REsources
To learn more about our industry, here are a few valuable websites around the web that we recommend.
1. Chicago Recycling Coalition The Chicago Recycling Coalition champions environmentally and fiscally sound management of solid waste through research, education, and advocacy, emphasizing waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and buying recycled
2. New Mexico Recycling Coaltion Since 1991, the New Mexico Recycling Coalition has served as a resource to provide recycling information to professionals in the field, as well as to the general public. Their mission is to lead New Mexico to value waste as a resource. They serve as recycling advocates partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders, communities, businesses, and grassroots activists to help build sustainable and efficient recycling programs
3. Plant Chicago Their mission is to cultivate local circular economies. They envision a future where the shift in production, consumption and waste is driven at the local level, generating equity and economic opportunity for all residents.
4. City of Chicago Climate Action Plan From the start, the charge and scope of the Chicago Climate Task Force was broad and ambitious. Dozens of experts and a nationally recognized research advisor committee took part in discussions. Leading scientists were consulted to describe various scenarios for Chicago’s climate future and how these would impact life in the city.
5. Earth 911 Find recycling guides and locations near you. Plus, guidance for eco-friendly living, sustainable purchasing choices, and making changes to protect our planet.
7. Illinois Recycling Association The Illinois Recycling Association is the collective voice for recycling on critical waste management issues facing this state. Your interests are represented at the state level
8. Institute of Scrap Recycling Industry (ISRI). ISRI is the voice of the recycling industry promoting safe, economically sustainable and environmentally responsible recycling through networking, advocacy and education.
