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#120 From: "Gary Liss" <gary@...>
Date: Wed Jan 6, 2010 8:07 pm
Subject: NPR on Zero Waste!
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Just heard that today's "Marketplace" segment on National Public Radio will be
on Zero Waste!

In Sacramento, that will air @ 3 pm PST.

Gary Liss
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#127 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:53 am
Subject: Rethinking Plastics conference in Marin 1/21-23, 2010
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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:23:09 -0800
Subject: Rethinking Plastics - powerful upcoming conference in Marin
From: Green Mary <green.greenmary@...>

Dear green friends,
Here is a very educational, comprehensive upcoming educational event focused on plastics.  Sorry for the late send, it's this Thurs-Sat, with Saturday's all day event in San Rafael a full-day, powerful exploration of plastics in our lives and environment, including a session on bioplastics. It's being put on by Green Sanga's Rethinking Plastics, a committee formed out of this larger SF Bay Area-based spiritual community dedicated to environmental action, and sponsored by several Bay Area organizations.  Read on for full details.

 
Green Sangha is pleased to announce a major conference on plastics in Marin County this month, one of our premiere events of the year.  The program is rich and diverse – with outstanding presenters, ideas, and conversations.  You can go to our website for the latest description of the event:  http://greensangha.org/rethinking-plastics-201/ (also copied below.)  The website also has bios of speakers.

You may attend one or all of the sessions as your schedule allows.  Please pass this along to everyone you know with an interest in sustaining our planet.  This conference will provide much-needed information, inspiration, and a springboard for effective action.
 
Yours in peace,

Stuart Moody
Rethinking Plastics Campaign Director
 
RETHINKING PLASTICS 201
You are invited to a conference for concerned citizens in Marin County and the Bay Area.  Our goal is to increase understanding of the plastics plague and to empower citizen-activists, business leaders, and civic officials to make changes at home, in the marketplace, and in the halls of government. 
Rethinking Plastics 201 is generously supported by the Marin Community Foundation, the San Francisco Foundation, and individual donors to Green Sangha.


Schedule:
Thursday, Jan 21, 7:00-9:30 pm. Symposium: Awakening the Dreamer: an introduction to the challenges and opportunities of our age. Led by the Pachamama Alliance. Environmental Classroom, Marin Sanitary Service, 535 Jacoby Street, San Rafael, CA.  Donation requested (all donations over $11 will receive a copy of the newly released Sustainable World Sourcebook published by Vinit Allen).
Friday, Jan 22, 7:30-9 pm. Public lecture: Rethinking Plastics, Rethinking Our Lives. Speakers:  Debbie Raphael, San Francisco Department of the Environment, toxics expert; Eben Schwartz, Marine Debris Program Manager, California Coastal Commission.  Sponsored by Whole Foods Market.  Free.
Saturday, Jan 23, 10 am – 5 pm. Workshop: Ending the Plague of Plastic Pollution. Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership, 555 Northgate Drive, San Rafael.  Fee: $50.  Partial scholarships available; ask when you call to register.
About Thursday's Symposium:
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream, explores the current state of our planet from a broad perspective and connects participants with the powerful global movement to reclaim our future. 
If you are ready to be disturbed, inspired, moved to action, and introduced to a thriving community of committed citizens, then please join us in exploring the most critical concerns of our times.  You will discover new opportunities to make a real difference -- accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just human presence on this planet.
For more information on the symposium, please visit www.awakeningthedreamer.org.
Saturday Conference Agenda:
·         10:00      Plastics in Our Ocean:  A Report from Midway Island
·         10:20      Plastics Chemistry, Waste-to-Energy, and Global Climate

·         11:00       Toxicity of Plastics

·         11:15        Bio-sourced Plastics:  Their Nature and Their Potential

·         12:00      The Heart of Sustainable Activism:  Awakening and Purpose

·         12:40      Zero-waste Lunch (Whole Foods)

·         1:30         Blueprint for Change:  Four Steps to End the Plague

·         1:45         Extended Producer Responsibility

·         2:40        Cradle-to-Cradle:  How Do We Close the Loop?

·         3:30        From Personal Journey to Systemic Change

·         4:15         Putting It All Together

·         4:45        Meditation

·         5:00        Networking
 
Saturday speakers:
Manuel Maqueda, Environmental Strategist, Co-founder Plastic Pollution Coalition
Solvig Palm-Nicholls, Chemistry instructor and past president Environmental Forum of Marin
Stuart Moody, Director, Rethinking Plastics
Glen Baldwin, Bioplastics Specialist, CalRecycle
Jonathan Gustin, MFT, founder of Green Sangha
Chrise de Tournay Birkhahn, Executive Director, EcoMom Alliance
Heidi Sanborn, co-founder and director, California Product Stewardship Council (www.calpsc.org)
Thomas Wright, Sustainable Business Practices ( www.sustainablebiz.com)
Beth Terry, Green Sangha board of directors and web activist (fakeplasticfish.com)
Eliminating plastic pollution in California
Green Sangha is working with County and city governments on plastics reduction measures such as polystyrene bans and green purchasing policies. We are also promoting a state-level Extended Producer Responsibility framework as a linchpin to sustainability. This winter our primary action is a county-wide collaboration with the County of Marin, EcoMom Alliance, iReuse.com, and Teens Turning Green to ban single-use bags at all retail stores. BYOBag Marin is the name of this collaborative effort, which includes Bring Your Own Bag Day each third Saturday of the month until Earth Day 2010.

Rethinking Plastics 201 is our major event in January – a time to bring citizens, business owners, and policy makers together to consider the implications of plastic pollution and chart our path to a sustainable world.
To register, please contact Elizabeth Little at (510) 532-6574 or send a message via our Contact Form.
 




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#128 From: "dix_henneke" <dixh@...>
Date: Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:57 am
Subject: San Diego Zero Waste Business Conference Feb 24th
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"Zero In on Zero Waste" Business Conference
San Diego - February 24, 2010
Marina Village Conference Center
www.earthresource.org

In today's economy, when customers and employees are asking "How green are
you?", you can't afford to miss this unique opportunity to learn from the
companies that have been making zero waste a reality - and reaping the profits
from those efforts!

The San Diego Zero Waste Conference will be held on February 24, 2010, at the
Marina Village Conference Center. Business and environmental experts will show
how reducing your waste stream adds dollars to your bottom line, improves your
image and helps you attract and keep customers and key employees.

Save $75! Register by February 5th.
Register here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html

Keynote Speaker: Ryan McMullan, Toyota Motor Sales

Could you imagine your company diverting 90% of its waste from landfill,
incineration and the environment? Toyota Motor Sales did it, and they actually
reused more materials than they recycled last year - and have already saved
literally millions of dollars! Ryan McMullan, Environmental Resource Specialist
at Toyota will explain how.

Keynote Speaker: Capt. Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation

A luncheon keynote address will feature Captain Charles Moore, founder of
Algalita Marine Research Foundation, the man who discovered what has been called
the Pacific Garbage Patch. Fresh from his recent appearance on The Colbert
Report, Captain Moore will discuss his research and highlight the importance of
creating Zero Waste companies in relation to the plastic pollution in the oceans
that is negatively affecting our health, economies and the environment. 
www.algalita.org

Much more!
Other presenters will describe details of Zero Waste programs in the hospitality
industry, special event venues, and office and administrative facilities. You
will walk away with the tools you need to start an effective Zero Waste program
immediately!

Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the experts! Register
today and take advantage of savings with early bird registration discounts at:
http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html

The San Diego Zero Waste Conference is co-hosted by Zero Waste San Diego and
Earth Resource Foundation, two non-profit organizations whose collective mission
is to empower businesses and the public with the tools needed to make
environmentally sustainable choices and changes where people live, work and
play.

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Conference will also feature exhibits by some of the San Diego area's
leaders in waste reduction products and services. A limited number of exhibit
spaces are still available. This rare opportunity allows you to showcase your
company's commitment to sustainability and the community as well. For
information, please visit
http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/zerowastesponsor.html

For information, please visit www.earthresource.org or contact Dix Henneke,
Conference Director at (949) 645-5163 or dix.henneke@...

Thank you to our sponsors:
Silver Sponsor – EDCO Disposal
Silver Sponsor – San Diego Earthworks
Bronze Sponsor – Allied Waste Services
Bronze Sponsor – Sunset Waste Systems

#129 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Mon Jan 25, 2010 10:55 pm
Subject: Buffalo Reuse deconstructs a home on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
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To watch the episode, go to: http://abc.go.com/watch/extreme-makeover-home-edition/92244/248023/powell-family-part-1

If you already saw the episode, post your comments at the bottom of the page.  Here are the comments that I sent in for you to replicate or expand upon (note: I evidently exceeded their character limit, so the email for MaryEllen did NOT get posted):

I saw last night's episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and wanted to applaud the producers for the deconstruction of the Powell family home in Buffalo NY.  I am a consultant that works with cities to address climate change by pursuing Zero Waste.  A key principle is to focus first on reducing and reusing products (like through deconstruction), then recycle and compost the rest to get to Zero Waste.

I was thrilled to see the emphasis on deconstruction, and the reuse of materials and products on-site and in the community garden.  I was particularly pleased to see your footage of Buffalo Reuse, a not-for-profit deconstruction, building materials reuse and neighborhood preservation organization which deconstructed the house.  By highlighting how Buffalo Reuse salvaged as much as possible from the house and diverted it to their store for sale back into the community, you inspired many others around the country to pursue that!

Kudos on that new direction for your show.  If you would like more information and resources for doing deconstruction in more locations around the country, you could contact me or MaryEllen Etienne of the new national Reuse Alliance at 212-650-8896 or <maryellen.etienne@...>.

To: <JTRProfessionalRecyclersNetwork@yahoogroups.com>
From: "Jacobs (Glansberg), Linda" <LJACOBS@...>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:23:15 -0500
Subject: [JTRProfessionalRecyclersNetwork] Buffalo Reuse deconstructs a home on Exteme Makeover: Home Edition

For anyone who missed it, last night's episode of Extreme Makeover:Home Edition featured the first time ever that the show deconstructed rather than demolished a home.  The episode took place in Buffalo NY and can be viewed here, including the

http://abc.go.com/shows/extreme-makeover-home-edition   The 15 hour deconstruction (collapsed into all of three seconds of time lapse photography!) and related interviews are in the first half.

Buffalo Reuse, a not-for-profit deconstruction, building materials reuse and neighborhood preservation organization deconstructed the house and much of what was salvaged was diverted to their store for sale back into the community.

http://www.buffaloreuse.org/Extreme/Extreme
http://www.buffaloreuse.org/

WasteCap Resource Solutions was also on site in Buffalo to assist with recycling the C&D material calculating the overall recycling rate: http://www.wastecapwi.org/

Linda (Jacobs) Glansberg
Environmental Services Unit
Empire State Development
30 South Pearl St.
Albany, New York  12245
(518) 292-5346
(518) 292-5886 fax

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#130 From: "dix_henneke" <dixh@...>
Date: Tue Feb 2, 2010 2:08 am
Subject: San Diego Zero Waste Business Conference Feb 24th
dix_henneke
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"Zero In on Zero Waste" Business Conference
San Diego - February 24, 2010
Marina Village Conference Center
www.earthresource.org

More speakers just added!

In today's economy, when customers and employees are asking "How green are
you?", you can't afford to miss this unique opportunity to learn how companies
like Toyota, Hewlett-Packard, and Hilton, as well as the Del Mar Fairgrounds
have been making zero waste a reality - and reaping the profits from those
efforts!

At this Conference, you will learn how to:
• Reduce your waste management costs
• Save on consumption of energy and materials
• Lower distribution costs
• Improve your image among regulators, customers and the public
• Establish a framework for continual environmental performance improvement

Join more than 200 of your peers for the San Diego Zero Waste Business
Conference on February 24, 2010, at the beautiful Marina Village Conference
Center in San Diego, California.

You will walk away with the tools you need to start an effective and profitable
Zero Waste program immediately!

Save $50! Register by February 5th.
Register here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html

View conference program and register

Keynote Speaker: Ryan McMullan, Toyota

Imagine your company diverting 90% of its waste from landfill, incineration and
the environment? Toyota Motor Sales did it, and they have already saved
literally millions of dollars! Ryan McMullan, Environmental Resource Specialist
at Toyota will explain how.

Keynote Speaker: Capt. Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation

Charles Moore, founder of Algalita Marine Research Foundation and the man who
discovered the Pacific Garbage Patch, will discuss his research and highlight
the importance of creating Zero Waste companies in relation to the plastic
pollution that is increasingly choking our oceans. www.algalita.org

Sue Beets, SBM Site Services

As Corporate Sustainability Manager for SBM Site Services, LLC, Sue Beets has
designed and implemented large and complex recycle programs for several Fortune
500 companies including Hewlett-Packard. With more than 17 years of solid waste
management experience, Beets has overseen the recycling of more than 212 million
pounds of material.

Jo Licata, San Francisco Hilton

As Community Projects Manager for the San Francisco Hilton, Jo Licata founded
the San Francisco Hotel/Non-profit Collaborative whose goal is to take usable
discards from the waste stream of hospitality organizations and divert them into
a steady stream of in-kind support for non-profit agencies.

Much more!
Other presenters will describe details of Zero Waste programs at large event
venues and office/administrative facilities and discuss the regulatory
environment relative to commercial solid waste.

Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the experts! Register
today and take advantage of savings with early bird registration discounts.
Register here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html

The San Diego Zero Waste Business Conference is co-hosted by Zero Waste San
Diego and Earth Resource Foundation, two non-profit organizations whose
collective mission is to empower businesses and the public with the tools needed
to make environmentally sustainable choices and changes where people live, work
and play.

Many thanks to our supporting sponsors:
Silver level:
- EDCO
- Waste Management
- San Diego Earthworks
- ERA Communications

Bronze level:
- Allied Waste
- Sunset Waste Systems

Sponsorship Opportunities
The Conference will also feature exhibits by some of the San Diego area's
leaders in waste reduction products and services. A limited number of exhibit
spaces are still available. This rare opportunity allows you to showcase your
company's commitment to sustainability and the community as well. For
information, please click here:
http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/zerowastesponsor.html

Friends of Zero Waste
- City of Chula Vista
- Solana Center

For information, please visit www.earthresource.org or contact Dix Henneke,
Conference Director at (949) 645-5163 or dix.henneke@...

#131 From: "Gary Liss" <gary@...>
Date: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:47 am
Subject: Fw: [CRRA] new poll at Waste & Recycling News - Do you think zero waste is possible?
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Please vote ASAP and forward to your networks!

Gary Liss

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From: "Muir, Julie C." <juliem@...>
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2010 20:29:31 -0800
To: crra_members@yahoogroups.com<crra_members@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [CRRA] new poll at Waste Recycling News - Do you think zero waste is possible?

Do you think zero waste is possible? Vote in the Waste & Recycling News Poll.

To vote, go to: http://www.wasterecyclingnews.com/headlines.html

Click on the poll on the right hand side.

 

 

 

Julie Muir

juliem@...

650-321-4236 ext 21

 


#132 From: "dix_henneke" <dixh@...>
Date: Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:13 pm
Subject: CalRecycle Acting Director Brown to Keynote at Zero Waste Business Conference
dix_henneke
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San Diego, Feb. 24. Early-bird discounts end Wed., Feb. 10! www.earthresource.org 

 

Just added: Our morning keynote address will be from Margo Reid Brown. Ms. Brown was appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Chief Deputy Director and designated as Acting Director of CalRecycle, California's new Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. She will discuss the current and pending regulatory environment and show how business, government, and waste/ recycling firms can work together to reap the financial and environmental benefits of moving toward a zero-waste economy.

 

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn how companies like Toyota, Hewlett-Packard, and Hilton, as well as the Del Mar Fairgrounds have been making zero waste a reality - and generating huge additional profits from those efforts!
 

You will walk away with the tools you need to start an effective and profitable Zero Waste program immediately!

 

Hurry! Early-bird registration discount ends February 10th.
Register here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html


View conference program here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/zerowastespeaker.html

 

Other Featured Speakers:

 

Ryan McMullan, Toyota Motor Sales
Imagine your company diverting 90% of its waste from landfill, incineration and the environment? Toyota Motor Sales did it, and they have already saved literally millions of dollars! Ryan McMullan, Environmental Resource Specialist at Toyota will explain how.

Luncheon Keynote: Capt. Charles Moore, Algalita Marine Research Foundation

Charles Moore, founder of Algalita Marine Research Foundation and the man who discovered the Pacific Garbage Patch, will discuss his research and highlight the importance of creating Zero Waste companies in relation to the plastic pollution that is increasingly choking our oceans. www.algalita.org

 

Sue Beets, SBM Site Services (Hewlett-Packard)
As Corporate Sustainability Manager for SBM Site Services, LLC, Sue Beets has designed and implemented large and complex recycle programs for several Fortune 500 companies including Hewlett-Packard. With more than 17 years of solid waste management experience, Beets has overseen the recycling of more than 212 million pounds of material.


Jo Licata, San Francisco Hilton

As Community Projects Manager for the San Francisco Hilton, Jo Licata founded the San Francisco Hotel/Non-profit Collaborative whose goal is to take usable discards from the waste stream of hospitality organizations and divert them into a steady stream of in-kind support for non-profit agencies. 

 

Much more!

Other presenters will describe details of Zero Waste programs at large event venues and office/administrative facilities and discuss the regulatory environment relative to commercial solid waste. 

 

Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the experts! Register today and take advantage of savings with early bird registration discounts. Register here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html

 

The San Diego Zero Waste Business Conference is co-hosted by Zero Waste San Diego and Earth Resource Foundation, two non-profit organizations whose collective mission is to empower businesses and the public with the tools needed to make environmentally sustainable choices and changes where people live, work and play.

 

Many thanks to our supporting sponsors:

Silver level:

- EDCO

- Waste Management

- San Diego Earthworks

- ERA Communications

 

Bronze level:

- Allied Waste

- Sunset Waste Systems

 

Sponsorship Opportunities 
The Conference will also feature exhibits by some of the San Diego area's leaders in waste reduction products and services. A limited number of exhibit spaces are still available. This rare opportunity allows you to showcase your company's commitment to sustainability and the community as well. For information, please
click here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/zerowastesponsor.html

 

Friends of Zero Waste

- City of Chula Vista

- Solana Center

- San Diego County

- Sea World San Diego

 

For information, please visit www.earthresource.org or contact Dix Henneke, Conference Director at (949) 645-5163 or dix.henneke@...

 

 


#133 From: "dix_henneke" <dixh@...>
Date: Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:16 pm
Subject: Zero Waste Business Conference Offers Money-back Guarantee
dix_henneke
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"Zero In on Zero Waste" Business Conference

San Diego's Marina Village Conference Center

February 24, 2010 

www.earthresource.org 

 

On February 24 in San Diego, business experts from the likes of Toyota, Hewlett-Packard, Hilton, and the Del Mar Fairgrounds will share with you the information and tools you need to start an effective and profitable Zero Waste program immediately! We are so confident of this that we offer you this…

 

100% Money-Back Guarantee 

This conference is guaranteed to teach you to reduce costs through waste stream reduction and diversion. Your entire registration fee will be refunded if you do not save at least five times the registration fee within six months of implementing the Zero Waste tools presented at this conference.

 

Don't miss this unique opportunity!

 

Register here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html

 

Learn best practices in how to:

·      Reduce cost of waste management;

·      Increase savings in consumption of energy and materials;

·      Lower distribution costs;

·      Prepare to be in compliance with county and upcoming state commercial source separation requirements;

·      Improve corporate image of environmental performance among regulators, customers, the public and your employees.


View conference program here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/zerowastespeaker.html

 

Morning Keynote: Margo Reid Brown – CalRecycle Acting Director

Ms. Brown was appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Chief Deputy Director and designated as Acting Director of CalRecycle, California's new Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. She will discuss the current and pending regulatory environment and show how business, government, and waste/ recycling firms can work together to reap the financial and environmental benefits of moving toward a zero-waste economy.


Luncheon Keynote: Capt. Charles Moore – Algalita Marine Research Foundation

Charles Moore, founder of Algalita Marine Research Foundation and the man who discovered the Pacific Garbage Patch, will discuss his research and highlight the importance of creating Zero Waste companies in relation to the plastic pollution that is increasingly choking our oceans. www.algalita.org

 

Other Featured Speakers:

 

Ryan McMullan, Toyota Motor Sales
Imagine your company diverting 90% of its waste from landfill, incineration and the environment? Toyota Motor Sales did it, and they have already saved literally millions of dollars! Ryan McMullan, Environmental Resource Specialist at Toyota will explain how.
 

Sue Beets, SBM Site Services (Hewlett-Packard)
As Corporate Sustainability Manager for SBM Site Services, LLC, Sue Beets has designed and implemented large and complex recycle programs for several Fortune 500 companies including Hewlett-Packard. With more than 17 years of solid waste management experience, Beets has overseen the recycling of more than 212 million pounds of material.


Jo Licata, San Francisco Hilton

As Community Projects Manager for the San Francisco Hilton, Jo Licata founded the San Francisco Hotel/Non-profit Collaborative whose goal is to take usable discards from the waste stream of hospitality organizations and divert them into a steady stream of in-kind support for non-profit agencies. 

 

Much more!

Other presenters will describe details of Zero Waste programs at large event venues and office/administrative facilities and discuss the regulatory environment relative to commercial solid waste. The Conference will also feature exhibits by the San Diego area's leaders in waste reduction and recycling services.  

 

Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the experts! Register today: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/sdzwcreview.html

 

The San Diego Zero Waste Business Conference is co-hosted by Zero Waste San Diego and Earth Resource Foundation, two non-profit organizations whose collective mission is to empower businesses and the public with the tools needed to make environmentally sustainable choices and changes where people live, work and play.

 

Many thanks to our supporting sponsors (see their exhibits at the conference):

Silver level:

- EDCO

- Waste Management

- San Diego Earthworks

- ERA Communications

 

Bronze level:

- Allied Waste

- Sunset Waste Systems

 

Exhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities 
A limited number of exhibit spaces are still available. This rare opportunity allows you to showcase your company's commitment to sustainability and the community as well. For information, please click here: http://www.earthresource.org/zerowaste/SD2010/zerowastesponsor.html

 

Friends of Zero Waste

- City of San Diego

- City of Chula Vista

- San Diego County

- Solana Center

- Sea World San Diego

 

For information, please visit www.earthresource.org or contact Dix Henneke, Conference Director at (949) 645-5163 or dix.henneke@...


#135 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:03 am
Subject: Zero Waste Classes in San Francisco, 3/29-30, 2010
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Apologies for Cross-Postings.  Please forward to colleagues who may
be interested.

CRRA Zero Waste classes in San Francisco, March 29-30

Rick Anthony and I will be teaching a class on March 29 on
Introduction to Zero Waste, the Foundation for Resource Management.
See description below. For more details on this class, go to:
http://www.crra.com/certifications/courses/101B_expanded.shtml

Stephanie Barger will be teaching a class on March 30 on Beyond
Recycling: How Businesses Get to Zero Waste. See description below.
For more details on this class, go to:
http://www.crra.com/certifications/courses/beyond_recycling.shtml

I hope that you or a colleague may be able to join us for one of
these classes to help move California forward towards the State's
adopted goal of Zero Waste.

These classes are part of a CRRA program aimed at training and
certifying recycling and resource management professionals. For more
details on the overall certification program, please go to:
http://www.crra.com/certifications/index.shtml

>Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:20:10 -0500 (EST)
>From: "Judi Gregory, CRRA Certification Manager" <info@...>
>Subject: Resource Management: Certification and Training in San Francisco
>
>Mark your calendar to join CRRA on March 29 - 30, 2010 in San
>Francisco.  CRRA will be providing a training series for individuals
>enrolled in the Resource Management Certification Program, as well
>as for those seeking additional training in the fields of Zero
>Waste, Recycling, Composting and Resource Management.
>
>Register by March 15, 2010 and save $25 on each course (see
>earlybird rates below). Check the schedule of courses below for more
>information.  See you in San Francisco!
>
>Location:
>EPA Buidling
>75 Hawthorne St.
>San Francisco
>
>Introduction to Zero Waste the Foundation for Resource Management
>Monday, March 29, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
>Instructors: Gary Liss & Richard Anthony
>This workshop is intended to provide a solid foundation of
>understanding the broad features and issues of zero waste, the
>foundation to resource management. The impetus in the industry is
>towards zero waste management, and practitioners need to know and
>understand the history, technology, socio-economics, communications,
>ecology, and application of zero waste principles to real world
>problems of wasting. Zero Waste Businesses are leading the way for
>Zero Waste and have diverted over 90% of their waste from landfill
>and incineration. Zero Waste Communities have adopted Zero Waste
>goals and plans to implement those goals. Join us to understand how
>Zero Waste can be a key part of community and business
>sustainability plans and help contribute to reducing greenhouse
>gases and global
>cooling.
><http://www.crra.com/certifications/courses/101B_expanded.shtml>Click
>  Here for More Information on this Course
>
>Beyond Recycling
>Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
>Instructor: Stephanie Barger
>"Beyond Recycling: How Businesses Get To Zero Waste" class (aka
>"Zero Waste Business" class) will build on the introductory
>information provided in the CRMTI Clean Production class and
>Introduction to Zero Waste courses. In particular, this class will
>review the Zero Waste Business Principles, then go into detail on
>how to implement those principles for a particular business to
>achieve Zero Waste. Examples will be given of how different
>companies have addressed different issues that have come up in
>pursuing Zero Waste.
><http://www.crra.com/certifications/courses/beyond_recycling.shtml>Click
>Here for More Information on this Course
>Course Credit: 4 Hours  -  Prerequisites: Intro to Zero Waste or
>Clean Business
>
>Registration Info:
>To register, go to:
>http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=827248
>
>2010 Course Fees
>The following fees will apply.
>Earlybird Rates: Register by March 15, 2010
>    * Member 4-hour Course: $125
>    * Member 6-hour course: $195
>    * Non-member 4-hour Course: $155
>    * Non-member 6-hour Course: $250
>    * Testing & Certification fee $15 per course
>  Late Registration: After March 15, 2010
>Add $25 to each course.
>
>The current cost to complete certification is $980 for CRRA members
>and $1210 for non-members.
>
>Save 20%
>Membership in CRRA has its' benefits.  Become a member of CRRA and
>automatically save 20%  on all certification courses.  Members also
>receive discounts to the Annual Conference, access to the members
>listserv, a membership directory, and MUCH, MUCH more.
>
>Registration Opens 30 minutes prior to the course starts. Please
>plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your
>class.  NO ON-SITE PAYMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE EPA
>BUILDING.  PRE-PAY REQUIRED.
>
>About Our Program
>CRRA has developed a program aimed at certifying and training
>recycling and resource management professionals.  This program is
>one that will benefit individuals working in the recycling,
>composting, reuse, resource management and solid waste management
>fields.  The coursework will provide individuals with training
>valuable for enhancing employable skills.  Whether a person is new
>to the industry, or a seasoned professional, this program is
>designed to give an in depth understanding of the skills and
>technical expertise required for success in the recycling and
>resource management fields.
>
>For More Information
>Contact:
>Judi Gregory
>Certification Manager
>916-441-2772 ex 1
><mailto:judigregry@...>judigregry@...
>
>Other Classes Also being Held in San Francisco:
>Business Recycling Tools
>Monday, March 29, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
>Instructors: Richard Gertman & Tracie Bills
>Integrated Resource Management (IRM) has replaced Integrated Waste
>Management (IWM) as the way of managing materials use, from
>purchasing practices, through use to finding alternate uses for
>no-longer-wanted materials. By using resources efficiently,
>businesses can achieve significant savings and reduce the amount of
>waste generated. Business systems should be designed and implemented
>that reduce the amount of resources used to deliver a given amount
>of products or services to their customers. This course will
>evaluate how Cities can design and implement programs to help
>businesses, and how businesses can take advantage of the systems
>available to them.
><http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103066079437&s=134&e=0016Fc9dAdMPO3kpTefklbPXZ3N\
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>Here for More Information on this Course
>Course Credit: 4 Hours  -  Prerequisites: NONE
>
>Introduction to Organics Management and Composting
>Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
>Instructor: Matthew Cotton
>Introduction to Organics Management & Composting is designed as an
>introduction to the organic components of the waste stream and how
>to manage them. Over 50 percent of what is landfilled is generally
>comprised of organic materials and may be appropriate for composting
>or other diversion. There are important differences in the
>collection, processing and economics of organic materials (leaves,
>grass, brush, food scraps, etc.) and inorganic materials (i.e.,
>bottles and cans). Concepts to be covered include the organic
>components of the waste stream, the basics of separating and
>collecting organics, the basic principles of composting, and markets
>for diverted organic materials. The course will cover the importance
>of beneficial reuse of organics, reasons for diverting organics,
>principles and practices of composting, and other organic waste
>diversion methods, and a review the major markets or diverted
>organics.
><http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103066079437&s=134&e=0016Fc9dAdMPO2i_oLKbJslQGjA\
cXRU64xxnQ_eUN5RY-n-7r7IB_sK7kH9ZMClshwGTpbt73fbhOdVhvSeTlveBdh4oh8-h8LjMWm3rYQL\
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>Here for More Information on this Course
>
>CA Resource Recovery Assoc | P.O. Box 607 | Clovis | CA | 93613

Gary Liss & Associates
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#136 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:13 pm
Subject: Zero Waste Community Workshop, 4/3/10, San Diego
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From: Richard Anthony <RicAnthony@...>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:46:34 -0400
 
Please join us for an engaging discussion on Zero Waste and fostering local sustainability...

Zero Waste Community Workshop
Saturday, April 3, 2010 • 9 am to 4 pm
San Diego City College

Learn from international experts:

• How Zero Waste equates to zero warming

• How Zero Waste methods promote stronger communities and healthier economies

• How you can make global changes through local initiatives
 
Featured Interactive Session!
 
How Low Can You Go? Zero Waste At Home, Work and Play
Nationally acclaimed sustainability expert Portia Sinnott will be presenting on integrating zero waste into your day-to-day activities and how you can develop low impact habits more with in tune with your values - while still having a fun and satisfying life. She is seeking five local folks willing to be interviewed at the event about their zero waste lifestyles. All interested are welcome to contact her - especially parents, teachers and small business people. Send her a note at wastenot@... and she will send you the interview questions.

All encouraged to attend this event and join the dialogue.

Lunch will be provided (please register so we can prepare an adequate amount of food without wasting)
.

Register at www.zerowastesandiego.org

Featured Speakers:

Gary Liss, President of Gary Liss & Associates,
has over 35 years of experience in the solid waste and recycling field and has helped more communities develop Zero Waste plans than anyone else in the U.S. 

Portia Sinnott, Executive Director of Lite Initiatives and Principal of Sinnott Collaborative Consulting, is a community activist and sustainability consultant with more then 27 years in the discard management field.

Linda Christopher, Executive Director of the GrassRoots Recycling Network, has 20 years of experience in recycling and resource management, including Program Director at The Materials for the Future Foundation and Recycling Coordinator at Sonoma State University. 

Daniel Knapp, Ph.D. and Mary Lou Van Deventer, a husband and wife team who own Urban Ore in Berkeley, California, began their modest reuse and recycling business 30 years ago. Their company now diverts some 6,000 tons of discarded materials from the landfill, employs over 30 people, and grosses over $2 million per year.

Rick Anthony, Principal of Richard Anthony Associates, is an internationally recognized expert in resource management using the Zero Waste approach, and has worked on development of Zero Waste plans for the past 12 years.

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916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#137 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:01 pm
Subject: Reminder: Zero Waste Community Workshop, 4/3/10, San Diego
zerowastebiz
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Apologies for Cross-Postings.  Please forward to a colleague who may be interested.

From: Richard Anthony <RicAnthony@...>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:46:34 -0400
 
Please join us for an engaging discussion on Zero Waste and fostering local sustainability...

Zero Waste Community Workshop
Saturday, April 3, 2010 • 9 am to 4 pm
San Diego City College

Learn from international experts:

• How Zero Waste equates to zero warming

• How Zero Waste methods promote stronger communities and healthier economies

• How you can make global changes through local initiatives
 
Featured Interactive Session!
 
How Low Can You Go? Zero Waste At Home, Work and Play
Nationally acclaimed sustainability expert Portia Sinnott will be presenting on integrating zero waste into your day-to-day activities and how you can develop low impact habits more with in tune with your values - while still having a fun and satisfying life. She is seeking five local folks willing to be interviewed at the event about their zero waste lifestyles. All interested are welcome to contact her - especially parents, teachers and small business people. Send her a note at wastenot@... and she will send you the interview questions.

All encouraged to attend this event and join the dialogue.

Lunch will be provided (please register so we can prepare an adequate amount of food without wasting)
.

Register at www.zerowastesandiego.org

Featured Speakers:

Gary Liss, President of Gary Liss & Associates,
has over 35 years of experience in the solid waste and recycling field and has helped more communities develop Zero Waste plans than anyone else in the U.S. 

Portia Sinnott, Executive Director of Lite Initiatives and Principal of Sinnott Collaborative Consulting, is a community activist and sustainability consultant with more then 27 years in the discard management field.

Linda Christopher, Executive Director of the GrassRoots Recycling Network, has 20 years of experience in recycling and resource management, including Program Director at The Materials for the Future Foundation and Recycling Coordinator at Sonoma State University. 

Daniel Knapp, Ph.D. and Mary Lou Van Deventer, a husband and wife team who own Urban Ore in Berkeley, California, began their modest reuse and recycling business 30 years ago. Their company now diverts some 6,000 tons of discarded materials from the landfill, employs over 30 people, and grosses over $2 million per year.

Rick Anthony, Principal of Richard Anthony Associates, is an internationally recognized expert in resource management using the Zero Waste approach, and has worked on development of Zero Waste plans for the past 12 years.

[]

=



Gary Liss & Associates  
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#138 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Fri Apr 2, 2010 5:46 am
Subject: [GreenYes] Sign-on letter to USEPA - Include Products & Packaging in US GHG Inventory - by April 8th
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Apologies for Cross-Postings.  Please help get EPA to adopt improved
protocols for GHG inventories!

>From: "Bill Sheehan" <bill@...>
>Subject: [GreenYes] Sign-on letter to USEPA -  Include Products &
>Packaging in
>         US GHG Inventory - by April 8th
>Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 23:40:09 -0400
>
>EPA has published a draft update of the US Greenhouse Gas Inventory (1990 -
>2008).
>
>This is a great opportunity for your voice to make a difference and get
>systems/ consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions  -- the impacts of
>consumption of products and packaging -- added to the US Inventory! Please
>encourage US EPA to include products and packaging in the
>
>Sign on at http://www.productpolicy.org/sign-on/greenhouse-gas-analysis
>
>SIGN ON BY APRIL 8, 2010!
>
>Thanks!
>
>Bill Sheehan
>Product Policy Institute

Gary Liss & Associates
916-652-7850
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com

#140 From: "Gary Liss" <gary@...>
Date: Thu Apr 8, 2010 2:43 am
Subject: Fw: NRC Free Webinar 4/15 on the role of recycling in an era of Extended Producer Responsibility
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From: Melinda Uerling <muerling@...>
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:27:19 -0400 (EDT)
To: <gary@...>
Subject: NRC Introduces Free Webinar Series -- Sign up now!

 

As part of our continuing commitment to inform members about best thinking on recycling and materials management, NRC has launched a monthly series of Learning/Briefing Webinars with thought leaders.  We hope you can join us and let your colleagues know of this rare opportunity to learn about an emerging issue from a recognized leader in the field.

 

What is the role of recycling in an era of Extended Producer Responsibility?

 
Join us on April 15!
 
 
Space is limited for this Free Webinar -- Register Now.
Reserve your Seat at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/
847911424
 
Looking at current trends in Europe and Canada, state and local governments across the nation are considering policy-based approaches as a way to deal with the full environmental and waste costs of manufacturing decisions.

Following the wildly successful launch of our free webinar series with a session on LCA, the NRC has once again secured a national expert to discuss an emerging issue affecting the recycling world:  Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Join NRC in a rare opportunity to learn more about EPR from one of the top leaders in the field.  What is it?  How does it differ from Product Stewardship?   How does it relate to your recycling program?  What are its challenges and successes?

Speaking on the subject will be Sara Hartwell, a Senior Policy Advisor to the US EPA, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.  Sara is a highly respected analytical chemist focused on materials management issues. She manages EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM), a life-cycle perspective tool for estimating the energy conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction benefits of five alternative materials management scenarios. She developed a derivative tool, the individual Waste Reduction Model (iWARM), a consumer-aimed life-cycle perspective tool for estimating the energy conservation benefits of recycling over landfilling for individual products. Sara is on the Executive Committee of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Steering Committee for Wal-Mart’s Packaging Sustainable Value network.  Currently, much of her work is focused on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) discussions with State governments and producers of consumer packaged goods.

We hope you'll join us in this free opportunity to hear from one of the thought-leaders in EPR and packaging.
 
Title:   What is the Role of Recycling in an Era of Extended Producer Responsibility?
 
Date:   Thursday, April 15, 2010
 
Time:   1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
 

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. 

 

 

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000

 

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

 

Looking at current trends in Europe and Canada, state and local governments across the nation are considering policy-based approaches as a way to deal with the full environmental and waste costs of manufacturing decisions.

Following the wildly successful launch of our free webinar series with a session on LCA, the NRC has once again secured a national expert to discuss an emerging issue affecting the recycling world:  Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Join NRC in a rare opportunity to learn more about EPR from one of the top leaders in the field.  What is it?  How does it differ from Product Stewardship?   How does it relate to your recycling program?  What are its challenges and successes?

