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NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027
October 4, 2027 - October 6, 2027
Portland, Maine, United States
About NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference (formerly Northeast Recycling Conference)
A recycling conference in the Northeast, bringing together industry leaders, government officials, and solution providers. It is a vital event for networking, education, and business development in the region.
NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027
The Northeast Recycling Council's annual Rethink Resource Use Conference is set for October 4–6, 2027, at the Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland, Maine. NERC has posted the dates as a save-the-date; the programme and registration are not yet up.
What it is
NERC is a Brattleboro, Vermont-based council whose work spans the Northeast states from Maine to Maryland. Its conference convenes leaders, innovators and practitioners from across the sustainable materials management industry to explore solutions shaping the future of resource use in the Northeast U.S. NERC describes attendees drawn from the public and private sectors and from across the value chain, discussing circular economy practices with speakers, panelists and exhibitors.
Good to know
- Exhibiting comes through sponsorship. NERC's sponsor packages include an optional exhibit booth, and extra exhibit space can be added; details are on the conference sponsorship page.
- Awards. NERC's Environmental Leadership Awards ceremony and reception has been part of the conference programme.
- New location. The 2026 conference was held in Princeton, New Jersey; 2027 moves to Portland, Maine.
- Past sessions. NERC's site keeps a Conference Records library for earlier conferences.
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Key Topics
- Sustainable materials management
- Recycling and circular economy practices
- Resource-use policy in the Northeast U.S.
- Environmental Leadership Awards
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Frequently asked questions
When is NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027?
NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027 runs October 4, 2027 – October 6, 2027.
Where is NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027 held?
NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027 takes place at Holiday Inn By the Bay in Portland, Maine, United States.
How do I register for NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027?
Registration is handled by the organizer, Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) — details and passes are on the official website.
Before you go to NERC Rethink Resource Use Conference 2027
For Attendees · 4 min read
Trade Show vs Convention vs Conference vs Expo
What actually separates a trade show from a convention, conference, or expo — and how to figure out which one you're attending.
For Exhibitors · 6 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Exhibit at a Trade Show?
A 2026 cost breakdown by booth size and show tier — booth space, build-out, travel, staffing, and the line items that wreck budgets.
For Attendees · 5 min read
How to Attend Trade Shows for Free (or Almost Free)
Seven legitimate ways to skip the $1,000+ registration fee — and what each requires.