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SUMMARY:2023 Compost Site Operators Workshop at Town of Bethlehem Compost Facility
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for EcoTechnology\, NYS DEC\, and James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting for an informative compost site operator workshop series in New York State. The workshop series will focus on best practices for commercial-scale composting operations that incorporate food materials.   \nThese workshops are funded by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation through the Rethink Food Waste NY program\, a program managed by The Center for EcoTechnology. \nWorkshop Details \nFriday\, October 6\, 2023\, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nMorning classroom portion: Location to be shared upon registration\nAfternoon field portion: Town of Bethlehem Compost Facility \nThe workshop will be held from 7:30 am-4:30 pm on Friday\, October 6th\, 2023 in Bethlehem\, NY. This all-day\, free-to-attend event will begin in a nearby classroom setting followed by a field session at the Town of Bethlehem Compost Facility. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with more information. When signing up for the workshop\, it is expected you will be in attendance for the entire day. \nView the 2023 Workshop Agenda \nREGISTER HERE! \n  \nNot able to join us in Bethlehem?  \nCheck out the Buffalo Workshop on October 3rd or stay tuned for additional workshops in 2024!  \n  \nWith questions\, please reach out to rethinkfoodwasteny@cetonline.org.
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/bethlehem-ny-compost-workshop/
LOCATION:Town of Bethlehem Compost Facility\, 1244 Feura Bush Road\, Selkirk\, NY\, 12158\, United States
CATEGORIES:waste reduction
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SUMMARY:2023 Compost Site Operators Workshop at Buffalo River Compost
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for EcoTechnology\, NYS DEC\, and James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting for an informative compost site operator workshop series in New York State. The workshop series will focus on best practices for commercial-scale composting operations that incorporate food materials.   \nThese workshops are funded by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation through the Rethink Food Waste NY program\, a program managed by The Center for EcoTechnology. \nWorkshop Details \nTuesday\, October 3\, 2023\, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nMorning classroom portion: Location to be shared upon registration\nAfternoon field portion: Buffalo River Compost \nThe workshop will be held from 7:30 am-4:30 pm on Tuesday\, October 3rd\, 2023 in Buffalo\, NY. This all-day\, free-to-attend event will begin in a nearby classroom setting followed by a field session at the Buffalo River Compost site. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with more information. When signing up for the workshop\, it is expected you will be in attendance for the entire day.  \nView the 2023 Workshop Agenda \nREGISTER HERE! \n  \nNot able to join us in Buffalo? \n Check out the Bethlehem Workshop on October 6th or stay tuned for additional workshops in 2024!  \n  \nWith questions\, please reach out to rethinkfoodwasteny@cetonline.org.
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/buffalo-compost-workshop/
LOCATION:Private: Buffalo River Compost\, 47 Ensign Street\, Buffalo\, New York\, 14210
CATEGORIES:waste reduction
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SUMMARY:How NY Businesses Can Benefit From Food Recovery: Part II - Food Scrap Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Register for Part I: Prevention & Donation \nRegister for Part 2: Food Scrap Recycling \nSpeakers: \n\nLisa Motzer\, Farmer & Owner\, The Lone Duck Farm\nRion LuBrutto\, Head of Operations\, Harney & Sons Fine Teas\nLisa Pellegrino\, Waste Reduction Consultant\, Center for EcoTechnology\nJosh Enderle\, Waste Reduction Consultant\, Center for EcoTechnology\n\nThe time has come for us to rethink our approach to food waste and implement accessible and innovative solutions to solve this critical issue  \nJoin The Center for Ecotechnology (CET) on September 6th at 10:00 AM for the second installment of our webinar series\, “How NY Businesses Can Benefit from Food Recovery.” Part II will focus on three practical approaches to reduce food waste from the Food Recovery Hierarchy; animal feed\, compost\, and anaerobic digestion.  \nWhen food goes uneaten\, all the resources (energy\, water\, materials\, money) that are required to produce\, process\, package\, transport\, store\, and prepare it are wasted as well. This wasted food accounts for at least 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions (4% of U.S. annual emissions). By collaborating and sharing best practices\, we can work towards a future where food waste is minimized at its source and no edible food goes to waste.  \nTune in on September 6th to discover the multitude of environmental and economic benefits associated with repurposing food waste as animal feed\, learn about the replenishing wonders of composting for returning nutrients to depleted soils\, and explore the potential of anaerobic digestion to generate renewable energy sources. These methods are beneficial for not only reducing unnecessary waste and potentially saving money but also can sequester carbon from the atmosphere.  \nAttendees will hear from businesses engaging in food scraps diversion\, including The Lone Duck Farm which receives barley rootlets for its piglets from the local brewer\, Hudson Valley Malt\, and Harney & Sons Fine Teas\, a tea company developing an on-site composting operation that will take in all of the organic byproducts from its manufacturing operation. Engage with these industry leaders during the Q&A session and gain valuable insights on how to implement or expand a food waste reduction program at your business or in your community.   \nAdditionally\, attendees will learn about the no-cost support available to businesses and institutions to address food waste through Rethink Food Waste NY. Our free assistance is flexible and always tailored to meet your specific organization’s needs.
