NORA - Association of Responsible Recyclers

NORA Annual Conference and Trade Show

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:32:12 GMT

NORA Annual Conference and Trade Show
Start Date: 5-Nov-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 7-Nov-08 5:00 PM
Location: Palm Springs, CA
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Palm Springs, CA

In the News: Kevin Harvick and Pennzoil to Launch National "Clean Change Campaign"

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX - On July 3, 2008, Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick waved the green flag, kicking off the Pennzoil Clean Change Campaign -- a nationwide campaign encouraging do-it-yourself oil changers to properly clean-up by recycling their used oil and pledge to maintain a clean environment. The kick-off event took place in Daytona in the midst of all of the pre-race excitement at a local Wal-Mart Tire and Lube Express.

"Each week when I step out of the No. 29 car after the race is finished, the first thing I reach for is water," said Harvick. "I know first-hand how important clean water is to our health. I'm proud to be teaming up with Pennzoil to help our water stay clean and promote steps we can all take to help protect our environment."

The root of the Pennzoil Clean Change Campaign is a pledge that Do-It-Yourself oil changers are encouraged to make to commit to staying clean by continuing to properly recycle used motor oil. Consumers can visit the campaign web site http://www.cleanchange.org to make the pledge, test their environmental prowess with a challenging quiz, and easily locate the
certified used oil recycling facility nearest them.

"We know that Pennzoil motor oil helps clean up sludge in engines, so helping keep America's drinking water clean by promoting used oil recycling seemed an appropriate way for us to make a difference," says Kris Hull, Pennzoil Brand Manager. "We thank Wal-Mart for helping us implement this campaign around the country and do our part to help the environment."

For more information on the Pennzoil Clean Change Campaign, visit
http://www.cleanchange.org.

10-Jul-08 9:00 AM

In the News: NORA Member Lube Stop Announces EcoGuard Oil Change Service Offering

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Berea, Ohio, May 5, 2008 – The Lube Stop, Inc. (Lube Stop), Northeast Ohio’s largest independently owned quick oil change company, today announced the addition of the EcoGuard oil change service to its existing conventional, high mileage, and full synthetic oil change services. The EcoGuard service uses Lyden Oil Company’s ProGuard ECO Motor Oil made from re-refined base oil stocks that meets or exceeds all manufacturer requirements and current ILSAC, API and U.S. Military certifications. Lube Stop is the only quick oil change company in Northeast Ohio and one of the first in the United States to actively promote a more sustainable oil change service using re-refined motor oils.

The use of re-refined motor oil benefits the environment by reducing greenhouse gas and heavy metal emissions caused by burning used oil as fuel, reusing existing base oil supplies and preventing the improper disposal of used motor oil. According to the U.S. EPA, 42 gallons of crude oil yield the same amount of lubricant as one gallon of used oil. Re-refining is the highest use for used motor oil and is recommended by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy.

The re-refining process separates base oil from the depleted additives and contaminants found in used motor oil. The reclaimed base oil is further re-refined into a state-of-the-art Group II+ base oil then blended with a new additive package, resulting in a dual-refined, “upcycled” product that meets or exceeds ILSAC GF-4 and API “SM” certifications. ILSAC and API certified re-refined motor oil is approved for use by all major auto manufacturers, including Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and VW and is covered under new vehicle warranties.

“Our ProGuard ECO Motor Oil utilizes high quality re-refined base oils that are combined with premium additives to create a fully certified, high-performance motor oil,” said Breen Lyden, president and CEO of Lyden Oil Company. “Re-refining motor oil is a much better way to protect the environment and our economy by reducing heavy metal emissions, greenhouse gasses, and our dependence on foreign oil.”

The U.S. federal government, including the U.S. Military, U.S. Postal Service, General Services Administration, CIA, and FBI, adopted the use of re-refined motor oil in 1998 when it was mandated by President Bill Clinton as Executive Order 13101, section 507. The EcoGuard service should help Lube Stop secure more business from the 1,200 GSA fleet vehicles operating in Northeast Ohio by making a competitively priced re-refined oil change service widely available in the market. Re-refined motor oil has also been adopted and mandated by several state governments, including California, Indiana, New York and Pennsylvania.

