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Business Assistance (42 links)
Climate Change (4)
Compost/Organics (19)
Construction and Demolition (C&D) (14)
Contacts (3)
Disaster Debris Management (3)
Electronics (13)
Electronics Recycling & Procurement (7)
Electronics Recycling Business Development (6)
Environmentally Preferable/Green Purchasing (EPP) (17)
Green Hotels (5)
Hazardous Waste (8)
Laws & Regulations (5)
Manure Management (15)
Material Exchanges (4)
Mercury (4)
NERC (60 documents plus link to past email bulletins)
Newspaper Publishers Agreement (1)
Plastic Recycling (5)
Policy Positions (6)
Recycling (26)
Recycling Economic Information Study (6)
Recycling Market Development (32)
Recycling Rates (1)
Recycling Toolkit for Businesses, Schools, and Municipalities (3)
Reuse (7)
School Waste Reduction (26)
Solid Waste (5)
Source Reduction (16)
Special Events (16)
Unwanted Medications (19)
Business Assistance
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses About Managing Debris Waste
Best Management Practices for Holding Unwanted Medication Collections: A Legal & Safe Approach for Community Pharmacies
Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs in Northeast States
2007 Summary of Northeast States' Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs
Business Recyclopedia 
Calculating the Cost Effectiveness of Recycling C&D Posted December 2012
Compost Marketing
Electronic Recycling Business Resource Guide
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Peer to Peer Business Mentoring PowerPoint
Green Hotels
Green Purchasing Resources for Businesses
Guidance for Potential Electroncs Recycling Entrepeneurs ~ Before Writing a Business Plan 
Guide to EPP Business Mentoring 
Guide to Using Municipal Hazardous Waste Collection Programs for New Hampshire Small Quantity Generators: Updated 2006 
Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion Factors
Hazardous Waste Disposal Options for Vermont Businesses 
Hazardous Waste Small Business Pilot Collections 
How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors 
Implementation Guide for Small Business Recycling Cooperatives
Information on Energy Audits for Businesses
Introduction to the Reuse Marketplace Materials Exchange
Market Resources for Recycling Industries Updated January 2012
Materials Exchanges in the Northeast
Moving towards Zero Waste & Cost Savings – A Roadmap for Contractors & Builders Posted December 2012
Northeast State Recycling Organizations
Recycling Business Assistance Guide for the Northeast States Updated December 2012
Recycling Makes Sen$e Guide
Recycling Makes Sen$e PowerPoint Presentation
Recycling Makes Sen$e Program Overview and Links
Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - New Hampshire
Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - Vermont
Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials Exchanges
Steps to Develop a Green Purchasing Program
State Program Contacts Listing
State Surplus Property Program Fact Sheets
Summary of Compost & Compost-Related Fertilizer Regulations in the Northeast States
Used Electronics Market Study Survey Analysis

Climate Change
Calculating the Benefits of Purchasing, Reusing, & Recycling Computers - PowerPoint
Comparison of Solid Waste Master & Management Plans in the NERC States
Environmental Benefits Calculator
Environmental Impacts of Recycling at Hotels Fact Sheet 
Relationship Between Climate Change and Recycling

Compost/Organics
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
Anaerobic Digestion of Food Waste, California March 2008

Anaerobic Digestion: Sacramento Feasibility Study 
Anaerobic Digestion:Toronto Report 
Compost Marketing
"Composting at Schools" Webinar Presentations
Composting in the Classroom, an article by Athena Bradley in Resource Recycling magazine Posted January 2012
EPPnet Archive 2007 – 2011
Food Waste Diversion, Recycling, and Green Purchasing at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont 
Guidance for Special Event Food Waste Diversion
Manure Management
Presentation that can be given in schools and classrooms: Composting at School
School Composting Options
Special Event Composting
Special Events Recycling & Composting
Summary of Compost & Compost-Related Fertilizer Regulations in the Northeast States
Waste Reduction & Green Purchasing at Hotels

Construction and Demolition (C&D)
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses About Managing Debris Waste
After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation 
An Introduction to Deconstruction 
Asphalt Shingles Manufacturing & Waste Management in the Northeast Updated March 2012
Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris 
Building Materials Reuse in Remodeling & New Construction 
Calculating the Cost Effectiveness of Recycling C&D Posted December 2012
Carpet Recycling Infrastructure in the Northeast
Case Study on Building Deconstruction in New Haven, Connecticut
Gypsum Wallboard Waste Management Fact Sheet
Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion Factors
Hazardous Building Materials Found in Homes & Other Structures 
Moving towards Zero Waste & Cost Savings – A Roadmap for Contractors & Builders Posted December 2012
Summary of U.S. States’ & Municipalities’ C&D Recycling Regulations & Requirement 
Winning Construction Bids and Gaining Customers
C&D Reuse and Recycling Trainings in Puerto Rico
English
Spanish

Contacts
Northeast State Recycling Organizations
State Program Contacts Listing
State Surplus Property Program Contacts

