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Unlocking the Value: Transforming the Connecticut Materials Economy

Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Speaker Information Transforming Solid Waste Management in Connecticut & Beyond Agenda 8:15 Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 Opening Remarks: Dan Esty, Commissioner, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 9:30 Keynote: Terry McDonald, Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County 9:55 Keynote: Alison Keane, VP, Government Affairs, American Coatings Association 10:15 Morning Break […]

Recovering Food Waste Through Donation & Recycling: Ideas for the Hospitality Sector

The amount of food wasted in the United States is staggering. In the U.S. more food ends up in landfills and incinerators than any other material - even more than paper and plastic. This is especially true for the hospitality sector, where a considerable portion of the budget goes towards buying food - and then […]

Colorado’s Self-Certification Program

Joe Schieffelin with Kathryn Stewart and Amy Williams, CO DPHE Colorado's ERP Program: Self-certification for SQGs and Dry Cleaners

Managing Unused Latex & Architectural Paint Workshop: Focusing on Options for Rural Communities in Vermont

Rutland County Solid Waste District Main Offices 1 Smith Road, Rutland, VT, United States

Workshop Agenda Please note: This meeting was designed to be as interactive as possible and encourage audience feedback and participation throughout the event. 6:00pm Welcome & Introductions Rachel Smith, NEWMOA Jim O’Gorman, Rutland Co. Solid Waste District Buffet dinner provided by Gill’s Grinders. 6:30pm The Problem with Managing Paint in Vermont Cathy Jamieson, VT DEC […]

Managing Unused Latex Paint Workshop: Focusing on Options for Rural Communities in Maine

64 Blueberry Road 64 Blueberry Road, Portland, ME, United States

Proposed Workshop Agenda Please note: These meetings were designed to be as interactive as possible and we encouraged audience feedback and participation throughout the events. Welcome & Introductions Rachel Smith & Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA The Problem with Managing Latex Paint in Maine Ferg Lea, AVCOG This introduction "set the stage" for why managing leftover "waste" […]

Managing Unused Latex Paint Workshop: Focusing on Options for Rural Communities in Maine

125 Manley Road 125 Manley Road, Auburn, ME, United States

Proposed Workshop Agenda Please note: These meetings were designed to be as interactive as possible and we encouraged audience feedback and participation throughout the events. Welcome & Introductions Rachel Smith & Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA The Problem with Managing Latex Paint in Maine Ferg Lea, AVCOG This introduction "set the stage" for why managing leftover "waste" […]

Reducing, Reusing, & Recycling Waste Paint in Erie County – Workshop

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Erie County Headquarters 21 South Grove Street, East Aurora, NY, United States

12:00 Registration & Luncheon 1:00 Welcome & Introductions Gary Carrel, Erie County 1:10 Problems with Managing Latex Paint in Erie County, especially Rural Areas and the Project Behind this Workshop Frank Scarpinato, Erie County 1:20 Preventing Waste Paint and Developing Local Reuse Options Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA 1:35 Existing Alternative Management Options Case Studies of Latex […]

Reducing, Reusing, & Recycling Waste Paint in Eastern Rensselaer County – Workshop

Eastern Rensselaer County Solid Waste Management Authority Offices 21 Church Street, Melrose, NY, United States

6:00 Registration 6:15 Welcome & Introductions Matt Curley, ERCSWMA 6:25 Problems with Managing Latex Paint in ERCSWMA, and the Project Behind this Workshop Matt Curley, ERCSWMA 6:35 Preventing Waste Paint & Developing Local Reuse Options Rachel Smith, NEWMOA 6:45 Existing Alternative Management Options Case Studies of Latex Paint Drop & Swaps in New York Gary […]

Hurricane Sandy Debris Management Lessons Learned

The webinar included the following presentations: Frank Gagliardo and Joseph Schiavone, CT DEEP Hurricane Sandy Debris Management Lessons Learned Robin Heston, NJ DEP New Jersey Responds to Superstorm Sandy Debris Management Planning Tool Kit for New Jersey Municipalities Peter Pettit, NYSDEC Debris Management - Lessons Learned

NEWMOA Solid Waste Program Training Workshop

EPA Region 1 Lab 11 Technology Drive, Chelmsford, MA, United States

9:00 Check-in & Continental Breakfast 9:30 Welcome & Introductions 9:45 Landfill Post 30 Year Post-closure Financial Assurance & Performance Criteria Introduction, NH DES recent rule changes, & stakeholder input - Mike Gulilfoy, NH DES Roundtable on lessons learned – what is working & challenges: Financial assurance requirements for ongoing monitoring & maintenance Criteria used to […]

Mattress Reuse & Recycling

The webinar included the following presentations: Donna Hunnewell, The Wish Project Reusing Mattresses to Help People and the Planet Ed Frechette, United Teen Equality Center UTEC Mattress Dismantling and Recycling