About the Council

Join the NWPSC

Be a part of the product stewardship movement in the Northwest. Whether you want to help design programs or just get the latest news, there is a membership level for you. The three levels of involvement with the Northwest Product Stewardship Council include Steering Committee Member, Associate Member or Community Member!

NWPSC Steering Committee Members

The Steering Committee is the organizing and managing body of the Council. Members are representatives of government agencies and associations who have signed a Letter of Agreement supporting product stewardship. Steering Committee members participate in subcommittee activities and their representative organizations provide funding and staff time to help implement NWPSC activities. Membership is limited. Learn more about Steering Committee members and Subcommittees.

Join the NWPSC Steering Committee

Steering Committee membership is limited. If you are interesting in joining the Steering Committee, contact the Council Coordinator.

NWPSC Associate Members

Associate Members are local, state, regional and federal government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations that support the NWPSC mission and product stewardship principles. Associate Members are required to sign on to the program on behalf of their entire agency or organization. Associate Members agree to support product stewardship programs and legislation as their agency or organization allows. All Associate Members are subject to approval by the NWPSC Steering Committee. Associates have access to a NWPSC list serve discussion group and can participate in any of the subcommittee projects and programs. Individuals that would like to join the NWPSC are advised to join on as a NWPSC Community Member.

Associates receive:

• Access to the Associate’s listserv
• Invitations to participate in NWPSC subcommittees
• Access to individuals with product stewardship expertise
• Updates about product stewardship resources, reports, legislation, policies and programs
• A place to share information about local product stewardship activities.

Join the NWPSC Associates

Fill out the NWPSC Associates Pledge of Support (DOC file, 111KB) and fax or mail the form to the NWPSC (the address is on the form). Be sure to review the Principles for Product Stewardship in Appendix A of the pledge form. Membership in the NWPSC Associates program is subject to approval. You will be contacted by a member of the Council prior to being placed on the listserv. For questions about the Associates program or listserv, contact info@productstewardship.net

Community Members

Community members are interested individuals and members of governments, businesses and non-profits who support product stewardship and are interested in staying informed about the NWPSC and product stewardship activities in the Northwest. Community Members receive updates once or twice a month about new programs, legislation and opportunities for involvement through the NWPSC monthly email updates.

Join the NWPSC Community & Receive Monthly Updates

To subscribe to the monthly email updates, send an email to info@productstewardship.net with your name, organizational affiliation, address, phone number and a statement about your interests in product stewardship.