NERC, in collaboration with NEWMOA, will be presenting a webinar on October 3, 2 p.m. eastern, about the use of organics in road and infrastructure projects.  Jean Bonhatal, Cornell Waste Management Institute – a well-known and widely respected expert in organics management – will be the presenter.  The presentation will emphasize examples of the use of compost in road projects.  Pre-registration for the webinar is required.  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2976951222989267725.

When stockpiled or improperly disposed, household, agricultural, and other pesticides threaten our health and environment with accidental poisonings, fires, and leaks or spills. Although many states and local communities devote substantial resources to safely manage unwanted pesticides, significant problems persist, including a lack of sustainable funding and convenient collection, as well as low consumer awareness.

The European Packaging EPR webinar will feature the different Packaging EPR Programs throughout Europe. Clarissa Morawski, Managing Director of Reloop Platform will present an overview of the different programs and how they are structured. Victor Bell, US Managing Director of Environmental Packaging International will detail the different program costs and revenues.

In 2012, DEQ’s Environmental Quality Commission approved a statewide management plan for materials and waste called “Materials Management in Oregon: 2050 Vision and Framework for Action.” This plan establishes a comprehensive “vision” for how materials and waste are handled in the year 2050.

The solar energy market has grown significantly in the past few years. With the increasing number of solar panels being sold and installed in the United States each year, solar panels are ending up in the waste stream as well. While solar panel recycling is not yet widespread in the United States, organizations are busy laying the important groundwork to build the necessary collection, management and recycling systems.

The Canadian Packaging EPR webinar will detail Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia's packaging EPR programs.

The US Regulatory Approaches for Packaging webinar will provide insight into the different approaches states are taking to address packaging.  

The US Regulatory Approaches for Packaging webinar will provide insight into the different approaches states are taking to address packaging.  

When:
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm EDT

Where:
On your computer, in the comfort of your office.

Description:

This webinar will provide an update of the used textiles industry and will address its many and sometimes complicated aspects, including collection, processing, packaging, exportation and reuse. Industry representatives present and discuss each of these aspects in greater detail.

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There is growing recognition that the current global use of resources and materials to meet human needs may lead to potential environmental, economic and social challenges. Two international organizations that look at materials use and associated environmental impacts, the International Resource Panel (IRP; launched by the United Nations Environment) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), released reports in 2019 to further investigate and understand trends in and potential consequences of global materials use.