BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CET - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CET X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cetonline.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CET REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000 DTSTAMP:20260605T001543Z CREATED:20260605T001337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T001543Z UID:50516-1781177400-1781186400@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Berkshire Gas Summer Contractor Meeting DESCRIPTION:Berkshire Gas and CET are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Summer Contractor Meeting\, which will be held in person. This event provides an opportunity to connect\, share key updates\, and align on priorities for the upcoming period. \n\n\n\nEvent Details📅 Date: June 11th🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM📍 Location: Berkshire Gas Company\, 115 Cheshire Rd\, Pittsfield\, MA 01201 \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda Topics \n\n\n\n\nUpdated M+I Standards – Review of recent updates and expectations.\n\n\n\nSummarized Measure List for Spec Jobs – Discussion about implementing a summarized updated measure list in line with other MassSave Program Administrators.\n\n\n\nQA Inspections & Patterns – Insights on common trends and best practices.\n\n\n\nBudget & Pipeline Updates – Overview of current outlook and upcoming opportunities.\n\n\n\n\nYour participation is important to ensure alignment and continued success across our programs. We encourage an open discussion and welcome your questions and feedback during the session. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/berkshire-gas-summer-contractor-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T233000 DTSTAMP:20260514T214634Z CREATED:20260514T214105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T214634Z UID:50158-1781001000-1781047800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Reworld Communities & Partners Virtual Meeting  DESCRIPTION:On June 9th\, 2026 from 10:30am – 11:30am EDT\, CET and Reworld will be hosting the next quarterly meeting for communities and partners as a fully virtual meeting.  \n\n\n\nWe will be discussing strategies to safely handle damaged\, defective\, and recalled batteries during collection. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you then. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/communities-partners-virtual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Reworld END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260521T002853Z CREATED:20260515T180145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T002853Z UID:50177-1779883200-1779886800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Energize CT Small Business Energy Advantage Program Lunch & Learn with CET DESCRIPTION:Energize CT Small Business Energy Advantage Program Lunch & Learn with CET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Wed\, May 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nSave energy. Save Money. Power your businessJoin us for a Lunch & Learn session where CET\, a qualified contractor for the Energize CT Small Business Energy Advantage Program\, will share how your business can take advantage of a no-cost Energy Assessment and learn how to access valuable utility incentives to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency.Discover how your business can but costs and boost efficiency with the EnergizeCT Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program. This powerful initiative through Connecticut utilities helps small commercial and industrial facilities\, unlock long-term savings through tailored energy-efficient upgrades. Register now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergize connecticut Energize ConnecticutSM is an initiative dedicated to empowering Connecticut to make smart energy choices\, now and in the future. We provide Connecticut consumers\, businesses\, and communities the resources and information they need to make it easy to save energy and build a clean energy future for everyone in the state. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/energize-ct-small-business-energy-advantage-program-lunch-learn-with-cet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260522T164542Z CREATED:20260414T182838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T164542Z UID:48618-1779872400-1779885000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:RecyclingWorks MA Spring 2026 Forum DESCRIPTION:RecyclingWorks MA Spring 2026 Forum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Worcester State University \n\n\n\nDate:Wed May 27\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:9:00 am – 12:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nRecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks MA) is excited to host a hybrid\, in-person and virtual\, Spring 2026 Forum on Wednesday\, May 27th 9:00am-12:30pm at Worcester State University.   \n\n\n\nThe Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and RecyclingWorks MA will share best practices on surplus food donation and resources for transitioning to reusable takeout containers.   \n\n\n\nThere will also be guest speakers and an opportunity to network with food donation organizations.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecyclingWorks in massachusetts RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is a recycling and food waste reduction program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and delivered under contract by CET that helps businesses and institutions reduce waste and maximize recycling\, reuse\, and food recovery opportunities.For questions\, please contact us at info@recyclingworksma.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/recyclingworks-spring-2026-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-massrecycle-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260511T232554Z CREATED:20260511T232445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T232554Z UID:49974-1779184800-1779210000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:MassDEP Recycling Market Development Workgroup DESCRIPTION:MassDEP Recycling Market Development Workgroup meeting Tuesday\, May 19th at 10:00 am. Continuing from early workgroup breakout sessions on emerging waste\, focusing on solar panel recycling and trends with other e-waste from renewable power. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/massdep-recycling-market-development-workgroup/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T213818Z CREATED:20260508T164213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T213818Z UID:49940-1779105600-1779123600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Annual Recycling Conference and Expo DESCRIPTION:Annual Recycling Conference and Expo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Grappone Conference Center Concord\, NH \n\n\n\nDate:May 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nBuilt for the people who operate\, manage\, and support New Hampshire’s recycling and transfer stations. \n\n\n\nJoin solid waste professionals from across the region for a full day of practical workshops and real-world conversations focused on the day-to-day realities of municipal recycling and waste management. From safety and compliance to equipment\, markets\, and policy updates\, this conference delivers information you can put to work immediately. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\nTransfer station operators\, public works and solid waste staff\, recycling coordinators\, municipal leaders\, state agency staff\, industry partners\, and engaged community members. \n\n\n\nIf you are responsible for managing materials\, maintaining safe operations\, meeting regulatory requirements\, or planning for the future of your facility — this conference is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nThis one-day event at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord features multiple breakout workshop tracks and a dynamic exhibit area. Built-in networking breaks allow time to connect with colleagues\, ask questions\, and explore tools and services available through exhibitors. \n\n\n\nHundreds of attendees include representatives from: \n\n\n\n\nTransfer stations and recycling facilities\n\n\n\nState and local governments\n\n\n\nRecycling and waste management companies\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations\n\n\n\nInterested residents\n\n\n\n\nConference Goals\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Conference will: \n\n\n\n\nShare practical tools\, training\, and technical assistance available to municipal programs\n\n\n\nHighlight proven best practices and real-world lessons from across the region\n\n\n\nCreate meaningful opportunities to connect and problem-solve\n\n\n\nSupport forward-looking planning to address emerging challenges and changing markets\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Open\n\n\n\nPractical sessions. Real-world solutions. Valuable connections. \n\n\n\nStandard Rates\n\n\n\nAvailable through May 8 at 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nNH Recycles Member: $225\n\n\n\nNon-Member: $310\n\n\n\nMunicipal Member Additional Attendee: $170 ($55 savings)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration ends May 8 at noon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsProgram Design Specialist\, CET \n\n\n\nEmma sabellaSenior Waste Reduction Consultant\, CET \n\n\n\nJenny MitchellFood Waste Diversion Specialist\, NHDES \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste.  For questions\, please contact us at cet@cetonline.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nnh recyclers NH Recycles (formerly the Northeast Resource Recovery Association) is the oldest and largest cooperative-model recycling nonprofit in the United States. Founded in 1981\, the organization partners with more than 450 municipalities\, businesses\, and individuals across New England to strengthen recycling through economically and environmentally sound solutions.