The Iowa Society of Solid Waste Operations (ISOSWO) Iowa Product Stewardship Advisory Council (IAPSAC) has scheduled monthly meetings for the second Tuesday of every month through January 2027. The next meeting is November 10th from 11AM – 12PM (CDT). This meeting is open to anyone to attend.

During our October meeting, we reviewed previous sustainable material management (SMM) reports completed by the Iowa DNR. This work identified potential priority materials and SMM strategies. Attendees then discussed material and SMM strategy priorities which they would like to see the IAPSAC consider for action. The presentation and summary notes from this meeting are attached.

At our November meeting, we will review and discuss other potential priorities for consideration.

We will then work to develop recommendations to present to the ISOSWO Board by January 2027.

Agenda:

• Discuss Previously Prioritized Materials

  • All batteries (i.e., lithium-ion, embedded, alkaline, nickel-cadmium, etc.)

  • Mattresses

  • Latex paint

  • Plastic bags

  • Plastic packaging for food products

  • Electronics

  • Construction and demolition debris (especially from data center construction)

  • Food waste

  • Textiles

  • Renewable energy equipment (solar panels, batteries, turbines)

• Discuss Potential Additional Sustainable Materials Management Strategies and/or Product Stewardship Priorities

• Rank Identified Priorities and Strategies

Link to join the meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/icWQV2vRRUiy3-56fn36Lw