“Given the capabilities of today’s re-refining technologies, the broad adoption and use of re-refined motor oil is long overdue,” said Tom Morley, president of Lube Stop. “Our EcoGuard oil change is a more sustainable service that helps the environment, helps differentiate Lube Stop and furthers our mission to become a more sustainable business. I don’t mind if competitors copy us on this one given the positive implications it will have for the environment.”

Lube Stop Pursuing a “Closed-Loop” Service
Lube Stop has recently partnered with Columbus-based Heartland Petroleum who will collect Lube Stop’s used motor oil. Heartland is completing the construction of the first oil re-refinery in Ohio and only the fifth such facility in North America. Once completed, Heartland will re-refine used oil, including oil from Lube Stop, to create 15 million gallons of Group II+ base oil stocks annually. Those base stocks will be used to blend more re-refined motor oil, ultimately creating a “closed-loop” system among Lube Stop, its suppliers and customers. The result is a more sustainable service that conserves natural resources, reduces emissions and prevents environmental contamination.

Pricing and Availability
The price of the EcoGuard oil change service will be $36.99 and is immediately available at all Lube Stop locations in 5W30 and 5W20 viscosities. A 10W30 viscosity will not be offered. The concept for the service was born out of Lube Stop’s Sustainability Program, an ongoing program focused on reducing the company’s ecological footprint and improving the communities in which it operates. Additional details on how Lube Stop is working to help the environment in Northeast Ohio and beyond can be found in the ENVIRONMENT section of LubeStop.com.

About Lyden Oil Company
Lyden Oil Company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. The company carries a full product line of high-quality lubricants from several major suppliers as well as its own ProGuard brands. Lyden addresses every aspect of the lubrication supply chain including quality product, competitive prices and on-time delivery schedules all to ensure customers always have inventory.

About The Heartland Group
Heartland Petroleum originated as a petroleum recycling company in Columbus, Ohio in 1948. Heartland Petroleum believes conservation and recycling of our natural resources is a necessity for the United States. The company’s mission is to produce the finest quality industrial burner fuel available, and to serve customers with the very best recycling alternatives for industrial and commercial generators of used oil products. Heartland Petroleum currently recycles approximately 15 million gallons of used oil annually and has founded the Heartland Refinery Group, LLC, which will operate the first re-refinery in the state of Ohio. The Heartland Refinery is the fifth such facility in North America in 2008 to process and hydrotreat used oil back to ‘virgin grade’ base oil.

About The Lube Stop, Inc.
Founded in 1985, The Lube Stop, Inc. (Lube Stop) is the largest locally owned quick oil change company in Northeast Ohio with 37 locations in the Cleveland and Akron-Canton areas. Every month over 30,000 customers choose Lube Stop for a 20-Point Expert Oil Change without making an appointment. Lube Stop is one of the first companies in the industry to implement a formal sustainability program aimed at reducing the company’s ecological impact. Every year, Lube Stop recycles over 400,000 gallons of motor oil, over 30,000 gallons of anti-freeze, and voluntarily recycles hundreds of thousands of oil filters.

10-Jul-08 9:00 AM

In the News: Students Mount Slick Campaign

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Canada - Two university students are on a mission to spread oil-recycling awareness across B.C. this summer.

As Ambassadors of the B.C. Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA), Amy Cheung and Linnaea Wiseman, both Communications students at SFU, are helping spread the word about proper oil recycling, informing residents of Chilliwack about the 15 registered recycling facilities locally and the general public about the 520 facilities taking part province-wide.

"One litre of oil can contaminate one millions litres of our fresh water." Cheung said. "Our goal is to let people know that there is an easy and proper way to recycle used oil."

Their message has obviously been getting across as oil recovery in B.C. rose from 53 to 70 per cent in 2007, despite the B.C. Used Oil Ambassador program launching just its third campaign.

The BCUOMA was formed in 2003, in response to a government recycling regulation clamping down on excessive amounts of used oil and oil products ending up in landfills.

Since then the not-for-profit organization, comprised of over 160 representatives from wholesalers of lubricating oil products, has been funded through a five-cent levy per litre placed on every consumer purchase of used oil materials (lubricating oil, oil containers and filters) as part of the Environmental Handling Charge.

"We pay for the levy (as citizens) so it's in our best interest to take part and recycle," Wiseman said. "Oil gets into our streams, rivers--our own water supply everyday. It's important that we are aware about the things we can do to help prevent this."

