Thank you to First America Metal Corporation, FAMCe, IRF Annual Conference Silver Sponsor! FAMCe, located in Morris, IL with locations in Atlanta, Georgia and Dallas/Forth Worth, specializes in creating innovative, greener solutions for businesses or individuals who want transparent and environmentally-friendly methods of reusing and recycling electronic scrap, high-temperature alloys, and non-ferrous scrap.

To learn more about FAMCe, visit FAMCe First Choice.

Members of the Illinois Recycling Foundation enjoy the benefit of spotlighting their Business, Government, Educational Institution or Non-Profit entity in a future Newsletter. If you would like to be featured, please send an email to info@illinoisrecycles.org.

ReThinking Waste Webinar

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We encourage all of our members to be involved in committees. It is a great way to learn some of the tasks our Board Members undertake. Even if you haven't been on a Committee, you are still welcome to let us know if you are interested in becoming a Board Member. We strive to include a variety of skills from around the State so please submit a nomination form for consideration by July 10.

The Spring legislative season ended and the primary was held a few weeks ago so officials are concentrating on the November election. Now is great time to talk with them over the phone or in-person at their home office. If you wish to share a concern or compliment, be sure to be concise and have examples of how your concern may impact the environment, jobs, or industry.

A Note from the President, Marta Keane

Excitement is building for the first two-day in-person conference with 3 tours to choose from and over a dozen sessions. We have speakers traveling in from across the country and local favorites with everything from market updates to emerging technology and environmental efforts.

Enjoy your summer, be safe and be sure to register to exhibit or attend the 2022 Illinois Recycling Foundation Conference with a quick click of this link.

Recognize a deserving Recycling Industry Person or Organization. If you know someone who deserves special recognition for their work in the recycling industry, click here to submit an Awards Nomination Form. Winner(s) will be honored on August 30 at the Awards Luncheon as part of the 2022 Annual Conference.

The Prairie & Forest Trails include exposed bedrock formation, erratics, deciduous forest, vernal pond, Rock Run Creek, an oak savannah, and more. This walking tour along mowed and rocky foot paths, will traverse oak-hickory woodlands and dolomite limestone prairie with an intimate experience of a rare calcareous fen. For some, this can be a life-changing experience.

Long time non-profit member, the Ecology Action Center in Bloomington/Normal is now hiring with multiple openings! Many of our members have job openings. Be sure to visit the IRF Membership Directory and find member's websites to see the jobs currently awaiting interested applicants.

In an effort to do more on social media and make our website more reflective of our members, we are asking IRF Members to send photos of their recycling and collection operations. Pictures can be of office collection, residential drop-off, MRF sorting lines, curbside service, someone placing items in recycle bins, reuse events, compost operations, etc. Please send jpeg/jpg pictures to info@illinoisrecycles.org.

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As much as we appreciate everyone's interest in waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting; our organization can only provide the educational and networking opportunities needed to bring private business, government, educational institutions and non-profits together if we have paying members. So, please, if you are an avid reader of this newsletter, which we know hundreds are each month, then become a member today. Click to JOIN or RENEW!