Build a roadmap grounded in data, designed for execution. We help you assess needs, set priorities, and develop practical strategies that align policy requirements with operational realities.
Strategy, Research, and Program Design
- Program planning for PROs and EPR systems on statutes, regulations, and compliance pathways
- Needs assessments, measurement planning, data collection and analysis
- Medium and long-term roadmaps, and associated performance metrics
- Design of education and outreach programs, aligned with EPR requirements or state recycling goals
System Alignment and Planning Tools
- Analysis of material pathways and development of strategies for hard-to-recycle materials to meet requirements of EPR
- Prioritized action plans with timelines, budgets, implementation milestones
- Planning for routing, staffing, training, and data collection systems
Workshops and Facilitated Planning Sessions
- Expert-led workshops that translate research, best practices, and real-world case studies into practical action
- Facilitated planning sessions that build alignment, identify priorities, and equip teams with proven strategies, tools, and implementation roadmaps
Case Study
Portland, Oregon, Contamination Reduction Plan
Portland contracted with The Partnership to develop a data-driven Contamination Reduction Plan tied to Oregon’s EPR contamination reduction funding cycle (July 2025–June 2026). The plan provided an actionable roadmap for testing, implementing, and tracking contamination reduction strategies in single-family recycling carts.
Included in the plan:
– Cart-tagging strategy and duration testing
– Route selection guidance
– Implementation timeline
– Staffing and labor models with training materials
– Data-tracking and measurement framework