https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3802240259210436364 www.nerc.org On-farm anaerobic digestion is a great way to process manure and other organics. Understanding the details about how to make it all work is vital to its success. The webinar will feature EPA’s—Anaerobic Digestion Project Development Handbook—a new resource that outlines the details of setting up and operating an on-farm anaerobic digestion system. AgSTAR’s […]
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1636781794610996495?source=NRRA+Webpage Instead of focusing on problem of waste, we will discuss some solutions, including reuse. Whether it’s about art, business, or daily life, Alex helps people of all ages see the benefits of reuse for people, planet, and their wallets. Throughout Alex's life, reuse has been a constant and his passion. In the last 15 […]
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1157875211841091599 www.nerc.org During the past year, the Association of State & Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) Sustainable Materials Management Task Force conducted a survey of State solid waste & recycling programs to better understand how they are responding to the restrictions imposed by China & other countries on the importation of materials for recycling, […]
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8039566757127399695?source=NRRA+Webpage This panel webinar will cover Materials Management Capacity in NH, MA, and VT, which encompasses all disposal capacity (landfill and waste to energy), transfer capacity, Construction and Demolition processing, Municipal Recycling Facilities, and compost.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8508824026211095567?source=NRRA+Webpage Imagine buying 5 bags of groceries. On your way out of the store, you dump 2 of them directly in the trash. This is the reality for Americans, who waste roughly 40% of food produced for consumption. School cafeterias are no exception, but it doesn't have to be that way! This webinar will outline […]
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5815137086392464143?source=NRRA+Webpage Did you know that you can use crushed glass in road and infrastructure projects in the place of virgin aggregate such as gravel? For communities with limited options for recycling glass in a cost effective manner, reusing glass locally can be a great alternative.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1139077960693705231?source=NRRA+Webpage Students produce 1.5 pounds of waste every single day. That adds up to a lot of waste! We will explore NRRA's Star Assessment, a tool used to evaluate a school recycling program through the five categories of sustainability.
VIRTUAL EVENT https://nerc.org/conferences-and-workshops/northeast-glass-forum Markets for non-bottle bill residential glass bottles and containers is the focus for the Northeast Glass Forum. The Forum is the event to attend if you are grappling with understanding glass markets and decision-making for your community's glass. This virtual event will provide you with the opportunity to learn from glass industry professionals […]
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7034575745948612621?source=NRRA+Webpage This panel webinar will cover updates from Vermont’s recycling, composting, product stewardship, and waste reduction initiatives as well as Environmental Producer Responsibility stewardship legislation in Massachusetts.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5084326892487707149 www.nerc.org ReCook Cafes, cooking workshops, and similar events are emerging as a fun and effective way to help residents learn about practical strategies for reducing wasted food. They also help to build and strengthen communities. The presenters in this free webinar will share the experiences in New York State and Vermont with planning and […]
VIRTUAL EVENT www.companiesforzerowaste.com/events Learn how designing out waste, recovery, reuse and recycling innovations will accelerate the shift into the new resource-based economy. Designed for Investors/Fund Managers, Corporations, Foundations, Non-Profits, Social Entrepreneurs, Government and Start-Ups. A high level of engagement, heavy networking format, supplemented by outstanding leading-edge content.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4054250522815320845?source=NRRA+Webpage Repair Café events are an empowering response to throw-away society, re-creating a culture that values reuse and repair over disposal. In two Vermont communities, Repair Cafés tap into locals’ knowledge to reduce waste by fixing broken or damaged items that would otherwise be thrown away. This webinar will explore the Repair Café model, lessons […]
https://www.osha.gov/safeandsound/ Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and […]
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5017460092142478861?source=NRRA+Webpage In 2019, ecomaine, waste manager for 400,000 people in Maine, along with four municipal partners, piloted an internship program to address costly recycling contamination. Before heading out into the communities, interns received a deep dive training into the waste hierarchy and the recent changes to the recycling market. Over 8 weeks, interns tagged recycling […]
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1708871274490558991?source=NRRA+Webpage One of the areas of focus of the USDA grant, PRAPSE (Promoting Recycling at Public Spaces and Events), is to share and discuss information about current take back programs in NH, VT and MA for proper disposal of medical sharps and prescription drugs. We will share what we have learned at roundtables from folks […]
