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NAPA & NORA Meet To Address Joint Interests

On September 16, 2009, representatives from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) and NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers came together for a wide-ranging meeting on areas of mutual interest. NAPA represents the interests of the Hot Mix Asphalt producer and paving contractor on the national level with Congress, government agencies, and other national trade and business organizations. NAPA help its members learn ...
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NORA: Members $AVE 50% on RCRA Training

NORA member VRM in cooperation with The Institute for Compliance and Operational Training (ICOT) are pleased to announce a 50% discount for NORA members for online RCRA Compliance Training. This discount is for NORA members only. ICOT is an online training program designed for used oil handlers. A discount of 50% off the published price is now available exclusively to NORA members. For more information about ICOT, visit ...
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NORA & Earth911 Explore Increasing DIY Collections

On May 21, 2009, NORA Executive Director Scott Parker with with Earth911's Sandra Keil, Vice President of Governmental Relations and Business Development. The two organizations share a common interest in increasing the collection of used oil from Do-It-Yourself (DIY) oil changers. Each year, nearly 200 million gallons of used motor oil are dumped down the drain by the DIY oil changers. This is tragic considering just one gallon - the ...
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2012 NORA Membership Directory

Great News! NORA will be printing our 2012 NORA Membership Directory in early 2012. This is the ultimate networking and marketing tool for NORA Members! Every member will be listed in the directory for free. Contact information for your company and all individual contacts will be listed. In addition, each member will be cross referenced as to your products, services and areas served. This means that somebody who can do business with you ...
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NORA Releases 2009 NORA Membership Directory

One of NORA’s most powerful products is the annual NORA Membership Directory. It is the ultimate networking tool for the liquid recycling industry providing critical contact information, products and services listing, service areas, and much more for all NORA Members so that you can easily find key business partners to strengthen and grow your business. Your complimentary copy of the 2009 NORA Membership Directory is now available. The ...
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NORA Releases 2009 liquidRecycling Advertising Rates

liquidRecycling is the Official Newsletter of NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers. It is a full-color quarterly publication with the addition of an extra conference issue in Fall 2009. The newsletter includes industry and association information of interest to those in the business of recycling oil and related materials. It is the only publication targeted to this niche industry. Target NORA Members: All ...
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NORA Celebrates America Recycles Day

November 15th is America Recycles Day, the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. “NORA congratulates America Recycles Day for reaching its 11th year,” stated NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker. “Each year, NORA members collect millions of gallons of used oil and recycle it to generate energy or re-refined lubricants. America Recycles Day is a wonderful opportunity to ...
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Wild Wild West: 2008 NORA Closing Party (Sponsorships Available)

You are invited to attend the 2008 NORA Closing Party on the evening of Friday, November 7th. SPONSORSHIPS ARE NEEDED! We can only make this happen with your help! This event is included for FREE with any conference registration or spouse/guest package. Make sure you stay over Friday night for this once in a lifetime event. However, NORA needs sponsorships to pull this off. NORA’s Closing Event is a trip back in time…using ...
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NORA Participates in Illinois Manifest Hearing

The full potential of a trade association was on display on October 1st in Chicago, Illinois. In a hearing before the Illinois Pollution Control Board, representatives from NORA and the Illinois EPA addressed the issue of burdensome manifesting requirements of used oil in Illinois. This is an extremely important issue to NORA members in Illinois as well as NORA members in other states as a matter of principle. The used oil ...
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NORA Membership Grows to Over 225

In September 2008, NORA membership reached 225 member companies thanks to you! Your association relies heavily on word-of-mouth marketing and you have continued to refer NORA to your peers and suppliers. The last few months have seen a surge in membership with NORA attracting twelve new members – helping NORA to reach the 225 members milestone. We extend a warm welcome to new members: AB Environmental, Bohemia, ...
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NORA Posts Purdue Study Online

NORA Members may now download the full Purdue Study online! The study titled "Effects of Hot Plant Fuel Characteristics and Combustion on Asphalt Concrete Quality" was performed by Purdue University for South Dakota DOT and published in 2003. The large report has been broken into downloadable sections that NORA Members can access in the Resource Center at www.noranews.org. This information is only available to NORA Members.  ...
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Save the Date: NORA Announces 2009 Winter Meeting Dates & Location

Join NORA in New Orleans for the 2009 winter meeting at the Ritz Carlton, New Orleans, February 4-6, 2009. The NORA Winter Meeting generally attracts over 100 leaders from the liquid recycling industry for networking and to address regulatory and business issues facing members. Registration and hotel info will be distributed later. Situated at the confluence of the mighty Mississippi River and the picturesque Gulf of Mexico, ...
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NORA Creates “Used Oil Analytical Sub-Committee” to Address Utah Lab Study

On June 20th, 2008, the NORA Board of Directors decided to establish this new Used Oil Analytical Sub-Committee for the purpose of reviewing analytical practices of the Used Oil Recycling industry. The Board established the following directives/objectives for this new Sub-Committee; Peer review of the Utah Analytical Study. Provide a report to the NORA Conference in November 2008 The initial members of this Sub-Committee ...
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NORA meets with ILMA

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 ...
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NORA Posts Ideal Recyclers' Handbook Online for Members Only

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 ...
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NORA Posts Entropy Study Online for Members Only

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 ...
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Used Oil MSDS Template Available for Members Only

NORA members are sometimes required to provide a Material Safety Data Sheets to clients. NORA members may use the attached template as a tool to help create their own MSDS sheet for Used Oil. Please note that you should make sure you have your own team of professionals (attorney, professional engineer, etc.) review this. This document is being offered as a template only. NORA assumes no responsibility for any omissions or errors, nor ...
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NORA Visits Member DeMenno/Kerdoon

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 ...
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NORA Promotes Responsible Recycling at AOCA Show

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 ...
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NORA Visits Member Thermo Fluids Inc Anti-Freeze Recycling Plant

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 ...
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