NERC in the News
2013
January
Resource: Reuse Marketplace. "A free regional network for businesses, institutions, governments, and non-profit organizations in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont." Announcement published in Scrap Magazine, January/February 2013
County recognized for electronics recycling. "Through participation in SEC, DuPage County has developed a consistent model for tracking and reporting its achievements. In 2011, the county’s SEC program eliminated nearly 7,000 pounds of solid waste, nearly 3,000 pounds of hazardous waste and another 25 pounds of toxic materials such as lead and mercury. The program has also reduced more than 380 tons of greenhouse gases — the equivalent of taking more than 250 cars off the road every year." Article published in the National Association of Counties (NACO) County News
Stakeholders Gather on CRT Glass Stockpiling. "Between January 10th and 15th, a series of meetings were held to stimulate dialog toward addressing the nationwide problem of illicit CRT glass stockpiling by recyclers entrusted to recover the glass. The meetings were coordinated by the CRT recyclers behind the US CRT Glass Management report and conducted in cooperation with the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) and the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse (ERCC)". Article published by Transparent Planet.
Rubinstein launches marketplace for reusable and surplus materials in 7 states. "Reuse Marketplace Launched—A Web-based Resource to Capture Value, Exchange Reusable Items, Save Money & Reduce Waste." Press release posted on the Switzer Foundation Network Fellow News.
State joins 'The Reuse Marketplace'. "The regional network has been established to help save money and reduce waste by finding, selling, trading, or giving away many reusable and surplus items that would otherwise be disposed as trash. Businesses, institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit agencies in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont can become members by creating free accounts and posting listings for available items. Items are grouped into 30 categories, as well as into more than 60 related subcategories." Article published by Enviro.BLR.com.
