As part of its educational mission, NTCRA offers several 30-45 minute presentations through its Speakers Bureau program in which knowledgeable NTCRA members give presentations on various aspects of recycling. Presentations are provided at no cost to NTCRA members. For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Reduce, Reuse, Recycling, Re-buy 101 for Office and Commercial Environments
This presentation focuses on the “4 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Re-Buy” for office and commercial environments. We discuss the process for identifying and evaluating wastes that can be recycled, setting up a collection system with a focus on employee education and overcoming barriers to recycling through behavioral marketing techniques.

Pollution Prevention for Manufacturing Environments
This presentation covers the “4 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Re-Buy” for manufacturing environments. We discuss the process for evaluating waste in manufacturing operations and methods to reduce those wastes. Wastes can be hazardous or non-hazardous chemicals, energy, air emissions, wastewater, etc. This presentation also covers the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Waste Reduction Policy Act regulation to prepare a Pollution Prevention (P2) Plan in accordance with 30 TAC 335.471 – 335.480.

Managing e-Waste and Universal Waste
This presentation focuses on managing electronic waste (e-waste) such as computers, monitors and obsolete electronic equipment; and universal waste such as fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint waste and mercury containing equipment. We discuss the process for identifying and evaluating electronic recycling companies, and current regulations associated with the proper management and recycling of these materials.

Capturing Your Recyclables Efficiently
This presentation focuses on how to collect recyclables to maximize participation, volume and income from recycling of paper, cardboard, plastics and other recyclable materials. It especially covers the types of collection containers, managing dock space and working with your recycling vendor to maximize revenue.

Recycling Contracts 101
This presentation focuses on how to find a recycler, audit the recycler’s facility and write a contract. Working with the right vendor and setting up an effective contract can greatly improve the effectiveness of your recycling program and maximize revenues.

Overcoming Barriers to Recycling
This presentation covers identifying barriers to the “4 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Re-Buy” and methods to overcome the barriers. Barriers may be physical (e.g., dock space), behavioral (e.g., employee resistance), or lack of knowledge (e.g., types of recycling or reuse techniques). This presentation discusses these barriers and various techniques for overcoming them.

Buying Recycled-Content Products
This presentation discusses the importance of closing the recycling loop by buying recycled-content products. It discusses types of products available and sources for purchasing these materials.

Measuring Your Success
This presentation discusses methods to calculate and document the success of your recycling program.