Building a Circular Economy in Illinois
Promoting Recycling and Sustainability Across Illinois
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Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN!
Join us August 19–20, 2026 in Tinley Park. We are seeking abstracts for panels, case studies, and technical talks.
Sponsored by the National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER) and The Battery Network, the workshop featured presentations from Illinois EPA's Kimberly Bottomley on CERA program fundamentals and 2027 legislative changes, NCER Executive Director Jason Linnell on Clearinghouse operations and the latest collection data, and The Battery Network's Roxane Peggs on battery safety and the full range of free collection solutions available to Illinois stakeholders. Attendees also heard from SWANCC Executive Director Christina Seibert and Vermilion County's Dana Messmore, who shared on-the-ground insights from running successful collection programs.
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When ideas met action in East Peoria: 200+ changemakers gathered for a joint IRF, ILCSWMA, and SWANA event spotlighting circular economy solutions, EPR conversations, PFAS, battery safety, and more.
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