MISSOURI RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
To lead Missouri toward environmental sustainability through waste reduction and recycling.
Happy International Compost Awareness Week!
MORA Recycling Conference Webpage www.moraconference.org 2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2024 -The Mo. Department of Natural Resources has released information on playground & non-playground grants.
As in past grants, molded products (park benches and picnic tables made from scrap tires) qualify for the non-playground grant. The grant application is now available online. The application must be postmarked by June 14, 2024. For the 2024 Playground and Non-Playground Grant application please visit the Missouri DNR web page. Applicants may submit their applications by mail or online through the department's Funding Opportunities Portal. Check Out Newly Developed Materials on Anaerobic Digestion and Environmental Justice! The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association—in partnership with Northeast Recycling Council, Clean and Healthy New York, and Connecticut Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice—developed materials on AD and environmental justice as part of an EPA-funded project. Learn more and download materials, including guides on regulation and community engagement. Reminder - Apply for EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights is awarding approximately $2 billion in grants to fund community driven projects that address climate challenge and reduce pollution while strengthening communities through thoughtful implementation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with initial award selections beginning in March 2024. The final application deadline is November 21, 2024. Application deadline: June 28, 2024 Learn more about this funding opportunity. Read the full Call for Proposals. Recycling Contamination Brochure Templates
MORA's Printable Recycling & Contamination Brochure - Click here! Example: City of Waynesville's Contamination Brochure - Click here! MORA's Targeted Material Resource Guides
Thank you to everyone for your contributions to your communities, and to this organization! Missouri 20 year progress report on recycling!Recycling and reuse are real economic generators for our state. In 2012, Missouri exports of waste and scrap totaled $451 million. A conservative estimate is that more than 25,000 jobs are related directly to recycling activities in Missouri. There is tremendous growth potential if we raise our state recycling goal from 40% to 75%, which is more in line with US trends. A national study by the Institute of Local Self-Reliance calculated that every 10,000 tons of additional waste diverted from landfills can create 10 recycling jobs or 75 materials reuse jobs.
Find out how recycling is already strengthening the economy, communities and environment across Missouri in this new report that highlights how far we have come in the 20 years since the solid waste fund was implemented. Download the report by clicking on the image above. Missouri Recycling Guide
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A few articles about the finalization of China’s National Sword policy.
- ISRI article, 1/11/18
- SWANA.ORG/NEWS
- WasteRecycling.Org/blog/1.11.18
- ISRI article, 1/11/18
- SWANA.ORG/NEWS
- WasteRecycling.Org/blog/1.11.18
Hearing Doubts About Recycling? Read this for reassurance.
There's a lot of talk right now about these 'overwhelming challenges' to the recycling system - you've heard it, right? Rest assured, we've got your back. In her latest blog post, Partnership CEO Keefe Harrison reminds readers how 'communities, commmodities and corporations are investing in recycling systems around the country."
Click here to read the full article.
There's a lot of talk right now about these 'overwhelming challenges' to the recycling system - you've heard it, right? Rest assured, we've got your back. In her latest blog post, Partnership CEO Keefe Harrison reminds readers how 'communities, commmodities and corporations are investing in recycling systems around the country."
Click here to read the full article.
Harmonized Recycling...
Imagine trying to take a train, subway or bus system across a city where the signage, names and colors of the routes are inconsistent. It would be difficult. But that’s how many communities approach recycling education.
Click here to read the full article.
Imagine trying to take a train, subway or bus system across a city where the signage, names and colors of the routes are inconsistent. It would be difficult. But that’s how many communities approach recycling education.
Click here to read the full article.
Tips to Protect your Program from National Sword
Our mid-October webinar offered our six-point plan on how to shield your program from National Sword, the umbrella term used to describe the various China-related export issues. We’ve also got a deep-dive into paper and plastics markets from industry experts and an open discussion on impacts and actions with four different regional MRFs from across the U.S. A recording of the webinar is available here, the presentations are available here, and the tools needed to clean up your stream (the #1 way to combat market issues) are available here. |
Tools: Kits to Fight Contamination
We continued our statewide work in Massachusetts, fighting contamination in six more communities and training Bay State staffers to deploy our approach for years to come. Together with the Massachusetts Department for Environmental Protection, we created the Recycling IQ Kit. Here’s one for curbside recycling communities, and another for communities with drop-off programs. |
News & Updates
Learn About Nature’s Climate Champion During International Compost Awareness Week
International Compost Awareness Week is an annual education initiative focused on compost. This year, it takes place May 5 – 11, and the theme is “Compost...Nature’s Climate Champion!” A plug and play social media marketing toolkit is available to help promote the event. Learn about ICAW.
International Compost Awareness Week is an annual education initiative focused on compost. This year, it takes place May 5 – 11, and the theme is “Compost...Nature’s Climate Champion!” A plug and play social media marketing toolkit is available to help promote the event. Learn about ICAW.
