About MassRecycle Campus Collaborative (MRCC)

Vision: To co-create and operationalize more sustainable and efficient waste management programs for campuses across the commonwealth.

Mission: To bring together campus stakeholders (from sustainability, facilities and other departments) from across the commonwealth to facilitate information-sharing and networking that enhances intra-campus collaboration and drives recycling, zero waste, and waste reduction goals.

Upcoming MRCC Events

MassRecycle members with a campus connection are highly encouraged to join MRCC meetings. These events facilitate information-sharing and networking that enhances intra-campus collaboration and drives recycling, zero waste, and waste reduction goals. You can find future MassPSC meetings & events on our calendar.

MRCC FALL Workshop

Date: October 18th

Time: 11am – 1pm (lunch to be provided)

Location: Northeastern (directions, parking and transportation instruction to be sent prior to the event)

RSVP by October 4th

Details: MassRecycle is pleased to host the first (official) MassRecycle Campus Collaborative (MRCC) Meeting at Northeastern. The MRCC is focused on bringing together campus stakeholders (from sustainability, facilities and other departments) to facilitate information-sharing and networking that enhances intra-campus collaboration and drives recycling, zero waste, and waste reduction goals. This is the last free meeting before membership is required to participate.

Agenda:

  • 11:00AM – 11:05AM Welcome
  • 11:05AM-11:10AM Introduction to MassRecycle Team managing MRCC (Gretchen, Sarah, Laurie, Sue)
  • 11:10AM-11:20 What is MRCC and why should you join
  • 11:20AM-11:30AM Q&A
  • 11:30AM-11:45AM Presentation
  • 11:45AM-12:00PM Q&A
  • 12:00PM-12:05PM BREAK
  • 12:05PM-12:35PM Workshop
  • 12:35PM-12:55PM Report out from workshop groups

Topic: Operationalizing your waste goals

On a campus sustainability programs live and die by operations. In this topic we explore how to integrate programs into the fundamental operations of the campus so they last well beyond the original program founder. We will look at topics such as:

  • Getting buy in from facilities & operations
  • Navigating bureaucracy
  • Building the business case for programs

Speakers: Sarah Healey, Boston University & Susan Higgins, Northeastern

They will provide insight into specific programs at BU and Northeastern and how they have worked to integrate those programs into the operations of the campus.

This meeting is free, but registration is required. Registration closes COB on October 4th.