25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
A nonprofit dedicated to waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable materials management through education, advocacy, and resource support, helping communities and businesses create a cleaner, more sustainable Nebraska.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $10 provides educational information to help a Nebraska's citizens on how to improve their recycling and waste reduction efforts.
- $25 helps a rural town receive guidance on starting or expanding its local recycling program.
- $50 supports a waste review for a small business or school, identifying ways to reduce waste and improve sustainability.
- $75 helps fund recycling bins for a community event, making waste diversion easier and more effective.
- $100 supports training workshops that connect communities and businesses with best practices in sustainable materials management.
- $500 supports a waste audit for a business or school, or identifying ways to reduce waste and improve sustainability.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
In a small Nebraska town, an aging recycling program was on the brink of shutting down. Limited funding, outdated equipment, and declining participation left the community with a difficult choice: let their recycling efforts fade away or fight to keep them alive.
That’s where NRC stepped in. Working with local leaders, we provided grant funding for new recycling bins, connected them with reliable hauling services, and offered education on waste reduction. But this project was about more than just recycling—it was about restoring community pride and ensuring a sustainable future.
Recycling participation remains high and what was once a struggling program is now a model for other rural communities across the state. This transformation proves that small changes can lead to lasting impacts, strengthening communities and inspiring action.
With donor support, we can continue helping communities like this one, ensuring sustainability isn’t just an idea, but a reality for everyone. Let's make the good life available to all Nebraskans.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
3800 VerMaas Place, Suite 102
Lincoln, NE 68502
402-436-2384