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/how-ny-businesses-can-benefit-from-food-recovery-part-ii-food-scrap-recycling/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:waste reduction,Webinars
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SUMMARY:How NY Businesses Can Benefit From Food Recovery: Part I - Prevention & Donation
DESCRIPTION:Register for Part I: Prevention & Donation \nRegister for Part 2: Food Scrap Recycling \nSpeakers: \n\nJames Halstead\, Inventory Manager\, Goodness Gardens\nJay Hawkins\, Food Rescue Manager\, Feeding New York State\nErin Moscati\, Sustainability Education Manager\, University at Buffalo\nJohn Bottorff\, Assistant Dining Director\, University at Buffalo\nLisa Pellegrino\, Waste Reduction Consultant\, Center for EcoTechnology\nJosh Enderle\, Waste Reduction Consultant\, Center for EcoTechnology\n\nThe time has come for us to rethink our approach to food waste and implement accessible and innovative solutions to solve this critical issue.  \nJoin the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) on Wednesday\, August 30th at 10:00 AM for an online event dedicated to wasted food solutions for businesses and institutions in New York State. During this first event\, attendees will gain valuable insights to help tackle food waste effectively and learn about the free assistance that is available to help reach these goals through the Rethink Food Waste NY program.  \nWhen food goes uneaten\, all the resources (energy\, water\, materials\, money) that are required to produce\, process\, package\, transport\, store\, and prepare it are wasted as well. This wasted food accounts for at least 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions (4% of U.S. annual emissions). By collaborating and sharing best practices\, we can work towards a future where food waste is minimized at its source and no edible food goes to waste.  \nThe presentation on August 30th will focus on two critical strategies on the EPA Food Recovery Hierarchy: food waste prevention and surplus food donation. These strategies offer benefits that go beyond their positive social and environmental impacts. They are practical to implement and can even result in cost savings.   \nWe will hear from two organizations about their efforts to reduce waste and address food insecurity. Goodness Gardens\, an herb farm out of New Hampton\, will teach us about their effective methods for preventing food waste. Additionally\, the University at Buffalo will walk us through its food donation program\, which makes a significant difference in the community by directing its surplus food to those in need.  \nDon’t miss the opportunity to join us in reducing wasted food while unlocking environmental\, social\, and financial benefits for your organization.
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/how-ny-businesses-can-benefit-from-food-recovery-prevention-donation/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:waste reduction,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Deconstruction
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 28\, 2023 at 3 PM (EST) for our virtual event\, Deconstructing Deconstruction. \nAround 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) materials are thrown away in the U.S. every year. This represents more than double the amount of everyday garbage discarded by the public in the U.S. annually. A great way to reduce this waste is through deconstruction\, which keeps perfectly good building materials and appliances out of landfills and presents opportunities for lower disposal fees and tax deductions.   \nContractors and real estate agents in Connecticut are encouraged to join Deconstructing Deconstruction\, a webinar hosted by the Center for EcoTechnology (CET). CET will provide an overview of deconstruction and C&D recycling best practices and underline the no-cost technical assistance available to contractors. Attendees will leave the webinar inspired by the deconstruction success stories presented. Come prepared to decrease your carbon footprint!  \nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/deconstructing-deconstruction/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Home,waste reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T100000
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SUMMARY:Reducing\, Rescuing\, and Recycling Food Waste: Solutions and Success Stories for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:The Center for EcoTechnology (CET) and Wesleyan Sustainability Office are hosting Reducing\, Rescuing\, and Recycling Food Waste: Solutions and Success Stories for Businesses on Tuesday\, October 25\, 2022\, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. The event will be held at Wesleyan’s Albritton Hall in room 311\, and will be moderated by Kim O’Rourke\, Middletown’s Recycling Coordinator.  Mayor Ben Florsheim will kick off the event\, CET will discuss food waste solutions and best practices\, and guest speakers will share food recovery success stories. Attendees are invited to join a tour following the event. Detailed agenda to follow.  \nOops! We could not locate your form.
