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With more than 1,000 members, the Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division has many opportunities for you to benefit from the wealth of knowledge in this active group dedicated to environmental sustainability and the economics of minimizing municipal solid waste disposal.
The SWANA Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division (SMM TD) has many opportunities for you to contribute your own expertise, as well as benefit from the wealth of knowledge of other members. This is an active group dedicated to environmental sustainability and the economics of minimizing municipal solid waste disposal.
The SMM TD works to promote state-of-the-art approaches to improving management and profitability of waste reduction, recycling, organics management, and special waste programs. SMM TD members view waste as a resource and strive for circular economy results. Here are a few examples:
The SWANA SOAR conference provides the latest technical information and offers innovative approaches to optimize a solid waste budget, increase personnel performance and boost waste diversion for a range of materials.
You must be a member of both SWANA and this Technical Division to join a SMM TD committee.
The Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division is focusing on these hot topics:
The Awards committee evaluates nominations and presents division Awards.
Tracks current and pending legislation at the federal and state levels, providing comments and writing letters to elected officials in support of the stance taken by SWANA on key issues.
Reviews speaking proposals submitted for SWANA events (national and other). Members also can serve as moderators for technical sessions at events.
Provides training and education through courses and publications, assuring program quality, working with the SWANA Manager of Training and Certification Programs.
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