Disaster Debris Management
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation 
Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris 

Electronics
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT™): Fact Sheet
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT™): Overview Presentation
Electronics Recycling Collectors Best Management Practices 
Green Procurement of Electronics in EPA Region 3: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™
Green Procurement of Electronics in the New England States: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™ - Final Report
How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors 
Model Electronics Recycling Legislation
National Electronics Recycling Program Data 2003
Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules
Residential E-Waste Recycling Programs
Setting Up & Operating Electronics Recycling/Reuse Programs: A Manual for Municipalities & Counties
State Electronics Challenge Overview
Used Electronics Market Study Survey Analysis

Electronics Recycling & Procurement
Calculating the Benefits of Purchasing, Reusing, & Recycling Computers - PowerPoint
Electronic Recycling Business Guide 
Electronics Recycling Collectors Best Management Practices 
Guidance for Potential Electroncs Recycling Entrepeneurs ~ Before Writing a Business Plan 
How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors 
Residential E-Waste Recycling Programs
Setting Up & Operating Electronics Recycling/Reuse Programs: A Manual for Municipalities & Counties

Electronics Recycling Business Development
Electronic Recycling Business Guide 
Guidance for Potential Electroncs Recycling Entrepeneurs ~ Before Writing a Business Plan 
New York State Electronics Reuse & Recycling: Market Information Report 
Setting Up Electronics Recycling Programs 
Rural Community Electronics Recycling Project
Used Electronics Market Survey Study 

Environmentally Preferable/Green Purchasing (EPP)
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing by the Ten Northeast States: A Compilation of Survey Responses
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Peer to Peer Business Mentoring PowerPoint
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing for Rhode Island State Agencies
EPPnet Archive 2007 – 2011
Green Hotels
Green Procurement of Electronics in EPA Region 3: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™
Green Procurement of Electronics in the New England States: NERC's Outreach Campaign to Promote EPEAT™ - Final Report
Green Purchasing Resources for Businesses
Green Purchasing Self Assessment Tools
Guide to EPP Business Mentoring 
How to Find and Buy Green Computers and Monitors 
Steps to Develop a Green Purchasing Program

Environmental Impacts of Recycling at Hotels Fact Sheet 
Food Waste Diversion, Recycling, and Green Purchasing at the
Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont 
Guide to Greening Hotels Through Waste Management & Green Purchasing 
Recycling and Green Purchasing at the
Comfort Inn & Suites, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 
Waste Reduction & Green Purchasing at Hotels

Hazardous Waste
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation 
Guide to Using Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs for New Hampshire Small Quantity Generators 
Hazardous Waste Disposal Options for Vermont Businesses 
Hazardous Waste Small Business Pilot Collections 
Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules
Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - New Hampshire
Sample Flier: CESQG Participation at Household Hazardous Waste Event - Vermont

Laws & Regulations
Disposal Bans and Mandatory Recycling in the United States
Model Electronics Recycling Legislation
Overview of Vermont’s Mercury Lamp Recycling Law Posted May 2012
Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules
Summary of Compost & Compost-Related Fertilizer Regulations in the Northeast States

Manure Management Handbook for Small and Hobby Farms
General Toolkit Resources
Toolkit Resources Specific for New Jersey
Toolkit Resources Specific for New Hampshire

Material Exchanges
Materials Exchange Marketing Plan
Materials Exchanges in the Northeast Updated November 2012
New England Strategic Outreach & Education Plan for Reuse & Waste Prevention: Developing Linkages between Materials Exchanges, Schools & Municipal Governments 
Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials Exchanges

Mercury
Performance Standards for Mercury Switch Removal from Automobiles at End-Of-Life, Final Report
Overview of Vermont’s Mercury Lamp Recycling Law Posted May 2012
Quick Reference to NERC States' Universal Waste Rules
Vermont Lamp Recycling Program Posted May 2012

NERC
20 Years of Impressive Accomplishments
About NERC
Archive of Conference Agendas and Presentations
Benefits and Levels of NERC Membership
Benefits of State Membership in NERC
How to Join
NERC Annual Reports
FY12
FY11
FY10
FY09
FY 08
FY 07
FY 06
FY 05
NERC Board of Directors
NERC Board Minutes
April 2013
April 2012
October 2011
April 2011
November 2010
August 2010
March 2010
October 2009
March 2009
October 2008 
August 2008
March 2008
October 2007
July 2007 
March 2007 
October 2006 
July 2006 
March 2006
October 2005
March 2005
October 2004
March 2004
NERC Bylaws
NERC Email Bulletins
Archive of Bulletins
NERC in the News
NERC Operating Plans
FY 13 
FY 12 
FY 11 
FY 10 
FY 09 
FY 08 
FY 07 
FY 06
NERC's Advisory Members
NERC's State Members
NERC's Twentieth Anniversary Celebration
Strategic Plan
Welcome to the NERC Board of Directors
What Is NERC?
What NERC Does for its Members 

