Posts by Kerrin O'Brien
MMP Process Sample Timeline
With all 83 counties filing their Notices of Intent (NOI) or an extension, the 36-month timeline to deliver approved county materials management plans (MMP) to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has officially begun. And a whopping forty-nine counties will be cooperating to deliver multi-county plans, surpassing all expectations of regional coordination.…
Read MoreBuilding Circularity Through Extended Producer Responsibility in Michigan
The Ocean Plastic Leadership Network technical expedition of Vancouver, British Columbia and Portland, Oregon recycling systems in May provided me with a closer look at extended producer responsibility (EPR) and deposit refund systems (DRS) in the Pacific Northwest. But more importantly, it started conversations and allowed me to ask questions to build my understanding of…
Read MoreMobilizing for Action on Extended Producer Responsibility
In mid-May, I joined a technical expedition of Vancouver, British Columbia and Portland, Oregon recycling systems with more than 30 other delegates representing national and international brands, state legislatures, and nonprofit organizations from across the country. The Ocean Plastic Leadership Network expedition focused on highlighting extended producer responsibility (EPR) and deposit refund systems (DRS) and…
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