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Illinois Recycling Association & Foundation

The Illinois Recycling Association & Foundation promote the expansion of recycling, waste reduction,

In September of 2020 the Illinois Recycling Association officially split into the Illinois Recycling Foundation and Illinois Recycling Association in order to better serve our members and mission.

06/12/2026

SESSION SPOTLIGHT SERIES

From Chicagoland to Global Markets: The Real Path of Recycled Textiles
What happens to textiles after they are collected for recycling? Where do they go, and what markets support their recovery and reuse?

Join Justin Woycke, Vice President of Chicago Textile Recycling, for an inside look at the journey of recovered textiles through domestic and global markets.
This session will explore the realities of textile recovery, market development, and the role recycled textiles play in advancing a circular economy.

Speaker:
Justin Woycke
Vice President, Chicago Textile Recycling
Session Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Salon B
Illinois Circularity Conference 2026
August 19–20, 2026
EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
Tinley Park, Illinois

Early Bird Registration Ends July 1

Register today:
https://illinoiscircularityconference.org

Hosted by Illinois Recycling Foundation (IRF) and SWANA Illinois

Presented by The Battery Network

06/11/2026

ICC Session Spotlight Series

Reducing Institutional Food Waste at County Facilities

Join Zach Samaras, Zero Waste Program Manager with ISTC and Cook County Health, as he shares practical approaches to reducing food waste across county facilities and institutional operations.

This session will explore strategies that help public institutions improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support broader sustainability goals.

Session Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Day 1)
Conference Dates: August 19–20, 2026
Location: EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois

Early Bird Registration Ends July 1

Register today:
https://illinoiscircularityconference.org

06/10/2026

🎯 Session Spotlight Series

How can communities successfully implement organics collection programs and divert food waste from landfills?

Join Tommy Vaughan, Growth & Municipal Manager at WasteNot, as he shares insights from Lake Forest's source-separated organics collection program during the Illinois Circularity Conference 2026.

📌 Session:
Source-Separated Organics Collection in Lake Forest
📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
🎟 Early Bird Discount Ends July 1

Register today:
https://illinoiscircularityconference.org

Hosted by Illinois Recycling Foundation (IRF) and SWANA Illinois

Presented by The Battery Network

06/09/2026

♻️ Session Spotlight: Green Era – A Working Model of the Circular Economy

The Illinois Circularity Conference is pleased to highlight an upcoming session featuring Susannah Sun, Business Operations Manager at Green Era.

This presentation will examine how circular economy principles can be successfully implemented to create environmental, economic, and community value. Attendees will gain practical insights into innovative solutions that are advancing sustainability and resource management in real-world applications.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois
Early Bird Registration Discounts End July 1, 2026.

Register today:
https://illinoiscircularityconference.org

Hosted by the Illinois Recycling Foundation and SWANA Illinois
Presented by The Battery Network

06/08/2026

☀️ Summer is heating up—and so is anticipation for the Illinois Circularity Conference!

Join recycling professionals, sustainability leaders, policymakers, manufacturers, and innovators from across the region as we explore practical solutions and emerging opportunities in sustainable materials management.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
📍 Tinley Park, Illinois

⏰ Early Bird Registration Discount Ends July 1!

Hosted by the Illinois Recycling Foundation and SWANA Illinois Land of Lincoln Chapter.

Title Sponsor: The Battery Network

Register today:
https://illinoisrecycles.org/Events #!event/2026/8/19/illinois-circularity-conference-presented-by-the-battery-network

06/04/2026

♻️ Early Bird Pricing Ends July 1!

Register now for the 2026 Illinois Circularity Conference and join leaders from across recycling, sustainability, manufacturing, government, and the circular economy for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
📍 Tinley Park, Illinois

✅ Registration Open
✅ Sponsorship Opportunities Available
✅ Exhibitor Opportunities Available
⏰ Don't miss Early Bird pricing — available through July 1!

🌐 Learn More:
https://illinoiscircularityconference.org/

🎟️ Register Today:
https://illinoisrecycles.org/Events #!event/2026/8/19/illinois-circularity-conference-presented-by-the-battery-network

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

This Memorial Day, the Illinois Recycling Foundation pays tribute to the fallen heroes whose courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten. Their legacy continues to inspire generations to serve with integrity, compassion, and unity.

We remember. We honor. We are grateful.

05/14/2026

Registration is LIVE!

The transition to a truly circular economy happens when we move from abstract ideas to unified action. Join us for the Illinois Circularity Conference this August!

When: August 19–20, 2026
Where: EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center
Theme: Design. Recover. Regenerate.

Unite with industry leaders, innovators, and communities to build a more resilient Illinois. Be part of the solution!

🔗 Register now at: illinoiscircularityconference.org

05/11/2026

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable materials management at the Illinois Circularity Conference 2026.

Proudly presented by The Battery Network and co-hosted by the Illinois Recycling Foundation (IRF) and SWANA Illinois, this event is a key gathering for professionals dedicated to advancing the circular economy. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in vital discussions surrounding resource recovery, policy updates, and industry innovations while networking with leading experts in the field.

Equip your organization with the knowledge and partnerships needed to champion sustainability in Illinois.

📅 When: August 19–20, 2026
📍 Where: Tinley Park, IL

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open. Visit our website to learn more and reserve your place: www.illinoiscircularityconference.org

05/01/2026

Don't Miss Out on the 2026 Illinois Circularity Conference! ♻️

Are you ready to help shape the future of sustainability in our state? Join us for the Illinois Circularity Conference 2026, where we will focus on advancing sustainable materials management in Illinois.

We are proud to be supported by our Title Sponsor, The Battery Network, alongside SWANA Illinois and the Illinois Recycling Foundation.

💰 ACT FAST & SAVE: Secure your spot today with our Early Bird Rate and save $25!

📅 Dates: August 19–20, 2026

📍 Location: EVEN Hotel & Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, Illinois

🔗 Register & Learn More: https://illinoiscircularityconference.org/

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26 S 3rd Street/PO BOX 411
Geneva, IL
60134

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Tuesday	8am - 1pm
Wednesday	8am - 1pm
Thursday	8am - 1pm

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