Newspaper Publishers Agreement
Final Report of the Northeast Newspaper Recycling Task Force 

Plastic Recycling
Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs in Northeast States Updated February 2012
2007 Summary of Northeast States' Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs
Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement Posted January 2012
Managing Pharmaceutical Waste: Best Management Practices for Plastic Medication Containers from Consumers 
Summary of Northeast States’ Boat Wrap and Recycling Programs Survey 

Policy Positions
NERC Product Stewardship Policy Statement Posted November 22,2012
Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement Posted January 2012
Zero Packaging Waste Policy
Future Directions for State Recycling Programs, 1997 
NERC Product Stewardship Policy Statement Adopted May 2003
NERC Used Electronics Recycling Market Development Policy Statement
Newspaper Publishers Agreement

Recycling
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
After the Disaster: Managing the Debris,” a disaster debris management presentation 
Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris 
Best Management Practices Guidebook for Special Event-Generated Waste 
Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs in Northeast States Updated February 2012
2007 Summary of Northeast States' Boat Wrap Collection & Recycling Programs
Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement Posted January 2012
Disposal Bans and Mandatory Recycling in the United States
Facts About the Recycling & Reuse Industries PDF or HTML
Green Hotels
Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion Factors
Implementation Guide for Small Business Recycling Cooperatives
Northeast States' Recycling Data Collection Programs
Northeast State Recycling Organizations
Overview of Vermont’s Mercury Lamp Recycling Law Posted May 2012
Public Recycling Cost and Efficiencies: A Review and Analysis of Available Literature 
Recycling Makes Sen$e: A program to help businesses, schools, and municipalities increase recycling and reuse
Recycling at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center: A Case Study
Relationship Between Climate Change and Recycling
School Waste Reduction, Recycling, & Composting
Special Events Recycling & Composting
State Program Contacts Listing
Vermont Lamp Recycling Program Posted May 2012

Recycling Economic Information Study
2009 Recycling Economic Information Study Update: Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, & Pennsylvania
Highlights of the Recycling Economic Information Study Update 2009
2000 Report
2000 Recycling Economic Information Study Highlights
Facts About the Recycling & Reuse Industries PDF or HTML
Recycling Economic Information Project: Final Report, April 1998

Recycling Market Development
Degradable Additions in Plastics Packaging Position Statement Posted January 2012
- Business Assistance
- Compost & Organics
- Construction & Demolition (C&D)
- Electronics Recycling Business Development
- Green Procurement
- Recycling Economic Information Study

Recycling Rates
Northeast States' Recycling Data Collection Programs

Recycling Toolkit for Businesses, Schools, and Municipalities
Recycling Makes Sen$e Guide
Recycling Makes Sen$e PowerPoint Presentation
Recycling Makes Sen$e Program Overview and Links

Reuse
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
Facts About the Recycling & Reuse Industries PDF or HTML
Materials Exchanges in the Northeast - Updated November 2012
Recycling Makes Sen$e: A program to help businesses, schools, and municipalities increase recycling and reuse
Reuse Marketplace Network, a PowerPoint presentation
Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials Exchanges
State Surplus Property Program Fact Sheets

School Waste Reduction
Tip Sheets
Presentations
- Presentations that can be given in Schools and Classrooms
- Small Town/Rural School Waste Reduction & Recycling Webinar
- School Composting Options Webinar
Case Studies
Article

Solid Waste
After the Disaster: A Guide for Residents and Small Businesses
About Managing Debris Waste
Be Prepared: Managing Disaster Debris 
Comparison of Solid Waste Master & Management Plans in the NERC States
Disposal Bans and Mandatory Recycling in the United States
Hauler Terms and Waste Conversion Factors
Solid Waste Facilities

Source Reduction
Food Waste Diversion, Recycling, and Green Purchasing at the Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center, Burlington, Vermont 
Materials Exchange Directory
Recycling Makes Sen$e: A program to help businesses, schools, and municipalities increase recycling and reuse
Reuse Marketplace
School Waste Reduction Tips Sheets
Source Reduction & Reuse: Materials Exchanges 
Vermont Business Materials Exchange

Special Events
Special Events Recycling & Composting
Best Management Practices Guidebook for Special Event-Generated Waste and special events final reports:
Guidance for Special Event Food Waste Diversion and special event case studies & food waste management plans:

Unwanted Medications
Case Studies:
- Big Y, Tolland, CT

- Collecting Unwanted Medications in a Mall, Rutland, VT
- Continuing Lessons of Unwanted Medication Collections: A Five-Town Event in Massachusetts
- CVS, Windsor, CT

- Eaton Apothecary, Wellesley, MA

- Franklin County Pilot Unwanted Medications Collection

- In-Store Unwanted Medication Collection CVS Mill Creek, South Portland, Maine

- Ukrop's Super Markets, Richmond, VA

- Unwanted Medication Collection in South Hadley, Massachusetts
Guidance Documents:
Policy Positions:
Presentation:

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