2024 Missouri Legislative Session:
Bill of Interest:
> SB964: Enacts provisions relating to state designations
SB964 is an omnibus bill that adds new state designations like special days and weeks to be celebrated. Included is a designation of the first full week in May as Missouri Compost Awareness Week.
* Additional pertinent information found on page 3, section 9.397
Please contact your state representative and senator to support this bill!
Paint Legislation Resources:
> Collection Comparison Graphic
> SB 936 Information
> Paint Legislation - Letter of Support Template (Download)
> Support Email Template (Download)
Bill of Interest:
> SB964: Enacts provisions relating to state designations
SB964 is an omnibus bill that adds new state designations like special days and weeks to be celebrated. Included is a designation of the first full week in May as Missouri Compost Awareness Week.
* Additional pertinent information found on page 3, section 9.397
Please contact your state representative and senator to support this bill!
Paint Legislation Resources:
> Collection Comparison Graphic
> SB 936 Information
> Paint Legislation - Letter of Support Template (Download)
> Support Email Template (Download)
State of Recycling, The Present and Future of Residential Recycling:
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Recycling Program Solutions Hub:
A new free resource for local recycling staff and leaders.
Click here!
A new free resource for local recycling staff and leaders.
Click here!
Pharmaceutical Resources:
Courtesy of the Mo. Product Stewardship Council
Take-Back and Safe Disposal Locations in Missouri
Click here to view the map!
Click here for other resources!
Courtesy of the Mo. Product Stewardship Council
Take-Back and Safe Disposal Locations in Missouri
Click here to view the map!
Click here for other resources!
Market Development Workshop Series
Webinar from ILSR:
Funding Recycling Infrastructure via Disposal Surcharges
Click here to view the recording!
Funding Recycling Infrastructure via Disposal Surcharges
Click here to view the recording!
Articles of Interest:
> Resource Recycling
Federal program pumped nearly $1.2B into recycling companies.
Click here to read the full article!
> SWANA Encouraged by Senate’s Continued Focus on Recycling
"SWANA is encouraged that the U.S. Senate’s Committee of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) is holding a hearing today on proposals to improve domestic recycling and composting programs. This marks the first congressional hearing focused on recycling in 2022."
Click here to read the full article!
> Resource Recycling
Federal program pumped nearly $1.2B into recycling companies.
Click here to read the full article!
> SWANA Encouraged by Senate’s Continued Focus on Recycling
"SWANA is encouraged that the U.S. Senate’s Committee of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) is holding a hearing today on proposals to improve domestic recycling and composting programs. This marks the first congressional hearing focused on recycling in 2022."
Click here to read the full article!
Composting Resources:
HHW Resources:
Food Waste Resources:
Below are some resource materials from the fantastic webinar - Teaching Practical Strategies for Reducing Wasted Food Through Community Events - courtesy of NEWMOA & NERC!
Below are some resource materials from the fantastic webinar - Teaching Practical Strategies for Reducing Wasted Food Through Community Events - courtesy of NEWMOA & NERC!
Plastic Wars - Frontline/PBS:
With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics.
Click here!
With the plastic industry expanding like never before and the crisis of ocean pollution growing, FRONTLINE and NPR investigate the fight over the future of plastics.
Click here!
The US Recycling System Is Garbage by Edward Humes
"For nearly three decades your recycling bin contained a dirty secret: Half the plastic and much of the paper you put into it did not go to your local recycling center..."
Click here to read the full article!
"For nearly three decades your recycling bin contained a dirty secret: Half the plastic and much of the paper you put into it did not go to your local recycling center..."
Click here to read the full article!
Renaissance Portraits Made with Used Packing Materials:
Suzanne Jongmans creates Renaissance-style portraits that have an unusual twist: look a little more closely and you’ll notice that each of her costumes was made using used packing materials such as styrofoam and bubble wrap..
Click here.!
Suzanne Jongmans creates Renaissance-style portraits that have an unusual twist: look a little more closely and you’ll notice that each of her costumes was made using used packing materials such as styrofoam and bubble wrap..
Click here.!
The Missouri Recycling Association
We understand that recycling means many things to many people. You may represent a large corporation or an elementary school. You may want to know where to take cans and bottles in your community, or how to set up a full scale company-wide recycling program! That's why our site is categorized by sector. No matter what your recycling goals may be, we are here to help you reach them!
Discover solutions to your specific needs by clicking on your sector below:
Discover solutions to your specific needs by clicking on your sector below:
Zero Waste - Post-Landfill Action Network, Resource Center is launched
The Resource Center is a collaborative platform to discuss projects, upload documents and share your ideas for the Zero Waste Movement. Check it out! View: http://www.postlandfill.org/resource-center/
The Resource Center is a collaborative platform to discuss projects, upload documents and share your ideas for the Zero Waste Movement. Check it out! View: http://www.postlandfill.org/resource-center/
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