Speaking on the subject will be Sara Hartwell, a Senior Policy Advisor to the US EPA, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery.  Sara is a highly respected analytical chemist focused on materials management issues. She manages EPA’s Waste Reduction Model (WARM), a life-cycle perspective tool for estimating the energy conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction benefits of five alternative materials management scenarios. She developed a derivative tool, the individual Waste Reduction Model (iWARM), a consumer-aimed life-cycle perspective tool for estimating the energy conservation benefits of recycling over landfilling for individual products. Sara is on the Executive Committee of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and the Steering Committee for Wal-Mart’s Packaging Sustainable Value network.  Currently, much of her work is focused on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) discussions with State governments and producers of consumer packaged goods.

We hope you'll join us in this free opportunity to hear from one of the thought-leaders in EPR and packaging.

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#141 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:34 pm
Subject: Join Gunter Pauli on his latest book tour for The Blue Economy
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Apologies for Cross-Postings. Please forward to colleagues who may be interested.

Hope you can make it to one of these events with Gunter Pauli!  Should be fun and inspiring learning about his latest book, the Blue Economy!
www.TheBlueEconomy.com

Summary of Upcoming Blue Economy events with Gunter Pauli
(see details below from Erin Sanborn)

April 23-25 - Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara City College Center for Sustainability

April 26 – Burbank , CA

Woodbury University and the Arid Lands Institute

April 27 - San Francisco, CA
Ode Salon Series, Fort Mason Center

April 29, Stevenson, WA
Social Venture Network

Sept. 13-17, Honolulu, Hawai’i
The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives Launching The Blue Economy, http://www.zeroemissionshawaii.org/index.php
 
************************
Background on The Blue Economy
  • Reviewed 2,231 best nature-inspired technologies that could effect the economies of the world, while sustainably providing basic human needs - potable water, food, jobs and healthy shelter
  • The Blue Economy, the book, explores 100 innovations, many of them benchmarked around the world
  • Inspired by the Blue Sphere of Earth seen from space
  • Blue Economy offers a roadmap to a new economic paradigm that enfolds business, sustainability, and social entrepreneurship
  • Utilize renewable materials and sustainable processes to create multiple cash flows, increase social capital, and shift us from an economy of scarcity to an economy of abundance
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To: ZERI_Practitioners@yahoogroups.com
From: Erin Sanborn <joy_n_divinity@...>
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:00:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [ZERI_Practitioners] Gunter Pauli's schedule in the US - April 2010

Dear colleagues,

I wanted to let you know that Gunter Pauli of ZERI will be in the US for many different events. I hope you will pass the word and attend one of the events if you live on the west coast or the southwest. Gunter's new book will be available at www.TheBlueEconomy.com. You can read the books sampler now. Click on the upper right hand corner and download the pdf.

Erin Sanborn

**Building the Blue Economy, with Gunter Pauli**
~ April 23, 24, 25, 2010 ~
Santa Barbara City College Campus, Santa Barbara, California
Hosted by the SBCC Center for Sustainability

~Evening Talk & Book-Signing, Fri, April 23, 7:30 - 9:30pm, SBCC Fe Bland Auditorium $15~

~Building the Blue Economy Workshop with Gunter Pauli, plus guests*** ,
SBCC Campus, Sat, April 24, 9am - 5pm, $120 ($100 early registration/April 3)~

~Retreat with Gunter Pauli, Sunday, April 25, 10am - 4pm  $300 ($250 early registration/April 3)~

How a new generation of entrepreneurs can bring innovations to the marketplace, secure basic needs for all, and make sustainable businesses competitive.

***Saturday Workshop with Gunter Pauli/Afternoon break-out sessions with:

 Woody Tasch, President of Slow Money Alliance

 Kreigh Hampel, City of Burbank , Public Works, Recycling Coordinator

 Randy Grissom, Director of the Santa Fe Community College Sustainable Technologies Center

Sponsored by the Santa Barbara City College Center for Sustainability
Co-sponsors: Santa Barbara Permaculture Network & SBCC Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Event Info, www.sbpermaculture.org, margie@..., (805)962-2571
************************
**April 26, 2010 – Burbank , CA**

Arid Lands Inst @ Woodbury University

Woodbury University and the Arid Lands Institute will host a reception, talk and book signing for Dr. Gunter Pauli, April 26, 2010, starting with a reception at 5:30 pm, talk at 6:30 pm, and a book signing at approximately 7:30 pm.

7500 Glenoaks Boulevard Burbank , CA 91510

http://aridlands.woodbury.edu/

Please contact Kreigh Hampel at (818) 238-3900 for more information.

*******************************
**Ode presents the launch of the Ode Salon Series:

An evening with Dr. Gunter Pauli, author of the book, The Blue Economy: Cultivating a New Business Model for a Time of Crisis, with special guest: Fritjof Capra, author of The Tao of Physics and The Science of Leonardo.

Dr. Gunter Pauli will speak about the world beyond green and sustainability: The Blue Economy.  He will explain how a new generation of entrepreneurs can bring innovations to the marketplace, secure the basic needs of all, and make sustainable businesses competitive.  

Fritjof Capra will comment on Dr. Pauli’s findings and Ode's Editor-in-Chief, Jurriaan Kamp, will moderate while taking questions from the audience on this very interesting and perfectly timed subject.

We invite you to join us for the first in a continuing series of Ode Salon’s throughout the year. 

WHEN: Tuesday, April 27th - 5-8PM
WHERE: Fort Mason Center, San Francisco
COST: $35*
*This fee includes a free copy of the The Blue Economy 
(retail value of  $29.95) and organically grown wine and food supplied 
by our generous sponsors. Gunter Pauli will be on hand to personally sign your copy of his book.

******************************
Social Venture Network Spring Gathering
The 2010 SVN Spring Member Gathering will bring together a vibrant community of social entrepreneurs to explore new ways to create a just economy, strengthen our collective impact, and share resources and experiences in leading sustainable enterprises. We invite you to share your ideas and gain insights and support from fellow entrepreneurs.
April 29, 2010 - Opening Plenary Session: The Blue Economy - 10 Years, 100 Innovations, 100 Million Jobs with Gunter Pauli, author and founder of Ecover and ZERI (Zero Emissions Research Initiative) 7:15 pm
 
The Blue Economy began as a project to find one hundred of the best nature-inspired technologies that could effect the economies of the world, while sustainably providing basic human needs - potable water, food, jobs and healthful shelter. Starting with 2,231 peer-reviewed articles Dr. Pauli found 340 innovations that could be bundled into systems that function the way ecosystems do. Further reviews by corporate strategists, expert financiers, public policy makers, entrepreneurs, financial analysts, business reporters and corporate strategy academics reduced the list to one hundred. Many of the innovations inspired by nature are so interesting by themselves it is easy to forget that the key is their integration with real world economies as ways to provide sustainable benefits to the commons.
[]
*****************************
**Oahu, Hawaii, Sept. 13-17, 2010 Please check out the conference, Launching The Blue Economy, at http://www.zeroemissionshawaii.org/index.php

THE WORLD CONGRESS ON ZERO EMISSIONS INITIATIVES
LAUNCHING “THE BLUE ECONOMY”
HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER
HONOLULU, HAWAIâ€I FROM SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2010

Erin Sanborn
Collaborative Green
(575) 770-2991

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#143 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:07 pm
Subject: RONA Markets Webinar: The Latest in Recycled Plastics Markets, 4/21/10
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RONA Markets Webinar:
The Latest in Recycled Plastics Markets
Join us for a Webinar on April 21, 2010 (10 - 11 am PDT)
[]
[]

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/946858544

* The State of the Plastic Market - Patty Moore of Moore Recycling Associates will discuss the current market place.  She'll look at not just the stalwarts PET and HDPE, but also examine prospects for #3-#7 bottles and other non-bottle rigid containers.
*
PLA Biodegradable Plastics: New Opportunity or the Newest Curse - BIOCOR Executive Director Mike Centers will discuss their plans to develop a processing infrastructure to recover as much  as possible. Plastic reclaimers fear that this new infrastructure will be difficult to establish, while bioresin manufacturers see their product as an environmentally sound product.
*
Challenges and Obstacles - Steve Alexander of the Association of Post-consumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) will update participants on the struggles and challenges confronting collectors, processors and end users, including problems with mislabeling of plastics, biodegradable additives, supply issues related to domestic and overseas marketplace dynamics, and concerns over the new biodegradable plastic PLA.

