With EPR bills frozen due to coronavirus in many states, proponents still see path forward. NERC and the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) collaborate on a white paper to help state officials consider EPR options for packaging and paper products.
The Biggest Recycling Mistake You’re Making Is One You Can Easily Fix. NERC Assistant Director Mary Ann Remolador is interviewed on some common recycling mistakes to avoid.
What to Do With Old Electronics?. NERC Executive Director Lynn Rubinstein is interviewed on the subject of electronics recycling.
NERC & NEWMOA Publish White Paper on EPR for Packaging & Paper Products. NERC and the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) publish a white paper on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products (PPP).
Governments encouraged to expand procurement of products with PCR. NERC and Advisory Member Association of Plastic Recyclers collaborate in Government Demand Champions, an effort to increase use of post-consumer by government entities.
Multiple states suspend landfill bans for yard waste over COVID-19 fallout. Article detailing suspensions of bans governing yard waste in landfills cites data collected by NERC in 2017.
NERC, NEWMOA publish white paper on EPR for packaging. The organizations have published a white paper on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products (PPP).
NERC, APR Launch Government Recycling Demand Champions. “The Government Recycling Demand Champions is an exciting opportunity to engage directly with government at all levels to support their interest and grow this important activity” of increased use of post-consumer resins, NERC Executive Director Lynn Rubinstein said.