Monthly news, a member interview, and building resilience

May 2020 Newsletter

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Support NRC for Give to Lincoln Day

Recycling doesn't happen unless we take action and build resilient systems. NRC is the only organization in Nebraska to provide this type of programming statewide - from urban to rural, from elected officials to individual citizens, from single communities to regional partnerships. YOU can help us make recycling happen! Find out how your donations help us .

Every donation makes a bigger impact on Give to Lincoln Day (and throughout the month of May) because we will also get a proportional share of a $500,000 match fund made possible by LCF and generous sponsors.

Why do we especially need your support right now?

Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus, we have had to cancel some events this year that would have doubled as fundraising opportunities. We would so greatly appreciate it if you could help us reach our $4,000 goal so we may make up for the missed funds and continue our work across all of Nebraska.

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An Inside Look at Keep Cass County Beautiful

This is part of a series of interviews with NRC members. The purpose is to provide insights into materials management programs and best practices of member municipalities, businesses, and service providers.

Keep Cass County Beautiful (KCCB) is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate, enable, and encourage all Cass County residents to take greater responsibility for enhancing their community environment. We spoke with Linda Behrns, Executive Director of KCCB, to find out how their organization works to be successful in reducing waste throughout Cass County.

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Nebraska Recycling Council Provides COVID-19 Support to Regional Recycling Centers

NRC held a virtual round table talk on April 30 ^th for rural Nebraska recycling centers to strategize and inform on current issues and best practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nationally, residential waste is up 30%, while commercial recycling is down. Some smaller communities have suspended services, though the majority of Materials Recovery Facilities and mills remain open. For community recycling tips and how NRC is helping, keep reading.

Leah Meyer Receives TRUE Advisor Certification

Nebraska Recycling Council is pleased to announce that Leah Meyer, our project manager and newest team member, has achieved certification as a TRUE Advisor . TRUE Advisors understand the requirements of the rating system, help projects achieve TRUE certification and are committed to advancing zero waste values and policies. She is looking forward to working with others to preserve and improve the environment, diverting and documenting unnecessary waste from landfills, incineration, and assisting others in achieving zero waste operations. CONGRATULATIONS, LEAH!

Save the Date for NRC's Fall Conference!

MEET THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Kate Bailey, Policy & Research Director, Eco-Cycle

Kate Bailey is the Policy and Research Director for Eco-Cycle, based in Boulder, Colorado. Eco-Cycle is one of the oldest and largest non-profit recycling organizations in the world and has 44 years of hands-on experience with nearly every aspect of the recycling stream, including hauling materials, MRF operations, education and outreach programs, local and state legislation, advocacy, and hard-to-recycle material collections. Kate is a national expert in creating community infrastructure, policies and programs to reduce waste and increase recycling, and has experience working with a wide range of stakeholders all along the supply chain to advance a circular economy.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

"Finding the Silver Lining and Strengthening Recycling in the New World"

Following massive upheaval and unparalleled struggles over the past three years, the recycling industry is now attracting unprecedented investments to rebuild and expand the U.S. recycling. New funding, policies and partners are coming together to help transform recycling from a waste management strategy to a key foundation of a circular economy. This upbeat presentation will focus on the silver lining of the recent turmoil and solution-based approaches to building resiliency and strengthening recycling in local programs.

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Compost Corner

One positive outcome to have come from this challenging time is the huge increase of interest in gardening and a resurgence of the Victory Garden movement. Millions of Americans who are spending more time at home have turned to their gardens for exercise, family activity, healthy produce and fun.

As we celebrate International Compost Awareness Week, we’ve collaborated with the U.S. Composting Council to help you with your Victory Garden with resources on composting and gardening. Visit USCC’s Compost in Victory Gardens for more!

Webinars & Events

ICAW 2020

It's International Compost Awareness Week! | May 3-9 | Ideas for Celebrating

Webinar: Climate Change and Public Health

Saturday, May 9th | 2-4 PM | by Conservation Nebraska | REGISTER

Webinar: Things You Need to Know to Recycle Right

Wednesday, May 13th | 12-12:30 PM | by Recycle Lincoln | REGISTER

Articles of Interest

It's International Compost Awareness Week - Here's How to Celebrate

Hillside Solutions has added t wo new compost drop-off locations, AND they are offering a couple discount codes for Compost Club!

How the Coronavirus is Disrupting US Waste and Recycling

Tracking the key developments as this pandemic unfolds.

The Zero Waste Movement Will Survive COVID-19

Here are 7 things to keep in mind.

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