Education and Outreach
CSMM partners with the Institute for Sustainability Engagement (ISE) at Syracuse University, formerly known as the Center for Sustainable Community Solutions (CSCS) to conduct statewide technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, community outreach, and education. ISE leads SMM related trainings, events, and publications, including the following projects and ongoing programs for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling:
Recycle Right New York (RRNY) is a comprehensive outreach and education campaign informed by more than 140 recycling professionals to spread the message “Know Before You Throw” to residents throughout New York State. RRNY’s website provides resources and tools to help residents access their local recycling information as well as a “recyclopedia” of item-specific information. RRNY highlights specific topics on posts across social media platforms, which are then uplifted and amplified by the RRNY stakeholder group members (including local recycling coordinators, managers, educators, etc) to unify industry voices across the state.
To learn more about how RRNY is working to increase participation and decrease contamination in the recycling stream click on the button below.
Sustainable Materials Management Stewardship Program
Through this paid opportunity, college students learn the fundamentals of waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and organics management. These students or “SMM Stewards” engage with regional projects to help New York communities strengthen and improve their recycling systems by providing direct assistance to address local SMM needs.
Municipal Technical Assistance and Regional Collaborations
Direct technical assistance and stakeholder engagement facilitation is provided to counties, municipalities, institutions, and schools districts that support local and regional SMM solutions.
Contact us if you are interested in receiving assistance with your program’s education and outreach efforts.