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Recycled-Content Newsprint Program
Status and UpdatePresented by
Georgianna PfostMarch 8, 2009
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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
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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.
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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
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RCN Program Website atwww.calrecycle.ca.gov/BuyRecycled/Newsprint
Site includes links to: Annual Reports from 2002 forward
Program StatutePublic Resources Code Section 42750 et al.
Program Regulationswww.calrecycle.ca.gov/Regulations/Title14/ch4a4.htm