TECHNICAL COUNCILS

Technical Councils (TCs) are under the umbrella of CRRA which supports the Councils organizationally and financially. These groups consist of members within a particular topic, industry sector or interest and provide technical assistance, policy commentary, networking opportunities, and other services to CRRA and its members. CRRA members may join any of the twelve free of charge. To become a member of a Technical Council, you will need to login to your CRRA account, and under your profile, you may edit what Technical Councils you would like to participate in.

If members would like to participate on the Technical Council Executive Committee level, you may be elected to up to three Technical Councils. If you would like to serve on a Technical Council Executive Committee, elections happen in the spring each year. CRRA will send out a request for nominations, and you can nominate yourself for any TC Executive Committee you would like to participate on.

*CRRA membership is required for Technical Council participation

Past TC Webinars

TC Executive Committee Members

Technical Council Quick Links

California Organics Recycling Council (CORC)

The California Organics Recycling Council (CORC) represents a unified voice for organics recyclers, including collectors, processors, end users, and local governments, through advocacy on Government Regulations, Product Standards, Environmental Impacts, Research, Education and Compost Marketing. CORC provides educational workshops, expert testimony and comments on legislation and regulations, and is a resource for organic materials recycling programs.

CORC TC

Climate Solutions Council (CSC)

The Climate Solutions Council (CSC) represents interests within CRRA to address the issue of greenhouse gases. It organizes workshops and panels to inform government representatives and other interested parties about the effects of greenhouse gases in our environment and how eliminating waste, reuse, recycling and composting can minimize that impact.

CSC

Construction and Demolition (C&D)

The Construction Demolition Council (CDC) promotes the advancement and enhancement of construction and demolition (C&D) waste material recovery practices, and strives to expand C&D recovery infrastructure and markets. CDC advocates the incorporation of C&D reuse and recycling as part of Green Building principals. CDC strives to incorporate members of the following industries: salvage operators, recyclers, processors, consultants, waste haulers, and local government officials dedicated to advancing C&D waste recovery and Green Building principles.

C&D TC

Edible Food Recovery (EFR)

The Edible Food Recovery Technical Council (TC) will help develop membership and give recognition to CRRA throughout California by promoting advancement of food recovery systems throughout the state, and working together to help create sustainable programs. We will provide innovative information on best practices, strategies, partnerships and promotion of Edible Food Recovery as a means of reducing food insecurity, dignified food distribution practices/services, humanizing, normalizing help.

EFR TC

Global Recycling Council (GRC)

The Global Recycling Council (GRC) was formed in 1997 to support the three goals of CRRA’s Agenda for the New Millennium: Zero Waste, End Welfare for Wasting, and Jobs from Design and Discards. Since its formation, members of this technical council have connected California communities to recycling, composting, and environmental conservation efforts and policy initiatives across the globe. Serving as an informal liaison between CRRA members and leaders of progressive environmental policy efforts wherever they may be, this technical council strives to find ways that California - through its communities and as a State - can continue to develop and support policies and programs that reduce the adverse global impacts of humans, governments, and industries on our only planet.

GRC TC

Household Hazardous Waste Council (HHW)

The Household Hazardous Waste Technical Council (HHWTC) includes a subgroup of CRRA members who manage household hazardous waste programs including Producer Responsibility Programs. The HHWTC will serve as a forum to share ideas and experiences that will allow members to learn from the experience of others. Through this sharing of knowledge we can become more effective and efficient managers of household hazardous waste.

HHW TC

K-12 Technical Council

The K-12 Technical Council (K-12TC) aims to cultivate waste reduction behavior and environmental literacy in K-12 Schools using best practices in waste reduction, infrastructure and education. Our members are city recycling coordinators, education service providers, consultants and teachers.

K-12 TC

Local Agency Technical Council (LATC)

The Local Agency Technical Council (LATC) represents local government interests within CRRA, organizes workshops and panels to inform local government representatives and other interested parties, shares information, and advocates positions on issues which may affect local public agencies. Members include local governmental agencies and others concerned with governmental resource recovery and sustainability.

LATC

Prevention, Reuse & Repair (PRR)

The Prevention, Reuse & Repair Technical Council (TC) helps develop membership and give recognition to CRRA throughout California by providing a forum for discussion and action around a popular and important topic. We provide focused, cutting-edge information on prevention, reuse and repair.

PRR TC

Zero Waste Campus Council (ZWCC)

The Zero Waste Campus Council is dedicated to advocating, creating, and supporting campuses that are moving toward Zero Waste. Our network of members are available to provide feedback on projects or ideas that reduce waste, promote circular economy, and/or implement other Zero Waste practices in any campus environment. We organize educational workshops, conference sessions and professional networking opportunities.

ZWCC TC

Sustainable Business Council (SBC)

The Sustainable Business Council’s (SBC) mission is to inform, inspire, engage, and educate businesses to set and reach their social and environmental goals. SBC is a forum where large or small businesses, local government leaders, industry and regulatory experts can engage in discussions, brainstorming sessions, and develop strategies to: Increase social justice and sustainability best practices, Reduce greenwashing, Accurately measure business sustainability, and Methods to boost environmental/social justice awareness/marketing

SBC TC