BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CET - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T164500 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240307T135141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T135753Z UID:27268-1709827200-1709829900@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:SEPA March Meeting featuring Ashley Muspratt as Guest Speaker DESCRIPTION:Dear all\, \n  \nPlease join us next Thursday for our March meeting (3/7 @ 4-4:45p ET)\, which will feature Ashley Muspratt\, of the Center for EcoTechnology (CET)\, as our guest speaker. Ashley will discuss CET’s work with Ipswich Electrical Light Department\, a public-power utility in Massachusetts\, which recently launched an inclusive utility investment program — ReSource Ipswich — for its customers. CET\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization\, administers the new program. For more info on ReSource Ipswich\, see this Boston Globe article and this APPA article. \n  \nHere are the webinar details (also available via calendar invite): \nhttps://sepapower-org.zoom.us/j/96369535378?pwd=S0Y3Q0VTUVI3dnZCVGluQ3FPb0pnUT09\nMeeting ID: 963 6953 5378\nPasscode: 043338 \n\nAdditional resources: \n\nA recording of SEPA’s 12/7/2023 webinar addressing Duke Energy’s new tariffed-on bill (i.e.\, IUI) program in North Carolina\nAn overview of SEPA’s Inclusive Utility Investment Task Force\nS. EPA’s overview of inclusive utility investment programs\, including the Pay As You Save (PAYS®) model\nS. EPA’s compilation of inclusive utility investment programs\, including utility tariffs (2022)\nSEPA’s Inclusive Utility Investment Resource Library (maintained by SEPA)\nSEPA’s Inclusive Utility Investment Task Force Reference Guide\n\nWe look forward to seeing you next Thursday afternoon! URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/sepa-march-meeting-featuring-ashley-muspratt-as-guest-speaker/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240321 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240307T135644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T154846Z UID:27270-1710806400-1710979199@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:CET at BuildingEnergy Boston DESCRIPTION:CET will be tabling at this great event this month! \nHere is the description of the event from their website: \nBuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design\, energy efficiency\, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1\,000 industry leaders and emerging professionals together to learn from and share ideas with each other. Sessions are curated by a volunteer NESEA-Member content committee to ensure that conference sessions are genuinely useful to attendees. The conference will feature product demonstrations\, networking events\, and accredited sessions that offer best practices and lessons learned\, case studies and proven data\, technical “how-to”s\, emerging technologies\, and innovative policies and programs. \n  \nConference Theme: Climate Resilience\nAs the planet warms\, the Northeast is already experiencing severe weather events\, including prolonged heat waves and cold snaps\, strong winds\, heavy rains\, and coastal flooding. Achieving climate resilience in our built environment will require us to implement a wide array of passive and active solutions to mitigate the effects of these changes. At the same time\, we must continue to address the root causes by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. It is also critical to ensure that vulnerable and under-resourced communities do not bear the brunt of these challenges.\n\nAs practitioners\, we have a multitude of tools to apply to this work\, ranging from the tried-and-true to the experimental and cutting-edge. All these tools will be necessary for the task at hand\, which will also require bringing together stakeholders from many fields and backgrounds. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/cet-at-buildingenergy-boston/ LOCATION:Westin Boston Seaport District\, 425 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/default-cet-image-300-x-100-px.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240316T174400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T174400Z UID:27787-1711558800-1711566000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Fill the Food Bank DESCRIPTION:The Hampden County Chambers of Commerce are uniting to fight food insecurity in our region! In collaboration with the Greater Westfield\, Greater Holyoke\, West of the River\, ERC5/East of the River\, and Greater Chicopee Chambers of Commerce\, we are thrilled to announce the Fill the Food Bank event on March 27 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Tickets are $25\, and guests are asked to bring a shelf-stable contribution of rice or beans or a monetary donation. Let’s make a difference together! \n \nhttps://dev.springfieldregionalchamber.com/events/details/fill-the-food-bank-6424  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/fill-the-food-bank/ LOCATION:Food Bank of Western Massachusetts\, 25 Carew St\, Chicopee\, MA\, 01020\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240316T174946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240316T174946Z UID:27790-1715162400-1715187600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Small Business Expo | Boston 2024 DESCRIPTION:CET will be attending this event! Details below. \n\nTRADE SHOW & B2B MARKETING EVENT | BOSTON 2024\nOUR TRADE SHOW EVENT IS BOSTON’S ULTIMATE SMALL BUSINESS & B2B MARKETING EVENT\nAttendees can engage with industry leaders\, participate in workshops\, and access resources tailored for effective business growth. The Expo features a series of interactive sessions\, panels\, and b2b marketing that addresses current market trends\, innovative strategies\, and practical solutions for overcoming business challenges. \nIn addition to the tremendous networking opportunities\, the trade show will host diverse exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services vital for small business operations\, B2B marketing\, and building a growing small business. This Event is a crucial nexus for knowledge exchange\, relationship building\, and strategic partnerships\, catering to the dynamic needs of the modern business landscape. \nLocation\nTHE WESTIN BOSTON SEAPORT DISTRICT\nMay 8th\, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nRegister for Free!\nExhibit at the Show URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/small-business-expo-trade-show-2024/ LOCATION:Westin Boston Seaport District\, 425 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240529T210742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T210742Z UID:30308-1717662600-1717684200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:2024 CBIA Energy and Environment Conference DESCRIPTION:CET is excited to attend the 2024 Energy and Environment Conference. \n  \nABOUT THIS EVENT\nJoin us June 6 for in-depth discussions on energy and environment policy\, climate change\, PFAS\, regulatory reform\, renewables\, the Transfer Act\, ISO best practices\, and more. \nPublic Utilities Regulatory Authority chair Marissa Paslick Gillett is one of the featured speakers at this year’s conference\, discussing current issues and sharing her goals for the agency with Day Pitney’s Alex Judd. \nConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes will talk with Day Pitney’s Kirstin Etela about the agency’s 20BY26 initiative goals and the impact on the state’s business community. \nDan O’Keefe\, the commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development\, will share his outlook and vision for the state’s economy. \nRep. Joe Gresko\, co-chair of the legislature’s Environment Committee\, and Energy and Technology Committee ranking member Sen. Ryan Fazio review the 2024 General Assembly session. \nConnecticut Green Bank officials outline opportunities for businesses to invest in renewable energy and resilience and ISO-New England representatives break down energy grid plans for the state and region. \nOther sessions address the implication of PFAS and what to watch for in the near future\, the future of the Transfer Act\, and the future of power generation in the region. \nManufacturers will have the opportunity to connect with Paul Lavoie\, Connecticut’s chief manufacturing officer\, over lunch. \nAnd you’ll have numerous networking opportunities throughout the day to connect with your peers and administration officials. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/2024-cbia-energy-and-environment-conference/ LOCATION:Sheraton Hartford South Hotel\, 100 Capital Blvd\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240529T211124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T211136Z UID:30312-1718006400-1718028000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:RecyclingWorks Spring 2024 Forum DESCRIPTION:MassDEP and RecyclingWorks Massachusetts will share resources to help businesses and institutions comply with the Commercial Food Material Disposal Ban and updates on the development of best management practices for transitioning to reusable takeout containers. \nAdditional presenters will highlight successful programs and best practices to divert food scraps and organics from disposal. All Massachusetts businesses and institutions are encouraged to register. