Supply Side Guide | Northeast Recycling Council

About

With record-low prices for virgin plastic, it has become financially challenging for end-markets to use post-consumer resin (PCR). Consequently, public demand for recycled content is essential to support the industry. Public sector entities, educational institutions, state recycling organizations, and businesses can support the recycled plastic market through purchasing power. The Recycling Demand Champion program is a free incentive program to increase the purchasing of products with post-consumer recycled resin (PCR).

The goals of this program include:

Stimulate & create domestic markets for recyclable plastics
Drive a sustainable plastic recycling industry
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through reduced purchasing and manufacturing of plastic products
Reduce plastic pollution

What This Program Provides:

Free technical assistance, training, and support
Directory of possible vendors and products
Expert knowledge of the PCR market
Certificate of participation and recognition from NERC
Annual report of the impacts of your efforts

How to Participate:

Become a Champion by committing to increased purchases of PCR/PCR Products within the next 12 months
Advocate for increased support for the PCR Market
Report all purchases made to NERC
Promote your end-of-year report made by NERC