Webinars

You will learn about DEQ’s plans to reduce food waste through prevention and recovery by 50 percent by 2030. 

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Are you ready to learn how Marion County's unique solid waste system (that's garbage; recycling; composting, etc.) works? Then sign up today for a free, half-hour webinar where you'll learn where your waste goes, what happens to it, and how we work to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible before it ends up as garbage.

Presenter: Megan Workman, Price Reporter/Editor, Fastmarkets RISI

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) takes hold around the world, the demands on organizations that manage complex recovery and recycling programs, like producer responsibility organizations (PROs) and government-run stewardship programs, grow more numerous each year. To meet the demands of these complex circular supply chains, PROs and other stewardship organizations need better tools— ones that are specifically designed for them and their programs.

APR's Recycling Demand Champion Campaign has seen continuous growth, market impact, and expansion since its launch in October 2018. 

Scott Bryne, Market Sustainability Manager US/Canada, Tetra Pak Inc. will review shifts in pulp and fiber markets as well as the status of the Carton Council’s municipal collection program to further market demand for cartons in the US.

This webinar is part of the Upcyclers Network Recovered Materials Market Development-Trends, Resources, Actions: During and Post Corona Rapid Debrief Series.  This series will feature public and private sector experts giving 15 minute overviews of their topic with 15 minutes for audience Q&A.

John Felts, CEO and Co-Founder, Cruz Foam will discuss working with corporate pilot partnerships in furthering sustainable alternatives to single use plastics as well as learnings’ from his company’s fundraising journey.

Chantal Fryer, Senior Manager, Recycling Market Development at Department of Commerce will discuss challenges and learnings from regional manufacturers.

Will Sagar, Executive Director with the Southeast Recycling Development Council will discuss paper, glass, & aluminum supply chains