Northeast Recycling Council

NERC is a non-profit organization that conducts research, hands-on projects, training, and outreach on issues associated with source reduction, recycling, composting, environmentally preferable purchasing, and decreasing the toxicity of the solid waste stream.

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NERC’s vision is a world in which waste is minimized and natural resources are conserved.

Its mission is to minimize waste, conserve natural resources, and advance a sustainable economy through facilitated collaboration and action.

As part of its mission, NERC administers and supports several programs.
See program links below.

Call for Papers for NERC’s Fall 2021 Conference

SUBMISSION DEADLINE - July 9

The Northeast Recycling Council invites all who are interested in presenting at its virtual Fall Virtual Conference on October 12 - 13 to submit a presentation abstract.

Conference Topics

Environmental Justice
Reuse
Organics
Policies
Transportation Issues & Impact on Recycling Industry

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Upcoming NERC Webinars

Growing the Upcycled Food Economy - July 14, 1 pm eastern - Register here

CEU credit available from NJ Rutgers, NH DES, and PROP

The Spectrum of Approaches to U.S. Packaging EPR: From Reimbursement to Full Responsibility Webinar Recording & Presentations

Lithium Battery Recycling Webinar Recording & Presentations

Environmental Benefits Calculators Webinar Recording & Presentations

Reducing the Risk of Fires Associated with Lithium Batteries Webinar Recording & Presentations

Life Cycle Assessments & Decision-Making Webinar Recording & Presentations

Member Spotlight — AMP Robotics

In 2019, when recycling in the United States was beset by problems associated with China’s revised requirements for accepting shipments of foreign recyclables, the periodical Fast Company published an important article that highlighted positive achievements in four areas of recycling: collection, sorting, processing and design. 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

Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH)

TPCH supports the implementation of toxics in packaging laws and the reduction of heavy metals in the waste stream on behalf of its member states.
Learn more at the TPCH website

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

The State Electronics Challenge (SEC)

The SEC encourages state, regional, and local governments to purchase greener computers, reduce the impacts of computer use, and manage obsolete computers in an environmentally safe way.
Learn more at the SEC website

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.

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