​This discussion will examine the potential benefits that a growing clean materials industry can have in the innovative Northwest economy. We'll talk to industry leaders and innovators on the cutting-edge of the sector about how clean materials can become an emerging economic engine. Plus, there will be plenty of networking time so you can make the connections that make a difference! Click here for the agenda and more info about the series.
 

Join us for a webinar where we’ll share innovative zero waste contracting approaches to reducing and managing materials to advance source reduction, reuse, and recycling. The U.S. Forest Service will share their strategies for achieving net zero waste at all large fire incidents by 2030, and Urban Ore, Inc., will discuss their transfer station salvage, reuse and recycling contract with the City of Berkeley.

Did you know you can save money and the planet at the same time by wasting less food? Food that ends up in a landfill releases methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. There are simple and fun things we can learn to do at home to use more of the food we buy and turn the rest into rich compost that feeds the soil.

Contamination may be one the biggest challenges associated with strategies to recover food waste.

Whether it’s inappropriate materials (e.g. plastic, glass) or emerging contaminants (such as PFAS), contamination leads to a low quality final product, problems for facilities, and environmental challenges.

Dr. Jean MacRae, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Maine, will lead the conversation on emerging contaminants in organics.

In this Science Session, you will learn:

Lithium batteries are key to our modern connected world, from our cellphones and computers to our cars - and not just electric cars! Lithium batteries also have an increasing role in storing electricity for the electric grid which is critical to society and future progress. However, used lithium batteries aren’t like the used alkaline or lead acid batteries that many of us are familiar with handling. Because of the battery’s high energy density and the potential for serious incident, special preparation is needed when shipping these batteries.

Safely managing used lithium batteries has become a significant challenge for the waste industry. NERC and NEWMOA are jointly offering a two-part webinar series to help participants understand the different battery types, their uses, recycling opportunities, and safe handling and management at end-of-life.

Safely managing used lithium batteries has become a significant challenge for the waste industry. NERC & NEWMOA are jointly offering a two-part webinar series to help participants understand the different battery types, their uses, recycling opportunities, & safe handling & management at end-of-life.

Recycling in outdoor parks, streetscapes, and other public spaces can be challenging. The unrestricted, "on-the-go" nature of these public spaces makes them more susceptible to contamination, wear and tear, and other issues.

In this webinar, we’ll hear from a diverse panel of Canadian and US speakers, sharing: