Part of the CURC 2017 Webinar Series.

This program will profile college initiatives to bring new life to old items and engage students and community members about the importance of reuse in the waste reduction hierarchy. Presentations will include an overview of UC Berkeley's ReUSE store and other efforts, as well as a town-gown collaboration in Oregon to promote Repair Fair events.

Part of the CURC 2017 Webinar Series.

Description
Plastic recycling is complicated and requires many factors to be successful. This presentation will answer two main questions related to successful plastics recycling: Why does quality matter, and how to collect for quality? The discussion will include market drivers and influences, historical pricing, current market conditions and industry-based education and outreach efforts to address quality starting at the curbside bin through end users related to both film and rigid plastic packaging.

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2017/1:30-2:45PM EDT

Description
Tune in to an informative webinar the afternoon of Thursday, February 23rd to learn more about eco-fees, what they are, how they work, and to hear our experts compare and contrast eco-fees to other electronics recycling program funding methods. Knowledgeable experts will share their expertise and opinions, followed by a question and answer session.
Sponsored by the U.S. EPA Region 3, the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC) and the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI).

The demand for both single-use and rechargeable batteries has significantly increased over the last decade as the use of mobile products trends upward. However, when not properly disposed, household batteries represent a serious threat to the environment and public health, as well as a significant waste of recyclable materials.

RecycleMania staff will review the competition rules in depth, including requirements and tips for tracking weight data. Staff will also be available to answer participant questions.