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/recyclingworks-spring-2024-forum/ LOCATION:University of Massachusetts Dartmouth\, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth\, Dartmouth\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:waste reduction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240518T170128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T171413Z UID:30097-1718719200-1718724600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:The Business Advantages of Reducing Wasted Food in New Hampshire DESCRIPTION:Join Our Virtual Event on Reducing Wasted Food\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, June 18th\nTime: 2:00 – 3:30PM \nCET invites you to a virtual event focused on practical solutions for reducing wasted food in businesses\, institutions\, and schools. During this event\, you will discover strategies to minimize and sustainably manage wasted food\, leading to financial savings\, boosted staff morale\, enhanced customer satisfaction\, and a reduced environmental impact. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nBlue Loon Bakery will showcase their successful food waste prevention\, food donation\, and composting programs.\nNH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) will provide an overview of the upcoming New Hampshire Food Waste Ban.\n\nSchedule: \n\nPresentations: 2:00 – 3:00 PM\nOptional Discussion and Q&A: 3:00 – 3:30 PM\n\nClick here to register!  \n  \nWhy Addressing Wasted Food in New Hampshire Matters: \nIn 2020\, NHDES reported that approximately 165\,000 tons of wasted food were disposed of by the state’s residents\, businesses\, and institutions\, comprising 24% of the total solid waste stream (source: BioCycle). Instead of contributing to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions\, this food can\, however\, be redirected for higher purposes\, which CET will discuss in detail. \nThe substance of CET’s presentation will be relevant to New Hampshire’s Food Waste Ban\, which will go into effect on February 1\, 2025. Specifically\, the ban will apply to entities (businesses\, institutions\, schools\, etc.) that produce one ton of wasted food per week or more and are located within 20 miles of a facility with the capacity and authorization to manage wasted food.    \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn how to reduce wasted food and unlock environmental\, social\, and financial benefits for your business or organization. \nWe look forward to your participation! URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/the-business-advantages-of-reducing-wasted-food-in-new-hampshire/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:waste reduction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240923T164500 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240628T000729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T181815Z UID:31617-1727077500-1727109900@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Compost Site Operators Workshop in Kerhonkson\, NY DESCRIPTION:CET\, with support from NYS DEC\, is hosting a free compost site operators’ workshop in Kerhonkson\, New York.\n\nJoin us for an engaging and informative full-day event focused on best practices for composting food scraps. The workshop will be led by James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting. \n\nThe workshop will be divided into two parts: a morning classroom session and an afternoon field session. Approved registrants will receive the address for the classroom location. The hands-on field session will take place at Community Compost Company. \n\nThis workshop is ideal for:\n\n Operators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps.\n Operators of small-scale/community composting sites that accept food scraps\, such as community gardens\, local parks\, etc.\n Other interested parties considering starting a commercial composting operation to compost food scraps.\n\nTraining Agenda\n\n 7:45 – 8:15 am · Registration\n 8:15 – 8:35 am · Welcome & Intros\n 8:35 – 8:50 am · New York DEC overview\n 8:50 – 9:35 am · Unit 1: Intro to Composting\n 9:35 – 10:35 am · Unit 2: Recipe Development\n 10:35 – 10:50 am · Break\n 10:50 – 11:40 am · Unit 3: Pile Monitoring\, Management\, & Maturity\n 11:40 – 12:10 am · Lunch\n 12:10 – 12:55 am · Unit 4: Troubleshooting & Neighbor Relations\n 12:55 – 1:40 pm · Unit 5: Site Design & Management Principles\n 1:40 – 2:00 pm · Break: Drive to Compost Site\n 2:00 – 3:15 pm · Site Tour: Meet at Compost Facility\n 3:15 – 4:15 pm · Pile Monitoring & Management Exercise\n 4:15 – 4:30 pm · Q&A\n 4:30 – 4:45 pm · Evaluations\n\nClick here to register for the workshop! \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\nFor more information about the workshop\, please see the WorkShop Agenda and our Frequently Asked Questions Sheet\nLearn more about Community Compost Company! \nLocated on a 300-acre former dairy farm\, Community Compost Company operates a compost facility in the heart of Hudson Valley\, New York. Founded by Eileen Banyra in 2013\, the company is committed to leading the change on food waste\, climate change\, and soil health through regional composting\, community-based action\, and educational outreach. Through an established network of residential and commercial pick-ups\, community drop-off sites\, and tipping services across New York and New Jersey\, Community Compost Company diverts 3\,000-4\,000 cubic yards of food waste from landfills per year.  \n\nAfter combining the collected food scraps with other organic materials\, the company utilizes an aerated static pile (ASP) system at their facility. The resulting product is a regenerative\, nutrient-rich compost that improves soil health and supports community resilience. Their finished products are approved for organic use and sold under the brand Hudson Soil Company to farmers\, home gardeners and land-use projects throughout the region. Hudson Soil’s product line currently includes compost\, worm castings\, Plant Jolt (a compost and worm casting blend)\, and liquid extracts. \n\nThis workshop is part of a series of three workshops that CET is hosting in Fall 2024 under our Rethink Food Waste NY program. The other two workshops will be hosted in Ithaca\, NY on September 25\, 2024\, and Winthrop\, NY on October 28\, 2024. We kindly request that you register for only one of the three workshops. \n\nFor more information\, please reach out to CET at RethinkFoodWasteNY@cetonline.org or 866-306-0911.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/compost-site-operators-workshop-in-kerhonkson-ny/ LOCATION:Community Compost Company\, Kerhonkson\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Desktop-size-2560-x-1440-12-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CET":MAILTO:energysaver@cetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T164500 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240628T002101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T182032Z UID:31622-1727250300-1727282700@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Compost Site Operators Workshop in Ithaca\, NY DESCRIPTION:CET\, with support from NYS DEC\, is hosting a free compost site operators’ workshop in Ithaca\, New York.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience an engaging and informative full-day event focused on best practices for composting food scraps\, led by James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting.\n\nThe workshop divides into two parts: a morning classroom session and an afternoon field session. Approved registrants will receive the address for the classroom location. The hands-on field session will take place at Cornell University’s Compost Facility.\n\nThis workshop targets participants from New York State\, including operators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps\, as well as operators of small-scale/community composting sites such as community gardens and local parks. It also welcomes other interested parties considering starting a commercial composting operation for food scraps.\nTraining Agenda\n\n 7:45 – 8:15 am · Registration\n 8:15 – 8:35 am · Welcome & Intros\n 8:35 – 8:50 am · New York DEC overview\n 8:50 – 9:35 am · Unit 1: Intro to Composting\n 9:35 – 10:35 am · Unit 2: Recipe Development\n 10:35 – 10:50 am · Break\n 10:50 – 11:40 am · Unit 3: Pile Monitoring\, Management\, & Maturity\n 11:40 – 12:10 am · Lunch\n 12:10 – 12:55 am · Unit 4: Troubleshooting & Neighbor Relations\n 12:55 – 1:40 pm · Unit 5: Site Design & Management Principles\n 1:40 – 2:00 pm · Break: Drive to Compost Site\n 2:00 – 3:15 pm · Site Tour: Meet at Compost Facility\n 3:15 – 4:15 pm · Pile Monitoring & Management Exercise\n 4:15 – 4:30 pm · Q&A\n 4:30 – 4:45 pm · Evaluations\n\nClick here to register for the workshop! \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\nFor more information about the workshop\, please see the WorkShop Agenda and our Frequently Asked Questions Sheet\nExplore Cornell University’s Compost Facility:\nLocated just one mile from the iconic university\, Cornell’s Compost Facility has processed organic waste on their 4-acre site since 1992. They collect various waste streams\, including animal bedding and manure from research facilities\, plant debris from greenhouses and farms\, and food scraps from dining halls and eateries. The facility uses the turned windrow technique\, where windrows measuring an average of 7 feet tall and spanning the length of a football field are turned weekly and mature over 6-9 months. Processing 4\,000 tons of organic waste annually\, this site produces high-quality compost used for field research\, local agriculture\, and landscaping. Water from two lagoons irrigates surrounding fields.