August 5, 2009
CRI Names New Executive Director
The Container Recycling Institute has appointed Susan Collins as its new executive director. Collins joins CRI after 20 years of advising municipalities on municipal solid waste and recycling programs and sustainability issues. She was a manager and director at firms such as SCS Engineers, R3 Consulting Group, and HF&H Consultants.
"This is an exciting time for the Container Recycling Institute, as we work toward finding new solutions to increase and improve beverage container recycling" said Tex Corley, chair of CRI’s board, and president and CEO of Houston-based Strategic Materials, Inc. "Susan’s leadership and background will drive container recycling solutions that will build both a more sustainable environment and a more sustainable economy. There’s never been a greater need for recycling -- now is the time to act."
"CRI’s potent national network of recycling professionals is a primary reason I joined CRI. I’m excited to conduct new research and re-frame thinking on container recycling systems," said Collins. "I’m passionate about recycling’s role in achieving sustainability, and I’m excited to conduct new research and re-frame thinking on container recycling systems. Recycling is a significant portion of any climate change solution framework. Additionally, recycling conserves energy, creates jobs, and ensures the materials for our future, and that’s why I’ve spent most of my career working with the grassroots network, communities, government and industry to dramatically improve recycling outcomes."
Founded in 1991, CRI studies and promotes policies and programs that increase container recycling.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
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