# National Recycling Coalition ## Pages - [2026 Congress Agenda](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-congress-agenda.html) - [Circularity Forum](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/circularity-forum.html) ## About Us - [About Us](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/) - [Mission & Vision](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/mission-vision.html) - [2026 Work Plan and Action Items](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/2026-workplan.html): Explore NRC’s 2026 priorities, related reports and events, and opportunities to participate through councils and membership. - [Board & Staff](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/board-staff.html) - [History](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/history.html) - [Frequent Questions](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/frequent-questions.html) - [Affiliate Members](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/affiliate-members.html) - [Contact Us](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/contact.html) - [Our Sponsors](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/about/our-sponsors.html) ## What We Do - [What We Do](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/) - [Advocacy](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/advocacy.html) - [Policy Statements](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies.html) - [Rapid Response](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/rapid-response.html) - [Resource Library](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/resource-library.html) - [Education](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/education/) - [Higher Education](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/education/higher-education.html) - [Primary Education](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/education/primary-education.html) - [Professional Engagement](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/education/professional-engagement.html) - [Citizen Engagement](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/education/citizen-engagement.html) - [Scholarships](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/scholarships/) - [Murray J. Fox Scholarship](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/scholarships/fox-endowment.html) - [Other Scholarships](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/scholarships/other-scholarships.html) - [Policies](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/) - [Categories](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/categories.html) - [Legislation and Regulation](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/legislation-and-regulation.html) - [Procurement](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/procurement.html) - [Recycling Economics](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/recycling-economics.html) - [Financing](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/financing.html) - [Education & Outreach](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/education-outreach.html) - [Market Development](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/market-development.html) - [Product Labeling](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/product-labeling.html) - [More Policies](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/policies/more-policies.html) - [Our Councils](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/our-councils/) - [Councils](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/our-councils/councils.html) - [Recycle Organization Council](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/our-councils/recycle-organization.html) - [Campus Council](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/our-councils/campus-council.html) - [National Standards Certification Board](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/our-councils/national-standards-certification-board.html) - [Awards and Recognition](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/awards-and-recognition.html) - [National Standards Certification](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/national-standards-certification.html) - [Reports/Resources](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/reportsresources/) - [Plastics Subcommittee Board Report 2026](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/reportsresources/plastics-subcommittee-board-report-2026.html): Explore NRC’s board-approved Plastics Subcommittee report, including stakeholder input, policy context, recommendations, and the full PDF. - [Draft Policies Open for Public Comment](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/what-we-do/draft-policies-open-for-public-comment.html) ## Get Involved - [Get Involved](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/) - [Memberships](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/memberships/) - [Member Benefits](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/memberships/member-benefits.html) - [Become a Member](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/memberships/become-a-member.html) - [State Recycling Organization Affiliates](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/memberships/state-recycling-organization-affiliates.html) - [Donate](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/donate.html) - [Become an Affiliate State Recycling Organization (SRO)](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/become-an-affiliate.html) - [Support the NRC](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/support-the-nrc/) - [Become a Sponsor](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/support-the-nrc/become-a-sponsor.html) - [Serve on the Board](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/support-the-nrc/serve-on-the-board.html): Learn about NRC board-service eligibility, confirm your membership status, and express interest in helping guide the coalition. - [Join a Committee](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/support-the-nrc/join-a-committee.html) - [Submit an Article](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/support-the-nrc/submit-an-article.html) - [Be a Speaker](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/support-the-nrc/be-a-speaker.html) - [Request a Speaker](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/support-the-nrc/request-a-speaker.html) - [Speakers](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/speakers.html) - [Get