– Fresh Ideas, Expert Insights, and the Stories Behind Our Work
We’re excited to introduce our News and Stories section of our website! This space is where we share what inspires us, what we’re working on, and what we’ve learned along the way.
Whether you’re here to stay updated on the latest in the recycling industry, gain behind-the-scenes access to our projects, or simply explore thoughtful content that reflects our passion and purpose, you’re in the right place.
From industry trends and expert tips to company news and culture, we’ll be posting regularly to keep you informed, inspired, and connected.
Thanks for stopping by—let’s grow something great together.
We invite you to submit content to our 'News and Stories'
We welcome your contributions! Here’s how you can get involved and share your voice:
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Once submitted, your content will be reviewed for clarity, relevance, and alignment with our goals and tone. Content should be relevant to our Mission and Vision and our Guiding Principles. Marketing your product or services is prohibited. - Publication
After approval and any necessary edits, your piece will be published right here for our community to enjoy.
We’re excited to hear from you—thanks for contributing to our growing platform!
Learn more about BayArea Compliance (BAC), our February Sponsor Highlight continues here...
Learn, Lead, and Advance Zero Waste in 2026!
Zero Waste USA champions a future with less waste and more action. Our 2026 online courses are now open for enrollment, offering accessible, impactful learning on sustainability, community solutions, and zero waste living. Review our courses at https://zerowasteusa.org/education/
NRC's Recycle Organization Council meets monthly, on the first Friday for 2026
These 2025 events gave the NRC an opportunity to connect with people working on the front lines of solutions to the plastic crisis and to incorporate their insights into our ongoing plastics policy work. We would also like to understand your perspective.
Zero Waste Forum Conference, April 21-23, 2026, Park City, Utah
The U.S. Green Building Council’s latest impact report, The Zero Waste Blueprint, tackles one of the most urgent challenges of our time—the global waste crisis—and highlights how the built environment can lead the way toward circularity.
The Town of Mansfield, NY, is looking to fill its Sustainability and Solid Waste Coordinator. Job opening in northeastern NY.
I am proud to announce that the Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network, TSWAN, is a new Affiliate Member of the National Recycling Coalition. TSWAN is the only united Indian consortium on solid waste policy and environmental matters.
Bob Gedert is the former president of the National Recycling Coalition and previously served on the board of directors for the Indiana Recycling Coalition and the Association of Ohio Recyclers. He was also the executive director of the California Resource Recovery Association and a founding member of the California Product Stewardship Council and the National Stewardship Action Council.
Renewable Recycling, Inc. is proud to be a New York State, New York City, and NY/NJ Port Authority Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE). As a DEC-registered solid waste recycling facility, our mission is to create meaningful change.
The Illinois Recycling Foundation (IRF) proudly announces the recipients of its 2025 Annual IRF Awards that were announced on October 15, 2025 during their Illinois. Circularity Conference.
NRC Board Member, Marta Keane receives Illinois Award, the Steve Apotheker Recycler of the Year Award at their 2025 Circularity Conference.
NRC launches "Giving Tuesday Campaign" to support their first national social medial educational campaign in 2026.
Hear NRC's Executive Director, Charles Kamenides, as he explores further into the history of recycling in the United States and highlights some of NRC's efforts.
Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC), the Commonwealth’s oldest grassroots environmental organization, is pleased to appoint Sarah Alessio Shea as Executive Director
Recycling efforts look to long-term economic trends to increase demand
A commitment to recycling is great for the environment, but another great idea is to focus sometimes on the other two Rs in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle mantra.
Michigan expanding sustainable materials management in a variety of collaborations!
Call for Presents at 2026 WIRM Conference
Get involved in Zero Waste Month in October, 2025
CIRCULAR INDIANA is focused on education and advocacy to strengthen the circular economy.
Our Sponsor highlight this month goes to Race to Zero Waste
Join us in Wichita Kansas for the Recycling Congress 2025!
