper Recovery Alliance and Plastics Recovery Group continue their work to break down barriers to recovering more cups, containers, boxes and bags used at restaurants and other eating establishments, each material’s suitability within a material recovery facility (MRF)  is an essential question to tackle.


During the one-hour webinar scheduled for August 20th at 1:00 Eastern Time, a national panel of MRF and recycling officials will tackle key questions regarding these materials in their facilities: Is there sufficient quantity? Can the specifications of each material be communicated to the public? How much residue can be expected? How does each material behave in a MRF environment? What markets exist? This will be an unscripted, honest discussion about opportunities and obstacles based on real world experience, sure to be of benefit to communities and MRFs as they consider adding foodservice packaging to their recycling systems.


At the same time, FPI will also share an overview of a how increased recovery of foodservice packaging affects the existing marketable bales. According to Lynn Dyer, FPI president, “We’re working across the supply and recovery chain to clearly understand what it would mean to MRFs and end markets if they accept more foodservice packaging. Based on the research we’ve done, we are able to quantify the effects of successful recovery, and we think the recovery markets will be interested in that information.”


To participate in this webinar, simply register at https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/766020351<https://gq979.infusionsoft.com/app/linkClick/1121/4ab5146aded720ba/9559/6ccf1d5741ec495a>. There is no cost, but space is limited.


Looking ahead, this fall FPI will host another webinar, which will focus on markets for recovered foodservice packaging materials. It will again be open to the public, and attendees will learn the results of ongoing research to identify, engage and map existing and potential markets for these valuable materials.



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About FPI
Founded in 1933, the Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) is the leading authority for the North American foodservice packaging industry. FPI encourages the responsible use of all foodservice packaging through promotion of its benefits and members’ products. Serving as the voice of the industry to educate and influence stakeholders, FPI provides a legal forum to address the challenges and opportunities facing the foodservice packaging industry. Members include foodservice packaging manufacturers and their raw material and machinery suppliers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, distributors and nearly 50 school districts, colleges and universities. Learn more at www.fpi.org<https://gq979.infusionsoft.com/app/linkClick/1123/fa0f44361ef4af38/9559/6ccf1d5741ec495a>.

About PRA and PRG
The Paper Recovery Alliance and Plastics Recovery Group were formed under the Foodservice Packaging Institute to create voluntary, market-based solutions for the recovery and processing of used paper and plastic foodservice packaging, respectively. Members include stakeholders from throughout the packaging and recovery value chains. Learn more at www.fpi.org/stewardship<https://gq979.infusionsoft.com/app/linkClick/1125/aeb832b75b6d5cf4/9559/6ccf1d5741ec495a>.




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