Connected](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/get-connected.html): Sign up for National Recycling Coalition updates, event announcements, and opportunities to take part in NRC’s work. - [News and Stories](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/) - [Welcome to our News and Stories](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html): We’re excited to receive content from all our State Recycling Organizations and post it in our News and Stories section of our website. This space is where we share what inspires us, what inspires ... - [Funder's Corner](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/funders-corner.html): Explore NRC’s work, public financial information, and opportunities to support recycling education, research, scholarships, and coalition partnerships. ## Events - [Events](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/) - [Event Calendar](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/event-calendar.html) - [Zero Waste Forum 2](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/zero-waste-forum-2/) - [Registration](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/zero-waste-forum-2/registration/) - [Zero Waste Forum](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/zero-waste-forum.html): Circular Strategies for Local Impact - [2025 National Recycling Congress](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/) - [About our National Recycling Congress](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/2025-national-recycling-congress.html): The National Recycling Coalition holds an annual conference in Fall. Join us in 2026 in Puerto Rico - [Congress Video Recordings](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/2025-videos.html) - [Photo Gallery - Part 1](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/2025-national-recycling-congress-slideshow.html): Pictures from the 2025 Congress - [Photo Gallery - Part 2](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/2025-national-recycling-congress-slideshow-part-2.html) - [Speakers / Presenters](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/keynote-speakers-and-presenters.html) - [Sponsors & Exhibitors](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/sponsors.html): Sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 National Recycling Congress - [Awards and Scholarships](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/awards-and-scholarships.html): National recycling Coalition Awards and scholarships are presented at the annual National recycling Congress - [Program and Schedule](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/national-recycling-congress-program-and-schedule.html): the 2025 National Recycling Congress Program and schedule of key note speakers, presentations and workshops. - [Register Now](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/register-now.html): Registration for The National 2025 Recycling Congress now open. - [Lodging](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/lodging.html) - [Details](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/details/) - [Overview](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/details/overview.html) - [Call for Presentations](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/details/call-for-presentations.html) - [Flight information](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/flight-information.html): Airport information for Wichita State University - [Areas of Interest and Fun In Wichita](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/congress/areas-of-interest-and-fun-in-wichita.html): A list of things to do in and around Wichita - [Annual Member Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/annual-member-meeting/) - [2025 Member Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/annual-member-meeting/review.html) - [2025 Election Archive](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/annual-member-meeting/elections.html): Learn about our Election process and meet the slate of candidates - [Previous Recycling Congress Meetings](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/previous-recycling-congress-meetings.html) - [Past Event Recordings](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/recordings.html) - [First Annual Campus Council Summit](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/first-annual-campus-council-summit/) - [Registration](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/first-annual-campus-council-summit/registration.html) - [About The Summit](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/first-annual-campus-council-summit/about-the-summit.html) - [Scholarships and Awards](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/first-annual-campus-council-summit/scholarships-and-awards.html) - [Agenda and Presentations](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/first-annual-campus-council-summit/agenda-and-presentations.html) - [Video Links](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/video-links.html) ## 2026 National Recycling Congress B - [2026 National Recycling Congress B](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/) - [The 2026 National Recycling Congress: From East to West, Circularity Is Best](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/about-the-2026-congress.html): Dates and Details - [Agenda and Presentations Schedule](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/agenda-and-presentations.html) - [NRC Awards Nominations and Presentations](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/nrc-awards-nominations-and-presentations.html) - [Sponsors](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/sponsors.html) - [Registration](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/registration.html) - [Member Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/member-meeting.html) - [Board of Director Election](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/board-of-director-election.html) - [2026 Congress Recordings](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/2026-national-recycling-congress-b/2026-congress-recordings.html) ## Optional - [19018336](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/08/10/two-days-one-coalition-a-clear-path-forward-recapping-the-35th-national-recycling-congress/19018336) - [Bob Gedert Featured Speaker April 29th Campus