The thought of strategic planning can make our eyes glaze over, but it's key to moving forward. It is especially important for today's solid waste managers as the industry continues to undergo changes in worker priorities, technology, and ways to connect, along with the impacts of climate change and aiming for a circular economy.

In response to these driving forces, Forward, Together, the Solid Waste Association of North America's new strategic plan, was developed through a robust process that involved more than 90 SWANA leaders from the U.S. and Canada. I was one of the members who provided input into the plan's development.

I will also be one of the presenters in a virtual Town Hall on October 11 to introduce the plan to SWANA's 11,000+ members. If you are a member, I hope you will join us. Nonmembers can also access this important analysis of our industry and plans for moving forward. This month's feature article below reveals its four key goals.

Eco Partners recognizes the importance of planning and strategy in the communications you share with your community. We would love to work with you to create a plan for educating those you serve about your solid waste programs. Please email me or give me a call.
Keep on moving forward, together!

Elizabeth Roe
Eco Partners Inc.
317-450-3346 
SWANA's Strategic Plan: Forward, Together
As an industry, protecting human health and the environment have always been core missions for the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

The organization's new strategic plan creates a vision for standards across North American solid waste management systems. The new plan has four key goals, including one to "become climate champions." Eco Partners President Elizabeth Roe will speak on this goal during the upcoming Town Hall. 

"With the increasing challenges of climate change, we have the opportunity to manage resources to mitigate climate impacts while providing critical infrastructure to our communities and supporting policies that build a circular economy and improve safety," Elizabeth said.

The other goals are:

  • Get off the Top 10 list of most dangerous jobs
  • Reframe perception of the industry as employers of choice
  • Continue to strengthen SWANA’s infrastructure and financial viability

Check out this week's blog for more on SWANA's new five-year strategic plan.
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