NextCycle Michigan will be featured during two sessions at the Michigan Recycling Coalition Spring Conference.

The Benefits and Tools of Partnership for Driving a Circular Economy

Wednesday, May 10, 11:10am - 12:00pm

• Elisa Seltzer, RRS

• Keira Higgins, RRS

• Joe Tyler, PMBC

NextCycle Michigan and Pure Michigan Business Connect will lead a session on how both programs are uniquely centering partnerships to accelerate solutions which are helping benefit Michigan’s economically, socially and environmentally. Learn about how collaboration and partnerships are driving solutions for both businesses and communities, and the supporting resources available to help facilitate successful partnerships. Unique case studies will highlight the variety of ways partnerships have resulted in real impact in Michigan.

Filling the Gaps: Collectively Addressing Michigan Recycling Opportunities

Thursday, May 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm

• Elisa Seltzer, RRS

• NextCycle Team Representatives

With 6 million tons of recoverable material being thrown ‘away’ in Michigan, there is an obvious opportunity and need for collaboration to capture these resources.  Across the recycling supply chain there is data reinforcing and revealing voids where new solutions, new businesses, and new innovations can improve recycling. Learn how NextCycle can accelerate your program or Materials Management Planning process so funding can be maximized for implementation. Take a close look at the data behind our recycling supply chain and hear about some of the ways Michiganders are filling gaps in recycling.

Learn more at www.michiganrecycles.org