\n\nThis workshop is part of a series of three workshops CET is hosting in Fall 2024 under our Rethink Food Waste NY program. The other workshops will occur in Kerhonkson\, NY on September 23\, 2024\, and Winthrop\, NY on October 28\, 2024. We kindly request that you register for only one of the three workshops\n\nFor more information\, please contact CET at RethinkFoodWasteNY@cetonline.org or 866-306-0911. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/compost-site-operators-workshop-in-ithaca-ny/ LOCATION:Cornell University’s Compost Facility\, Ithaca\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Desktop-size-2560-x-1440-11-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CET":MAILTO:energysaver@cetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240828T203107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T200404Z UID:32474-1729710000-1729713600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Live CET Community Briefing DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Live CET Community Briefing on the impact of CET’s resilient climate solutions\, thanks to your support.   \nPlus\, we will have a special tribute to honor and celebrate the vision of EcoBuilding Bargains as this initiative comes to a close after 10 incredible years.   \n\nHear about the impact of your giving to CET \n\n\nHonoring and thanking the visionaries who created EcoBuildings Bargains\, and the community who worked\, shopped\, and donated over the years.  \n\n\nNews from CET in the coming year \n\n\nHow you can help \n\nThis twice-a-year live event is for supporters and friends of CET to get insiders updates\, news on the impact of your support to drive equitable access to resilient climate solutions in your community and beyond.   \nRegister now  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/fall-2024-live-cet-community-briefing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240529T211650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T003957Z UID:30315-1729845000-1729962000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:BECMA Mass Black Expo DESCRIPTION:CET is very happy to attend this year’s BECMA Mass Black Expo. \n\n\nMASS BLACK EXPO OVERVIEW \n\n\n\n\nThe Mass. Black Expo (MBE)\, a three-day event\, brings together hundreds of Black-owned businesses\, entrepreneurs and professionals with purchasing opportunities and capacity-building resources\, as well as skill and career advancement options. This is also an opportunity to network and share ideas about how to realize a more productive and inclusive economy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 25\, 2024 – Saturday\, October 26\, 2024 at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a chance to showcase the diversity\, breadth\, capacity\, innovation\, brilliance and resilience of Black businesses and professionals across the Commonwealth. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/becma-mass-black-expo/ LOCATION:Boston Convention & Event Center\, 415 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T164500 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20240628T003154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T182028Z UID:31626-1730101500-1730133900@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Compost Site Operators Workshop in Winthrop\, NY DESCRIPTION:CET\, with support from NYS DEC\, is hosting a free compost site operators’ workshop in Winthrop\, New York. \n\nJoin us for an engaging and informative full-day event focused on best practices for composting food scraps. The workshop will be led by James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting. \n\nThe workshop will be divided into two parts: a morning classroom session and an afternoon field session. Approved registrants will receive the address for the classroom location. The hands-on field session will take place at Whitten Family Farm. \n\nThis workshop is geared toward the following participants from New York State: \n\n Operators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps. \n Operators of small-scale/community composting sites that accept food scraps\, such as community gardens\, local parks\, etc. \n Other interested parties considering starting a commercial composting operation to compost food scraps. \n\nTraining Agenda\n\n 7:45 – 8:15 am · Registration\n 8:15 – 8:35 am · Welcome & Intros\n 8:35 – 8:50 am · New York DEC overview\n 8:50 – 9:35 am · Unit 1: Intro to Composting\n 9:35 – 10:35 am · Unit 2: Recipe Development\n 10:35 – 10:50 am · Break\n 10:50 – 11:40 am · Unit 3: Pile Monitoring\, Management\, & Maturity\n 11:40 – 12:10 am · Lunch\n 12:10 – 12:55 am · Unit 4: Troubleshooting & Neighbor Relations\n 12:55 – 1:40 pm · Unit 5: Site Design & Management Principles\n 1:40 – 2:00 pm · Break: Drive to Compost Site\n 2:00 – 3:15 pm · Site Tour: Meet at Compost Facility\n 3:15 – 4:15 pm · Pile Monitoring & Management Exercise\n 4:15 – 4:30 pm · Q&A\n 4:30 – 4:45 pm · Evaluations\n\nClick here to register for the workshop! \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\nFor more information about the workshop\, please see the WorkShop Agenda and our Frequently Asked Questions Sheet\nLearn more about Whitten Family Farm:\nLocated in the “North Country” of upstate New York\, Whitten Family Farm employs an aerated static pile compost system that utilizes food scraps\, manure\, and old feed to create high-quality cured compost. Scientific research at Whitten Family Farm optimizes the composting process\, focusing on the ideal carbon-to-nitrogen ratio\, aeration\, microbial activity\, and moisture levels to mitigate pathogens\, weed seeds\, and diseases from their finished compost. Known for its green energy initiatives\, the farm utilizes biofilter-harnessing technology to harvest 70% of greenhouse gas emissions\, using ammonia and carbon dioxide nutrients to grow vegetables onsite. Additionally\, during the curing phase\, cooling compost is used in worm beds heated by thermophilic compost bays to produce worm castings. Whitten Family Farm’s mission emphasizes producing high-quality compost sought after by home gardeners and farmers in their community.\n\nThis workshop is part of a series of three workshops CET is hosting in Fall 2024 under our Rethink Food Waste NY program. The other workshops will be held in Kerhonkson\, NY on September 23rd\, 2024 and Ithaca\, NY on September 25th\, 2024. We kindly request that you register for only one of the three workshops.\n\nFor more information\, please contact CET at RethinkFoodWasteNY@cetonline.org or 866-306-0911. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/compost-site-operators-workshop-in-winthrop-ny/ LOCATION:Whitten Family Farm.\, Winthrop\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:waste reduction ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Desktop-size-2560-x-1440-10-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CET":MAILTO:energysaver@cetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20241212T005110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T011350Z UID:34885-1739361600-1739367000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:CET's 2025 Organics Hauler Roundtable Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join CET and participate in our annual 2025 Organics Hauler Roundtable Discussion. Similar to previous years\, this roundtable aims to connect haulers from the Northeast in a virtual meeting to: \n\nTake a deeper look into the current organics diversion marketplace\nIdentify pinch points and opportunities\nCollaborate to improve food waste collection and processing in the region\n\nWe would like to discuss the challenges and successes you are seeing\, and where more help might be needed to move the needle in this area. \nWe want to hear from you! \nWe would like to stay updated with your current services so we can learn more about: \n\nYour current strengths\nAreas for growth\nWays we can support efforts to effectively manage organic material\n\n\nRegister Here\n\nWho is CET? \nCET 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. \nRegistration is required. Please note that this event will be a guided conversation that will not be recorded nor shared outside of the participant network. