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Recycled-Content Newsprint Program Status and Update

Recycled-Content Newsprint Program Status and Update. Presented by Georgianna Pfost March 8, 2009. 2009 Cert Status. Sent certification packets on Jan. 6 to: 131 known and 37 possible newsprint consumers 7 known manufacturers 8 interested parties (e.g., industry associations)

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Recycled-Content Newsprint Program Status and Update

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  1. Recycled-Content Newsprint Program Status and Update Presented by Georgianna Pfost March 8, 2009

  2. 2009 Cert Status • Sent certification packets on Jan. 6 to: • 131 known and 37 possible newsprint consumers • 7 known manufacturers • 8 interested parties (e.g., industry associations) • Sent courtesy reminders to consumers and manufacturers Feb. 16 and 17 • Annual report scheduled to be completed by mid-summer

  3. 2008 Cert Results • Six manufacturers reported producing and supplying RCN for use in CA • 127 newsprint consumers (printers & publishers) reported using newsprint • 76% of these consumers met the 50% RCN usage requirement • 24% Claimed exemptions • Overall newsprint supply and usage were down as anticipated due to industry changes.

  4. California RCN Supply

  5. California RCN Use

  6. Percent RCN Use

  7. Consumer Compliance Rates

  8. Consumer Exemptions

  9. Data Analysis & Audits • Certs are always reviewed for accuracy and completeness before data is compiled • In 2009, a desk review was conducted on the 2008 Certs to verify the data from a sample of consumer certs • Received voluntary back-up docs from 19 consumers • Requested back-up from another 26 consumers

  10. RCN Usage History

  11. For more info RCN Program Website at www.calrecycle.ca.gov/BuyRecycled/Newsprint Site includes links to: • Annual Reports from 2002 forward • Program Statute Public Resources Code Section 42750 et al. • Program Regulations www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Regulations/Title14/ch4a4.htm

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