The two co-op students will be traveling around in their eco-friendly vehicle for the next three months talking to regional district officials, waste management officers and solid waste coordinators about initiatives and possible solutions for proper oil recycling.

To see the list of registered used oil recycling facilities in Chilliwack visit www.usedoilrecycling.com.

Published: Friday, June 27, 2008

10-Jul-08 8:00 AM

NORA Member Environmental Resource Associates Offers New Natural Line of Absorbent

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

NORA Member Environmental Resource Associates announces the availability of a new natural line of absorbent.

An eco-friendly line of absorbent pads made of natural plant by-products, and featuring woven construction, has been introduced by Oil Eater. Designed to provide a safer and cleaner workplace, they help companies to meet OSHA and EPA requirements.

The line includes Oil Only Pads and Rolls, Universal Pads and Rolls and Absorbent Socks.

The pads will absorb up to 20 percent more than melt blown polypropylene pads, yet cost less. All are available in a variety of weights and finishes.

Product sizes range from 16-inches x 18-inches to 28-inches by 150-ft. rolls. Weights include light, medium and heavy.

Applications include production lines, industrial and maintenance facility floors, loading docks, paint shop floors and others.

Oil Only products soak up oil yet repel water. Universal products soak up oil, water and other liquids. Absorbent Socks control larger spills and protect drains.

For information, visit http://www.oileater.com or call Warren Gortze 1-508-428-6282 or email eragortze@comcast.net for a free sample and don’t forget to ask for a free sample of our OIL Eater Cleaner/Degreaser a high powered waterbased cleaner that is non corrosive, non toxic, non hazardous and is guaranteed to clean carbon, oil, sludge,and dirt from tanks, floors, drums, concrete, asphalt, equipment, housings, bearings, shafts and much more.

28-Feb-08 1:00 PM

Air Force Center in TN Receives Recycling Award

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

In recognition of significant waste diversions achieved from October 2006 through September 2007, the Arnold Engineering Development Center received the Government Recycler of the Year award on January 18 from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. In her award notification to AEDC, Gail Randolph, Chair for TRC Awards stated, "The men and women at AEDC provide an outstanding service to our nation in testing for our future air and space systems and supporting the war on terror. While accomplishing that mission, the facility strides to set the example in reducing, reusing and recycling our valuable resources."

According to Frank Duncan, Air Force Environmental Quality Program manager, 47.1 percent of all non-hazardous solid waste was diverted to recycling activities. This included 2,149 tons of construction and demolition materials, 2,039 tons of scrap metal, 244 tons of paper and cardboard and 147 tons of other materials.

In addition, AEDC personnel were credited with recycling 76.1 percent of municipal solid waste, which consists of scrap metal, paper and cardboard and other materials.

"This was achieved through source segregation where paper, cardboard and scrap metal were collected in bins distributed across the facility," said John Daniels, Air Force Services Recycling program manager. "The materials from full bins were transported to central locations to be sold to recyclers."

Significant strides also were made in reducing the amount of hazardous waste generated, from a high in 1991 of more than 250 tons to 38 tons in fiscal 2007, an 85 percent reduction. Petroleum and hazardous materials recycling efforts included 58 tons of used oil, 75 tons of glycol and seven tons of tires.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

German Biodiesel Industry Near Collapse

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The biodiesel industry in Germany is nearing a state of collapse because of a tax increase that kicked in at the first of the year, according to a report on Reuters.

Biodiesel refiners in Germany are only producing at 10 percent capacity, according to the Reuters story from a European biodiesel conference. That's down from 20 percent the year before. Because of the downturn, some biodiesel manufacturers are taking apart their factories and selling the equipment to manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada.

Like solar energy, biofuels still largely depend upon government support and subsidies. Biodiesel costs more than regular diesel. You don't have to dig deep wells in the ground to get at it, but making it largely requires growing crops and harvesting plant oils. Biodiesel can be made out of waste vegetable oil and animal fat, but there's not nearly as much available as one might think.

To make biodiesel competitive, U.S. refiners get 50 cents a gallon (for used oil) to $1 a gallon (for virgin oil) in subsidies. Not so in Germany. Instead, the government taxes biodiesel. The taxes began in 2006 because the government didn't want to give up the revenue. Thus, biodiesel isn't cost competitive there anymore. (Biodiesel provides around 11 percent less energy than regular diesel as well, which probably further hurts.)

Ironically, the E.U. is currently implementing many green technology initiatives and trying to come up with ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Diesel cars are also far more popular there than in the U.S. Sales of biodiesel in Europe so far exceed sales in the U.S.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Uk Calls for Changes in Waste Oil Protocol

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Attempts to cut the red tape governing recycled waste vegetable oil have been broadly welcomed by Europe's largest environmental technology trade association as a "positive step". However, the Environmental Industries Commission - which represents 320 environmental technology and service bodies - has criticized some elements of the biodiesel Quality Protocol being developed by the Environment Agency and WRAP. In particular, it is warning that a company recycling oil into biodiesel under the Protocol could not use the resulting fuel on its own site.

Under the quality protocol, the EA sets out criteria for when waste vegetable oil ceases to be a "waste" in the eyes of the law, and becomes the product biodiesel. The protocol is based on the recovered oil conforming to the British standard BS:EN 14214 or the alternative, BS: EN 14078. Accordingly, biodiesel derived from waste vegetable oil would have to be produced via a "chemical process" and used for combustion in "automotive engines".

The EIC - whose members include oil-recycling companies such as D1 oils and Eco-oil Ltd - claimed in its response to the 12-week consultation to the protocol that the protocol as it stands could restrict the use of biodiesel as a product to off-site use.

EIC director Merlin Hyman said, "The Protocol states that waste vegetable oil (WVO) derived biodiesel ceases to be a waste 'when it has been dispatched to the customer. This on one hand is a positive step, but its use offsite as a diesel fuel is not its only use. It can be used as fuel in the boilers or power generators onsite. We do not believe that its use should be restricted to offsite use. Also it would seem rather odd to store it onsite as waste. WVO biodiesel should cease to be a waste once it has met the requirements of BS: EN 14214.”

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Oil Recycling In South Africa Pays

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

In South Africa last year, over R1-million was paid out in environmental incentives (EIs) for used oil collections between March and August, says the Recycling Oil Saves the Environment (Rose) Foundation. The Foundation targets the used oil industry with the aim of increasing environmental compliance and encouraging oil collectors and recyclers to operate in a safe and responsible manner in the oil industry, through the use of environmental incentives.

National Oil Recycling Association of South Africa (Nora-SA) notes that by initiating the EI payouts, the Rose Foundation has played a role in creating awareness and educating people regarding oil recycling, and the payouts are a wonderful and encouraging reward.

An EI of 10c/ℓ has been introduced for used oil collections and, to qualify for this incentive, oil collectors must adhere to certain requirements. Collectors must be members of Nora-SA and abide by its code of conduct, be audited by the Rose Foundation, record the details of all volumes collected from used oil generators, record the disposal of used oil through approved processors, and dispose of their used oil collections through an approved Nora-SA/Rose Foundation processor, which is ISO 14 001 certified.

It is expected that the Rose Foundation will pay out between R8-million and R10-million in incentives each year. The Foundation is optimistic that incentives assist in ensuring the sustainability of the used-oil industry and is currently working on plans to introduce further incentives to encourage the processors and recyclers of used oil to meet environmental and legal requirements. In addition, the Rose Foundation is also involved in the responsible disposal of related used-oil waste, including empty oil containers, used oil filters, oily rags, and greases.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Oregon HEAT Partners With NORA Member To Introduce Oil Recycling Program

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Partnering with the environmental award-winning oil recycler, Oil Re-Refining Company, Oregon HEAT is ramping up a new and different kind of statewide oil donation program.

This endeavor will help ease the burden on low-income Oregonians who face volatile heating oil prices, all while reducing petroleum waste products in Oregon. The oil program also helps Oregon HEAT and its partners reach more at-risk families and expand service to new areas of Oregon.

“The recent record-breaking costs of heating oil can leave families with the stark choice of trying to heat their home or pay for other essentials like food and health care,” says Executive Director Roger Rees. “ORRCO’s commitment to the community will make a huge difference for local families in crisis – not to mention our ecosystem.”

President of ORRCO, Bill Briggs, says he sees the partnership with Oregon HEAT as timely and absolutely essential. “We are proud to partner with Oregon HEAT in recycling oil products to help people to stay warm. What could be better? This is neighbor helping neighbor exemplified – and demonstrates how local businesses are committed to making a difference.”

In just its first 50 days, the program has received pledges of nearly 5,000 gallons worth upwards of some $10,000. Rees says that’s just the tip of the iceberg, noting that he’s already been contacted by leaders from other states who want to model Oregon HEAT’s new program in their own communities.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

California Urges Longer Interval Changes

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Last week, the California Integrated Waste Management Board launched a campaign to urge California motorists not to change their oil every 3,000 miles, as is often recommended by lube shops or car dealerships. The goal is to go green by going longer until that next oil change.

According to a recent survey, a lot of oil gets thrown away needlessly, said Jamie Cameron-Harley, a spokeswoman for the waste board. Three-quarters of Californians change oil more often than they should.

"Most people believe that 3,000 miles is the time at which they need to change their oil," Cameron-Harley said. "It's just kind of imprinted on our brains. But many cars now, especially the newer ones, can go much longer than that."

To promote the campaign, the agency set up a Web site: www.3000milemyth.org. The Web site allows you to plug in year, make and model of a car, and it will spit out the manufacturer's recommended interval for that car.

The agency says Californians generate more than 150 million gallons of used oil annually and recycle just 59 percent.

16-Jan-08 9:45 AM

NORA meets with ILMA

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:00:00 GMT

On July 22, 2008, NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker met with ILMA Executive Director Celeste Powers at the ILMA Headquarters Office in Alexandria, VA.

The two Executive Directors discussed each of their industries and ways that the two groups can work together. They addressed the importance of promoting proper recycling of lubricants, the changing additive packages in today's lubricants and the increasing role of re-refining oil as a base lubricant.

Together, the two have decided to explore formalizing a relationship between NORA and ILMA.

ILMA is the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Associaiton and their members are independent lubricant companies that produce over 25% of all lubricants and 80% or more of the metalworking fluids and other specialty industrial lubricants sold in North America.

NORA Posts Ideal Recyclers Handbook Online for Members Only

noemail@noranews.org — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:00:00 GMT

In 2006, NORA contracted industry attorney Christopher Harris to update a handbook of paperwork that every professional recycler should have compiled. These documents are mostly compliance-related, but also contain business documents that your business could show to regulators, trading partners and your customers.

The Ideal Recyclers’ Environmental Compliance and Facility Information handbook is set up under 7 tabs to help you organize your records.

Tab 1: Insurance and Permits
Tab 2: Corporate Policies
Tab 3: Regulatory Compliance
Tab 4: SPCC Plan, Generator’s Profile and Service Station Dealer’s Exemption
Tab 5: Awards and Customer Relations
Tab 6: Regulations and Interpretive Guidance
Tab 7: Superfund Liability

Ideal Recyclers, Inc., is a fictional used oil transporter and processor operating in the fictional state of West Dakota as created for the purposes of this handbook. The documents presented are an example of the documents your facility should have easily accessible.

The Ideal Recyclers’ Environmental Compliance and Facility Information handbook is a free business tool created for and available to NORA Members only. Click Ideal Recyclers to view or download the handbook.

NORA Posts Entropy Study Online for Members Only

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

NORA Members may now download the important Entropy Study from the NORA Website.

The Entropy Study titled Quantification of Metals Emissions from Burning Used Oil Fuel was performed for the Used Oil Recycling Coalition in July of 1996. This was a two phase project that evaluated metals emissions from used oil combustion.

Of particular importance to NORA Members, the second phase of the Entropy Study found:

"Comparison of the emissions from the different fuels fully supports the contention that metals removal in baghouse-controlled plants is very high. At Facility A, lead content of the recycled oil was 50 times higher than that of the virgin oil, yet emissions remained at or below the detection limit with corresponding removal efficiencies greater than 99.98 percent."

Please view or download the complete Entropy Study in the NORA Resource Center.

NORA Visits Member DeMenno/Kerdoon

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker visited NORA Member DeMenno/Kerdoon’s eight acre recycling facility in Los Angeles, California in mid-March.

Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should consider to protect and grow that sector.

Parker noted, “The Thermo Fluids anti-freeze recycling operation was first-rate and very impressive. NORA’s mission is to promote responsible recycling and this facility certainly is an example of that.”

NORA’s Executive Director will be meeting with members around the country this year and reports will be made to members.

NORA Promotes Responsible Recycling at AOCA Show

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NORA's message of promoting 'responsible recycling' received a big boost in early March.

From March 11-13, 2008, NORA exhibited at the Automotive Oil Change Association Convention and Fast Lube Expo. NORA provided information to the nearly 1200 attendees about the importance of choosing a responsible recycling partner.

A complete list of all NORA members was distributed to those who visited the NORA booth. In addition, NORA promoted the association's Guiding Principles.

NORA also began to build strong relationships with larger generators, media outlets and the oil companies.

NORA's Scott D. Parker stated, "This show was a fantastic opportunity for NORA to promote the industry's message of responsible recycling."

NORA President Ben Cowart also represented the association at the trade show.

NORA's booth was generously underwritten by sponsorships from RS Used Oil Services, DeMenno/Kerdoon, Vertex Recovery, Safety-Kleen, Southwest Oil, World Petroleum and Heartland Petroleum.

NORA members who exhibited independently at the show included Emerald Services, Bedford Industries, Clean Burn, FCC Environmental, and Thermo Fluids.

NORA Visits Member Thermo Fluids Inc Anti-Freeze Recycling Plant

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker and NORA President Ben Cowart visited NORA Member Thermo Fluids Inc.'s anti-freeze recycling facility in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 11, 2007.

Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should consider to protect and grow that sector.

Parker noted, "The Thermo Fluids anti-freeze recycling operation was very impressive. NORA's mission is to promote responsible recycling and this facility certainly is an example of that."

NORA's Executive Director will be meeting with members around the country this year and reports will be made to members.

NORA Members Recommit to NORA Guiding Principles

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

All NORA members are in the process of renewing their membership for 2008. The process includes each member signing a statement that confirms their commitment to NORA's Guiding Principles.

Each year NORA members receive education related to the best practices in liquid recycling and have access to the network of leaders in the country. This helps make NORA an "association of responsible recyclers."

A copy of NORA's Guiding Principles follows:

The NORA Guiding Principles

As a member of NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers, our company is committed to management of a sound environmental policy, a high standard of integrity, continual improvement, and the implementation of the following principles in conducting our business activities:

1. We make health, safety, and environmental considerations a top priority in our planning for all existing and new facilities, processes, products, and services.

2. We are committed to complying with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

3. We will identify and implement, where practicable, pollution prevention measures, source reduction, and waste minimization that are appropriate to the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of our activities and services.

4. We will participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations, and standards to safeguard our community, workplace, and environment.

5. We will communicate this commitment to responsible recycling and these guiding principles to our employees, customers, and community.

6. We will continually seek opportunities to improve the principles and procedures of responsible recycling by sharing experiences with others and periodically reviewing our overall environmental performance.

NORA Welcomes Three New Members

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT

NORA is pleased to announce that Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group, PESCO-BEAM Environmental and Q Environmental, Inc. have joined the Association. Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group is located in Dunbar, West Virginia and Lee Cooperrider is the primary contact. He can be reached at 304-768-9733 or lcooperrider@wvpaving.com. PESCO-BEAM Environmental is a manufacturer of recycling equipment located in Roanoke, Virginia and Luke Staengl is the President/CEO. He can be reached at 540-206-2788 or lukestaengl@mindspring.com. Q Environmental, Inc. recycles used oils and antifreeze and is located in Houston, Texas. Kaemerz P. Dotiwala is the President. He can be reached at 713-678-7800 or q.environmental@sbcglobal.net. NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, We welcome these three new members and are excited that our membership base continues to grow more than ever. Each new member NORA gains allows the association to increase the level of...

NORA to Exhibit at AOCA Convention

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT

NORA is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) Convention and Fast Lube Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10th through 13th in Booth 541.

NORA President Ben Cowart of Vertex and NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker will be representing the association and its members at AOCA.

AOCA is a non-profit trade organization representing the convenient automotive service industry. AOCA has more than 1,200 members representing over 3,000 auto maintenance centers.

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, “NORA continues to build relationships and work within the industry to promote our message of responsible recycling. Attending this show will not only serve that purpose, but will also give us the opportunity to market the services of our members to potential customers. We will distribute a list of of our members and their service areas at the show.”

