The Path to U.S Textile Circularity: From Waste to Resource​

 

Moderated by Stephanie Valentic of Resource Recycling, this conversation with the National Stewardship Action Council, SWANA, Washington State Dept. of Ecology, Goodwill of South Central California, Planet Aid, and SCS Engineers will explore emerging solutions, state-level momentum, systemwide challenges, and opportunities for collaboration across the value chain.

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FREE for members

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Navigating CA's SB 54: Briefing + Live Q&A

 

To support our members in understanding what was proposed in the new SB 54 regulations—and what it means for producers, local governments, and circular economy advocates—NSAC is hosting a members-only Q&A session featuring

• Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director, of the National Stewardship Action Council

• Glass Packaging Institute's Scott DeFife, a long-time industry champion who serves as President of the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI)

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FREE for members

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas-Sized Momentum: What's Next for Recycling Refunds?

 

Texas HB 2048—the Beverage Container Recycling Refund Program—came closer than ever this session. With strong bipartisan support, industry backing, and community momentum, the 2025 legislative effort showed that Texas is ready to lead on smart, no-cost recycling solutions that benefit people, planet, and local communities. 

 

Want the full story and a seat at the table to shape policy? NSAC members will get access to a full deep dive session featuring: 

• Legislative lessons learned 

• Coalition-building takeaways 

• Messaging strategies that moved the needle 

• Opportunities to hear from brands that supported the bill 

• What comes next—and how to shape it 

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FREE for members

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Deposit Return Systems: Advancing America's Circular Economy

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Interest in Deposit Return Systems (DRS) continues to grow nationwide. Nearly 250 people from state and local governments to recyclers, brands, haulers, NGOs, and manufacturers registered for our November 20 webinar exploring how DRS is shaping recycling, remanufacturing, and domestic supply chains across the United States.

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The National Stewardship Action Council and Stewardship Action Foundation were fortunate to be joined by a panel of leaders from the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Glass Packaging Institute and Can Manufacturers Institute to unpack DRS myths and modern program development

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FREE for members

 

 

 

 

EPR for Household Hazardous Waste: What States & Cities are Doing Now

 

From batteries to vapes, household hazardous waste (HHW) is contaminating recycling streams, sparking fires, harming workers, and costing local governments millions. States are taking action—and product-specific Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are gaining ground.

 

Join leading voices from Vermont, California, Nebraska, Minnesota, the lubricants industry, and NSAC for a powerful panel on how state and local governments are tackling the HHW crisis head-on. You’ll hear real-world insights from the frontlines of regulation, enforcement, and public safety.

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FREE for members

 

 

 

 

From Momentum to Movement: A Deep Dive on Texas HB 2048

 

Hear the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), Texans for Clean Water, Primo Brands and O-I discuss what HB 2048 proposed and why it resonated across party lines. You'll also learn the legislative strategy: key moments, missed opportunities, and what changed in 2025.

 

This event covers business engagement, lessons learned and the 2027 roadmap including what NSAC members can do now to shape the next session.

 

FREE for members

 

 

 

 

 

Charting the Course Towards the Circular Economy for Boat Wrap and Marine Flare End-of-Life Management

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Panelists:

• Senator Catherine Blakespear, (CA D-38, D)

• Representative Larry Kraft, (MN 46A, DFL)

• Annika Bergen, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

• Leslie Lukacs, Zero Waste Sonoma

• Heidi Sanborn, National Stewardship Action Council

• ​Raj Bagaria, GDB Circular 

• Tanara Hall, NJ Ocean County Department of Solid Waste

• Amanda Pèrez, Smart Boating LLC

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Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM PT

Cost: $150, FREE for SAF & NSAC funders, legislative staff, media, and collaborating NGOs - If applicable, please email victoria@nsaction.us for discount code.