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Identifying Recycling as an Economic Driver

Identifying Recycling as an Economic Driver. Carolina Recycling Association 23 rd Annual Trade Show & Conference April 8-12, 2013 Myrtle Beach, SC. SPEAKER CHALLENGE.

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Identifying Recycling as an Economic Driver

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  1. Identifying Recycling as anEconomic Driver Carolina Recycling Association 23rd Annual Trade Show & Conference April 8-12, 2013 Myrtle Beach, SC Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  2. SPEAKER CHALLENGE “Speakers will share how the economic development community in different states has identified recycling as a growth sector.” • What we know. • What we don’t know. Observation: Basically, at the state-level, recycling in Virginiaisn’t yet viewed as an “economic growth sector.” Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  3. What We Know “The need to develop recyclable markets has been recognized since 1989, but State assistance in finding and developing markets has been limited.” Page ix, JLARC Report Summary: Waste Reduction Efforts in Virginia Source: Report of the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) To the Governor and The General Assembly of Virginia; SENATE DOCUMENT NO. 14, 2008 Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

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  5. What We Know • In July 2009, DEQ conducted a survey of all county and city managers in Virginia. • 69% (93 of 134) localities responded. • The localities reported total current recycling program FY2009 budgets - $47.7 million. • An additional $10.7 million would be needed to fully fund recycling for “program expansion.” Result: NO ACTION at GENERAL ASSEMBLY Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  6. What We Know Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  7. What We Know 49 Total Boards and Commissions eliminated by legislation, including: Virginia Recycling Markets Development Council (RMDC) -June 30, 2011 Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  8. What We Know Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  9. What We Know • In 2012, the General Assembly amended the Code of Virginia relating to the annual recycling survey (rate) report. • Effective January 1, 2013, only 17 of 71, or 23%, of Solid Waste Planning Units (SWPUs) will be required to submit annual reports by April 30, 2013. • 54 of 71, more than 76% of SWPUs will not be required to prepare and submit annual reports. More than 70% of Virginia’s population. Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  10. What We Know In 2012, General Assembly tried to eliminate Litter Control and Recycling Advisory Fund Board Fund Board • Five (5) member –board appointed by the Governor. • Reviews applications by DEQ for grants, and provides recommendations to the Director, DEQ on award of grants. Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  11. What We Know In 2012, the Litter Control and Recycling Trust Funddisbursed $2.16 million in Annual Local Government Non-Competitive Grants (based on population and road miles) to 187 applicants, representing 307 local government programs. NOTE: The Fund is the only sourcefrom the Commonwealth of direct funds to local government programs used to advance recycling and litter control programs. Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

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  13. The Disconnect Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  14. What We don’t Know, is:How to “fix” the disconnect for recycling? Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  15. “DEQ is dedicated to providing information on how Virginia businesses and industry can meet their environmental priorities and responsibilities. This includes information on permits and regulations, and it helps ensure that the public understands what steps are being taken in Virginia to protect the environment. “ Source: http://www.deq.state.va.us/MyDEQ.aspx The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is one of 6 agencies of the Secretary of Natural Resources. Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  16. Peter Su Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Trade; Director of Department of Business Assistance (DBA) Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  17. VDBA is the lead agency for: • Virginia’s Jobs Investment Program • Virginia Small Business Financing Authority and • Virginia Business-One-Stop Information Service Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  18. In 1995, the Virginia General Assembly created the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) to better serve those seeking a prime business location and increased trade opportunities and, therefore, to foster increased expansion of the Commonwealth's economy. Often referred to as “Virginia’s real estate agency.” Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

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  22. Governor's Opportunity Fund Continental Waste invests $6 million to open Virginia plant March 15, 2011 -- Industrial plastics recycler Continental Waste Management LLC, based in Raleigh, N.C., is investing $6 million to open a plant in Covington, Va., to recycle both post-consumer PET, polypropylene and polyethylene, and post-industrial PP and PE. The plant will have a wash line to make PET flake and a wash line and an extrusion line to make post-consumer PP and PE pellets.McDonnell approved a $150,000 grant from the Governor´s Opportunity Fund to assist the city of Covington with the project. The Virginia Department of Business Assistance, through its Virginia Jobs Investment Program, will provide funding and services to support the company´s recruitment and training activities. Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  23. Tillväxtverket Project Lead Wraps-Up Exploratory Visit to Virginia Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  24. Governor’s Press Release August 2, 2011 Governor McDonnell Announces Wine Export Agreement between Barboursville Vineyards and Tianjin Tewoo Group; Deal Results from Governor's Trade and Marketing Mission to Asia; Believed to be First Commercial Shipment of Virginia Wine to China. Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  25. August 21, 2012 A ceremony to commemorate the first two full containers of Virginia wine exported to China was held on Monday at the Winery at La Grange in Haymarket, Va. A shipment container holds 1,200 cases of wine, or 14,400 bottles. Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  26. Economic Development North Carolina’s total commitment to economic development hit $1.35 billion in fiscal 2011-2012, according to a new state report. March 12, 2013 Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

  27. Scoreboard for 2011 Virginia Segment at CRA Conference

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