In the spirit of educating the public, the business community and the sustainable materials management industry on the "2nd R", Reuse -- the Reuse Institute, along with our co-host MassDEP and other partners (Casella Resource Solutions, EPA Region 1, Harvard University, NERC, CT DEEP, etal), is pleased to announce the dates for ReuseConex 2016 and we welcome you to join us.
* What: ReuseConex 2016, 4th International Reuse Conference & Expo
* When: October 17-18, 2016
Please join Oregon DEQ for the kickoff meeting of the Reuse, Repair and Product Lifespan Extension Project on October 20 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. During this 90-minute meeting, to be conducted in-person at DEQ’s downtown Portland headquarters with live webinar and call-in options, staff will introduce the project, provide some overview information on the project’s goals and timeline and host a discussion session to get your initial feedback, identify potential barriers or issues and gather your ideas on opportunities, including other people and organizations to involve.
On Thursday, September 3, Metro will be holding a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to Metro's solid waste code (Title V) that aim to bring greater consistency and flexibility in how Metro reviews and authorizes solid waste facilities and to bring greater transparency in how different waste facilities handle materials responsibly in protecting the environment and the public's health.
Metro staff will present information about these proposed changes and answer questions from those in attendance.
The BRING Home and Garden Tour explores the latest in sustainable home design and gardening and celebrates the ingenuity that defines our community. Co-hosted by the City of Eugene and EWEB, the tour involves hundreds of volunteers, green builders, designers, businesses, and experts of all kinds.
Join Garten Services for a fun evening as they celebrate the jobs you create for young people with disabilities!
$35 per person or $250 for a table of 8.