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/annual-recycling-conference-and-expo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/recycling-conferencemassrecycle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260508T154721Z CREATED:20260507T202328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T154721Z UID:49927-1778659200-1778691600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Building Officials Educational Academy 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join SEMBOA for the Annual Building Officials Educational Academy at this two day conference. You are cordially invited to join SEMBOA for the Annual Building Officials Educational Academy. We have a robust schedule of educational offerings for the 2-day conference. We look forward to an informative conference and hope to see you there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/building-officials-educational-academy-2026/ LOCATION:Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor\, 180 Water St\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T003000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T011500 DTSTAMP:20260522T200716Z CREATED:20260504T165302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T200716Z UID:49463-1778113800-1778116500@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Beyond Offsets: Aligning Institutional Climate Goals with Local Community Impact DESCRIPTION:Beyond Offsets: Aligning Institutional Climate Goals with Local Community Impact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual – Zoom \n\n\n\nDate:Thursday\, May 7th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00 am – 1:15 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nThis live\, online Boston Climate Week panel explores an innovative approach to advancing community access to resilient climate solutions while helping an institution achieve its carbon mitigation goals. \n\n\n\n​Since 2019\, Williams College has partnered with the Center for EcoTechology (CET) to create the Community Climate Fund (CCF). The Fund is used to sponsor high-impact\, community-based carbon-reduction projects to help individual households\, farms\, and community organizations access climate solutions that would otherwise be financially out of reach\, stalled\, stuck\, or blocked. Since its launch\, the Community Climate Fund (CCF) has invested in 119 projects that mitigated 10\,882 lifetime tons of carbon and benefited nearly 1\,000 community members.  \n\n\n\n​This panel will explore CCF’s goals\, how it works\, who it helps\, and lessons learned. Case studies will help you deeply appreciate the real-world co-benefits of community-based climate solutions for institutions. The panel will conclude with a discussion of how this program could be replicated at other universities and other types of institutions that aspire to integrate their climate goals with community impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nSara DraperMarket Evolution Manager – CET ​Sara Draper is the inaugural Market Evolution Manager at CET\, leading the implementation of pilot projects\, developing innovative service models\, and analyzing the impact of programs across CET’s portfolio. Sara’s roots in sustainability are in the built environment; she trained in historic building conservation at the University of Bath\, and worked as a sustainability strategist at Bruner/Cott\, a Cambridge architectural firm. She moved into higher education as the first director of the R.W. Kern Center\, a certified Living Building at Hampshire College. She later served as the college’s Sustainability Manager\, leading the development of a new climate action plan\, overseeing a portfolio of renewable energy assets\, and teaching courses in environmental action. Sara brings her love for collaborative creation and out-of-the-box thinking to grow CET’s decarbonization programs. \n\n\n\n\n\nTanja SrebotnjakPhD\, Executive Director – Zilkha Center for the Environment Tanja Srebotnjak is an environmental sustainability leader and the executive director of the Zilkha Center for the Environment at Williams College. She holds a PhD in environmental performance measurement from Yale University’s School of the Environment. Her work focuses on advancing climate action through strategic planning and the implementation of programs spanning clean energy\, sustainable buildings\, low-carbon mobility and more. She brings a systems-thinking approach to integrating sustainability into institutional operations while fostering partnerships across campus and with surrounding communities. In addition to managing sustainability initiatives\, she is committed to education\, mentorship\, and cultivating innovative solutions that align environmental stewardship with environmental justice and social impact. \n\n\n\n\n\nMike EvansDeputy Director – Zilkha Center for the Environment  Mike Evans is the Deputy Director of the Zilkha Center for the Environment at Williams College. He joined the ZCE in 2014 and leads stakeholder engagement and strategy on zero waste\, departmental sustainability plans\, and sustainable food and procurement\, and he oversees campus sustainability internship programming. He finds cultivating campus partnerships and cross-collegiate collaborations to be one of the most rewarding aspects of his work\, viewing them as essential for integrating sustainability and solving problems at a systems level. Prior to his time at Williams\, he worked in nonprofits focusing on food security\, youth empowerment\, sustainable agriculture\, and food justice in Boston\, Austin\, and Salt Lake City. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/beyond-offsets-aligning-institutional-climate-goals-with-local-community-impact/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/may-7-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T143000 DTSTAMP:20260504T164552Z CREATED:20260504T164228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T164552Z UID:49450-1777986000-1777991400@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Powering Massachusetts Agriculture: Climate & Energy Solutions DESCRIPTION:Powering Massachusetts Agriculture: Climate & Energy Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Boston Public Market \n\n\n\nDate:Tuesday\, May 5th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nA climate-ready future includes our farms\, our food\, and the energy that powers them. The Massachusetts Farm Energy Program (MFEP) has supported hundreds of farms across the Commonwealth in reducing energy use and investing in renewable technologies\, from high-efficiency cooling systems to on-site solar. Yet the true impact of this work goes far beyond the numbers. It lives in the stories of farmers who are finding new ways to sustain their operations\, steward their land\, and feed their communities. \n\n\n\n​As Massachusetts advances its climate goals\, farms sit at the intersection of resilience\, sustainability\, and local food systems. This panel\, featuring the CET\, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and key partners\, will explore how programs like MFEP\, alongside federal opportunities such as REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) and CSAP (Climate Smart Agriculture Program) grants\, are unlocking critical investments in farm energy. \n\n\n\n​Through firsthand perspectives and cross-sector insights\, speakers will highlight how energy efficiency and renewable energy are not just cost-saving measures\, but powerful tools to strengthen farm viability\, reduce emissions\, and preserve working lands. Together\, we will explore what it takes to scale these solutions\, expand access for diverse and underserved farmers\, and ensure that Massachusetts farms remain a cornerstone of a more equitable and climate-ready future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nMelissa Hoffer Climate Chief Hoffer – Moderator ​Melissa Hoffer is Massachusetts’ first-ever Climate Chief\, appointed by Governor Maura Healey in 2023 to lead the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience. A veteran environmental lawyer\, she previously served in the EPA under the Biden Administration and as a senior attorney in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office. \n\n\n\n\n\nAshley RandleCommissioner – MDAR Ashley E. Randle was appointed the twenty-first and first female Commissioner at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) on March 6\, 2023.  ​Ashley was born and raised on a fifth-generation dairy farm\, Indian Acres\, in South Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, where her passion for agriculture and advocacy was first sparked.  Ashley obtained her B.S. in Applied Economics & Management and Animal Science from Cornell University in 2011\, and her Juris Doctorate from Western New England University School of Law in 2014.  She is a licensed Massachusetts attorney.    ​Upon graduating from law school in 2014\, she launched her career in government with the Maine Department of Agriculture\, Conservation and Forestry\, tasked with the research and development of a sustainable recognition program for the Maine farming community.  Prior to joining the MDAR team\, Ashley worked for the Northeast Dairy Producers Association (NEDPA) and served as Member Services Director\, engaging in public policy work for the dairy industry and building relationships among industry members. Ashley began her career at MDAR in 2018\, serving as Deputy Commissioner/Legislative and Policy Director.   ​Ashley currently serves as the President of the Northeast Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NEASDA) and Secretary/Treasurer for Food Export-Northeast. She resides in Sterling\, MA with her husband and remains actively involved in the dairy industry.   \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid DumaresqFarmer Dave’s\, founded in 1997 by Dave Dumaresq after serving in the Peace Corps\, has grown from 15 leased acres in Dracut to 95 acres across Dracut\, Tewksbury\, and Westford and grows a wide variety of fruits\, vegetables\, and culturally appropriate produce for markets in Eastern MA. The farm operates year-round and seasonal farmstands\, a CSA program with 20 pickup locations\, and PYO fruit offerings. Committed to food access\, Farmer Dave’s supplies schools\, restaurants\, farmers markets\, and food banks\, with SNAP/HIP purchases at farmstands and farmers markets. Sustainability is a priority\, with solar power\, geothermal heating\, and four all electric delivery vans helping to reduce its carbon footprint. With a dedicated team\, Farmer Dave’s continues to innovate in sustainable farming and food security.​Farmer Dave’s mission is growing healthy food\, building strong community and creating lifelong traditions \n\n\n\n\n\nAnne GobiAnne Gobi currently serves as the Massachusetts Director of Rural Affairs in the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Prior to her appointment in June of 2023 she served 21 years in the State Legislature\, beginning in the House of Representatives in 2001 and was elected to the State Senate in 2014. During her time in the Legislature she Chaired the Committees on Higher Education and Agriculture and was Vice Chair of the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee. Director Gobi serves as a liaison to the 181 rural communities in the Commonwealth to assist them with economic development projects.​Director Gobi earned her Bachelors Degree from Worcester State University and her Juris Doctor from the Massachusetts School of Law. Prior to entering the Legislature she taught at Leicester High School and assisted victims of domestic violence at Central Mass Legal Assistance​By registering for this event\, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of Boston Climate Week. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/powering-massachusetts-agriculture-climate-energy-solutions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/may-5-1-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T201500 DTSTAMP:20260504T164519Z CREATED:20260504T162847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T164519Z UID:49437-1777921200-1777925700@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:From Daunting to Doable: Unlocking Affordable Home Energy Upgrades in Massachusetts DESCRIPTION:From Daunting to Doable: Unlocking Affordable Home Energy Upgrades in Massachusetts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual – Zoom \n\n\n\nDate:Monday\, May 4th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:7:00 pm – 8:15 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an informative virtual info session on the Energy Saver Home Loan Program\, where you’ll learn how to finance energy‑efficient home upgrades with little to no upfront cost. During this live session\, our team will walk through program benefits\, eligibility requirements\, and application steps\, and answer your questions in real time. Discover how low‑interest financing can help reduce energy consumption\, improve home comfort\, and support sustainable improvements—all from the convenience of your home. \n\n\n\n​This live\, online workshop will introduce participants to one of  CET’s (the Center for EcoTechnology) climate solutions programs that we love. We are proud to be celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. Founded in Western Massachusetts\, our mission is to innovate\, implement\, and scale the environmental solutions that communities need to thrive. We envision a world where just and resilient climate solutions are not the exception\, but the norm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nKarina Gaft-AzcueEnergy Portfolio Specialist – CET  Karina Gaft-Azcue is the Energy Portfolio Strategist at CET\, where she leads strategic growth and innovation across a portfolio of Residential and Commercial programs across Southern New England. Her work focuses on expanding access to energy efficiency and decarbonization solutions\, particularly for underserved communities\, including farms and rural businesses.​Karina previously managed CET’s Commercial Energy portfolio and led the Massachusetts Farm Energy Program\, funded by MDAR and USDA\, where she worked directly with farmers across the Commonwealth to reduce energy costs and implement climate-smart technologies.​She holds a Master’s degree in Sustainability from Harvard\, along with a certification in Environmental Law and Policy.​Karina lives in the Berkshires and can often be found exploring the many farms that make Western Massachusetts so special. \n\n\n\n\n\nHessann FarooqiExecutive Director – Boston Climate Action Network Speaker bio coming soon! \n\n\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsProgram Design Specialist – CET Rusty Daniels is a Program Design Specialist at CET\, developing and scaling programs that reduce waste and advance New England’s climate goals. By translating complex sustainability challenges into practical\, real-world outcomes\, Rusty moves communities from intention to impact. With vast experience in community outreach and building materials reuse\, he transforms innovative ideas into measurable outcomes that benefit both the environment and the communities CET serves. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/from-daunting-to-doable-unlocking-affordable-home-energy-upgrades-in-massachusetts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/may-4-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T175027Z CREATED:20260131T224104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T175027Z UID:46944-1775674800-1775678400@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Energy Saver Home Loan Program 2026 Customers Live Info Session DESCRIPTION:Energy Saver Home Loan Program 2026 Customers Live Info Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Wed April 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nWant to explore practical\, affordable ways to upgrade your home? Join us for a Virtual Info Session on the Energy Save Home Loan Program! This session will help homeowners navigate opportunities that save them energy and money. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow the Energy Saver Home Loan Program can help you finance energy upgrades (such as heat pumps\, insulation\, and solar) with accessible\, low-interest financing\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility basics and key steps to apply\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how 70 Massachusetts residents have used this loan to improve the energy efficiency of their homes\n\n\n\n\n\nGet answers to your questions in a live Q&A\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsCustomer Relationship Representative II \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste.  For questions\, please contact us at cet@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/masshousing-2026-customers-live-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MCCB.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T133000 DTSTAMP:20260323T175536Z CREATED:20260313T165931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T175536Z UID:47726-1775563200-1775568600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:2026 Regional Hauler Roundtable DESCRIPTION:2026 Regional Hauler Roundtable: Building the Next Phase of Organics Diversion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue April 7\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00 pm – 1:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nJoin CET and other Northeast haulers for our annual 2026 Organics Hauler Roundtable Discussion. We are hosting a virtual roundtable discussion for CT\, MA\, NH\, NY\, and RI organics haulers on April 7th\, 2026 from 12:00 pm-1:30pm.   \n\n\n\nAs in previous years\, this roundtable aims to connect haulers in a virtual meeting to:  \n\n\n\n\nTake a deeper look into the current organics diversion marketplace \n\n\n\nIdentify where support is needed to accommodate the increased service demand from smaller generators \n\n\n\nCollaborate to improve wasted food collection and processing in the region \n\n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you!  We would like to stay updated with your current services so we can learn more about:   \n\n\n\n\nYour current strengths \n\n\n\nAreas for growth \n\n\n\nWays we can support efforts to effectively manage organic material \n\n\n\n\n*This conversation will not be recorded nor shared outside of the participant network    \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event and is limited to haulers that serve in these states: CT\, MA\, NH\, NY\, and RI.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsCustomer Relationship Representative II \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. Through CET\, businesses can receive complimentary technical support and educational resources tailored to the commercial sector. CET currently offers free technical assistance to businesses to support their wasted food strategies. With questions\, please reach out to wastedfood@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/2026-regional-hauler-roundtable/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Event-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T150000 DTSTAMP:20260330T024103Z CREATED:20260131T222945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T024103Z UID:46884-1775039400-1775055600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:New York State Compost Site Operators Workshop: East Hampton/East Hampton Compost\, Long Island Organics Initiative DESCRIPTION:New York State Compost Site Operators Workshop: East Hampton/East Hampton Compost\, Long Island Organics Initiative  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Long Island \n\n\n\nDate:Wednesday Apr 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:30 am – 3:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nCapacity Reached\, join the waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nCET\, with support from NYS DEC\, is hosting a free compost site operators’ workshop in East Hampton\, New York on Wednesday\, April 1st\, from 10:30am-3:00pm.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging and informative half-day event focused on best practices for implementing community scale composting systems in New York State. The workshop will be led by James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be divided into two parts: an online webinar and a half-day field session. The webinar will be held on Tuesday\, March 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm. All in-person registrants will automatically register for the webinar. If you are unable to attend\, we will record the session so that attendees can watch before the in-person field portion.   \n\n\n\nThe hands-on field session will take place at East Hampton Transfer Station\, in collaboration with the Long Island Organics Initiative and East Hampton Compost.   \n\n\n\nThis workshop is geared toward the following participants from New York State:  \n\n\n\n\nOperators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps. \n\n\n\n\n\nOperators of small-scale/community composting sites that accept food scraps\, such as community gardens\, local parks\, etc. \n\n\n\n\n\nOther interested parties considering starting a commercial or community scale composting operation to compost food scraps. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the waitlist\n\n\n\n\nPriority registration will be given to New York-based composters. Out-of-state registrants will be placed on a waitlist and notified if spots become available.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of a series of two workshops that CET is hosting in Spring 2026 under our Rethink Food Waste NY program. The other workshop will be hosted in Schenectady\, NY. We kindly request that you register for only one of the two workshops.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to CET at RethinkFoodWasteNY@cetonline.org or 866-306-0911.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJames McSweeneyCompost Technical Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMPOST TeChNICAL SERVICES Compost Technical Services is a specialized consulting and education firm focused on helping farms\, communities\, and organizations build resilient\, sustainable compost systems. They offer expert compost systems design\, operational support\, and technical assistance to improve food scrap recycling and nutrient management\, with programs active in places like Vermont\, Massachusetts\, and New York.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Town of East Hampton Compost Facility The Town of East Hampton Compost Facility is an 11-acre site that has been operating for over 25 years\, processing yard waste such as leaves\, brush\, and grass clippings.Led by Sanitation Supervisor Craig Fick\, this tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the facility’s operations and its new NYSDEC-approved pilot program to accept residential food waste\, including fruits\, vegetables\, eggshells\, and coffee grounds.Developed in collaboration with ReWild Long Island\, the program explores how food waste can be integrated into existing compost systems to support more sustainable\, community-based solutions.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe long island organics Initiative East Hampton Compost is a community-based initiative supporting the Long Island Organics Initiative\, transforming food scraps into nutrient-rich soil.Founded in 2023\, the organization works to reduce carbon emissions\, recycle organic waste\, and support local ecosystems\, including pollinators and communities\, through sustainable composting practices.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecotecHnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. Supported by NYS DEC\, CET currently offers free technical assistance to New York businesses\, institutions\, organics recyclers\, and haulers to support their wasted food strategies.For questions\, please contact us at rethinkfoodwasteny@cetonline.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Compost Site Operators Workshop Series\nHosted by CET\, NYS DEC\, and James McSweeney.\n\nThank you for your interest in this workshop series focused on best practices for community-scale compost sites incorporating food scraps.\n\nAt this time\, registration is full. By completing this form\, you will be added to the waitlist and notified if space becomes available.\n\nPriority will be given to composters based in New York.\n\nFor questions\, contact rethinkfoodwasteny@cetonline.org \n \n \n Step 1 of 2 – General Questions\n \n \n 0%\n \n \n Select the event you would like to register for:(Required)Schenectady: Schenectady Community Compost Project – March 30th\, 2026Long Island: East Hampton Tranfer Station – April 1st\, 2026Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n TitleCompany Name(Required)Email(Required)\n \n PhoneAddress(Required) \n \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n City\n \n \n State / Province / Region\n \n \n ZIP / Postal Code\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What best describes your business?Compost Facility or/and HaulerCommunity Environmental OrgniazationGoverment EntityOtherPlease SpecifyDo you operate a compost site in New York state that incorporates food scraps?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please note if you have any dietary/food restrictions (Vegetarian\, gluten free\, etc) URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/new-york-state-compost-site-operators-workshop-east-hampton-east-hampton-compost-long-island-organics-initiative/ CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/farms-3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T113000 DTSTAMP:20260311T173614Z CREATED:20260311T155647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T173614Z UID:47692-1774953000-1774956600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Reworld Quarterly Communities & Partners Meeting DESCRIPTION:Reworld Quarterly Communities & Partners Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue March 31\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:30 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nReworld partners with CET to conduct outreach and implement programs that identify and divert elemental mercury and mercury-containing devices from the waste stream in the communities it serves. In addition to quarterly newsletters\, resource documents\, and mercury recycling funding\, quarterly meetings are hosted to support communities in achieving the mutual goal of diverting mercury from the waste stream.    \n\n\n\nThese meetings are designed to be interactive\, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences\, including any challenges that have arisen or best practices they have learned. We will be meeting virtually using MS Teams to discuss the newly available lithium battery videos and how to share Reworld content via different communication channels and platforms.  \n\n\n\nWhat is a Universal Shed? \n\n\n\nUniversal Waste Sheds serve as dedicated locations where residents\, schools\, and businesses can safely recycle mercury-containing products. They provide a centralized\, clearly labeled space for disposal and serve as a constant reminder for residents to bring in items. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsCustomer Relationship Representative II \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste.  For questions\, please contact us at cet@cetonline.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReworld REWORLD partner with businesses and communities to reimagine what waste can do. Together\, we transform refuse into a resource\, steadfast in our determination to go beyond net zero\, for the good of our people\, our communities\, and the planet we all depend on. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/reworld-quarterly-communities-partners-meeting-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/REworld-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T143000 DTSTAMP:20260225T183752Z CREATED:20260128T204716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T183752Z UID:46870-1774866600-1774881000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:New York State Compost Site Operators Workshop: Schenectady/Schenectady Community Compost Project\, Fehr Ave. Farm DESCRIPTION:New York State Compost Site Operators Workshop: Schenectady/Schenectady Community Compost Project\, Fehr Ave. Farm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Schenectady Urban Farms \n\n\n\nDate:Mon March 30\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:30 am – 2:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nCET\, with support from NYS DEC\, is hosting a free compost site operators’ workshop in Schenectady\, New York on March 30th\, 2026 from 10:30am-2:30pm.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an engaging and informative half-day event focused on best practices for implementing community scale composting systems in New York State. The workshop will be led by James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop will be divided into two parts: an online webinar and a half-day field session. The webinar will be held on Tuesday\, March 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm. All in-person registrants will automatically register for the webinar. If you are unable to attend\, we will record the session so that attendees can watch before the in-person field portion.   \n\n\n\nThe hands-on field session will take place at Fehr Avenue Farm\, in collaboration with the Schenectady Community Compost Project.   \n\n\n\nThis workshop is geared toward the following participants from New York State:  \n\n\n\n\nOperators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps. \n\n\n\n\n\nOperators of small-scale/community composting sites that accept food scraps\, such as community gardens\, local parks\, etc. \n\n\n\n\n\nOther interested parties considering starting a commercial or community scale composting operation to compost food scraps. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nPriority registration will be given to New York-based composters. Out-of-state registrants will be placed on a waitlist and notified if spots become available.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is part of a series of two workshops that CET is hosting in Spring 2026 under our Rethink Food Waste NY program. The other workshop will be hosted in East Hampton\, NY. We kindly request that you register for only one of the two workshops.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please reach out to CET at RethinkFoodWasteNY@cetonline.org or 866-306-0911.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJames McSweeneyCompost Technical Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchenectady Urban Farms\, Inc. The Schenectady Community Compost Project was launched in May of 2023 to support the expansion of food scraps recycling and increase sustainable materials management education efforts in Schenectady\, New York. With food scraps drop-off sites across the county\, Fehr Avenue Farm serves as a special site for the Schenectady Community Compost Project. On-site\, there is a solar powered Aerated Static Pile (ASP) system that processes a mix of food scraps from a local school\, the community drop-off sites\, and garden clean out from the farm\, into a nutrient-rich compost used by Schenectady Urban Farms and local schools to keep the community fed.