NERC’s Spring '21Conference is a virtual two-day event on March 30 - 31 (1 p.m. – 5 p.m. daily). Taking a fresh look at existing strategies and discussing new approaches are the focus for NERC's Reframing Recycling in 2021 Conference. The Conference Agenda includes some of the most popular topics in recycling and reuse today, including:
March 30 - Day One
The increased cost for recycling services has some municipalities wondering if they should operate their own MRF. The webinar will feature different MRF operating models, examples of municipalities considering operating their own MRF, and questions for informing the decision-making process before taking on this pivotal role in materials management. The webinar presenters include: Mitch Kessler, President of Kessler Consulting; Sarah Reeves, Executive Director of Chittenden Solid Waste District; and Rick Watson, Chief Executive Officer, Delaware Solid Waste Authority.
Taking action to support the recycling industry is essential - especially these days. A new national program, the NERC-APR Government Recycling Demand Champion Program, provides a simple strategy for closing the loop by buying products with post-consumer plastic recycled content. Presenters will be: Ali Briggs-Ungerer, Association of Plastic Recyclers and Lynn Rubinstein, Program Manager of the Government Recycling Demand Champion
Container deposit laws received renewed attention during the COVID-19 pandemic as many states suspended, or suspended enforcement, of their so-called bottle bill laws. At the same time, there are several initiatives examining how to expand the impact and of bottle bill laws and looking for best practices. This unique webinar, co-sponsored by NERC and NEWMOA, will examine this research and proposals. Presenters will be Mike Noel, TOMRA; Susan Collins, Container Recycling Institute; and Sarah Edwards, Eunomia.
Taking action to support the recycling industry is essential - especially these days. A new national program, the NERC-APR Government Recycling Demand Champion Program, provides a simple strategy for closing the loop by buying products with post-consumer plastic recycled content. Presenters will be: Ali Briggs-Ungerer, Association of Plastic Recyclers and Lynn Rubinstein, Program Manager of the Government Recycling Demand Champion
The National Recycling Coalition is organizing the all-virtual National Zero Waste Conference on December 1-3, 2020. This conference will be a great 3-day educational and networking event. Day 1 focuses on Zero Waste Businesses, day 2 focuses on Zero Waste Communities, and day 3 is the National Recycling Congress. You won't want to miss the latest Zero Waste information and this networking event.
Adopting a formal Zero Waste goal and action plan is a watershed moment for a large organization’s waste reduction program. They mark the point where a university, corporate, or other type of large institution sets a course moving beyond a simple waste management program toward a sustainable materials management system rooted in the circular economy. Of course, goals and a plan are just the starting point. The next challenge is to implement them.
Increasingly, brands are making commitments to increased use of recycled content in products and packaging. This free NERC/NEWMOA webinar will explore those commitments, available recycled plastic to meet those goals, and strategies for success. Speakers will be: Steve Alexander, President, Association of Plastics Recyclers; Sarah Dearman, VP of Circular Ventures, the Recycling Partnership; and Pete DePasquale, Vice President, Government & Regulatory, Nestle Waters North America.
What if recycling isn’t enough? In the industry, we strive for more recycling but we also know that more must be done. What changes do we need to make as an industry to meet carbon emission goals and sustainable materials management? Join us to hear from professionals on sustainable consumption and clean materials that provide a plan on where we go from here.
This webinar is part of AOR's virtual conference, Sustainable Oregon 2020. You can purchase individual webinars, a three-pack bundle, or save even more by registering for the entire series!
Behavior change is recycling’s holy grail. Learn how programs in Washington and Oregon are turning great research into real behavior change.
Presenters from Oregon DEQ, Washington Department of Ecology, and Metro will share research insights and discuss the messages and strategies they have developed to support behavior change and reach new audiences with an emphasis on reaching communities of color.
