NYSAR3 News Summer 2015

Getting together with colleagues to learn and share is a major benefit of the annual NYSAR3 conference. And don't forget the networking and social events. Read More about the Recycling Conferences.

Fall Recycling Conference

Check out the Reasons to Attend the 2015

Recycling Conference in Cooperstown Nov. 5-6.

This year's pre-conference on Nov. 4 will focus

on Food Scrap Reduction.

Legislative Report

Although it did not pass in this year's legislative session, the NYSAR3-endorsed Paint Stewardship bill passed in the Senate. Read More about the bill's progress.

Changes Made to NYSAR3 Board

Dan Rain

Dan Rain was appointed to the NYSAR3 Board of Directors in June as an At-Large Director. Read Dan's bio.

In another recent change, At-Large Director Debbie Jackson was appointed as vice president on July 14. She replaces Kat McCarthy, Chapter 7 rep, who is staying on the Board, but is stepping down as VP.

Second Textile Recovery Stakeholder Summit is Planned

Keeping the momentum going from last year's successful launch of NYSAR3's Textile Campaign, the second Textile Recovery Summit is planned for Oct. 2. Read More

College Council Guest Writer

Read how the new sustainability director at Wells College navigated her way through the 3R's on campus.

(reprinted from the May 2015 College Council newsletter).

Buffalo Special Event Recycling Bins

The City of Buffalo was the recipient of a grant for Public Event Recycling Bins. Read more about this, and a recent tour by NYSAR3 Chapter 9 members.

Municipal Recycling Summit

Erie County and the Buffalo Area Recycling Alliance recently sponsored a Municipal Recycling Summit attended by numerous officials, public works staff and highway departments. Read more about the event.

Madison County Success Stories

Cooperative relationships are important in Madison County - where one success story involves a 25 Year Partnership, and another recognizes the first company to take advantage of the excess heat from a jointly owned Gas-to-Energy facility.

Local Roads Program & Compost

Cornell Local Roads Program included a special presentation from the NYSAR3 Organics Council. Read More.

Product Stewardship Newlsetter

Want to receive updates on efforts to advance product stewardship in New York State? Sign up today for the New York Product Stewardship Council's quarterly newsletter.

SMM Summit - Beyond Recycling

The National Recycling Coalition (NRC) hosted the first-ever Sustainable Materials Management Summit in May. Read about some of the issues touched on involving SMM.

NYSAR3's New Membership Policy

On July 14 the NYSAR3 Board of Directors adopted a new policy on sharing of member information, including the opportunity to opt out. Read up on the new policy.

Armstrong Ceiling Tile Recycling

Armstrong World Industries established the first Ceiling Recycling Program in 1999, and in the past 16 years have made tremendous strides toward reducing their environmental footprint. Read the article.

Connecticut Passes Mattress Recycling Legislation

In May, the State of Connecticut passed the first law in the US calling for mattress recycling. Read how this works.

KAB Study: Recycling at Work

A recent study from KAB on Workplace Recycling goes back to the basics - make it simple and convenient (but make it easier to dispose of recycling than garbage.) Read the report.