Oh, what a year it has been! I am so thankful for my professional, educated, mighty little team and what they have been able to accomplish despite the pandemic and adapting to working remotely. We continue to break new ground and to widen our circle of friends and colleagues. So, what did we accomplish this year?
- We welcomed two new staff members - Leah Meyer as a Program Director and Allison Majerus as an Office Coordinator
- Leah received her TRUE advisor certification
- We held a virtual glass recycling information session to increase glass recycling and support
- A comprehensive assessment of recycling and compost access in 20 counties in Southeast Nebraska was completed
- We were among the organizations that received 10 years of free internet from Allo
- NRC recognized 6 member organizations and individuals with awards based on their outstanding merit and leadership in supporting the recovery of Nebraska's resources
- NRC created a Community Materials Management Toolkit with 22 subject categories and more than 390 resource documents
- NRC advocated for recycling budget increase in Cass County
- Several Nebraska communities received recycling contamination audits by NRC to identify challenges and opportunities for improving recycling programs
- NRC supported Nebraska Recycling Centers in a collaborative group call for Covid-19 related issues
- We presented at multiple city council meetings and other county functions
- NRC expanded our member benefits with a dual membership discount to the USCC
- $167,677 was awarded in Recycling Equipment Grants
- Plus, we held our first ever virtual conference with five sessions and four national speakers
We wish each and every one of you a prosperous 2021. Best wishes to all of you, and we look forward to when we can have in-person meetings and gatherings again! Be safe and take care.
Heather Creevan, Executive Director
Nebraska Recycling Council
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This little girl isn’t thinking about micro-plastics in our drinking water, hazardous waste management, or the trillions of pounds of trash, organics, and valuable resources filling up our landfills.
We do that for her.
Nebraska Recycling Council provides assistance and resources to protect Nebraska’s good life for future generations. We envision a future in which all materials are reserved for their highest and best use, and landfill disposal is the last resort.
#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Your donation helps us protect Nebraska's good life for future generations.
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Free Webinar December 10th |
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"Waste Reduction: National Survey Results & Campaign Solutions that Look Upstream"
Thursday, December 10th
12 - 1 pm CST
The Center for Biological Diversity develops and executes campaigns to address how the effects of population pressure and inequitable consumption impact our environment. We know the statistics: The average American has an environmental footprint 60% larger than most Europeans and each American makes nearly twice as much waste now as a person did in 1960. We are working on solutions: Effective campaigns are underpinned by research and to that end the Center recently conducted a U.S. national representative survey and multiple focus groups to better understand consumption awareness, attitudes, and behaviors specific to the following topics – zero waste planning, extended producer responsibility, and conscious consumption. The results of this research will support the Center in building future campaigns. We invite the audience to share their ideas with us in the hopes of identifying partnerships willing to collaborate and work together.
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About the Speaker
Kelley Dennings is a campaigner with the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity. Prior to the Center, she worked as a local government recycling coordinator, and for NC’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Keep America Beautiful and the American Forest Foundation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in natural resources from N.C. State and a master’s degree in public health from the University of South Florida.
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Meet Allison, NRC's Office Coordinator and Newest Staff Member! |
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Allison Majerus joined the Nebraska Recycling Council staff in November, and she looks forward to utilizing her attention to detail and passionate energy for this important work in our state of Nebraska. Since childhood, Allison has held strong convictions about recycling and other environmental causes. She studied Biology: Ecology and Systematics as an undergrad at the University of Northern Iowa and received a Master’s degree in Resource, Recreation and Tourism from the University of Idaho. Her past work experience includes positions with the National Park Service and the Nebraska Environmental Trust. As the office coordinator, Allison will provide administrative support to help keep the office running smoothly, assisting with accounting tasks, grant reporting and meeting preparation. Contact Allison: amajerus@nrcne.org
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Sustainability Leadership Presentation Series Free Event: Leading Regenerative Systems |
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Tuesday, December 8
11:30 am – 1 pm CST
Join this interactive event to learn about regenerative leadership and how this systems thinking approach can improve your organizations. Dr. Kathleen Allen has led and been a consultant for organizations on leadership, human development, and organizational development for 20 years. She is the author of Leading from the Roots: Nature Inspired Leadership Lessons for Today’s World and has a doctorate in leadership from the University of San Diego, California.
Metropolitan Community College is the lead partner for this event. The Zoom conference is free and open to the public. Click here to join in: https://zoom.us/j/96571566273
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Calling Young Professionals in the Composting Industry!
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8th Annual Recycle Holiday Lights Drive
Recycled Content in Paper - Opportunities & Challenges
Free Webinar | Wednesday, Dec 2nd | 1-2:30 pm | REGISTER
Plastics: a Complex Topic - The Global Perspective
Free Webinar | Tuesday, Dec 8th | 2-3:30 pm | REGISTER
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Landfills with methane capture in Nebraska can accept yard trimmings. An Omaha sanitation company decided the economics of composting were better than disposal.
Right now, the United States has no policies to require or encourage recycling agricultural plastics. Programs are voluntary and limited by market demand for recycled plastic. However, some farmers are finding ways to collect and recycle plastics used in agriculture.
The tool is designed to guide investors, brands, entrepreneurs and policymakers to make data-driven decisions and collaborate on plastics circularity, according to the firm.
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Recycling During the Health Crisis |
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