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/2025-hauler-roundtable/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:waste reduction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250221T202522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151358Z UID:39529-1741082400-1741087800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:CT's Commercial Organics Recycling Law: Resources for Businesses and Communities DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and practical webinar tailored for municipal leaders\, community partners\, and industry leaders to explore Connecticut’s Commercial Organics Recycling Law. This session will review the law’s key provisions and provide information on available resources\, assistance\, and support to successfully engage businesses in food waste reduction and recycling. You’ll hear from local leaders who have worked in partnership with CET to address food waste challenges across their communities.  \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\n\n✅ What the law requires – Key provisions and who must comply✅ How it affects businesses and communities – opportunities for collaboration and support✅ What assistance is available – Current resources and technical assistance from CET✅ Why your partnership is needed  – How municipalities and industry leaders can support their community’s success \n\n\n\nUnderstanding and engaging with this law may lead to cost savings\, stronger sustainability efforts\, and better collaboration across sectors. Whether you’re a local official\, business owner\, or sustainability advocate\, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you navigate and leverage the law effectively. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n\n\n\nMunicipal leaders & policymakers – Learn how this law affects local waste management and economic development.\n\n\n\nBusiness owners & industry partners – Understand compliance requirements and potential benefits for your operations.\n\n\n\nSustainability & economic development professionals – Gain insights into how the law aligns with broader environmental goals.\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations & environmental advocates – Discover ways to support local businesses and drive sustainability initiatives.\n\n\n\n\nThis is an interactive webinar. Please bring your questions\, challenges\, and ideas! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/cts-commercial-organics-recycling-law-resources-for-businesses-and-communities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Energy-Saver-home-loan-program-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20241212T014148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T014148Z UID:34892-1741266000-1741273200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Troubleshooting Tips for Compost Site Operators Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join CET for a compost site operators webinar focusing on troubleshooting common issues when incorporating food scraps at your compost site.  \nHosted by CET\, with support from USDA RUS\, James McSweeney of Compost Technical Services and The 131° School of Composting will be leading an engaging and informative session focused on identifying and addressing common issues to maintain a healthy\, efficient composting process with the addition of food scraps. Following the lesson\, attendees can join a Q&A discussion session where they can engage with CET and James McSweeney. \nThe webinar is geared toward the following participants:   \n\nOperators of agricultural\, municipal\, and private composting operations that accept food scraps.\nOperators of small-scale/community composting sites that accept food scraps\, such as community gardens\, local parks\, etc.\nOther interested parties considering starting a commercial/community composting operation to compost food scraps.\n\nRegister Here\n  \nWho is CET? \nCET 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 is currently offering free assistance to RUS eligible compost sites to support the food waste composting infrastructure. \nFor any questions\, please contact us at wastedfood@cetonline.org. \n\n\n\nSpeakers (1)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames McSweeney\n\nJames McSweeney is a composting consultant\, educator\, and author of Community-Scale Composting Systems\, a comprehensive designer’s and practitioner’s manual for food scrap composters. Through his work at the Highfields Center for Composting and current consultancy\, Compost Technical Services\, James has worked with hundreds of composters\, large and small\, on everything from site planning\, design\, and management to compost heat recovery and livestock feeding systems. He coauthored Growing Local Fertility: A Guide to Community Composting and has been an ardent proponent and collaborator in the community composting movement in the United States. With a background in agroecology and permaculture\, restoring ecological integrity to our local farm and food systems is at the heart of James’s work. URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/troubleshooting-tips-for-compost-site-operators-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:waste reduction,Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250219T203345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151718Z UID:39414-1741694400-1741698000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Energy Saver Home Loan Program: Affordable Financing for Energy Upgrades DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite community partners—to an upcoming info session designed for MMWEC member utilities and those working to support homeowners in reducing energy consumption and lowering carbon emissions. \nJoin us to learn how the Energy Saver Home Loan program can help homeowners finance energy efficiency upgrades\, cut energy costs\, and reduce their carbon footprint. \nIn this session\, we’ll discuss:\n✅ How the Energy Saver Home Loan can make energy-saving home improvements more accessible\n✅ Ways utilities and community organizations can collaborate to engage homeowners\n✅ Strategies to maximize participation and drive real energy savings locally \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with local partners who might be interested in helping homeowners take advantage of these opportunities! \nRegister! URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/energy-saver-home-loan-program-affordable-financing-for-energy-upgrades/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, MA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Energy-Saver-home-loan-program.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250219T194608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T203938Z UID:39380-1742324400-1742329800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Town of Amherst: Heat Pump Incentive Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Amherst for a virtual informative session on the Heat Pump Incentive Program\, where you’ll learn about this exciting initiative\, how to get involved\, and the benefits of heat pump technology. Experts from CET will provide insights and answer your questions. \n📅 Tuesday\, March 18 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM (ET)🔗 Join via Zoom \n📅 Tuesday\, September 9 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM (ET)🔗 Zoom link will be published on the website closer to the session. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore efficient\, sustainable heating and cooling solutions with the Town of Amherst and CET! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin here URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/town-of-amherst-heat-pump-incentive-program-info-session/ CATEGORIES:AmherstCET ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Decarbonization.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250407T205227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T234935Z UID:41521-1744830000-1744833600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Unlocking Savings with the Energy Saver Home Loan Program DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging live info session to explore the benefits of the Energy Saver Home Loan Program! \n\n\n\nDiscover how you can reduce your energy consumption\, save money\, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Our experts will guide you through the application process\, eligibility requirements\, and the energy-efficient upgrades this program can help finance. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your home more efficient while cutting costs! URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/unlocking-savings-with-the-energy-saver-home-loan-program/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ESHLP-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250219T200638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T234918Z UID:39398-1745661600-1745683200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Join the Town of Amherst for the 13th Annual Sustainability Festival! DESCRIPTION:Come together with the Town of Amherst for a day filled with family fun\, education\, and entertainment at the 13th Annual Sustainability Festival! This event offers something for everyone\, featuring vendors specializing in renewable energy\, energy efficiency products\, advocacy groups\, and sustainable crafts and artisans. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to celebrate sustainability\, learn from experts\, and explore eco-friendly solutions for a greener future! URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/join-the-town-of-amherst-for-the-13th-annual-sustainability-festival/ LOCATION:Amherst Town Common\, 1 Main St\, Amherst\, Massachusetts\, 01002\, United States CATEGORIES:Amherst ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sustainability-Festival.