Check out the EGLE track at the 37th Annual Recycling Conference, May 14-16

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37th Annual Recycling Conference | May 14 – 16, 2019 | Ann Arbor, Sheraton

 

The Michigan Recycling Coalition’s 37th Annual Conference is the largest recycling and organics management conference and exhibition in the state. The Conference provides three days of tours, training, educational sessions, though-provoking keynotes, and unparalleled networking opportunities for more than 400 Michigan professionals. With sustainable, long-term funding to support alternatives to disposal available in Michigan for the first time ever, coming at the same time industry is managing challenging disruptions in the recycling marketplace, come to see why recycling and productive organics management still has value for your business or community. Meet with service providers, product manufacturers, and program managers in both the public and private sectors that can help you achieve your goals - all at one great event.

 

At this year’s Conference, attendees will find a track of EGLE sessions throughout the event that highlight the latest developments in materials management at the state level. The final day of the Conference, Thursday May 16th, will focus on a variety of market development topics and initiatives such as:

 

THE BUSINESS END OF RECYCLING: GROWING LOCAL MARKETS

Matt Flechter, EGLE Representative, Michigan Materials Marketplace

Pulling materials through the recycling system by increasing demand is critical to success. The development of local, and regional markets for the bales Michigan’s materials recovery facilities produce every day – is where innovation is most needed. Learn about new opportunities including; available grants, funding, and tools. Take a dive into the Michigan Materials Marketplace to see how this tool can be used to engage new partners, provide new ways to connect with markets to move difficult materials, and offer new ways to source the materials you might be looking for. Hear about the recently launched EGLE Recycling Market Development Grant and learn how funding is being leveraged to bring additional investment to Michigan.

 

EGLE Session Track: The Updates You Need!

On April 22nd the DEQ became the Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy or EGLE. The new name marks a change in the department's focus and we are eager to learn more about their priorities this year. As a Grand Sponsor of the event, EGLE will be facilitating 5 concurrent sessions in a track designed to provide attendees with the very latest in developments from the state agency. 

  • Compost Heats Up - Learn about the state of regulations regarding composting.
  • Taking Back the Takeback - Hear about and contribute to a discussion about the challenges and opportunities of managing e-waste in Michigan.
  • New! Statewide Recycling Campaign - EGLE has been working with Güd Marketing to zero in on an educational campaign that will move the needle.
  • The Business End of Recycling: Growing Local Markets - Learn about grant opportunities and a cool new tool that to support's material reuse among businesses
  • Ready. Set. Plan. - Learn about the state of regulations regarding county planning.

Register today!

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