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

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Industry Research

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:58:39 GMT

Select industry studies are posted for NORA Members to easily access.

DOE Used Oil Refining Study (2006)

IFEU Ecological and Energetic Assessment of Re-refining Used Oils to Base Oils: Substitution of Primarily Produced Base Oils Including Semi-synthetic and Synthetic Compounds (2005)

Quantification of Metals Emissions from Burning Used Oil Fuel by Entropy, Inc. (1996)

Improving Used Oil Recycling in California by Lawrence Livermore National Lab (2008) From report: "Optimizing the reuse of California’s waste is an important goal toward improving the sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of our growing society’s needs. The California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) commissioned staff at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to provide an independent assessment of the current state of the California’s used oil recycling market and to provide recommendations that facilitate the recycling of used oil to its “highest and best use.”

List of NORA Members

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:35:38 GMT

Strenght in Numbers! The premier companies of the liquid recycling industry are members of NORA. Together, they work to defend and grow the industry. As a member, you are in good company. This is a list of all NORA members as of 6/30/2008. The companies that have a listing in the business directory are in blue. Click on their link to learn more about their company and for contact information. Aaron Oil Company Inc Accurate Energy Actaris Akron Canton Waste Oil Company Inc American Oil Recycling, Inc American Petroleum Institute AMSPEC APAC - Fuelport Division Atlantic Industrial Services, Inc. BBN Oil Recycling Inc Beaver Oil Company Inc Bedford Industries, Inc Blend Tech, Inc Broward County Dept. Planning & Env Protection Brown DuPree Oil Co Build-All Corporation Buzzi Unicem USA C Stoddard & Sons Inc C&J Recovery Castion Corporation Centrifuge Services, Inc. CES Environmental Chem-Ecol Ltd. Chemical...

Liquid Recycling Advertising Information

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:38:45 GMT

NORA’s official newsletter, Liquid Recycling, is an incredible and affordable marketing tool available to all NORA members. It is published up to six times a year and is the only marketing opportunity that allows you to provide your message to the liquid recycling industry all year long. The publication is professionally designed and produced in full color.

800 printed copies are produced and 100s more receive it via PDF. For advertising specs, rates and order form, click on the form below.

To get info on advertising and the proper forms, click below.
http://www.noranews.org/attachments/wysiwyg/1/NORALR2008AdForms.pdf

NORA Website Help Documents

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:37:02 GMT

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Ideal Recyclers: Environmental Compliance and Facility Information

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:27:59 GMT

Executive Director's Note: NORA's Ideal Recyclers' Handbook is a business tool for NORA Members. The example documents contained here should be gathered by all members and put into a tabbed binder to show compliance entities, trading partners and customers. This is only an example of the basic information that you will need to collect.

Introduction and Disclaimer

This is the second edition of the Ideal Recyclers' Handbook. Ideal Recyclers, Inc. is a fictional used oil transporter and processor operating in the fictional state of West Dakota. The president of Ideal Recyclers is something of a packrat who, over the past 25 years, has acquired lots of documents relating to oil recycling. Most of these are compliance-related: permits, the Part 279 regulations, SPCC plans, EPA guidance documents and so forth. Ideal Recyclers is very proud of its record of perfect compliance - not a single Notice of Violation ever! (Of course, it helps that the West Dakota DEQ Director is the president's mother.)

Some of the items relate more to business matters (such as the Yellow Pages ad). The president of Ideal Recyclers likes to show this handbook to his customers who are always impressed with Ideal Recyclers' dedication to perfection. Ideal Recyclers didn't want to share this wealth of information with its competitors. But we raided Ideal Recyclers' file cabinet and put all this information together in a handbook with a table of contents that divides the documents into seven general categories.

Although NORA is happy to share this compilation with NORA members, we can't and won't guarantee that your operation will ever be as squeaky clean as Ideal Recyclers. (No one can be that squeaky clean.) Nor will we guarantee that these documents are all up to date. Basically what you see is what you get - with no warranties of any kind.

Finally, there will be a third edition someday. And we would welcome your contributions toward improving the Ideal Recyclers' Handbook. Please forward any document (or idea) that you think would be useful. Your company's name will never be shown.

