Webinar: Harmonization - Bringing Consistency to Recycling Programs

Tuesday July 15th, 2025 • 1:00PM E.T

COST: FREE

For decades we’ve relied on individual communities to design their own recycling programs with little or no consideration for neighboring efforts. The result is a disjointed system of inconsistent recycling guidelines, mismatched terminology and chaotic branding that feeds public confusion and distrust. Recognizing the problem, a growing number of number of public and private-sector stakeholders are stepping out of their silos to coordinate “harmonized” program rules and messaging across entire regions.

This program will combine a primer with case study examples of harmonization efforts. In addition to reviewing best practices, it will spotlight an Oregon initiative to develop consistent rules and signage for multi-family housing recycling as well as a council of government (COG)-led regional education campaign in Texas.

For more information on this event, and to register, please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZBnpspqISYeNulTqTHDNfw

Featured Speakers:

Jill Aki Hrycyk
Waste Prevention and Environmental Services
Oregon Metro

Zoë Killian
Community Program Manager
The Recycling Partnership

Cassidy Campbell
Department of Environment and Development
North Central Texas Council of Governments