On November 2 - 3, the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) will hold its Fall Conference at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. This will be an in-person event and no virtual option will be available.
The Conference—Next Frontier for the 3Rs—will feature the topics of:
- Food Waste Reduction - Strategies & Communication
- Reuse - Packaging systems and one state's approach to growing the reuse economy
- Repurposing Materials & C&D Reuse
- Recycling Market Development Strategies
- Increasing the Supply of Post-Consumer Plastics
AGENDA REGISTRATION
(In-person only, no virtual option)
HOTEL REGISTRATION
Block Rate ($121 plus taxes per night) available until October 21 or when sold out.
Book your room at NERC's group rate
Annual Environmental Leadership Award - Applications Being Accepted
Advancing and supporting a sustainable economy and environment is especially critical this year. In recognition, NERC seeks nominees for its annual Environmental Sustainability Leadership.
This year, NERC will honor an organization or individual that has demonstrated activities that resulted in expanded markets for post-consumer feedstock of materials collected from residential recycling programs in one or more of the NERC member-states. The end-market itself, does not need to be in one of the NERC states, but preference may be given if it is. Applications are due August 12. Read more . . .
Applications being Accepted for NERC Executive Director Position
NERC is seeking an experienced leader with well-developed management and facilitation skills who can broaden NERC’s impact on minimizing waste, conserving natural resources, and advancing a sustainable economy through facilitated collaboration and action. View the full position posting here.
Do not contact NERC about this position. Direct any questions to to TSNE Executive Search Consultant, Anna Asphar, anna@a3boston.com.
Upcoming Webinars
Deep Dive Forum - Reuse Centers: Creating Local Community Connections & Benefits - September 7, 11:30 eastern
Register Here
Solar Panel Recycling & EPR - September 20, 1 eastern
Webinar Recordings & Presentations can be found on the NERC webinar page.
Member Spotlight - Nestlé USA
With more than 30,000 employees across 31 states, Nestlé in the U.S. offers a 
wide portfolio of food and beverage products for people and their pets. Nestlé in the U.S. consists of six main businesses in the United States, including new NERC Advisory Member Nestlé USA. Read more . . .
NERC Events
Learn about NERC's fall conference and spring workshop, as well as presentations from past events.
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NERC Blog
New blogs are posted weekly on substantive topics related to materials management. Visit the blog to see what's new
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NERC Resources
The NERC website offers a wealth of information, resources, and tools to support materials management; in the region and nationally.
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NERC Membership
Support NERC and be recognized for your commitment to the advancement of an environmentally sustainable economy.
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Quick Links
Government Recycling Demand Champions (GRDC)
The GRDC works with government and schools to support efforts to purchase products with PCR content.
Learn more about the program
NERC's listserv for Advancing Organics Management in the Northeast
This unique listserv is an opportunity to share information about what’s happening with organics management. It is open to anyone interested in advancing organics diversion in the Northeast. Learn more at the Organics Listserv website.
DEI Connect
DEI Connect is the first online forum in the US dedicated to support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion for the recycling and solid waste management industries.
Learn more here
Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC)
ERCC provides a forum for information exchange among state agencies implementing electronics recycling laws and all impacted stakeholders.
Learn more at the ERCC website
NERC’s Environmentally Preferable Products Procurement Listserv (EPPnet)
EPPnet links federal, state, and local environmental officials, and private procurement specialists charged with purchasing green products and services and developing policies for the procurement of these products.
Learn more here