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

June 19, 2025
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT

Recycling Sustainability Cmt Mtg Jun 2025 -

Please click the Register button and register on Webex using your RLA user email address and join the Recycling & Sustainability Committee Meeting
Topic: Returns Reimagined: Circularity with Measurable Value
Date/Time: Jun 19, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET (UTC-04:00)
Host: Mark Erickson, Advisor at RLA
Presenter: Patrick Greenfield, VP of Sales & Marketing at URT

                

Abstract:
Reverse logistics is no longer just about getting products back — it’s about unlocking value at every step. This session explores how IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling can work together to transform returns into reusable assets and raw materials, delivering both sustainability impact and measurable financial value. Through real-world examples from URT, we’ll share scalable strategies for circularity — including secure asset recovery, high-purity material separation, and responsible downstream management — all made possible by leveraging a full-stack end-of-life partner. Attendees will gain practical insights into how partnerships and process improvements can help reverse logistics operations meet ESG goals while maximizing value recovery.

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Committee Leaders

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