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/reducing-rescuing-and-recycling-food-waste-solutions-and-success-stories-for-businesses/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Recycling,waste reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220526T120000
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SUMMARY:Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\, Rethink: Navigating CT Waste Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Learn about opportunities to address wasted food and recycling at your business or institution and gain an understanding of new and existing resources to support diversion. Presenters from the Center for EcoTechnology (CET)\, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)\, and businesses in the state will highlight best practices for collecting recyclables and food scraps\, donating surplus food\, and contracting for waste hauling services. \nREGISTER HERE! \n 
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/reduce-reuse-recycle-rethink-navigating-ct-waste-solutions/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:waste reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T130000
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SUMMARY:Food Waste Reduction Strategies & Tools for Businesses & Institutions Webinar
DESCRIPTION:There are many opportunities for commercial and institutional generators to reduce their food waste. This webinar will feature information on available tools and strategies for these generators. \nThe presenters will share case studies highlighting effective approaches as well as lessons they have learned. They will also highlight available tools for measuring food waste generation and tracking progress. \nPresenters will be: \n– Coryanne Mansell\, Center for EcoTechnology: “Preventing and Reducing Wasted Food: Success Stories” \n– John Short\, IV.\, PHOOD: “Using AI to Reduce Food Waste: Victories & Challenges” \nThe webinar will include a half hour for Q&A. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/food-waste-reduction-strategies-tools-for-businesses-institutions-webinar/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:waste reduction,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Food Waste Diversion for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:At the request of the Salisbury/Sharon Transfer Station Manager\, the Transfer Station Recycling Advisory Committee (TRAC)\, and the Salisbury and Sharon First Selectmen\, The Center for EcoTechnology will present information about Food Waste Diversion to area businesses and institutions. \nThe Center for EcoTechnology (CET) will share information about resources available to help your business or institution reduce waste by implementing a food waste diversion program. Learn about best practices for collecting food scraps\, donating surplus food\, and contracting for food-waste hauling services. Following the presentation\, businesses and institutions may connect directly with CET staff for further support in developing food waste programs. CET also provides support for identifying other waste prevention strategies as well as reuse and recycling programs. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd-GuqDktG9Usvu16yrUdjKnEvx7_69Kz
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/food-waste-diversion-for-businesses/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:waste reduction
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220329T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T163000
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SUMMARY:Deconstruction for Contractors: Strategies for Reusing Building Materials in Connecticut
DESCRIPTION:Renovations are exciting\, but they can also cause a lot of waste. Did you know that around 600 million tons of construction and demolition materials are thrown away in the U.S. every year? This represents more than double the amount of everyday garbage discarded by the public in the U.S. annually. A great way to reduce this waste is through deconstruction\, which keeps perfectly good building materials and appliances out of landfills and can lower construction and remodeling costs for homeowners with reduced disposal fees and possible tax deductions. \nJoin this webinar hosted by the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) to learn about deconstruction best practices and homeowner incentives in Connecticut. In addition to presenters from CET\, attendees will hear from The Green Mission Inc.\, Deconstruction Works\, and Urban Miners. \nThrough presentations by experts in the green demolition and material appraisal fields\, participants will gain a better understanding of how waste reduction and deconstruction practices can be integrated into their expertise and applied on-site. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentations\, along with the chance to network with potential deconstruction project partners. \nREGISTER HERE\n\nPlease reach out to cet@cetonline.org with any questions.\nThis workshop is made possible by funding from RecycleCT Foundation.
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/deconstruction-for-contractors-strategies-for-reusing-building-materials-in-connecticut/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:waste reduction,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000
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SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays: Reduce your Carbon Footprint This Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:Do you know how much your carbon footprint grows during the holiday season? Or just how much waste all that festive cooking and gift giving creates? If you’re not sure\, register for our webinar to learn how to get creative this holiday season with festive practices that reduce carbon\, save money\, and improve the environment.  \nJoin this virtual workshop hosted by the EcoFellows of the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) to learn about how you can lower your carbon footprint and reduce waste this winter. The workshop will discuss tracking and reducing travel emissions\, sustainable gift giving\, eco-friendly home (or office) décor and reducing food waste.  \nREGISTER HERE! 
URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/holiday-carbon-savings/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Home,waste reduction,Webinars
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