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250415T133118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T203456Z UID:42008-1747733400-1747744200@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Spring 2025 Forum DESCRIPTION:RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) is excited to the hybrid\, in-person and virtual\, RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Spring 2025 Forum! \n\n\n\nThe Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and RecyclingWorks will share best practices on surplus food donation and resources for transitioning to reusable takeout containers. This year’s forum will feature a keynote address from the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic regarding enhanced liability protection\, tax incentives\, and date labeling for food donation.    URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/recyclingworks-in-massachusetts-spring-2025-forum/ LOCATION:Emerson College – Bill Bordy Theater\, 120 Boylston St\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/recycling-Woks-Forum.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="RecyclingWorksMa":MAILTO:info@recyclingworksma.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250613T141728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T141919Z UID:42826-1750154400-1750158000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:The Rhode to Zero Waste: Why Reducing Wasted Food Is a Win for RI Businesses DESCRIPTION:Are you a RI business interested in walking the sustainability talk that more and more consumers are demanding?  \n\n\n\nJoin CET for a free webinar for Rhode Island businesses and institutions looking to reduce wasted food and improve sustainability.  \n\n\n\nLearn how the single action of reducing wasted food is a win-win-win for business\, community\, and environment in this free webinar led by CET Waste Reduction Consultant Samantha Salvatore. We will explore the benefits of preventing\, recovering\, and diverting wasted food—helping your business attract loyalty from sustainability-minded customers\, support the local community\, and protect the environment.  \n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and sign up for a call to discuss your business’ specific operations.  \n\n\n\nWho is CET?   \n\n\n\nCET is an environmental nonprofit committed to making climate solutions work — for everyone. In Rhode Island\, with support from the RI Department of Environmental Management\, CET offers free assistance to Rhode Island businesses and institutions to support improving\, expanding\, and implementing wasted food solutions.  \n\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact us at wastedfood@cetonline.org.  URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/the-rhode-to-zero-waste-why-reducing-wasted-food-is-a-win-for-ri-businesses/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/The-Rhode-to-Zero-Waste-Social-Graphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250613T134729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T155827Z UID:42818-1753273800-1753277400@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Unlocking Clean Energy Access for Every Community DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual info session designed for community leaders\, advocacy groups\, social justice organizations\, heat pump contractors\, solar contractors\, and anyone working to advance equity and affordability in housing and climate solutions. \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. But outreach is critical to ensuring those most burdened by energy costs can benefit.  \n\n\n\nThis session will:  \n\n\n\nOffer a Q&A with implementation teams and community partners  \n\n\n\nBreak down how the program works and who qualifies  \n\n\n\nShare tools and bilingual resources for community-based outreach  \n\n\n\nHighlight how your organization can help remove barriers and support equitable climate action  \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nRusty DanielsCustomer Relationship Representative II URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/unlocking-clean-energy-access-for-every-community/ LOCATION:Virtual Event\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CET-for-ALL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="CET":MAILTO:energysaver@cetonline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250902T203818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T203911Z UID:44935-1757444400-1757449800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Town of Amherst Hosts Information Session for Heat Pump Incentive Program DESCRIPTION:Town of Amherst Hosts Information Session for Heat Pump Incentive ProgramVirtual Info Session – Heat Pump Incentive Program \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin here\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\nThe Town of Amherst is offering a limited-time opportunity for residents to upgrade to energy-efficient heat pump systems — and save thousands in the process!💸 Maximize Your Incentives Before It’s Too LateTake advantage of a 30% federal tax credit (up to $2\,000) before it expires on December 31\, 2025\, under the Energy Efficiency Home Improvement program. Combine that with the Town of Amherst’s $3\,500 incentive and additional state/federal rebates to significantly reduce your upfront costs!🏡 What’s the Heat Pump Incentive Program?This program provides:💰 Up to $3\,500 in financial incentives🛠️ Expert support to choose contractors & oversee quality installations🌱 Cleaner\, more efficient heating and cooling for your home📚 Education and guidance through every step of the process Join Here\n\n\n\n\nDuring this live virtual session\, experts from CET (Center for EcoTechnology) will walk you through:\n\n\n\n\nWhat heat pumps are and how they work\n\n\n\nEligibility and application requirements\n\n\n\nHow to access all available rebates and support\n\n\n\nReal program results so far: 3 homes completed\, 8 more in progress\, and 19 slots still open\n\n\n\n\n✅ Live interpretation will be available in Spanish and Mandarin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReady to make the switch?Join our live Zoom session now — no registration needed! Join Now URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/town-of-amherst-hosts-information-session-for-heat-pump-incentive-program/ CATEGORIES:AmherstCET END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250716T035948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T144230Z UID:43747-1758544200-1758549600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Moving from Data to Dialogue to Doing: Leveraging the Science of Communication for Climate Action    DESCRIPTION:Moving from Data to Dialogue to Doing: Leveraging the Science of Communication for Climate Action   Climate Week NYC 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: 218 West 18th Street\, 10th Floor\, New York\, NY \n\n\n\nDate:September 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:12:30pm to 2pm \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is currently full\, but don’t miss out!By joining the waitlist\, you’ll be the first to know if space opens up\, and you’ll also receive the full session recording straight to your inbox. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nWhat if we could move beyond awareness campaigns and start unlocking real climate action by changing how we talk about climate change? Research shows that effective communication\, grounded in behavior science\, can motivate action\, but too often\, climate messages fall flat.This session will explore how climate communication research and behavior insights are transforming engagement strategies\, shifting conversations from data-sharing to action-driving dialogue.Panelists will share real-world examples from community programs\, national research\, and field-tested campaigns—including lessons from Massachusetts and beyond. They’ll also discuss barriers to scaling these approaches and how organizations can apply proven strategies to accelerate climate solutions at scale. Join the Waitlist\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Research Behind Climate Conversations & Their Use\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Josh Low\, Partnership Director\, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmpirically Tested & Effective Use of Behavior Science to Spark Climate Action \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr Michael Hallsworth\, Chief Behavior Scientist\, BIT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStrategic Implementation & Lessons Learned from the Field\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Emily Susan Gaylord\, Director of Communications & Market Evolution\, CET  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe panelists\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Abbate\, ModeratorVP & Publisher of Scientific American Jeremy A. Abbate is the VP & Publisher of Scientific American and its related titles. He is