How Recycling Got Its Groove Back: Turning Up the Quality
Listen closely. Do you hear that? The recycling stream is skipping a beat.
Amid the bottles, cans, containers and paper that the system relies on, there are scores of misplaced materials creating problems for recycling operations nationwide. This would be cause for pause in normal times, but factor in poor markets and it becomes a call to action.
Tuesday, August 30
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2:00 - 3:30pm (Eastern)
$79.00
This webinar is designed to present information collected through an EREF-funded project on emissions from solid waste collection vehicles. Participants will gain an understanding of emissions and fuel efficiency from conventional and CNG-fueled solid waste collection vehicles as well as insights into the factors that influence emission rates.
Presented by:
Dr. Shannon Bartelt-Hunt P.E.
Associate Professor
The University of Nebraska at Lincoln Dept. of Civil Engineering
Join the world's best researchers on EPR for an interactive discussion.
There are currently 92 extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws in the U.S. spanning 12 product categories. As the movement in the U.S. continues to build, evaluating current programs is vital to ensuring their success.
In contrast to the U.S., many Canadian provinces --including British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec -- have implemented extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for packaging. Join us for an interactive, discussion-based webinar to work through U.S. local government concerns and questions about transforming the current U.S. packaging recycling system to an EPR system.
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“Starting a WRAP Program in Your Community”
You’re well aware that WRAP is all about recycling plastic bags and product overwraps – but how can WRAP work for you? We know that every community is different, so we’re hosting an exclusive webinar on Thursday, June 23rd at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT about the Wrap Recycling Action Program (WRAP).
In December 2015, the European Commission announced its new Circular Economy Packag
Sustainability & Your Office Equipment – Get Recognized for Your Great Work!
May 10th, 3 p.m. Eastern
Buying green, saving power & paper, responsible recycling your office electronics – it’s time to get started! If you’ve already started, then it’s time to get recognized for your efforts!
Examples of Change: Packaging EPR in Europe and Canada
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 (12:00-1:30 pm Eastern)
On the Rise: Improving Mercury Thermostat Collection Programs
Wednesday May 18, 2016 (1:00-2:30 pm Eastern)
For those looking for a deep dive into the paint stewardship landscape, this webinar will provide an update on program roll-out, legislative developments, and significant challenges and solutions. Expert speakers will discuss key aspects of passing paint stewardship legislation, including how to overcome opposition and why local governments play a pivotal role in laying the groundwork for passing new laws.
