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SUMMARY:Anaerobic Digestion Facilities: Operators' Perspectives on Siting and More
DESCRIPTION:NERC/NEWMOA Four Part Webinar Series\n\nWebinar 3: Anaerobic Digestion Facilities: Operators’ Perspectives on Siting and More\nHear from operators of three successful\, diverse anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities from Maine\, Connecticut\, and Maryland\, followed by a generous question and answer period. The presenters will cover topics including: \n\nChoosing the specific AD technology for their application;\nFinding the site for the facility;\nTargeting and handling feedstocks;\nUsing the biogas and digestate; and\nEngaging the community and addressing environmental justice concerns during development and operations.\n\nView the presentation slides [PDF] \n \nSponsor\n \nSpeakers\nHolden Cookson\, Director of Business Development\, Agri-Cycle\n \nHolden has been a dynamic force in the food waste management sector since his collegiate days at the University of Maine at Farmington in 2013. It was there that he discovered his passion for sustainability\, working alongside experts like Mark King of the DEP to revitalize (the now flourishing) Farmington Compost Cooperative’s composting site. \nDuring the intervening years\, Holden has been instrumental in guiding numerous businesses\, communities\, and corporations to either kickstart or significantly enhance their food waste recycling services. His efforts have not only contributed to the growth of sustainable practices but also fostered a culture of environmental responsibility across various sectors. Holden’s vast knowledge extends beyond composting and AD; he is equally versed in food waste reduction and donation practices\, showcasing his comprehensive understanding of what it means to be Food Full Circle. This expertise has been crucial in developing innovative solutions that not only divert waste from landfills but also support food security efforts by donating surplus food to those in need. \nToday\, Holden is the Director of Business Development for Agri-Cycle Energy as well as the Founder of Against The Grain New England. \nBrian Paganini\, Vice President and Managing Director\, Quantum Biopower\n\nBrian led the design\, permitting\, and construction of the only operating large scale food waste to energy facility on the East Coast.  The facility is located in Southington\, CT and recycles 40\,000 tons/year of food waste creating 1.2MW of power and 10\,000 tons/year of organic compost.  Quantum’s facility removes 5\,000 tons of CO2 emissions through their methane recycling process. Brian leads all facets of the company’s operations and business including the development of new facilities located around the Northeast.  Brian is a board member of the RecycleCT Foundation chaired by the DEEP Commissioner of Connecticut.  Apart from business operations\, Brian focuses extensively on fostering academic partnerships with the University of Connecticut\, as well as\, promoting new recycling and energy legislation in an effort to create innovation and technology initiatives around recycling\, in Connecticut. Prior to managing Quantum’s business\, he worked in the biomedical field. \nAndrew Cassilly\, Vice President of Governmental Relations\, Bioenergy Devco\n\nAndrew currently serves as Vice President of Governmental Relations for Bioenergy Devco\, a leader in anerobic digester development and operation in Europe and the United States. In prior rolls Andrew served as the Chief Legislative Officer and Senior Advisor to Governor Hogan where he oversaw the governor’s environmental and renewable energy legislative initiatives.  Andrew was elected to two terms in the Maryland General Assembly  as a State Delegate where he served five years on the House Environment and Transportation Committee. Andrewsuccessfully passed several State laws promoting organics recycling and renewable energy. He also served as the Resource Conservation Supervisor in the public school system where he implemented renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Andrew received his BS in Industrial Technology from Millersville University and his master’s in administrative management from Loyola College.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/anaerobic-digestion-facilities-operators-perspectives-on-siting-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Food Waste,Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTSTAMP:20240529T175233Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Justice in Anaerobic Digestion: Green Solutions\, Just Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:NERC/NEWMOA Four Part Webinar Series\n\nWebinar 4: Environmental Justice in Anaerobic Digestion: Green Solutions\, Just Outcomes\nJoin us for a webinar on the intersection of anaerobic digestion and environmental justice. We will explore how anaerobic digestion can address environmental inequities and contribute to a more sustainable future. We will discuss the environmental benefits of anaerobic digestion such as its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ways it can promote social and environmental equity in communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and waste. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how anaerobic digestion can be a powerful tool for advancing environmental justice. \nView the presentation slides [PDF] \n \nSponsor\n \nSpeakers\nSharon Lewis\, Executive Director of the Connecticut Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice\nSharon Lewis\, as the Executive Director of the Connecticut Coalition for Economic and Environmental Justice\, has dedicated over thirty years to raising awareness about the disproportionate impact the placement of regional waste facilities such as landfills and incinerators have in low wealth and communities of color which are already burdened with high levels of pollution and other environmental hazards. She strongly believes that by implementing anaerobic digestion processes in waste facilities\, environmental justice communities can see a reduction in the reliance of fossil fuels which impact environmental and public health outcomes. \nBobbi Wilding\, Executive Director of Clean+Healthy  \nBobbi Wilding\, MS\, Executive Director\, has an unquenchable drive to end human reliance on toxic chemicals and to pursue environmental justice. She brings her quarter century of experience in environmental health and justice advocacy to lead Clean+Healthy’s strategic direction\, lobbying activities\, and collaboration in the City of Albany. Her deep commitment to equitable collaboration is manifested through co-leadership of the JustGreen Partnership\, Lead Free Kids New York coalition\, and past leadership roles in the national Getting Ready for Baby campaign and Coming Clean workgroups. She brings thought leadership to Safer States\, the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute\, Childhood Cancer Prevention Initiative\, NYS Children’s Environmental Health Centers as an advisory/steering committee member. \nOver her time at Clean+Healthy she has helped coordinate product testing and biomonitoring for toxic chemicals\, organized events including the 2022 national Building Healthy Futures virtual summit\, and writing and co-writing numerous reports. Her background in Environmental Science (BS) and Ecological Economics\, Values\, and Policy (MS) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute underpins her expertise in toxics\, policy advancement\, and organizing. Prior to co-founding Clean+Healthy\, she advanced from canvasser to Associate Director at Citizens’ Environmental Coalition. Wilding is the recipient of a 2019 Children’s Environmental Health Champion award from the NYS Children’s Environmental Health Centers.
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/environmental-justice-in-anaerobic-digestion-green-solutions-just-outcomes/
CATEGORIES:Food Waste,Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T140000
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility)
DESCRIPTION:Join other Northeast state solid waste staff for a presentation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by Resa Dimino of Signalfire Group\, a leading expert on EPR. Resa’s presentation will cover the basics of EPR\, policy structures\, types of fees\, incentives\, performance measures\, and current legislation seen around the country. It will be followed by a question-and-answer period to explore ideas further. \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \nClick on imbedded video below for the recording:\n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/materials-management-101-epr/
CATEGORIES:EPR Clearinghouse,Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T140000
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Solid Waste Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Amanda Wade of TRC and Jamie Garvin of ecomaine present on Types of Solid Waste Facilities — a history and overview of the infrastructure that we use in our solid waste management system: drop-offs\, transfer stations\, MRFs\, compost facilities\, anaerobic digesters\, incinerators\, landfills\, and more. \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF]
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-facilities/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T140000
DTSTAMP:20240826T120746Z
CREATED:20240821T004605Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: How Markets Drive Recycling
DESCRIPTION:Where do your boxes and cans and bottles go when you put them on your curb? Who uses them as raw material? What makes them valuable\, or not? Find out about current markets for your recyclables along with the national and international economic realities that are so important to those markets. Join Chaz Miller as he answers those questions and more. Miller delves into the intricate details of the aluminum and steel can markets\, and the complexities of glass recycling. He also discusses the markets of natural HDPE bottles\, colored HDPE packaging\, and polypropylene packaging\, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities in each sector. \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-markets/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T140000
DTSTAMP:20240917T210828Z
CREATED:20240828T125806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T210828Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Wasted Food\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Big Deal about Wasted Food? Part 1\nMichael Nork of NH DES\, Kristine Ellsworth of NYS DEC\, and Conor Miller of Black Earth Compost present on why avoiding and diverting food waste is good policy — an overview of why wasted food has become a national priority and what is driving states to adopt and expand legislation. \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-wasted-food-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T153000
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SUMMARY:PFAS in Consumer Products\, Food Service & Facility Maintenance: Promoting Awareness & Alternatives
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Griffith and Stephanie Frisch from NEWMOA presented on the project they have been working on with the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD) in Vermont\, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)\, and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES). The webinar presented information about the “forever” chemicals\, PFAS: \nWhere PFAS might be found in consumer products\, such as: \n\nTextiles (clothing\, bedding\, carpeting\, upholstered furniture)\nCookware\nPersonal care products (makeup\, sunscreen\, dental floss)\nOutdoor gear (tents\, raincoats\, boots)\n\nWhere PFAS might be found in the products used at food service establishments (restaurants\, grocery stores with takeout\, cafeterias at schools\, hospitals\, and nursing homes\, and others)\, such as: \n\nFood packaging (like takeout containers)\nNon-stick cookware\nTextiles (like uniforms & tablecloths)\nCarpets & Carpet Cleaning\nFloor cleaning\, stripping & waxing\n\nHow PFAS might impact human health\nHow PFAS can move around in the environment and impact water supplies\nSuggestions for alternatives\nInformation on fact sheets & guides produced by the project \nView the PFAS in Consumer Products\, Food Service & Facility Maintenance: Promoting Awareness & Alternatives presentation slides [PDF] \nAccess the 5 fact sheets & related references & resources \nAccess the food service guide & related references & resources \nView the webinar recording: \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/pfas-promoting-alternatives-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management,PFAS
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T140000
DTSTAMP:20241016T125030Z
CREATED:20240828T130208Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Wasted Food\, Part 2
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Big Deal about Wasted Food? Part 2\nJohn Fischer of Mass DEP\, Josh Enderle of CET\, Jay Hawkins of Feeding NYS\, and Justin Sandler of Black Earth Compost present on How states and communities are expanding prevention\, donation\, and diversion of food waste — each will delve into specific policies or methodologies that have proven to be effective in avoiding or diverting wasted food.   \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n  \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-wasted-food-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T153000
