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Community Education Resources

For specific recycling information, click on the links below.

Call2Recycle – Wisconsin – Battery recycling and safe disposal program.
Earth911 – Community-specific resources for recycling and pollution prevention.
Eco-Cycle – Non-profit focused on zero waste and sustainable living.
National Recycling Coalition – The national coalition developed to share best practices and support sustainable materials management and the transformation to a more circular economy.
National Zero Waste Council (NZWC) – Focused on waste prevention and circular economy.
Plastic Film Recycling – National initiative for plastic bag and film recycling.
Recycling Connections – Promotes waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
United States Composting Council (USCC) – Advocates for composting and organic recycling.
WasteCap Wisconsin – Provides recycling assistance to businesses.
Zero Waste USA – Education and support for zero waste initiatives.

For resources and organizations that connect you to environmental action groups, check out the links below.

Earth Day Network – Global alliance promoting sustainability and justice.
Envirolink – Non-profit providing access to online environmental resources.
Keep America Beautiful – Nationwide organization promoting waste reduction, recycling, and beautification.
The Web Directory – Index of thousands of environmentally related sites.
Wisconsin Environmental Initiative – Facilitates collaboration on environmental and economic issues in Wisconsin.

Check out these government and advocacy groups for resources close to the industry.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – U.S. government office for solid waste.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Education – Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) – Advocacy for EPR programs and sustainable waste management policies.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – Oversees recycling and composting programs.

Support organizations that work to increase building efficiency at home, work, and play.

Wisconsin Focus on Energy – Energy savings programs for homes, businesses, and communities.
Wisconsin Green Building Alliance – Promotes sustainable materials and practices in the built environment.

Breaking down the industry into more specific, targeted markets. Check out these resources for specific information on specific commodities.

Container Recycling Institute (CRI) – Educates on packaging recycling and waste reduction.
Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) – Represents the glass container industry and promotes sustainability.
Glass Recycling Coalition (GRC) – Improves glass recycling practices.
GreenBlue: Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) – Focuses on sustainable packaging design.
Sustainable Business Council (SBC) – Promotes zero waste and circular economy for businesses.

ASSOCIATED RECYCLERS OF WISCONSIN

Address: 1100 Main Street, Suite 130

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Phone: 715.343.0722

Email: execdirector(at)wisconsinrecycles.org

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