In a highly anticipated vote, the proposal to merge the National Recycling Coalition and Keep America Beautiful received 57% of the vote, falling short of the 2/3 requirement. The contentious proposal was hotly debated among the members of the National Recycling Coalition.

According to Waste and Recycling News, "while supporters of the merger proposal said they felt it was essential for the continuation of the group, opponents said it would lead to the end of an independent, nonprofit voice for recycling." Read More