NERC Holds First Call for Glass Model Legislation
NERC was accompanied by more than 50 stakeholders to discuss Glass Model Legislation, on April 8. The Work Group co-chairs are Chris Nelson, Supervising Environmental Analyst of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection; and Stephen Burm, Director of State Government Affairs at Anheuser-Busch with technical assistance from Ed Ferguson, Director of Sustainability at Anheuser-Busch. More Information
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Upcoming NERC Webinars
- Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH) Update to Model Legislation, April 28 (date change), noon eastern - Register here
- Overview of Lithium Ion Batteries, their Uses, & Recycling - May 18, 1 pm eastern - Register here
- Reducing the Risk of Fires Associated with Lithium Batteries - May 25, 1 pm eastern - Register here
- Environmental Benefits Calculators - How they work & how they can help - June 8, 2 pm eastern - Register here
CEU credit available from NJ Rutgers, NH DES, and PROP
Plastic Film Recycling & End-Markets Webinar Recording, Presentations, & Handouts
- Recording
- Tonya Randell, Stina, Film Plastic & Recycling Presentation
- Sandi Childs, ACC, Film Recycling Presentation
- Shari Jackson, WRAP, Presentation
- Eadaoin Quinn, EFS Plastics, Film End Markets Presentation
- Cherish Miller, Revolution, Plastic Film Recycling and End Markets Presentation
- Plastic Film Recycling and End Markets Resource List
- Film Recycling APR Handout
- Presenter Contact Information - Film Recycling Webinar
Member Spotlight — The Coca-Cola Company
One of the most recognized brands in the world, new NERC Advisory 
Member The Coca-Cola Company provides more than 200 brands worldwide – from Coca-Cola to smartwater – while employing more than 700,000 people in the company and its associated bottling plants. Read more . . .
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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.
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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.
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