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CIRCULARITY FORUM: REGIONAL INITIATIVES & NATIONAL POLICY PATHWAYS

Join the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) and Circular St. Louis for an exclusive, highly focused, in-person pre-conference event at the America Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Monday, September 28, 2026.

This special forum brings together local innovators, statewide advocates, and national policy leaders to bridge the gap between regional circularity and broader legislative frameworks. Whether you are a municipal coordinator, an industry professional, or a sustainability advocate, this day of deep-dive discussions and networking will equip you with actionable strategies to keep materials in productive use.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

-Morning Sessions: St. Louis Regional Microcosm Co-hosted alongside local leaders from Circular St. Louis, the morning will shine a spotlight on the cutting-edge waste reduction, reuse, and circularity initiatives transforming the St. Louis metropolitan area.

-Networking Lunch Connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow attendees over a structured networking lunch.

-Afternoon Sessions: Statewide & National Policy Outlook The afternoon shifts focus to critical legislative progress. We will open with a statewide Missouri policy and legislative update featuring Patty Oberman from the Missouri Recycling Association (MORA). Following the state update, a panel of national experts will explore the shifting landscape of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, plastics reduction strategies, and national recycling standards.

REGISTRATION & PRICING OPTIONS

Select the registration path that best fits your schedule and goals:

-Monday Circularity Forum Only -- $275 Full access to the Monday pre-conference sessions (both morning and afternoon blocks) and the networking lunch.

-Monday Pre-Con + Full SWANA Archon Conference Bundle -- $1,025 Get the ultimate experience. This bundled rate includes full access to the Monday

-Circularity Forum (including lunch), plus registration for the entire multi-day SWANA Archon conference, exhibit hall access, and all evening networking receptions, saving you hundreds of dollars.

-Local St. Louis Microcosm Morning Only -- FREE Local community members and advocates are invited to attend the morning regional sessions free of charge.

Want to stay for the networking lunch? Select the "Monday Only ($275)" ticket and enter the promo code "Circular St. Louis" at checkout to discount the ticket to a $50 lunch-only fee.

Please note: This is an strictly in-person event. Virtual attendance options are not available.