NRC Campus Council
WELCOME!
The NRC has long-supported campus recycling, first hosting caucuses of campus program managers in 1992, then supporting a technical council in 1995. As it reorganized, the NRC re-established the Campus Council in 2013 to meet the need for stronger linkages between higher ed and the SMM industry. Degree programs, career services, applied research/technology transfer, and relationships with recycling leaders are examples of the opportunities the Campus Council develops between on-campus and off-campus groups.
The NRC’s Campus Council is guided by recommendations in a White Paper to the EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Summit in 2015. Higher ed leaders and industry professionals advise the group, which normally meets at the Resource Recycling Congress.
The Council’s most current report is available here: 2022-2023 Campus Council Strategic Plan- Update
Get to know the NRC Campus Council and take advantage of the many opportunities we offer!
Email: [email protected]
Campus Council Interest Survey
The National Recycling Coalition believes that colleges and universities have unique, even decisive roles in the long-term success of recycling and sustainable resource management.
The intent of this survey is to help focus activities as well as enlist potential involvement. Please take a moment to help advance this effort by taking this short survey.
Thank you!
2023-2024 NRC Outstanding Higher Education Award Winner
The New York State Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Stewardship program – Melissa Young and Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions
The NYS Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Stewardship program empowers college students with hands-on experience in waste hierarchy and material management. Stewards prioritize materials, work on community projects, and develop leadership and communication skills. Since 2011, the program has trained over 600 students, engaged 10,000+ local leaders, and facilitated transitions into materials management careers. This unique opportunity equips future leaders with practical skills, fostering sustainable practices in schools, organizations, and businesses throughout New York State.
The SMM Stewardship Program is currently offered to college students throughout NY and PR. Stewards engage with various SMM related government agencies and nonprofits to conduct their community service projects.
For more information, visit: https://www.centerforsmm.org-24
National Recycling Coalition Scholarships: Supporting Students, Honoring a Legacy
The Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund was created in 1994 to honor one of the founding members of the National Recycling Coalition through an endowment to continue his legacy of fostering future leaders. Since then, dozens of students have benefited from his support. Many are making valuable contributions in the industry. A biography of the man and his accomplishments can be found in this intern-compiled retrospective.
The National Recycling Coalition’s 2024 Scholarship Recipient
Annie Dudley, 2024 NRC Scholarship awardee
Student interest in recycling, Zero Waste, and sustainability continues to surge. Among a growing field of qualified applicants in this year’s program, Anne Dudley was selected to receive the NRC’s Murray J. Fox scholarship for 2024.
Annie Dudley is doing her post graduate work in Urban and Regional Planning at Michigan State University, while working at the school’s successful reuse program. She was highly recommended by University staff and her aptitude and commitment impressed the NRC’s panel of judges. As a prospective urban planner, she plans to apply zoning techniques which encourage end-market manufacturers to conduct business in her community. She has an understanding of the intricate world we live in, and how sustainable materials management can reduce pollution and carbon emissions while simultaneously forging a new, greener and more resilient economy.
This year, the scholarship package consists of a $3,000 award as well as membership to the National Recycling Coalition and its Emerging Leaders Network.
The Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund was created in 1994 to honor one of the founding members of the National Recycling Coalition through an endowment to continue his legacy of fostering future leaders. Since then, dozens of students have benefited from his support. Many are making valuable contributions in the industry. A tribute to him is posted at the NRC’s Campus Council web page.
The NRC congratulates Annie Dudley and welcomes her to the Coalition.
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