MISSOURI RECYCLING ASSOCIATION
To lead Missouri toward environmental sustainability through waste reduction and recycling.
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2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS > May 5-11: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) Recycling Contamination Brochure Templates
MORA's Printable Recycling & Contamination Brochure - Click here! Example: City of Waynesville's Contamination Brochure - Click here! Targeted Material Resource Guides
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| 2015 MORA Recycling Guide.pdf |
A few articles about the January 11 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.
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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. |
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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. |
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News & Updates
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)
January In the Loop with EPA: Circular Economy Updates Newsletter:
Webinars:
- NCA5. The series runs from January 11th through March 15th with each webinar covering a particular chapter of the NCA5. Learn more and register.
- Jan. 24, 2 p.m.: Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Zero Waste USA, and the National Recycling Coalition will host a webinar on strategies for funding zero waste projects under EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program. Learn more and register
- EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program on a Rolling Basis until Nov.
- Apply: EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants by April and May
- Apply by Feb 21st for EPA’s 21st Annual People, Prosperity, and the Planet National Student Design Competition
- Apply by Feb 19th to the Food Tech Challengers Competition to Showcase your Work in Food Waste Reduction
- Apply by Feb 19th to the Food Tech Challengers Competition to Showcase your Work in Food Waste Reduction
- Apply for USDA’s Foundational and Applied Science Program Grants on a Rolling Basis
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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