responsible for developing and executing new media programs\, brand extensions\, and collaborative ventures serving the international opinion leadership that turns to Scientific American for the best views of the future. He is the founder of the global biotechnology program\, Scientific American Worldview.Abbate appears regularly at conferences and events to facilitate high-level discussions on healthcare\, innovative science\, and technology\, and has spearheaded co-branded partnerships with several international organizations\, including TEDMED\, CES\, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, and The Carter Center. Working to bring important scientific ideas into a dynamic media environment\, he has led projects serving some of the world’s largest corporate organizations\, including Colgate-Palmolive\, Johnson & Johnson\, Procter & Gamble\, Philips\, Amgen\, BMS\, and others.His writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal\, Forbes\, Psychology Today\, and other national publications. Abbate penned the forward to the popular medical travel guide\, Patients Beyond Borders. He serves on several advisory committees in the life science and healthcare space\, including BioFuture\, Health Innovation for People (HI)\, and Bioethics International. \n\n\n\nJoshua Low Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC)  Joshua Low is the Partnerships Director at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC). Joshua leads the YPCCC’s strategy for engaging and supporting the climate and clean energy advocacy\, media\, government\, and education communities. He leverages a strong curiosity\, evidence-based insights\, and 20 years of experience leading social change campaigns to help organizations solve strategic challenges\, clarify their goals\, and develop the capacity for strategic climate communications and transformational organizing. Prior to YPCCC\, he managed campaigns and led organizing efforts across the country that advanced bipartisan support for climate action\, elected climate champions\, and passed legislation that expanded access to clean energy. His passion for nurturing volunteers and empowering community leaders to lead on climate solutions underscores his deep experience scaling supporter recruitment\, managing coalitions\, and leveraging multichannel communications strategies.  \n\n\n\nDr Michael HallsworthChief Behavioral Scientist at BIT Dr Michael Hallsworth is BIT’s Chief Behavioral Scientist. Before his current role\, Michael was Managing Director of BIT Americas. For 20 years\, he has worked as both an official and an advisor to various governments and has been a leading figure in applying behavioral science to address practical problems. He is the co-author of the book Behavioral Insights from MIT Press\, and his new book\, The Hypocrisy Trap\, is out in 2025. His work has been published in The Lancet\, the Journal of Public Economics\, and Nature Human Behavior\, and has more than 6\,000 citations. Hallsworth has a PhD in behavioral economics from Imperial College London and is currently Distinguished Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania. He has held positions at Princeton University\, Columbia University\, and Imperial College London  \n\n\n\nAntha N. WilliamsLeader of the Environment program at Bloomberg Philanthropies Antha N. Williams leads the Environment program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. Under Williams’ direction\, Bloomberg Philanthropies supports environmental initiatives to improve sustainability and air quality in cities around the world\, to advance clean energy\, to protect the ocean\, and to help mobilize the private sector to accelerate the global transition. \n\n\n\nEmily GaylordDirector of Communications & Market Evolution at 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\nMelissa HofferMassachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer\, Massachusetts’ first-ever Climate Chief\, ensures that Massachusetts sits on the Governor’s Cabinet and that the climate remains a top priority for the state. Melissa joined the Biden Administration as a Day-1 political appointee\, serving as the Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. She led the EPA’s Office of General Counsel through the transition until November 2021\, and continued to serve as Principal Deputy General Counsel. She received a JD from Northeastern University School of Law\, a Certificate in Environmental Management from Tufts University\, an MEd from the University of Massachusetts\, and a BA from Hampshire College. In her spare time\, she raises a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats at her farm in Barre\, Massachusetts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organizations\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\nThe Yale Program on Climate Change Communication (YPCCC) The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication conducts scientific studies on public opinion and behavior\, informs the decision-making of governments\, media\, companies\, and NGOs\, and educates the public about climate change.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbehavioural insights team (BIT) BIT is a global research and innovation consultancy that uses a deep understanding of human behavior to improve people’s lives. BIT partners with clients across the energy\, transport\, and environmental sectors to enhance green initiatives with behavioral insights and rigorous evaluation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScientific American Scientific American is one of the oldest and most prestigious science magazines in the United States. Founded in 1845\, it covers a wide range of topics including physics\, biology\, space exploration\, health\, and environmental issues. The publication is known for its in-depth articles written by experts in various fields\, aimed at providing scientific insights to a general audience. It strives to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and the public\, making complex topics accessible and understandable.Scientific American is recognized for its commitment to accuracy and credibility\, providing a trusted source of information for both scientific professionals and interested readers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Climate WeekBe part of conversations that move climate action forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n BussinessAddress(Required) \n \n \n \n State\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formMMERGE4 URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/moving-from-data-to-dialogue-to-doing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Emily-Gaylord-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250715T154554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T144010Z UID:43544-1758553200-1758558600@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:Beyond Barriers: Unlocking Home Electrification for Everyone with Inclusive Utility Investment DESCRIPTION:Beyond Barriers: Unlocking Home Electrification for Everyone with Inclusive Utility InvestmentClimate Week NYC 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:218 West 18th Street\, 10th Floor\, New York\, NY \n\n\n\nDate:Monday\, September 22\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:3:00pm to 4:30pm \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is currently full\, but don’t miss out!By joining the waitlist\, you’ll be the first to know if space opens up\, and you’ll also receive the full session recording straight to your inbox. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n–DAYS–HOURS–MINUTES–SECONDS\n\n\n\n\n\nSession summary\n\n\n\n\nImagine if your utility told you they wanted to invest in cost-effective\, state-of-the-art\, clean energy upgrades for your home? Chances are\, you wouldn’t believe them\, and you’d be looking for the catch. But\, with Inclusive Utility Investment (IUI) programs\, this is precisely the offer utilities make\, sans catch. This session will introduce the IUI model\, its win-win benefits for utilities and occupants\, including renters and low-income homeowners\, and its demonstrated success in accelerating residential building decarbonization. Panelists will discuss results from programs across the country\, with a focus on IUI activity in Massachusetts\, where the mechanism is being piloted with municipal light plants\, and where there is pending legislation that would require utilities to offer IUI. Panelists will discuss some of the barriers to scaling IUI\, including sourcing patient capital.  