Growing the Upcycled Food Economy
This joint NEWMOA and NERC webinar focused on the emerging business of upcycling food waste. The presenters covered: State of the upcycled food movement - definition, certification standard, and environmental […]
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Achieving Net Zero GHGs in the Solid Waste Industry
A Joint Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) and NEWMOA webinar Finding a successful route to addressing climate mitigation goals as part of solid waste management is critical. The three presenters provided […]
Jobs & the Economy Thanks to Recycling: Recycling Economic Information Studies
Recycling Economic Information Studies provide an exciting window into just how big of a deal recycling is for the economy and jobs. This webinar focused on what ISRI has been […]
Fate of Non-organic Packaging Materials from De-packaging Operations – How Much is Recycled & Into What?
De-packaging is growing as a way of making the significant amount of waste from unused packaged food available for anaerobic digestion and composting. During the webinar, attendees heard from operators […]
Recycled Content Mandates: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
This webinar was co-sponsored by NEWMOA, Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), and West Coast Forum on Climate and Materials Management. Recycled content mandates are growing in popularity as a policy mechanism […]
Minimum Post-Consumer Recycled Content Model Legislation for Plastics
Starting in 2020, a group of state recycling officials from the northeast worked together to develop draft Model Legislation for minimum post-consumer recycled plastic content in trash and carry-out bags […]
End Markets for Finished Compost
Just as with traditional recyclables, closing the loop is essential for successful organics management. The loop is closed with the productive use of finished compost. This webinar, jointly hosted by […]
Food Waste Reduction Strategies & Tools for Businesses & Institutions
There are many opportunities for commercial and institutional generators to reduce their food waste. This webinar featured information on available tools and strategies for these generators. The presenters shared case […]
Extended Producer Responsibility Strategies for Gas Cylinders
This webinar was co-sponsored by NEWMOA and NERC. Extended producer responsibility (EPR) proposals for managing used gas cylinders are emerging in the U.S. This webinar covered the growing problem of […]
Purchasing Standards for Low Carbon Concrete
This webinar was co-organized and sponsored by NEWMOA, NERC, and the West Coast Climate and Materials Management Forum (WCMMF). Concrete is a critical building material. However, the cement binder used […]
Avoiding Contamination in Food Waste Feedstock for Composting
The usefulness and value of finished compost depends on a feedstock that is free of contaminants, such as plastic and non-degradable service ware and bags. Unfortunately, it is all too […]
Solar Panel Recycling & EPR
This webinar covered the Washington State solar panel EPR law, how the panels are recycled, and recycler certification. Presenters included: Al Salvi, Supervisor, Solid Waste Technical Services Unit, Washington Department […]