Council Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/04/09/bob-gedert-featured-speaker-april-29th-campus-council-meeting) - [Murray J Fox Scholarship](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/04/06/murray-j-fox-scholarship) - [Building Circularity Together Highlights From The 2026 Nrc Virtual Congress](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/welcome.html/article/2026/10/13/building-circularity-together-highlights-from-the-2026-nrc-virtual-congress) - [Two Days One Coalition A Clear Path Forward Recapping The 35th National Recycling Congress](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/welcome.html/article/2026/08/10/two-days-one-coalition-a-clear-path-forward-recapping-the-35th-national-recycling-congress) - [Sixteen Reasons To Celebrate Meet The 2026 Nrc Award Recipients](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/welcome.html/article/2026/08/06/sixteen-reasons-to-celebrate-meet-the-2026-nrc-award-recipients) - [Bob Gedert Featured Speaker April 29th Campus Council Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/welcome.html/article/2026/04/09/bob-gedert-featured-speaker-april-29th-campus-council-meeting) - [Nrc Campus Council Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/10/28/nrc-campus-council-meeting) - [Recycle Organization Council Roc Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/11/06/recycle-organization-council-roc-meeting) - [550525](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/11/25/nrc-campus-council-meeting/550525) - [550892](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/events/event-calendar.html/event/2026/12/04/recycle-organization-council-roc-meeting/550892) - [Building Circularity Together Highlights From The 2026 Nrc Virtual Congress](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/10/13/building-circularity-together-highlights-from-the-2026-nrc-virtual-congress) - [Sixteen Reasons To Celebrate Meet The 2026 Nrc Award Recipients](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/08/06/sixteen-reasons-to-celebrate-meet-the-2026-nrc-award-recipients) - [Bob Gedert Featured Speaker April 29th Campus Council Meeting](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/04/09/bob-gedert-featured-speaker-april-29th-campus-council-meeting) - [Murray J Fox Scholarship](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/04/06/murray-j-fox-scholarship) - [New Mexico Recycling Coalition](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/04/06/new-mexico-recycling-coalition) - [Kickstart Your Career In Sustainability Smc Smm Certificate](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/03/02/kickstart-your-career-in-sustainability-smc-smm-certificate) - [Missouri Legislation Update](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/03/02/missouri-legislation-update) - [Bayarea Compliance](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2026/02/03/bayarea-compliance) - [Nrc S Roc Recycle Organization Council](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/12/30/nrc-s-roc-recycle-organization-council-) - [Solutions To Plastic Pollution](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/12/29/solutions-to-plastic-pollution) - [Zero Waste Forum](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/12/26/zero-waste-forum) - [The Zero Waste Blueprint How Leed And True Are Closing The Loop On Waste](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/12/22/the-zero-waste-blueprint-how-leed-and-true-are-closing-the-loop-on-waste) - [Town Of Mansfield Position Announcement Sustainability Solid Waste Coordinator](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/12/22/town-of-mansfield-position-announcement-sustainability-solid-waste-coordinator) - [Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network Tswan](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/12/03/tribal-solid-waste-advisory-network-tswan-) - [Bob Gedert Sponsor Highlight](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/12/02/bob-gedert-sponsor-highlight) - [Renewable Recycling Inc Sponsor Highlight](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/11/06/renewable-recycling-inc-sponsor-highlight) - [The Illinois Recycling Foundation Irf Announces The 2025 Annual Irf Award Recipients](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/11/06/the-illinois-recycling-foundation-irf-announces-the-2025-annual-irf-award-recipients) - [Marta Keane Receives Illinois Award](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/11/05/marta-keane-receives-illinois-award) - [Nrc Giving Tuesday Campaign](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/11/05/nrc-giving-tuesday-campaign) - [The History Of America Recycles Day Have You Wondered How It Began](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/11/05/the-history-of-america-recycles-day-have-you-wondered-how-it-began-) - [Prc Appoints Sarah Alessio Shea As Executive Director](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/10/08/prc-appoints-sarah-alessio-shea-as-executive-director) - [Innovative Recyclers Will Weather Economic Challenges National Recycling Congress](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/10/07/-innovative-recyclers-will-weather-economic-challenges-national-recycling-congress) - [Central Ohio Is Committed To Forward Thinking Sustainability](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/08/04/central-ohio-is-committed-to-forward-thinking-sustainability) - [Michigan Paves The Way Towards A Sustainable Future](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/08/01/michigan-paves-the-way-towards-a-sustainable-future-) - [Call For Presenters For Wisconsin Statewide Conference](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/08/01/call-for-presenters-for-wisconsin-statewide-conference) - [Certification In Sustainable Resource Management](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/08/01/certification-in-sustainable-resource-management) - [Get Ready For Zero Waste Month In October](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/08/01/get-ready-for-zero-waste-month-in-october-) - [Sro Spotlight Circular Indiana](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/07/31/sro-spotlight-circular-indiana) - [Sponsor Highlight Race To Zero Waste](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/07/31/sponsor-highlight-race-to-zero-waste) - [Nrc Recycling Congress 2025](https://www.nrcrecycles.org/get-involved/newsandstories/newsandstories.html/article/2025/07/14/nrc-recycling-congress-2025)