Join the Waitlist\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks: Vision for Massachusetts Includes Equitable Access to Clean Energy\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker & Facilitator: Melissa Hoffer\, Massachusetts Climate Chief \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntro to Inclusive Utility Investments: Unique Ability of IUI to Accelerate Residential Decarbonization for All \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Michael Reiner\, Deputy Director for Building Decarbonization\, Clean Energy Works \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImplementation & Lessons Learned: Case Study from MA Implementation with Municipal Light Plants\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker & Facilitator: Ashley Muspratt\, President & CEO\, CET \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSparking Innovation & Investing in Impact: The Role of Early Philanthropy & Impact Investors to Move IUI Into Mainstream\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker & Facilitator: Franz Hochstrasser\, Managing Director\, S2 Strategies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolicy Landscape to Support Scale-Up of IUI: Policy Landscape\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker & Facilitator: Amanda Sachs\, Northeast Policy Manager\, Rewiring America\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe panelists\n\n\n\n\nMelissa Hoffer\, ModeratorMassachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer\, Massachusetts’ first-ever Climate Chief\, ensures that Massachusetts sits on the Governor’s Cabinet and that the climate remains a top priority for the state. Melissa joined the Biden Administration as a Day-1 political appointee\, serving as the Acting General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. She led the EPA’s Office of General Counsel through the transition until November 2021\, and continued to serve as Principal Deputy General Counsel. She received a JD from Northeastern University School of Law\, a Certificate in Environmental Management from Tufts University\, an MEd from the University of Massachusetts\, and a BA from Hampshire College. In her spare time\, she raises a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats at her farm in Barre\, Massachusetts. \n\n\n\nKai Palmer-dunningSenior Associate\, Building Decarbonization at Clean Energy Works Kai Palmer-Dunning is the Senior Associate of Building Decarbonization at Clean Energy Works. He has experience working on topics related to building energy codes\, building decarbonization policy\, and environmental justice. Prior to Clean Energy Works\, he was the Director of Equitable Building Transition at the Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET)\, where he helped guide programs related to improving access to weatherization and building retrofits in environmental justice communities. He also helped expand awareness of networked geothermal as a gas transition pathway. In addition to his work at HEET\, Kai served as a review board member for Boston’s building performance standard\, BERDO. He is completing his B.S. in Environmental Science and Data Analytics at Southern New Hampshire University and plans to pursue a Masters of Architecture in Sustainable Design. \n\n\n\nAshley MusprattPresident & CEO of CET Leading CET’s rapid growth and expansion of climate solutions during this decisive decade for action\, Ashley Muspratt‘s leadership in testing Inclusive Utility Investments in Massachusetts has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and significant benefits of this financing model for residential decarbonization. She is a career innovator who has consistently brought market-edge ideas from conception to implementation\, from the urban sanitation sector in sub-Saharan Africa to the climate sector in the US. Ashley holds an MS in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Energy & Resources from UC Berkeley. She resides in Western Massachusetts.  \n\n\n\nAmanda SachsNortheast Policy Manager at Rewiring America Amanda Sachs is Rewiring America’s Northeast Policy Manager\, focused on advancing equitable pathways to building decarbonization. She leads state-level initiatives in Massachusetts and supports community-centered electrification efforts across the Northeast. Amanda began her career in environmental justice research and climate policy advocacy in New York\, where she helped lead a successful ballot initiative securing the constitutional right to clean air and water\, and a statewide campaign to democratize New York’s Climate Law Scoping Plan. Today\, she champions policies that make decarbonization equitable and scalable\, including inclusive utility investment\, heat pump–friendly electricity rates\, and streamlined clean energy permitting to reduce soft costs.  \n\n\n\nFranz HochstrasserManaging Director of Finance at S2 Strategies Franz Hochstrasser is the Managing Director of Finance of S2 Strategies\, a firm working with governments\, businesses\, and nonprofits to build a thriving clean energy economy. Prior to this role\, he was the CEO and Co-Founder\, and the Chair of the Board and Chief Compliance Officer of Raise Green\, the largest and most inclusive climate investment community in the US. Raise Green is the climate investment platform that lets accredited and non-accredited investors invest in climate solutions like green bonds\, clean energy project finance\, and climate tech companies through securities offerings. He also serves as CEO and Co-Founder of New Haven Community Solar\, a solar development company that developed two solar projects on the rooftop of a non-profit providing housing and homeless services\, selling deeply discounted electricity for formerly homeless tenants. Prior to Raise Green\, he worked for eight years for President Obama on the White House Council on Environmental Quality to launch the President’s Climate Action Plan\, helped negotiate the Paris Agreement at the US State Department\, and implemented the Recovery Act and Farm Bill at the USDA. Franz holds a Master’s in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Environment with a focus on clean energy project finance\, climate policy\, and sustainable finance.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Organizations\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\nClean Energy Works Clean Energy Works accelerates the adoption of Inclusive Utility Investments by connecting community leaders\, utilities\, and policymakers. Their mission: foster partnerships that bring clean energy solutions to scale. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRewiring America Rewiring America works to make electrification simple\, measurable\, and inevitable. Focused on data-driven impact\, they push for decarbonization that reaches every household and community\, because this is the decade that matters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Climate WeekBe part of conversations that move climate action forward. \n\n\n\n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n BussinessAddress(Required) \n \n \n \n State\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formMMERGE4 URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/ny-climate-week-2025-panel-on-inclusive-utility-investments-iui/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-Week-Eventos-7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250716T023053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T203303Z UID:43739-1758621600-1758627000@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:From Waste to Win: How Reducing Wasted Food Benefits Climate And Community  DESCRIPTION:From Waste to Win: How Reducing Wasted Food Benefits Climate & Community Climate Week NYC 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:275 Seventh Avenue\, 12th floor New York\, NY 10001 \n\n\n\nDate:September 23\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:10:00am to 11:30am \n\n\n\n\nJoin the waitlist\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is currently full\, but don’t miss out!By joining the waitlist\, you’ll be the first to know if space opens up\, and you’ll also receive the full session recording straight to your inbox. \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\nReducing wasted food is a powerful and practical lever\, capable of simultaneously advancing climate goals\, relieving pressure on waste systems\, and building food security within communities. A 2024 study found that Massachusetts has the most effective food waste ban in the US. While that finding is likely accurate\, the study did not capture the full range of factors that have made Massachusetts a leader. Join us to uncover a deeper understanding of what local actors have done\, and leave with proven\, replicable strategies for implementing effective food waste policies that yield the outcomes we all desire: waste reduction\, emissions reductions\, cost savings\, and more sustainable food systems across America.  This interdisciplinary panel works at the intersections of policy\, programming\, technical assistance\, and infrastructure to implement and sustain wasted food reduction and diversion systems at scale. The speakers strategically work to scale localized\, high-touch support models nationwide. Join leading implementers\, innovators\, and policy researchers for an engaging conversation on the next frontier of wasted food reduction in the U.S.   