Are these just a few bumps on the roadway of plastic recycling or is this path littered with boulders and potholes?  Join other potential RONA members for this one hour webinar on April 21st to help clear the fog of uncertainty that hangs over the plastic recycling landscape. Where ever you may be on the plastic recycling chain from collector to end user of recycled resin, this webinar will provide valuable insight into these complicated and challenging issues.

[]

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/946858544

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#144 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:16 pm
Subject: Today is Last Day for Early Registration for CRRA Zero Waste classes in Chino, CA 5/3-4, 2010
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From: "Judi Gregory, CRRA Certification Manager" <certreply@...>
To: gary@...
Subject: Tomorrow is the Last Day for Earlybird Registration Savings!!

CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION
Certificate Program in Resource Management
Courses Offered
Organics Management & Composting
Introduction to Zero Waste
Clean Business
Zero Waste Community Planning Quicknks
 
Register Now
 
Workshop Details and Travel Information
 
Calendar of Events
 
How to Get Certified
 
Full List of Courses
About Our Program
CRRA has developed a program aimed at certifying and training recycling and resource management professionals.  This program is one that will benefit individuals working in the recycling, composting, reuse, resource management and solid waste management fields.  The coursework will provide individuals with training valuable for enhancing employable skills.  Whether a person is new to the industry, or a seasoned professional, this program is designed to give an in depth understanding of the skills and technical expertise required for success in the recycling and resource management fields.
Join Our Mailing List  

Registration Information
Location:
IEUA
6075 Kimball Ave
Chino, CA 91708
 
Registration Info:
Registration Opens 30 minutes prior to the course starts. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your class.
 
For More Information
Contact:
Judi Gregory
Certification Manager
916-441-2772 ex 1
judigregry@...
Dear Gary,

Mark your calendar to join CRRA on May 3-4, 2010 in the Inland Empire/Chino.  CRRA will be providing a training series for individuals enrolled in the Resource Management Certification Program, as well as for those seeking additional training in the fields of Zero Waste, Recycling, Composting and Resource Management.
Tomorrow, April 20, 2010 is the last day for Earlybird savings.  Register and save $25 on each course (see earlybird rates below). Check the schedule of courses below for more information.  See you in Chino!
2010 Course Fees
The following fees will apply.
 
Earlybird Rates: Register by April 19, 2010
  • Member 4-hour Course: $125
  • Member 6-hour course: $195
  • Non-member 4-hour Course: $155
  • Non-member 6-hour Course: $250
  • Testing & Certification fee $15 per course
 
Late Registration: After April 19, 2010
  • Add $25 to each course. 
The current cost to complete certification is $980 for CRRA members and $1210 for non-members.
Introduction to Organics Management and Composting
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Instructor: Matthew Cotton
Introduction to Organics Management & Composting is designed as an introduction to the organic components of the waste stream and how to manage them. Over 50 percent of what is landfilled is generally comprised of organic materials and may be appropriate for composting or other diversion. There are important differences in the collection, processing and economics of organic materials (leaves, grass, brush, food scraps, etc.) and inorganic materials (i.e., bottles and cans). Concepts to be covered include the organic Cert: organics pic components of the waste stream, the basics of separating and collecting organics, the basic principles of composting, and markets for diverted organic materials. The course will cover the importance of beneficial reuse of organics, reasons for diverting organics, principles and practices of composting, and other organic waste diversion methods, and a review the major markets or diverted organics.
Click Here for More Information on this Course
 
Course Credit: 4 Hours  -  Prerequisites: NONE
Introduction to Zero Waste the Foundation for Resource Management
Monday, May3, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Instructors: Gary Liss & Richard Anthony
This workshop is intended to provide a solid foundation of understanding the broad features and issues of zero waste, the foundation to resource management. The impetus in the industry is towards zero waste management, and practitioners need to know and understand the history, technology, socio-economics, communications, ecology, and application of zero waste principles to real world problems of wasting. Zero Waste Businesses are leading the way for Zero Waste and have diverted over 90% of their waste from landfill and incineration. Zero Waste Communities have adopted Zero Waste goals and plans to implement those goals. Join us to understand how Zero Waste can be a key part of community and business sustainability plans and help contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and global cooling.
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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This advanced course is intended to provide participants with an advanced understanding of Clean Production principles including the triple bottom line.  As a vital component of zero waste, clean production represents best practices utilized by a growing number of businesses to avoid wasting and achive local, state, and federal legal requirements including international ISO 14001 environmental standards. Many companies in California have adopted these clean production principles, and are making money while protecting the environment.  In this course, students will be introduced to why it is necessary to more fully understand four areas that impact the successful implementation of clean production. 1)Economics; 2)Education and training 3)Private and public policies and regulations; 4)The ecology of wasting (why waste happens)  Click Here for More Information on this Course
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Tuesday, May 4, 2010 - 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
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#150 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Thu May 20, 2010 9:47 pm
Subject: Input wanted on Sierra Club PROPOSED Composting Policy
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Sierra Club has drafted a PROPOSED Composting Policy, which is cut
and pasted below.  If you have any comments on this, please send
comments by June 2, 2010 to Ann Schneider at
<SchneiderAnn@...>.  She will compile comments to submit to
Sierra Club for their consideration.

Sierra Club


Proposed Policy on Compost and Composting

In 2009, an estimated 30% of compostable organics (1) ended up in the
nation's landfills.  This green waste could instead be converted into
high quality compost that can safely be used to restore and maintain
healthy farmland, vegetable gardens, parks, playgrounds, and urban landscapes.

The Sierra Club supports:
     * Reducing food waste and reusing grass clippings before they are
composted.
     * Small-and medium size composting of organics, such as home
composting, on site composting on family farms and nurseries.
Small-scale composting operations minimize the use of fossil fuel and
adverse health and environmental impacts. Backyard composting is
layered, watered, and stirred to encourage the growth of
oxygen-loving (aerobic) decomposers.  These aerobic organisms release
CO2 rather than methane; methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas
which is released under the oxygen-starved conditions created by land
filling organic waste.
     * Large commercial composting facilities that are sited and
designed to protect public health and the environment, located within
50 miles of where feedstock is generated, minimize truck traffic, and
fully address community / host concerns, especially in underserved,
disadvantaged neighborhoods.
     * Where composting is not feasible, processing organics in
anaerobic digesters to create methane as a renewable source of
non-fossil fuel energy.
     * Developing national statutory compost standards designed to
ensure a no net degradation of soils and groundwater and prevent
adverse impacts on human and livestock health.
     * Accurate and complete labeling of all compost products.
The Sierra Club opposes:
     * Using contaminated toxics-containing or pathogen-containing
waste as a compost ingredient. Such wastes would include, for
example, coal ash, spent foundry sand, industrial sludges, and
municipal sewage sludges.
     * Decreasing the potential for environmentally responsible
composting by mixing clean compostable waste streams with
contaminated waste streams.
(1)"Organics" refers to food scraps, grass clipping, leaves, brush,
branches, other landscape trimmings, clean wood, and some plant
derived food processing by-products and food-soiled paper products.

