State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR)

ADVANCING RECYCLING IN TEXAS

OUR MISSION

is to advance recycling through partnerships, education, and advocacy for the benefit of Texas.

WHAT WE DO

With the backing of multiple recycling corporations and businesses, STAR serves as the voice of the Texas recycling industry, as well as a partner with local governments and municipalities helping to reduce contamination, collaborate with staff for effective outreach, and developing local recycling markets.

We work to educate Texans about the economic and environmental benefits of recycling in Texas and help professionals grow through networking, webinars, and our support for TRUE Advisor certification.

STAR advocates for the recycling industry by hosting stakeholder workshops, regional meetings, and through legislative measures.

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Upcoming events

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Past events

Mon, October 05, 2020	2020 Texas Recycling & Composting Summit
Sun, October 04, 2020	STAR 2020 Recycling and Composting Summit Auction
Tue, September 29, 2020	STAR Reuse Council General Meeting
Tue, September 15, 2020	STAR Reuse Council Webinar: The State of Fashion Reuse in 2020
Thu, September 03, 2020	STAR Business Council General Meeting
Mon, August 31, 2020	2020 Future Leader Scholarship — Applications Now Open!
Mon, August 17, 2020	3rd Annual Texas Reuse Contest
Thu, August 13, 2020	2020 North Texas Environmental Leadership Awards
Wed, August 12, 2020	STAR Central Texas Council "Recycling Processors" Webinar
Thu, August 06, 2020	STAR Business Council General Meeting
Tue, August 04, 2020	STAR Reuse Council General Meeting
Thu, July 16, 2020	STAR North Texas Webinar: The Impacts of COVID-19 on North Texas Recycling Programs
Wed, July 15, 2020	South Central Texas Glass Recycling Workshop
Thu, July 02, 2020	STAR Business Council General Meeting
Thu, June 18, 2020	STAR Central Texas Council member virtual meeting
Tue, June 16, 2020	3rd Annual Texas Reuse Tour—VIRTUAL
Wed, June 10, 2020	A Final Toast: A Tribute to Kim Mote
Thu, June 04, 2020	STAR Business Council General Meeting
Tue, June 02, 2020	STAR Reuse Council General Meeting
Mon, June 01, 2020	Texas Recycling Market Development Plan Survey—Closing Soon!
Fri, May 29, 2020	2020 Texas Environmental Leadership Awards
Thu, May 21, 2020	Webinar: Food Waste Reduction
Fri, May 08, 2020	STAR North Texas 2020 Environmental Leadership Awards \| Call for Nominations
Thu, May 07, 2020	STAR Business Council General Meeting
Tue, April 28, 2020	Webinar: "Current and Long Term Impacts of the Public Health Crisis in the Recycling System" with STAR ED Jordan Fengel
Wed, April 22, 2020	EarthX2020 - Virtual
Thu, April 16, 2020	Webinar: "Recycling Industry and the Supply Chain During a Pandemic"
Wed, April 08, 2020	SWANA Webinar: "Financial Impact of Covid-19 on the Solid Waste Industry"
Tue, April 07, 2020	STAR Reuse Council General Meeting
Thu, April 02, 2020	STAR Business Council General Meeting
Tue, March 31, 2020	Webinar: Best Management Practices for Community Composting
Tue, March 31, 2020	STAR Webinar: Rethinking and Repackaging the Three 3 R's—Creating a Culture of Composters and Recyclers at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in 2020
Tue, March 31, 2020	SPC Impact 2020 - CANCELED
Tue, March 24, 2020	Webinar: Recycling Industry Secrets: Critical Factors That Impact Bin Selection
Thu, March 19, 2020	Webinar: Rethinking Recycling with David Allaway, Senior Policy Analyst of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
Thu, February 27, 2020	STAR Webinar - Reuse in the Entertainment Industry
Fri, February 14, 2020	STAR North Texas Steering Committee Conference Call
Tue, February 11, 2020	STAR Reuse Council General Meeting
Tue, February 11, 2020	Recycling and Beyond: Core Concepts Online Training
Thu, February 06, 2020	STAR Councils & Action Groups Webinar
Tue, February 04, 2020	STAR Membership Webinar
Mon, January 20, 2020	Great American Cleanup Supply Requests Now Open
Mon, January 06, 2020	STAR 2020 Bin Grant Program
Fri, December 13, 2019	STAR North Texas Holiday Luncheon
Wed, December 11, 2019	Register now for the FREE Webinar: Demystifying AI and Robotics for Recycling
Tue, December 10, 2019	STAEP Holiday and Membership Drive Network Event / Dec 10, 2019
Wed, November 13, 2019	Texas Glass Recycling Workshop
Fri, November 01, 2019	CAPCOG - TCEQ Regional Solid Waste Grants Program RFA Now Open
Mon, October 14, 2019	2019 Texas Compost Summit
Tue, October 08, 2019	Texas Environmental Leadership Awards
Mon, October 07, 2019	2019 Texas Recycling Summit

PAST TEXAS RECYCLING SUMMITS

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NEWS

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Future Leader Scholarship Recipients Awarded

Sun, October 04, 2020 9:24 PM

Tamara Kowalski
2020 Texas Environmental Leadership Award (TELA) Winners Announced

Fri, August 21, 2020 2:56 PM

Tamara Kowalski
2020 North Texas Environmental Leadership Award Recipients Announced

Thu, July 23, 2020 2:22 PM

Tamara Kowalski

RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT PLAN

RESOURCES

Whether you work for a city, school, or business, STAR has partnerships with leading organizations that can provide you with resources and tools to make your recycling program succeed.

Check out our Council and Action Groups, become a member of STAR, and dig into past our webinars, projects, and presentations below.