Join the waitlist\n\n\n\n\nOpening Remarks: Designing for Zero Waste\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker & Facilitator: 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 (USGBC) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical Help to Implement\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker & Facilitator: 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\nAngel Veza\, moderatorDirector of Innovation at ReFED Angel Veza is the Director of Innovation at ReFED\, where she leads efforts to scale solutions that fight climate change by tackling one of its biggest drivers – food waste. She began her career in education\, teaching to underserved communities. After working with students for seven years\, Angel earned her Grand Diplôme from the French Culinary Institute and went on to join teams at several of New York City’s most renowned restaurants\, including Morimoto and the two Michelin-starred Atera\, and also worked with foodservice companies such as Compass Group. During that time\, she observed the significant amount of food being wasted in the hospitality industry\, and pivoted her career to work with the food waste team at World Wildlife Fund. Building on this experience\, she worked in supply chain and led strategic sourcing and procurement efforts focused on food waste reduction at Manhattan Restaurant\, part of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group in New York City. \n\n\n\nAkif KhanClinical Fellow at Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic Akif Khan is a Clinical Fellow at the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC). His work at FLPC includes building resources that improve domestic and international food donation pathways\, highlighting and supporting national\, state\, and local-level food waste reduction policies\, and analyzing the impacts of food waste on people and the planet. \n\n\n\nPete PearsonVice President\, Food – Food Loss and Waste at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)  Pete Pearson is the Vice President of Food – Food Loss and Waste at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). With a deep commitment to sustainability\, Pete works on global initiatives to reduce food loss and waste\, a key component in addressing climate change and improving food security. He leads WWF’s efforts to drive systemic change in food systems\, engaging with corporations\, governments\, and communities to develop solutions that reduce environmental impact while promoting responsible consumption. Pete’s work bridges environmental science with practical\, scalable solutions to one of the world’s most pressing challenges. \n\n\n\nMadeline KeatingSenior Advocate at Natural Resources Defense Council 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. Keating holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Colorado College and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Colorado. She is based in the Washington\, D.C.\, office. \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\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\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\nwwf · World Wildlife Fund World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is one of the world’s leading conservation organizations\, dedicated to protecting nature and reducing the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. WWF works globally to preserve species\, restore habitats\, and promote sustainable practices for a healthier planet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHarvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic engages students in the study and practice of food law and policy\, working to address the health\, environmental\, and economic impacts of the food system. It provides technical assistance to policymakers\, advocates\, and organizations\, focusing on issues like food waste reduction and access to healthy food.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefed ReFED is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste. By combining data\, research\, and collaboration with businesses\, governments\, and nonprofits\, ReFED identifies practical solutions to prevent food waste and promote a more sustainable\, circular food system. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You\, Amalgamated BankWe sincerely thank Amalgamated Bank for providing the space to host this important climate conversation\, helping us bring together voices and ideas to drive meaningful action. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Climate WeekBe part of conversations that move climate action forward. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n From Waste to win\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n BussinessAddress(Required) \n \n \n \n State\n \n AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaCameroonCanadaCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongoCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzechiaCôte d'IvoireDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard Island and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKorea\, Democratic People's Republic ofKorea\, Republic ofKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People's Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacaoMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth MacedoniaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussian FederationRwandaRéunionSaint BarthélemySaint Helena\, Ascension and Tristan da CunhaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth Georgia and the South Sandwich IslandsSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan MayenSwedenSwitzerlandSyria Arab RepublicTaiwanTajikistanTanzania\, the United Republic ofThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluTürkiyeUS Minor Outlying IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaViet NamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweÅland Islands\n Country\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formMMERGE4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n * indicates required\n\n \n Email Address *\n \n \n\n \n First Name \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Last Name \n \n \n\n \n Business Name \n \n \n\n \n State URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/from-waste-to-win-how-reducing-wasted-food-benefits-climate-and-community/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/climate-Week-Eventos-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T155000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T161000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 CREATED:20250804T224044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T144830Z UID:44274-1758642600-1758643800@www.cetonline.org SUMMARY:You\, Me\, & 300 Million Others: Decarbonization Has No Shortcuts DESCRIPTION:You\, Me\, & 300 Million Others: Decarbonization Has No ShortcutsClimate Week NYC 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Javits Convention Center\, 429 11th Ave\, New York\, NY 10001 \n\n\n\nDate:Tuesday\, September 23\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime:3:50 pm – 4:10 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 has built its reputation on turning climate ambition into action—fast. With a laser focus on the millions of individual decisions that drive decarbonization\, CET works directly with households\, businesses\, and communities to cut waste\, boost efficiency\, and deploy clean energy solutions that deliver measurable environmental and economic gains.On the Main Stage\, CET President & CEO Ashley Muspratt will offer a rare\, on-the-ground perspective from an organization that has been in the trenches of climate action for decades. She will reveal how CET dismantles the barriers that stall progress\, designs solutions that meet climate goals while saving money and improving health\, and delivers objective\, trusted guidance that transforms climate overwhelm into decisive action. In a space often dominated by theory and capital\, CET’s work is proof that real change happens one informed decision at a time. Register now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nthe Speaker \n\n\n\n\nashley musprattPresident & CEO of CET Leading CET’s rapid growth and expansion of climate solutions during this decisive decade for action\, Ashley Muspratt‘s leadership in testing Inclusive Utility Investments in Massachusetts has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and significant benefits of this financing model for residential decarbonization. She is a career innovator who has consistently brought market-edge ideas from conception to implementation\, from the urban sanitation sector in sub-Saharan Africa to the climate sector in the US. Ashley holds an MS in Environmental Engineering and a PhD in Energy & Resources from UC Berkeley. She resides in Western Massachusetts. \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\nJoin us at Climate WeekBe part of conversations that move climate action forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n * indicates required\n\n \n Email Address *\n \n \n\n \n First Name *\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n Last Name \n \n \n\n \n Business Name \n \n \n\n \n State URL:https://www.cetonline.org/event/decarbonization-has-no-shortcuts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.cetonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ashley-speaking.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 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:20250926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185014 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 END:VCALENDAR