NATIONAL RECYCLING COALITION INC
Together, We Are Recycling
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
NRC serves its members by developing and sharing best practices and policies that support sustainable materials management and the transformation to a circular economy.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Regional Workshops
NRC works regionally to establish new markets for recycled materials through Market Development Workshops,
Webinars
Working with the Pennsylvania Markets Recycling Center, offering a series of webinars throughout the year on a variety of diversion topics. Also we develop self-administered webinars on specifics mission-related topics,
Campus Council
The Campus Council was established to meet the need for stronger linkages between higher ed and the Sustainable Materials Management industry. Degree programs, career services, applied research/technology transfer, and relationships with recycling leaders are examples of the opportunities the Campus Council develops between on-campus and off-campus groups.
National Standards Certification Board
The National Standards Certification Board (NSCB) will be accrediting certification programs for Certified Sustainable Resource Management Professionals run by states, regions, organizations, trade associations, universities, and community colleges (hereinafter referred to as recycling organizations or ROs). ROs may apply and seek this national accreditation of their local certification program. NSCB will charge a fee for this accreditation.
National certification is for “Sustainable Resource Management” programs that help students learn how to Reduce, Recycle, and Recycle to Zero Waste. NSCB has developed a set of standards and key components that certification programs must meet to achieve this national accreditation of their program.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of stakeholders/stakeholder groups with whom communication has been achieved and expectations shared
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Webinars, conferences, and monthly newsletter
Number of paid participants in conferences
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Estimated paid attendees at annual conference after subtracting free speakers
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
GOAL 1 Executive Director and Staff NRC hire an Executive Director and additional staff to provide day-to-day leadership, improve administration and obtain additional resources to support NRC services.
GOAL 2 Partnerships NRC pursues strong, constructive relationships with the ROC, State Recycling Organizations (SROs), and other recycling organizations.
GOAL 3 National Conferences NRC organizes the National Recycling Congress, and other unique national conferences and provides leadership at other national conferences.
GOAL 4 Advocacy NRC provides a proactive National Voice of Recycling for its members.
GOAL 5 Educational Outreach NRC actively highlights best practices and educational materials members need.
GOAL 6 Organizational Capacity NRC develops robust and sustainable organizational capacity to serve members and expand services.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
GOAL 1 Maximize Stakeholder Engagement to implement Model 3Rs Systems
GOAL 2 Achieve Effective Advocacy for policies representing best practices
GOAL 3 Maximizes Recycling Participation
GOAL 4 Be the Credible Source on 3Rs for Media
GOAL 5 Elevate Voices for Affiliates and other 3R Organizations
GOAL 6 Maximize the Implementation of 3R Best Practices
GOAL 7 Advocate for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Strategic Goals, tasks and objectives are assigned to the NRC Committees; staffed by NRC Board of Directors. The Committees meet monthly through workplans, and report their activities at the monthly Board of Directors meeting. The Committees display their accomplishments through webinars and at the annual NRC conference to educate and engage our membership.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Progress is described through membership growth and the engagement of the membership.
Membership has grown 13% from 2021 to 2022. Webinar engagement is averaging 250 per webinar, up significantly from previous years. The annual conference in December 2023 will measure financial growth for the year through sponsorships and attendance fees.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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NATIONAL RECYCLING COALITION INC
Board of directorsas of 06/07/2023
Dr. Lisa Skumatz
Skumatz Economic Research Associates (SERA)
Term: 2020 - 2023
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