Becoming a NERC Partner offers a unique opportunity open to both members and non-members to deepen regional collaboration within the sustainable materials and recycling industry. Annual partnership enhances your organization's visibility within NERC's vibrant community and expansive network. As a Partner, you'll enjoy tailored benefits tied to NERC events and media, ensuring your brand stands out while driving meaningful impact.

All Partners (excluding Supporting Partner) receive benefits as a Program Partner of our Sustainable Materials Career Program, which provides college students with a deeper understanding of jobs within sustainable materials management and recycling through training, events, and resources. Explore levels and benefits below.

NERC offers volunteer opportunities for the following:

• Emerging Professional Program as a Mentor
• Sustainable Materials Career Program as a Career Ambassador
• Rethink Resource Use Conference as event staff.

Explore the programs linked above and reach out to Sophie Leone as sophie@nerc.org for additional details.

NERC provides organizations who join as members with a platform for learning and engagement with actors across the value chain to support a vibrant economy within sustainable materials management. 

Members have the opportunity to join committees that discuss critical topics and shape events and resources. Members receive exclusive access to reliable regular market data and other resources.

NERC offers a unique opportunity to:

• Increase your visibility in the environmental and sustainability communities
• Network with state officials, industry experts, and strategic thinkers
• Actively participate in substantive discussions and initiatives

Your donation supports NERC's mission to minimize waste, conserve natural resources, and advance a sustainable economy through facilitated collaboration and action.