Recycling & Sustainability Committee

Committees meet virtually on a regular basis throughout the year to share best practices, issues, solutions, and business opportunities within specific topics involving the reverse logistics industry. Attending a committee meeting is part of the RLA membership benefit. If you are a member, look for the WebEx invitation that will be sent approximately 2 weeks before the scheduled committee date. 

Charter

The Reverse Logistics Recycling and Sustainability Committee provides a forum to share ideas, information, research and solutions by identifying and communicating best practices for positive impacts across the environment, economic, and social aspects of recycling and sustainability.  The Committee will collect, structure, and disseminate process-related information from member companies, programs, concepts and tools which are applied in a product’s reverse life cycle.

Participating in Committees:
Committees meet virtually on a regular basis throughout the year to share best practices, issues, solutions, and business opportunities within specific topics involving the reverse logistics industry. Attending a committee meeting is part of the RLA membership benefit. If you are a member, look for the Webex invitation that will be sent approximately 2 weeks before the scheduled committee date.

Upcoming Events

February 20, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST

Recycling Sustainability Cmt Mtg Feb 2025 - Maximizing Value and Protecting Your Brand

Please click the Register button and register on Webex using your RLA user email address and join the Recycling & Sustainability Committee Meeting
Topic: Maximizing Value and Protecting Your Brand: Choosing the Right Partner for Secure, Sustainable Lifecycle Management
Date/Time: Feb 20, 2025, 12:00 pm -1:00 pm ET (UTC-04:00)
Host: Mark Erickson, Advisor at RLA
Presenter: Adam Shine, President at Sunnking

                            

In the ever-growing circular economy, the partners you choose can have a direct impact on your brand’s reputation—and your bottom line. This session will walk you through practical ways to capture more value from your products, keep sensitive data secure, and responsibly handle end-of-life recycling. We’ll also cover how to spot vendors that truly excel at lifecycle management, from the initial disposition of goods all the way through final material disposition. You’ll leave with a simple checklist to help evaluate potential partners, preserve your brand’s integrity, and ensure you’re reaping real benefits at every stage of the reverse logistics process.

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Committee Leaders

Co-Chair
Sales Manager - Recycling
Sims Lifecycle Services
Co-Chair
Senior Manager Environmental Innovation, Sustainability
The Home Depot
Co-Chair
Leader, Reverse Logistics
Cisco Systems
RLA Advisor
RLA Advisor
Reverse Logistics Association
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