Christopher Harris, NORA General Counsel
October 18, 2006

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The NORA Website - Your Industry Resource Center

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:15:41 GMT

The NORA Website is one of the most valuable and accessible NORA Member Benefits. From business documents and research, to online networking through member contacts and forum discussions, this site has it all! NORA News – www.noranews.org is the place where NORA Members go when in search of NORA news and important industry related articles. Liquid Recycling Newsletter – NORA is posting each issue of the Liquid Recycling Newsletter online as an archive for NORA Members to access anytime. Can’t find your print issue…just look here! Industry Articles – Every day NORA scans the latest in US and world news to find articles that relate directly to our members. We do the searching so all NORA Members need to do is click the link and find out the latest industry information. NORA Press Releases – NORA Press Releases provide important information about NORA Members and how NORA is working to enhance the industry and your business with new products and events. Industry Advocacy –...

NORA Membership

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NORA members are an elite group of companies in the liquid recycling industry that have been promoting and defending the industry for over 20 years. Members rely on NORA to provide a competitive edge in the marketplace with critical news, industry advocacy, vital business resources, member promotion, and networking/educational events.

Join today and enhance your business strategy with NORA!

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Resource Center

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:24:51 GMT

The NORA Resource Center is a 24-hour access to valuable association information. We have compiled helpful resources and information just for NORA Members.

NORA Library: The NORA Library stores association and industry information. Find NORA event presentations, NORA business documents, industry research, industry advocates, and industry links here.

Committee Pages: NORA's Committee Pages are for NORA Members only. Find information to specific NORA standing committees and working groups here.

Antifreeze Working Group
Biodiesel Working Group
Board of Directors
Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management Council
Conference Committee
Filters and Absorbents Working Group
Government Affairs Committee
Government Affairs Subcommittee on Research
Guiding Principles Committee
Membership and Marketing Committee
Nominating Committee
Parts Cleaning Council
Re-Refining Working Group
Used Oil Council
Wastewater Working Group

Discussion Forum: the NORA Discussion Forums are open to all NORA Members. Members may start a discussion or reply to a discussion posted by another member. Topics include general business questions and industry information.

2008 NORA Exhibitors

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:40:39 GMT

Here is the latest list of the companies that will be exhibiting at the 2008 NORA Annual Recycling Trade Show in California, November 5-7, 2008. If you would like to have your name on this list, complete this form. Actaris Jeff Kiser 864-377-3395 jeff.kiser@actaris.itron.com www.actaris.itron.com Mass flow meters / net oil. Castion Corporation David Delasanta 800-628-7528 ddelasanta@castion.com www.castion.com Recovery and reuse capital equipment. Chem-Tainer Industries Anthony Lamb 631-661-8300 tlamb@chemtainer.com www.chemtainer.com Storage tanks for used oil and anti-freeze collection. Chemical Engineering Partners Mark A. Williams 949-440-8317 markw@evergreenoil.com www.ceptechnology.com Re-refining Technology Desert Micro Barry Grahek 904-247-4285 www.desertmicro.net Software for the petroleum industry. Dexsil Jack Mahon 203-288-3509 ...

2008 NORA Annual Conference Agenda

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:33:19 GMT

Annual Conference and Trade Show November 5-7, 2008 Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, California Tentative Agenda Subject to Change Wednesday, November 5 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Exhibitor Set Up 11:00 AM 3:30 PM Registration 2:00 PM 4:00 PM NORA Conference Sessions Open 4:00 PM 4:30 PM New Member/Board Member Reception (only open to new members and Board Members) 4:30 PM 7:30 PM Grand Opening Reception in Trade Show MEMBERS ONLY (Speakers Invited as well) Thursday, November 6 7:00 AM 7:45 AM Board Member Meeting/Breakfast 7:30 AM 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast in Trade Show 8:30 AM 9:55 AM Conference Sessions Open 9:55 AM 10:20 AM Refreshment Break in Trade Show 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Conference Widow’s Brunch 10:20 AM 11:45 AM Conference Sessions Open 12:30 PM 6:00 PM NORA Annual Golf Tournament Friday, November 7 8:00 AM 9:00 AM ...

How is the Market Going to Be in 2007?

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Is is going to be a good year?

Release Date: 2-Jan-07 2:00 PM
Expiration Date: 2-Apr-07 2:00 PM

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