DTSTAMP:20250624T200633Z
CREATED:20250527T170534Z
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SUMMARY:Plastic in Food Service: Promoting Awareness & Alternatives (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Griffith and Stephanie Frisch from the Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) presented on the project they have been working on with the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG) in Maine\, the Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District (NEKWMD) in Vermont. \nView the presentation slides [PDF] \nView the recording: \n \nA webinar to learn more about the opportunities and benefits of reducing plastic use: \n\nWhy Should You Care About Plastic?\n\nHow plastic impacts human health\, the food chain\, and the environment\n\n\nPlastic Use in Food Service Establishments  (restaurants\, grocery stores with takeout\, cafeterias at schools\, hospitals\, and nursing homes\, and others) & Opportunities to Save $$$ & Reduce Use:\n\nCustomer Experience: dine-in & takeout\nInternal Operations: purchasing & kitchens\nTextiles: uniforms\, furnishings & carpet\nCase Studies\n\n\nUnderstanding Plastic Recycling Dos & Don’ts
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/plastic-in-food-service/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Griffith":MAILTO:jgriffith@newmoa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T153000
DTSTAMP:20250627T130433Z
CREATED:20250627T125101Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: NEWMOA's Resource Library
DESCRIPTION:NEWMOA’s Resource Library\nJoin other Northeast state solid waste staff for a presentation of the informational presentations\, webinar recordings\, handouts\, and customizable documents that NEWMOA has to offer. There are so many items available that you can use in your daily work to help educate your constituents. \nJennifer Griffith has been with NEWMOA for over 25 years\, generating work products to benefit all our member state staff. Before she retires\, be sure to tune in to this recap of all the recent work that can make life easier for you! The resources cover topics from PFAS to PAYT\, plastics to pharmaceuticals\, landfills\, transfer stations\, disposal data\, wasted food\, and more. \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n(This video has CHAPTERS\, watch on YouTube and click near the timestamp on the bottom bar to see a list and jump to your topic of choice) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-newmoa-resources/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260225T183058Z
CREATED:20260224T214801Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Waste Characterization Studies
DESCRIPTION:Waste Characterization Studies\nFor years\, state environmental agencies have been using waste characterization studies to better understand the waste stream in their state. The results of these studies can be a powerful tool to drive policy priorities and legislative action. Also\, recent EPA funding has allowed states who haven’t historically funded waste characterization studies to conduct them for the first time. \nWhat is a waste characterization study? What do they tell us? How do they get all that data? Why is it an important tool for states? How are they used? Join us as a leading expert and seasoned state agency officials explain waste characterization studies and provide real world policy stemming from the results. \nJohn Culbertson is a Principal of MSW Consultants\, a management consulting firm specializing in recycling\, organics\, and waste management. With 31 years of industry experience\, John has designed\, performed and managed waste characterization studies from Alaska to Maine to the Florida Keys and everywhere in between. \nJohn Fischer is Deputy Division Director for Solid Waste at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). \nDavid McLaughlin is a Program Services Officer at the State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management focused on sustainability initiatives for materials management\, renewable energy\, and prevention pollution. \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-waste-characterization-studies/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260819T211652Z
CREATED:20260819T211321Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Management 101: Chemical Recycling
DESCRIPTION:You may have been hearing about chemical recycling as a bold new approach to recycling plastics. What are the types of “chemical recycling” and how do they work? Will they help us toward a circular economy\, or not? How will states need to approach regulating them? We will hear from state and NGO experts to give us a broad perspective on this emerging industry. \nMike Fowler of the New Jersey DEP\, has been studying the science of chemical recycling for several years and has recently authored an LCA with the Department. \nMaria Doa of the Environmental Defense Fund\, has expertise on the potential for toxicity and environmental impacts of material manufacturing and processing.  \nTom Metzner of the Connecticut DEEP\, has years of experience implementing state policy\, navigating the space between the Legislature and the regulated community.\n \n \nVIEW PRESENTATION SLIDES [PDF] \n  \n 
URL:https://www.newmoa.org/event/mm101-chemical/
CATEGORIES:Materials Management
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