Sustainable Materials and Recycling Policy

Online Course | Zoom Classroom

  • Fall/ Winter Timeline To Be Determined...
  • 1:00 - 3:30 PM EASTERN


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Please Note: Only one block of classes will be offered in 2025. A second block is scheduled to open in early 2026.

Description

This course offers a deeper dive into the policies and frameworks that govern recycling and sustainable materials management in the U.S. Participants will examine key policy drivers and how these regulations shape recycling initiatives, compliance requirements, and sustainable practices. Through live sessions and case studies, participants will explore best practices for implementing new legislation and how to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability regulations. This course offers valuable insights for policy advocates, environmental professionals, and business leaders. Classes are 2.5 hours each.

Schedule/ Syllabus



Class 1 

  • Module 1: History of Recycling Policy 
  • Module 2: Main Trends of Past Policies 

Class 2 

  • Module 3: History of DRS in the U.S. 
  • Module 4: EPR Past & Present ((Packaging & Paper Products (PPP) and Other Materials)) 

Class 3 

  • Module 5: Additional Packaging Policies 
  • Module 6: Education and Outreach Best Practices with Policy Changes 

Rates

Member Non-Member
Corporate $295 $375
Non-Profit, Government, Academia $255 $325

Course Instructor is to be announced....

Contact Mariane Medeiros, Senior Project Manager, for questions at  mariane@nerc.org.