Expanding circularity and developing innovative, recyclable packaging to meet consumer need requires a vital component for ultimate impact – participation from consumers armed with the knowledge, resources, and motivation to properly dispose of packaging and other materials. A multifaceted and collaborative approach is required to close the loop on circularity. In Illinois, a robust network of waste industry professionals has spent decades seeking effective ways to support this goal. Listen to these leaders discuss common challenges facing consumers and the solutions they’re implementing to combat stagnant recycling rates and recover more material through the recycling stream.

Speakers will share how they are:

• Informing Extended Producer Responsibility policy through a comprehensive Statewide Recycling Needs Assessment
  Identifying the most common contaminants and mismanaged packaging through curbside cart inspections and real-time insights from Material Recovery Facilities.
• Activating behavior change through an engaging regional education campaign featuring Loop, a personable – and perpetually hungry – recycling cart inspiring residents to “Feed The Cart”

Make your sustainable packaging decisions count by connecting design, policy, infrastructure, and consumer engagement to make circularity work in practice – not just in principle.