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Promotes and advocates for a circular economy by encouraging product redesign, material reuse, refurbishment, remanufacturing initiatives, and improved waste collection and processing systems in Arizona.

Actively promotes recycling by advocating for improved waste collection systems, better processing facilities, and increased public awareness. The organization also fosters a circular economy by encouraging product redesign for longer lifespans, facilitating material reuse and refurbishment, and supporting remanufacturing initiatives.

Awards grants and scholarships annually to individuals and organizations in Arizona to support circular economy initiatives, waste diversion, and environmental sustainability education, with individual grants up to $5,000 and scholarships of $2,500.

Awards grants and scholarships annually to support circular economy innovation, initiatives, and professional development, including two $2,500 scholarships to Arizona students pursuing environmental sustainability careers. Since the 1990s, nearly $300,000 has been awarded to increase recycling and divert waste from landfills, with recent grants of $5,000 each to Knead Technologies, Inc. and Keep Phoenix Beautiful in 2025.

Awards grants and scholarships annually to individuals and organizations in Arizona to support circular economy innovation, projects, and professional development, including specific scholarships for students pursuing environmental sustainability careers and grants for waste diversion and food waste management projects.

Connects diverse stakeholders including industry leaders, academics, students, nonprofits, Tribal Nations, businesses, and local governments to foster learning, innovation, and collaboration on equitable circular solutions through events, newsletters, and digital content, and offers membership options for organizations and student groups.

Connects professionals, industry leaders, academics, students, nonprofits, Tribal Nations, businesses, and local governments across Arizona to foster learning, innovation, and collaboration on equitable circular solutions through events, newsletters, and digital content.

Fosters an equitable circular economy by connecting Arizonans, including industry leaders, academics, students, nonprofits, Tribal Nations, businesses, and local governments, through innovation, education, and collaboration. This includes engaging over 600 professionals across various sectors through events, newsletters, and digital content.

Hosts a webinar series titled "Researched by Grads" focused on circular economy topics relevant to Arizona.

Hosts a webinar series titled "Researched by Grads" focused on circular economy topics in Arizona.

Hosts a webinar series titled "Researched by Grads" focused on circular economy topics in Arizona, disseminating research findings to a broader audience.

Actively promotes recycling by advocating for improved waste collection systems, better processing facilities, and increased public awareness, and fosters a circular economy by encouraging product redesign, material reuse, refurbishment, and remanufacturing initiatives.

Offers tiered organization memberships, including options for student-led sustainability groups, to support participation in circular economy initiatives. Members receive exclusive monthly newsletters featuring grant and award opportunities.

Administers an annual awards program recognizing individuals and organizations contributing to the circular economy in Arizona. In 2025, awards crafted from locally collected and recycled plastics were presented for achievements in sustainability and circular economy practices.

Administers an annual awards program to recognize individuals and organizations for their achievements in sustainability and circular economy practices in Arizona, with awards crafted from locally collected and recycled plastics.

Administers an annual awards program to recognize individuals and organizations for their achievements in sustainability and circular economy practices in Arizona.