Let’s Talk About Recycling in America
Is recycling real? Who’s defining “recyclability”? Why are some recyclables so hard to sort? And what impact will tariffs have on recycling end markets? We’re bringing everyone together – communities, companies, policymakers and more – to cover our biggest challenges and greatest opportunities in this five-part webinar series, Recycling in America-What’s Working, What’s Not, and What Do We Do About It.
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Talk more about supporting local, state, and national recycling infrastructure by adopting, or starting the conversation on EPR policy.
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Explore each session in the five-part series:
Community Recycling Programs: How can we take recycling from surviving to thriving?
What is going on with America’s community recycling programs? Is recycling real? Let’s talk about it. Join us for a discussion on what recyclables are really collected and how communities can get people educated and engaged.
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MRFs: Unpacking the mystery of recycling’s magical “black boxes”
When our recyclables get picked up, where do they go? What happens to them? Let’s talk about it. Join us for a discussion on why some recyclables are difficult to sort and what technologies and best practices are changing the game.
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End Markets: If recyclables have nowhere to go, are they really recyclables?
Recycling is all about turning old stuff into new stuff. For that, end markets are essential. What’s the state of end markets today? How do impending tariffs, EPR policies, and wavering corporate commitments affect the future of end markets? Let’s talk about it. Join us for a discussion on end markets and their future.
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Recycling by Design: Exploring definitions, policies, and the road ahead
What is the definition of recyclability today? How is policy going to change it? Let’s talk about it. Join us for a discussion on designing for recyclability – why it’s challenging but necessary, and how we can continue to improve.
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Policy: Shaping the future of recycling
Why is policy passing today? What makes for a good recycling policy? Let’s talk about it. Join us for a discussion on the role of policy in building a better recycling system and what we can learn from those who passed policy decades ago.
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