The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting a sustainable materials management meeting to discuss conserving natural resources. 

The DNR will host a virtual public meeting from 9 a.m. to noon March 25 and is looking for input and comments on strategies for how to reduce environmental impacts, conserve resources and reduce costs associated with managing materials throughout their lives. 

The existing solid waste management system focuses on waste discards and how to manage materials once it has served its intended purpose. However, it does not emphasize waste prevention or environmental impacts from the product’s life. 

In 2019 the DNR worked with residents, businesses and institutions to craft a vision for sustainable materials management and this will be the first meeting for multiple stakeholder engagements. 

To register to attend the public event you can go here.