Sustainability at ESF
NYS Center for Sustainable Materials Management
Housed at ESF, and in collaboration with Syracuse University, the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) is working to bring industry professionals together to rethink the way we manage materials in New York.
Our Mission
To inspire, lead, and connect a diverse group of people and organizations that will collectively challenge the concept of “waste,” through redefining and reimagining how we procure, produce, consume, manage, and market materials.
Our Vision
To make New York State a driving force of the future by galvanizing and leading all sectors of the State to apply the principles of sustainable materials management, propelling the State to become the least resource consumptive and most circular in the country.
Focus Areas
Waste Reduction & Product Stewardship
Promoting waste prevention and reduction, particularly packaging reduction and product stewardship
Closed-Loop, Responsible Purchasing
Using New York State’s purchasing power to encourage closed-loop, responsible purchasing
Expanding Recycling Markets
Developing economic markets for recyclables, fostering entrepreneurship and helping convert manufacturing to use recycling feedstock
Outreach & Education
Recycle Right NY, a comprehensive community outreach and public education campaign, and facilitating additional stakeholder engagement
Our Research
Identifying new methods to manage non-recyclable fibrous materials through the development of composting and unique conversion options
Recycle Right NY
Have you ever been unsure if something was recyclable or not? If so, you are not alone! Recycle Right NY (RRNY) is an education and outreach effort informed by more than 100 recycling professionals from across New York State. We remove the guesswork from recycling by providing the information and resources you need to recycle right and “Know Before You Throw”. Join us as we strive to help New Yorkers become the best recyclers in the nation!