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMPOST TeChNICAL SERVICES Compost Technical Services is a specialized consulting and education firm focused on helping farms\, communities\, and organizations build resilient\, sustainable compost systems. They offer expert compost systems design\, operational support\, and technical assistance to improve food scrap recycling and nutrient management\, with programs active in places like Vermont\, Massachusetts\, and New York.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. Supported by NYS DEC\, CET currently offers free technical assistance to New York businesses\, institutions\, organics recyclers\, and haulers to support their wasted food strategies. For questions\, please contact us at rethinkfoodwasteny@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/new-york-state-compost-site-operators-workshop-schenectady-schenectady-community-compost-project-fehr-ave-farm/ CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Framework-for-implementing-community-scale-composting-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T113000 DTSTAMP:20260212T001844Z CREATED:20260212T001103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T001844Z UID:47088-1774346400-1774351800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Why Food Donation Works: Benefits for Businesses and Communities in NY Webinar DESCRIPTION:Why Food Donation Works: Benefits for Businesses and Communities in NY Webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue March 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nReady to turn surplus food into sharing?  Tune into CET’s free webinar for businesses and institutions interested in developing a food donation program. This webinar is part of the Why Food Donation Works webinar series\, where we focus on donating food in different Northeastern states\, The New York session will be held on March 24th\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am.    \n\n\n\nLearn how food donation is a win-win-win for businesses\, communities\, and the environment in this webinar led by CET’s Waste Reduction Consultant Josh Enderle with guest speakers from Binghamton University and Feeding NYS. Following the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.  \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nLiability Protections  \n\n\n\n\n\nTax Incentives  \n\n\n\n\n\nUnacceptable/Acceptable Foods  \n\n\n\n\n\nSetting Up a Program  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJosh EnderleWaste Reduction Consultant \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. This webinar was made possible by funding through the USDA RUS program.  For additional assistance implementing a recycling or food waste diversion program at your business or institution\, contact CET at (888)-410-3827 or reducewastect@cetonline.org\, or visit CET’s website for more resources. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/why-food-donation-works-benefits-for-businesses-and-communities-in-ny-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NY-webinar.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000 DTSTAMP:20260311T190457Z CREATED:20260311T190455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T190457Z UID:47717-1774339200-1774375200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:2026 MassRecycle Conference DESCRIPTION:2026 MassRecycle Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center \n\n\n\nDate:Tue\, March 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:8:00 am – 6:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nReworld is proud to sponsor the 2026 MassRecycle Conference and Trade Show\, taking place on March 24th at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center! Please visit the Reworld/CET exhibitor booth during the Trade Show and check out the Universal Waste Shed Organization & Management roundtable\, hosted by Heather Billings\, Senior Waste Reduction Consultant for CET and Jeff Cabral\, Account Manager at Complete Recycling Solutions/TerraCycle.  \n\n\n\nMassRecycle will be bringing a full day of education\, connection\, and advocacy\, and we will be hosting a large audience of people from the Solid Waste & Recycling Industry: \n\n\n\nOnline Registration ends on March 17 at 5 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsCustomer Relationship Representative II \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste.  For questions\, please contact us at cet@cetonline.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMASSRECYCLE MASSRECYCLE is the only Massachusetts organization dedicated to improving recycling by sharing real-world solutions to today’s problems. Using the knowledge base of our diverse membership\, we are able to craft and advocate for legislation that is practical and effective. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/2026-massrecycle-conference/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0a6fc15b-3a41-41c2-a983-fab655bc6a90.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T113000 DTSTAMP:20260211T202852Z CREATED:20260211T202351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202852Z UID:47077-1773741600-1773747000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Why Food Donation Works: Benefits for Businesses and Communities in CT Webinar  DESCRIPTION:Why Food Donation Works: Benefits for Businesses and Communities in CT Webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue March 17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nReady to turn surplus food into sharing?  Tune into CET’s free webinar for businesses and institutions interested in developing a food donation program. This webinar is part of the Why Food Donation Works webinar series\, where we focus on donating food in different Northeastern states\, The Connecticut session will be held on March 17th\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am.  \n\n\n\nLearn how food donation is a win-win-win for businesses\, communities\, and the environment in this webinar led by CET’s Waste Reduction Consultant Marissa Major. Following the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.    \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nLiability Protections  \n\n\n\n\n\nTax Incentives  \n\n\n\n\n\nUnacceptable/Acceptable Foods  \n\n\n\n\n\nSetting Up a Program  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nMarissa MajorWaste Reduction Consultant \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. This webinar was made possible by funding through the USDA RUS program.  For additional assistance implementing a recycling or food waste diversion program at your business or institution\, contact CET at (888)-410-3827 or reducewastect@cetonline.org\, or visit CET’s website for more resources. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/why-food-donation-works-benefits-for-businesses-and-communities-in-ct-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CT-webinar-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T113000 DTSTAMP:20260128T203233Z CREATED:20260128T202309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T203233Z UID:46860-1773136800-1773142200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Expanding New York State’s Organics Market  DESCRIPTION:Expanding New York State’s Organics Market  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue March 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00 am – 11:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nRethink Food Waste New York\, under contract with NYS DEC and delivered by CET\, is hosting a market expansion webinar on Tuesday\, March 10th\, from 10:00am-11:30pm.   \n\n\n\nThis panel-style discussion aims to bring together New York State food scraps recyclers with end-product users to facilitate discussion and provide peer learning opportunities. Participants will gain insights into successful partnerships\, emerging trends\, and practical approaches to expanding food scraps recycling.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. This discussion is open to the following entities in New York State:  \n\n\n\n\nFood scraps recyclers \n\n\n\n\n\nMunicipal\, commercial\, or farm-based composters\, Anaerobic Digestion facilities\, vermi-composters\, etc.  \n\n\n\n\n\nEnd-product users \n\n\n\n\n\nMunicipal parks\, public works\, greenhouse and landscaping companies\, soil remediation groups\, land development operations\, etc.  \n\n\n\n\nOther interested stakeholders working to grow and strengthen the organics markets statewide.   \n\n\n\nPanelists for this discussion and the tentative agenda will be announced soon. Stay tuned!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJames McSweeneyCompost Technical Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. Supported by USDA RUS\, CET currently offers free technical assistance to RUS eligible businesses to support their wasted food strategies.  For questions\, please contact us at wastedfood@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/expanding-new-york-states-organics-market/ CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Framework-for-implementing-community-scale-composting-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T120000 DTSTAMP:20260128T195615Z CREATED:20260128T190920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T195615Z UID:46841-1772532000-1772539200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Frameworks for Implementing Community-Scale Composting Systems in New York State DESCRIPTION:Frameworks for Implementing Community-Scale Composting Systems in New York State \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue March 3\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nCET\, with support from NYS DEC\, is hosting a free Compost Site Operators webinar on Tuesday\, March 3rd from 10:00am-12:00pm.   \n\n\n\nThis no-cost webinar\, conducted in collaboration with James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting\, will focus on community-scale composting models and implementation.    \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of the tools needed to evaluate\, plan\, and execute sustainable composting models at the community scale.     \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. The webinar is geared toward the following participants in New York State:   \n\n\n\n\nOperators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps.  \n\n\n\n\n\nOperators of small-scale/community composting sites that accept food scraps\, such as community gardens\, local parks\, etc.  \n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is preceding two in-person half-day field sessions at a local community scale compost site. Stay tuned for further details.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJames McSweeneyCompost Technical Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMPOST TeChNICAL SERVICES Compost Technical Services is a specialized consulting and education firm focused on helping farms\, communities\, and organizations build resilient\, sustainable compost systems. They offer expert compost systems design\, operational support\, and technical assistance to improve food scrap recycling and nutrient management\, with programs active in places like Vermont\, Massachusetts\, and New York.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. Supported by USDA RUS\, CET currently offers free technical assistance to RUS eligible businesses to support their wasted food strategies.  For questions\, please contact us at wastedfood@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/frameworks-for-implementing-community-scale-composting-systems-in-new-york-state/ CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Framework-for-implementing-community-scale-composting.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000 DTSTAMP:20260223T173939Z CREATED:20260123T193506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T173939Z UID:46816-1771934400-1771938000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:MassHousing 2026 Partners Live Info Session DESCRIPTION:MassHousing 2026 Partners Live Info Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue Feb 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00 pm – 1:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on February 24th for a virtual info session designed for community leaders\, advocacy groups\, and social justice organizations working to advance equity and affordability in housing and climate solutions in MA. \n\n\n\nThe Energy Saver Home Loan Program is a groundbreaking initiative from the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank\, designed to help low- and moderate-income homeowners afford energy upgrades—like heat pumps\, insulation\, and solar—through accessible\, low-interest financing. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsCustomer Relationship Representative II \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste. For questions\, please contact us at cet@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/masshousing-2026-partners-live-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MassHousing-2026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T113000 DTSTAMP:20260129T202536Z CREATED:20260121T213659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T202536Z UID:46804-1771927200-1771932600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Why Food Donation Works: Benefits for Businesses and Communities in NH Webinar DESCRIPTION:Why Food Donation Works: Benefits for Businesses and Communities in NH Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue Feb 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00 am – 11:30 am \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nTune into CET’s free webinar for businesses and institutions interested in developing a food donation program. This webinar is a part of the “Why Food Donation Works” webinar series where we will cover food donation in different Northeastern states. The New Hampshire session will be held on February 24th\, 2026 from 10:00am-11:30am.    \n\n\n\nLearn how food donation is a win-win-win for businesses\, communities\, and the environment in this webinar led by CET’s Senior Waste Reduction Consultant Emma Sabella with guest speakers from Monadnock Food Co-Op and The Community Kitchen. Following the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns. \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, we will discuss:  \n\n\n\n\nLiability Protections  \n\n\n\nTax Incentives  \n\n\n\nUnacceptable/Acceptable Foods \n\n\n\nSetting Up a Program  \n\n\n\n\nAnd more!   \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nEmma SabellaSenior Waste Reduction Consultant \n\n\n\nJane ClerkinSustainability Coordinator -Monadnock Food Co-Op \n\n\n\nSamantha BellePurchasing and Logistics Manager -The Community Kitchen \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. Supported by USDA RUS\, CET currently offers free technical assistance to RUS eligible businesses to support their wasted food strategies.  For questions\, please contact us at wastedfood@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/why-food-donation-works-benefits-for-businesses-and-communities-in-nh-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Wasted-food-new-york.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T133000 DTSTAMP:20260128T185905Z CREATED:20260128T171445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185905Z UID:46828-1770724800-1770730200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:2026 NYS Hauler Roundtable: Building the Next Phase of Organics Diversion in New York State  DESCRIPTION:2026 NYS Hauler Roundtable: Building the Next Phase of Organics Diversion in New York State \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue Feb 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00 pm – 1:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nAre you a New York State organics hauler?  \n\n\n\nCET is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion for New York State organics haulers on February 10th\, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm.   \n\n\n\nEffective January 1\, 2027\, the NYS Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling law is expanding to mandate entities who produce 1 ton or less of wasted food per week to donate or recycle if they are within 50 miles of a recycler (moving from 25 miles).   \n\n\n\nIn anticipation of this change\, we are hosting a virtual roundtable to connect NYS haulers to:  \n\n\n\n\nTake a deeper look into the current organics diversion marketplace \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify where support is needed to accommodate the increased service demand from smaller generators \n\n\n\n\n\nCollaborate to improve food waste collection and processing in the region \n\n\n\n\n\nProvide an open space for haulers to bring questions to CET for anonymous inquiries to NYSDEC \n\n\n\n\nWe would like to discuss the challenges and successes you are seeing\, and where more help might be needed in anticipation of the expanded law.  \n\n\n\n*This conversation will not be recorded nor shared outside of the participant network    \n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate in this event and is limited to haulers that serve New York State.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJosh EnderleWaste Reduction Consultant I \n\n\n\nRenee PanettaSenior Waste Reduction Consultant \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET · Center for ecothecnology CET is an environmental nonprofit committed to assisting a variety of operations in reducing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food from disposal. Supported by USDA RUS\, CET currently offers free technical assistance to RUS eligible businesses to support their wasted food strategies.  For questions\, please contact us at wastedfood@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/2026-nys-hauler-roundtable-building-the-next-phase-of-organics-diversion-in-new-york-state/ CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-NYS-Hauler-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T113000 DTSTAMP:20251120T181639Z CREATED:20251120T181635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T181639Z UID:45809-1765276200-1765279800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Reworld Quarterly Communities & Partners Meeting DESCRIPTION:Reworld Quarterly Communities & Partners Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue Dec 09\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:10:30 am – 11:30 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nReworld & CETReworld partners with CET to conduct outreach and implement programs that identify and divert elemental mercury and mercury-containing devices from the waste stream in the communities it serves. In addition to quarterly newsletters\, resource documents\, and mercury recycling funding\, quarterly meetings are hosted to support communities in achieving the mutual goal of diverting mercury from the waste stream.  These meetings are designed to be interactive\, and participants are encouraged to share their experiences\, including any challenges that have arisen or best practices they have learned. We will be meeting virtually using MS Teams to discuss the newly available lithium battery videos and how to share Reworld content via different communication channels and platforms.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nHeather BillingsSenior Waste Reduction Consultant \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREWORLD Reworld is a sustainable waste management company driven to uncover better ways to build a smarter\, greener world— and we’re serious about our responsibility to all those whose lives we touch. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/reworld-quarterly-communities-partners-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000 DTSTAMP:20251022T194819Z CREATED:20251022T193939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T194819Z UID:45665-1763460000-1763467200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:2025 RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Compost Site Operators Webinar DESCRIPTION:2025 RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Compost Site Operators Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue Nov 18\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\na no-cost compost site operators webinarRecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) is excited to announce a no-cost compost site operators webinar on Tuesday\, November 18th\, 2025 from 10:00am-12:00pm.   This no-cost webinar\, conducted in collaboration with James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting\, will focus on community-scale composting models and implementation.  Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the tools needed to evaluate\, plan\, and execute sustainable composting models at the community scale.Registration is required. Priority registration is given to the following participants based in Massachusetts:       \n\n\n\n\nOperators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps.  \n\n\n\nOperators of smaller scale/community composting sites that accept and process food scraps on-site\, such as community gardens\, parks\, schools\, etc.  \n\n\n\nOther interested parties considering starting a composting operation to compost food scraps.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJames McSweeneyCompost Technical Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecyclingWorks Massachusetts RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is a recycling assistance program funded by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and delivered under contract by CET that helps businesses and institutions reduce waste and maximize recycling\, reuse\, and food recovery opportunities. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/2025-recyclingworks-in-massachusetts-compost-site-operators-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-RW-Compost-Site-Operators-Webinar-Flyer-1200-x-600-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T170000 DTSTAMP:20251020T190524Z CREATED:20251020T185722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T190524Z UID:45652-1761667200-1761670800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:CET Fall 2025 Community Briefing: Acting Now for a Resilient Future DESCRIPTION:CET Fall 2025 Community Briefing: Acting Now for a Resilient Future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Tue Oct 28\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:4:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nActing Now for a Resilient FutureAs federal support for climate action faces mounting threats\, CET’s local leadership and community-based solutions matter more than ever. Join CET’s leadership team for a live online gathering to hear how your support is driving real progress in building resilient homes\, businesses\, and communities—and how together we can keep momentum strong heading into 2026. We will share highlights from NY Climate Week and a vision for the work ahead.  These bi-annual Community Briefings offer an inside look at the impact of CET’s work. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed\, inspired\, and ready to take meaningful action to protect our shared climate future. Register now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nAshley MusprattPresident & CEO \n\n\n\nEmily GaylordDirector\, Communications and Market Evolution \n\n\n\n\n\nJulia RisemanManager of Philanthropic Investments and Proposals \n\n\n\nLorenzo MacalusoChief Growth Officer \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/cet-fall-2025-community-briefing-acting-now-for-a-resilient-future/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/community-Brifing-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000 DTSTAMP:20260515T175125Z CREATED:20250925T134428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T175125Z UID:45183-1759395600-1759399200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Low-Income Services Solar Program Webinar DESCRIPTION:Low-Income Services Solar Program Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:Thur Oct 02\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:4:00 pm – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nEmpowering Nonprofits with Solar Energy SolutionsAs federal support for climate action faces mounting threats\, CET’s local leadership and community-based solutions matter more than ever. Join CET’s leadership team for a live online gathering to hear how your support is driving real progress in building resilient homes\, businesses\, and communities—and how together we can keep momentum strong heading into 2026. We will share highlights from NY Climate Week and a vision for the work ahead.  These bi-annual Community Briefings offer an inside look at the impact of CET’s work. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed\, inspired\, and ready to take meaningful action to protect our shared climate future. Register now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nRobin HansenProgram Consultant I\, CET \n\n\n\nCaroline CoppolaValue Stream Manager I\, CET \n\n\n\nSergeant\, Kara (ENE)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/low-income-services-solar-program-webinar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/DOER-Program.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000 DTSTAMP:20250905T181049Z CREATED:20250821T151936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T181049Z UID:44773-1758888000-1758891600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Food should feed people\, not landfills. A deep dive into state-level organics waste bans - and how Massachusetts’ works DESCRIPTION:Food should feed people\, not landfills. A deep dive into state-level organics waste bans – and how Massachusetts’ worksClimate Week NYC 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:September 26\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00pm \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion highlighting the impact and potential for organics waste bans and similar policies to reduce food waste and feed people. Featuring NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council)\, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP)\, CET\, and Spoonfuls\, panelists will discuss the impacts of wasted food on people and the planet\, with a focus on how the most successful organics waste bans work. We’ll take a look at the ban in Massachusetts and how it mitigates the impacts of wasted food while encouraging food recovery\, and consider the role waste bans and other related policies play in other states. Register now\n\n\n\n\nIn this panel discussion\, we will dive into how they work and what accounts for Massachusetts’ success. We touch on the different forms bans can take and the range of impacts they can have on curbing waste and feeding people in the states where bans are implemented.\n\n\n\n\nThe MA Department of Environmental Protection on how the Massachusetts organics waste ban came to be\, what has contributed to its success\, and where it might be headed. \n\n\n\nCET on how their technical assistance and food waste reduction education for all types of food businesses supports successful implementation of waste bans and similar policies in multiple states\n\n\n\nSpoonfuls\, New England’s largest food recovery organization\, operating across Massachusetts. Spoonfuls champions the state’s ban as an effective tool to ensure that perfectly good food feeds people\, and not landfills.\n\n\n\nNRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) will moderate the discussion and also offer insights on the potential impacts of state-level organic waste bans and other supportive food waste reduction policies at the federal\, state\, and local levels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe panelists\n\n\n\n\nMadeline Keating\,Senior Advocate\, NRDC (Moderator) Madeline Keating works as part of NRDC’s Food & Agriculture team\, specializing in food waste reduction. Since joining NRDC in 2016\, she has focused on advancing solutions that foster a healthier\, more resilient\, and equitable food system. As the leader of the Food Matters initiative\, she collaborates with cities nationwide to develop innovative food waste reduction policies and programs. She also advocates at the federal and state levels\, recognizing the importance of multi-level government solutions. Prior to NRDC\, she worked in urban planning\, supporting municipal scenario planning and sustainability programs.  \n\n\n\nJohn FischerDeputy Division Director\, Solid Waste\, MA Department of Environmental Protection John Fischer is Deputy Division Director for Solid Waste Materials Management at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). In this position\, he oversees MassDEP’s development and implementation of the Solid Waste Master Plan\, including MassDEP’s regulatory\, permitting\, compliance and grant and assistance programs to manage solid waste and advance waste reduction\, recycling\, and composting in Massachusetts.  He has been with MassDEP since 1998.  John holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Ecology from Connecticut College and a Master’s in City Planning\, focusing on Environmental Policy and Planning\, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. \n\n\n\nLorenzo MacalusoChief Growth Officer\, CET Emily Gaylord is a senior leader at CET\, where she leads strategy\, communications\, and partnerships that help scale climate solutions and maximize their impact. By shaping CET’s voice and driving outreach strategies\, Emily has strengthened the organization’s ability to inspire over 75\,000 people annually—from homeowners to small businesses to community institutions—to take practical action on climate. Her work has supported programs that prevented nearly 370\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions in 2024 alone\, ensuring that CET’s proven solutions deliver results where they matter most. With more than a decade of experience in climate communications\, Emily specializes in translating climate science into action by designing strategies that scale practical solutions\, from decarbonizing small businesses and farms to reducing wasted food and advancing equitable access to energy efficiency. Emily believes that effective communication is a climate solution in itself—essential for mobilizing action\, building partnerships\, and driving lasting change. \n\n\n\nLiz MillerSenior Community Relations Manager\, Spoonfuls Liz Moniz Miller is the Senior Community Relations Manager at Spoonfuls\, where she helps drive impactful food waste reduction and recovery efforts across Massachusetts. In her role\, she focuses on public and legislative affairs\, community engagement\, and building strategic partnerships that advance the organization’s mission. Liz fosters strong relationships with retail and industry partners\, nonprofits\, government agencies\, and legislators to ensure sustainable and equitable food systems.With over 15 years of experience in food systems and public affairs\, Liz brings expertise in strategic program development and leveraging partnerships for meaningful impact. She is deeply passionate about connecting communities with actionable solutions to address sustainability\, food insecurity\, and equity—ensuring that diverse voices and needs are part of lasting change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organizations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNRDC · Natural Resources Defense Council NRDC uses science\, policy\, law\, and people power to confront the climate crisis\, protect public health\, and safeguard nature. Get updates on their issues. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe massachusetts department of environmental protection (massdep) The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) protects and enhances the state’s air\, water\, and land resources. Through regulation\, partnerships\, and community engagement\, MassDEP works to ensure a clean\, healthy\, and sustainable environment for all Massachusetts residents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nspoonfuls Spoonfuls is the largest food recovery nonprofit of its kind in New England\, dedicated to rescuing and distributing healthy\, fresh food that would otherwise go to waste. Each week\, the organization recovers over 110\,000 pounds of food—much of it perishable\, like fruits\, vegetables\, dairy\, and meats—and delivers it the same day to community programs serving more than 63\,000 people across Massachusetts. This not only helps address food insecurity\, but also reduces environmental impact and preserves the value of food. Equip with ServSafe-certified staff and temperature-controlled\, GPS-monitored vehicles\, Spoonfuls ensures safe\, dignified delivery and works with a wide network of retail\, wholesale\, and farm partners to maximize impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Climate WeekBe part of conversations that move climate action forward. Register Now URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/food-should-feed-people-not-landfills-a-deep-dive-into-state-level-organics-waste-bans-and-how-massachusetts-works/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Food-should-feed-people-not-landfills.-A-deep-dive-into-state-level-organics-waste-bans-and-how-Massachusetts-works-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T133000 DTSTAMP:20250905T191939Z CREATED:20250716T014218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T191939Z UID:43727-1758801600-1758807000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Achieving Zero Waste: Moving the Circular Economy from Idea to Practical Implementation DESCRIPTION:Achieving Zero Waste: Moving the Circular Economy from Idea to Practical Implementation Climate Week NYC 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Governors Island\, New York\, NY \n\n\n\nDate:Thursday\, September 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:12:00pm to 1:30pm \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nStarting with the premise that waste is a design flaw—in packaging\, products\, and the design and operation of our buildings and communities—panelists will lead a conversation sharing concrete steps architects\, builders\, building owners\, and operators can take to eliminate waste and implement the circular economy in the built environment. Register now\n\n\n\n\nDesigning for Zero Waste\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Clare Miflin\, Executive Director\, Center for Zero Waste Design\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing Guidelines \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Celeste McMickle\, TRUE Certification\, U.S. Green Building Council\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Help to Implement\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Lorenzo Macaluso\, Chief Growth Officer\, CET \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConclusion: Climate Impact & Opportunities to Scale Faster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe panelists\n\n\n\n\nClare MiflinExecutive Director of the Center for Zero Waste Design Clare Miflin envisions a future without garbage\, where urban systems are woven into ecosystems. In 2017\, she led the development of the Zero Waste Design Guidelines\, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation\, to show how to design the built environment to help cities achieve zero waste goals. As an architect\, systems thinker\, and biomimicry-certified professional\, Miflin’s goal is to support designers\, communities\, and policymakers by making zero-waste strategies accessible and actionable in order to improve buildings\, neighborhoods\, and cities. Based in NYC\, she is the Executive Director of the Center for Zero Waste Design\, a non-profit that develops circular strategies for cities\, as well as Principal at ThinkWoven\, a zero-waste design consultancy.  \n\n\n\nCeleste McMickleDirector of Client Solutions for TRUE Zero Waste Celeste McMickle is the Director of Client Solutions for TRUE Zero Waste certification with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). TRUE certification aims to support facilities and businesses in achieving their zero-waste goals by providing a clear path to certification using a points-based rating system and educational tools such as the TRUE Advisor program. Celeste is trained as an architect and has a background as a sustainability consultant\, LEED Green rater\, and waste expert. She has previously worked with Steven Winter Associates\, DSNY\, and the New York City Compost Project. She is the vice-chair of the Brooklyn Solid Waste Advisory Board and is a certified Master Composter. TRUE is a third-party zero-waste certification for facilities\, events\, and construction. The TRUE certification program measures\, improves\, and recognizes zero-waste performance by encouraging the adoption of waste management and reduction practices that contribute to positive environmental\, health\, and economic outcomes. A TRUE-certified project’s goal is to divert all solid waste from the landfill\, incineration (waste-to-energy)\, and the environment\, leading to a truly circular economy. TRUE certification is administered by Green Business Certification Inc.  \n\n\n\nLorenzo MacalusoChief Growth Officer at CET Lorenzo Macaluso is the Chief Growth Officer at CET\, where he has played a pivotal role since 2000 in advancing cutting-edge sustainability initiatives across New England and beyond. With over two decades of experience in waste diversion\, program design\, and business sustainability\, Lorenzo is a nationally recognized and award-winning expert in waste reduction and energy strategies. A frequent speaker at national conferences and summits\, Lorenzo is known for his expertise in integrating sustainability into business operations and public policy.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organizations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe New York Climate Exchange The New York Climate Exchange is a nonprofit that unlocks climate solutions at speed and scale by activating a broad\, multi-stakeholder model. Their physical campus\, coming to Governors Island in 2029\, will embody their approach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTRUE Zero Waste The TRUE certification program is used by facilities to define\, pursue\, and achieve their zero-waste goals\, cutting their carbon footprint and supporting public health. The certification goes beyond diversion numbers and focuses on the upstream policies and practices that make zero waste successful in any organization and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCenter for Zero Waste Design The Center for Zero Waste Design and ThinkWoven emerged from the Zero Waste Design Guidelines\, which were developed in 2018 under the auspices of the AIA New York with support from the Rockefeller Foundation. They work with designers\, organizations\, communities\, city agencies\, policymakers\, and activists to transform the built environment towards a zero-waste future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Climate WeekBe part of conversations that move climate action forward. Register Now URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/achieving-zero-waste-moving-the-circular-economy-from-idea-to-practical-implementation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LorenzoWeek-Eventos.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T113000 DTSTAMP:20251002T161811Z CREATED:20250818T153138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T161811Z UID:44750-1758708000-1758713400@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Creative Solutions for Addressing Wasted Food in New York  DESCRIPTION:Creative Solutions for Addressing Wasted Food in New York \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\nDate:September 24\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00am – 11:30am \n\n\n\n\nWatch Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nCET is hosting a webinar to explore creative ways New York businesses and municipalities can address wasted food.  Join us on Sept 24th\, 2025\, from 10:00am-11:30am EST when CET’s expert Waste Reduction Consultant\, Josh Enderle\, will discuss the challenges\, costs\, and impact of wasted food for New York and share innovating strategies from businesses and rural communities to address these challenges. Following the presentation\, attendees can join a Q&A discussion session where they can engage with CET.   Register now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nJosh EnderleWaste Reduction Consultant I\, CET Josh Enderle is a Waste Reduction Consultant at the CET\, where he helps businesses and communities implement practical strategies to reduce wasted food and improve sustainability. He also serves on the Broome County Environmental Management Council\, contributing his expertise to local environmental initiatives. Josh holds a degree from Ithaca College and is based in Binghamton\, New York. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organization\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCET CET helps people and businesses transition to a carbon-free future. With 50 years of experience\, CET delivers practical climate solutions—reducing waste\, preventing food loss\, supporting building electrification\, and scaling decarbonization across 18 states. Last year alone\, CET helped avoid 365\,000 tons of CO₂ emissions and diverted 40\,000 tons of waste. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/creative-solutions-for-addressing-wasted-food-in-new-york/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/logo-300-x-100-px.svg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR