25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
Maximize the environmental and economic benefits of resource recovery in Nebraska.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $25 allows us to develop a waste diversion infographic for public education.
- $50 allows us to make a white paper to inform State Senators.
- $100 allows us to educate a classroom on waste reduction, recycling, or composting.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
NRC has helped countless communities divert waste from the landfill to protect the air, groundwater, and wildlife around the state. One example was in Clatonia where the community was struggling with illegal dumping and recycling issues. NRC spent a day in the community visiting with various residents and working with the clerk to conduct a complete audit of their recycling drop off container. NRC was able to identify that the contamination in their recycling and illegal dumping was coming from a handful of residents and wasn’t a widespread community issue. We provided a recommendation report for the community to address these issues and sustain their recycling program. Without NRC, many communities around the state would not have recycling. And without recycling, we are reliant on landfills which take land out of agriculture production, harm wildlife, waste valuable resources, produce methane, and can even contaminate our drinking water. We encourage sustainable material management to protect the good life for Nebraskans.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
3800 VerMaas Place, Suite 102
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-436-2384
