Online Discussions
The National Recycling Coalition occasionally holds forums on high priority issues in the professional recycling community.
Upcoming Forums
Check back soon for additional information on upcoming forums.
To join the forums, simply use your computer to log-on to the discussion at http://webboard.capu.net/~nrc. It takes about 5 minutes to register and enter the discussion, so we recommend starting the log-on process before the actual start time. Forums last about 90 minutes.
Past Forums
Single Stream Collection Forum
On April 11, 2002, NRC hosted a forum to explore the growing trend towards single stream collection of recyclables. In single stream recycling programs, all materials–cans, bottles, paper and other recyclables–are commingled in one container by residents for collection at the curb.
Food Residuals Forum
On November 6, 2001, NRC hosted a forum on effectively managing food residuals generated in your community. Panelists included Nora Goldstein from BioCycle Magazine, Yvette DiCarlo with the California Integrated Waste Management Board, and Rhonda L. Sherman-Huntoon of North Carolina State University.
Electronic Recycling Forum
On November 15, 2001, NRC hosted a forum on electronics recycling. Panelists included John Leigh with the Northeast Recycling Council; Sego Jackson, Snohomish County Solid Waste Management Division; and Lisa Collins with DMC Recycling.