Rationale for New Policy

More communities are considering composting or need to include
composting as part of their municipal waste management plans and
consistency in addressing this Club wide is important.  Global
warming impacts of failing to compost properly are significant.

Primary Supporting Data & References

The most comprehensive reference is the
<http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_Homepage.html>Cornell
University web site (http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_Homepage.html).


Background

The <http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_Homepage.html>Cornell
website (http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_Homepage.html) is
a good summary of information related to composting. Further
information can be found there.

There are a multitude of uses for clean compost material and
eliminating organics from landfills resolve numerous issues such as
creating global warming gases, the need to expand landfills, depleted
soil, properly managing toxics  addressing energy related issues and
community concerns such as odors, truck traffic, etc.

Home composting can be done in a small amount of space and there are
many sources of easy to follow information including
<http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/videos/sierra-club-composting-video2/>http:/\
/www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/videos/sierra-club-composting-video2/

For getting carbon nitrogen ratio's right and dealing with any
problems like odor, see Home Composting Brochure
<http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/factsheets.htm>http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/factshee\
ts.htm

The US has no statutory compost standards. Instead, 40 CFR Part 503,
the regulations governing the land application of sewage sludge, are
used to regulate all  residuals that are land applied or used as composts.

Milorganite is a compost made from sewage sludge and is not
considered suitable for certified organic agricultural production by
the US Dept of Agriculture.

AEROBIC digestion occurs in the presence of oxygen.

ANAEROBIC digestion occurs in the absence of oxygen. Anaerobic
processes can create odors (hydrogen sulfide) and methane, a potent
greenhouse gas.


Gary Liss
916-652-7850
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com

#151 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Fri May 21, 2010 7:41 pm
Subject: Recycling, AB 32 Are Driving Green Jobs In California
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Report Shows Recycling, AB 32 Are Driving Green Jobs In CA

The State Economic Development Department recently completed a study on clean tech jobs in California, and the preliminary results show that shows AB 32 [the Global Warming Solutions Act] and recycling are driving green jobs growth. Currently, there are 500,000 jobs in the green jobs sector, which 3.8% of California's total employment. A quarter of these green jobs (approximately 125,000) can be attributed to recycling (including employees at recycling centers and manufacturers who produce products from secondary materials).
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The study also found that companies listed recycling and using recycled products as their top sustainable business practice, citing it is environmentally beneficial and cost saving to being sustainable. There is room for improvement, however, with many businesses identifying a need to target waste minimization efforts.

Source: http://www.cawrecycles.org/whats_new/recycling_news/apr19_AB_32_job_growth

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#152 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Fri May 21, 2010 10:08 pm
Subject: Clarification about Input wanted on Sierra Club PROPOSED Composting Policy
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To clarify, the composting policy draft posted yesterday was NOT written by the Sierra Club Zero Waste Team. It was written by a special Task Force created by the Sierra Club Board. The Zero Waste Team has just read the draft, and plans to respond. The Zero Waste Team thought it would be helpful for people outside of Sierra Club to provide input to them, and the Zero Waste Team will draw from those responses in preparing comments to submit to the Sierra Club Task Force.

The Zero Waste Team is looking for topics not covered that should be covered in the policy, and suggestions of what issues activists need guidance on to help support the creation of composting operations? Any suggestions of what actions are needed to get organics out of landfills and not drive them to incineration or other high temperature technologies would be particularly helpful.

Organizations or members of Sierra Club can also respond directly to Sierra Club if they like.  To do so, send emails to the Chair of the Task Force, Marilyn Wall at:
<marilyn.wall@...> and cc: Robin Mann <robinlmann@...>, 
Ed Hopkins<Ed.Hopkins@...> and me.

Thanks!

Gary

At 02:47 PM 5/20/2010, Gary Liss wrote:


Sierra Club has drafted a PROPOSED Composting Policy, which is cut and pasted below.  If you have any comments on this, please send comments by June 2, 2010 to Ann Schneider at <SchneiderAnn@...>.  She will compile comments to submit to Sierra Club for their consideration. 

Sierra Club




Proposed Policy on Compost and Composting





In 2009, an estimated 30% of compostable organics (1) ended up in the nation’s landfills.  This green waste could instead be converted into high quality compost that can safely be used to restore and maintain healthy farmland, vegetable gardens, parks, playgrounds, and urban landscapes.

The Sierra Club supports:
  • Reducing food waste and reusing grass clippings before they are composted.
  • Small-and medium size composting of organics, such as home composting, on site composting on family farms and nurseries. Small-scale composting operations minimize the use of fossil fuel and adverse health and environmental impacts. Backyard composting is layered, watered, and stirred to encourage the growth of oxygen-loving (aerobic) decomposers.  These aerobic organisms release CO2 rather than methane; methane is a more powerful greenhouse gas which is released under the oxygen-starved conditions created by land filling organic waste.
  • Large commercial composting facilities that are sited and designed to protect public health and the environment, located within 50 miles of where feedstock is generated, minimize truck traffic, and fully address community / host concerns, especially in underserved, disadvantaged neighborhoods.
  • Where composting is not feasible, processing organics in anaerobic digesters to create methane as a renewable source of non-fossil fuel energy.
  • Developing national statutory compost standards designed to ensure a no net degradation of soils and groundwater and prevent adverse impacts on human and livestock health.
  • Accurate and complete labeling of all compost products.
The Sierra Club opposes:
  • Using contaminated toxics-containing or pathogen-containing waste as a compost ingredient. Such wastes would include, for example, coal ash, spent foundry sand, industrial sludges, and municipal sewage sludges.
  • Decreasing the potential for environmentally responsible composting by mixing clean compostable waste streams with contaminated waste streams.
(1)“Organics” refers to food scraps, grass clipping, leaves, brush, branches, other landscape trimmings, clean wood, and some plant derived food processing by-products and food-soiled paper products. 

Rationale for New Policy

More communities are considering composting or need to include composting as part of their municipal waste management plans and consistency in addressing this Club wide is important.  Global warming impacts of failing to compost properly are significant.

Primary Supporting Data & References

The most comprehensive reference is the Cornell University web site ( http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_Homepage.html).




Background







The Cornell website ( http://compost.css.cornell.edu/Composting_Homepage.html) is a good summary of information related to composting. Further information can be found there.

There are a multitude of uses for clean compost material and eliminating organics from landfills resolve numerous issues such as creating global warming gases, the need to expand landfills, depleted soil, properly managing toxics  addressing energy related issues and community concerns such as odors, truck traffic, etc.

Home composting can be done in a small amount of space and there are many sources of easy to follow information including http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/videos/sierra-club-composting-video2/

For getting carbon nitrogen ratio’s right and dealing with any problems like odor, see Home Composting Brochure http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/factsheets.htm

The US has no statutory compost standards. Instead, 40 CFR Part 503, the regulations governing the land application of sewage sludge, are used to regulate all  residuals that are land applied or used as composts.

Milorganite is a compost made from sewage sludge and is not considered suitable for certified organic agricultural production by the US Dept of Agriculture.

AEROBIC digestion occurs in the presence of oxygen.

ANAEROBIC digestion occurs in the absence of oxygen. Anaerobic processes can create odors (hydrogen sulfide) and methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#157 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Mon Jun 7, 2010 6:12 am
Subject: Join World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives, 9/13 -17, 2010, Honolulu Hawai'i!
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HAWAI'I HOSTS THE
WORLD CONGRESS ON
ZERO EMISSIONS INITIATIVES
CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON LAUNCHING "THE BLUE ECONOMY" -
100 INNOVATIONS FOR A COMPETITIVE AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE…

Honolulu, Hawai‘i - The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives – Launching "The Blue
Economy" slated from September 13 -17, 2010 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu will
focus on the design of an economic system driven by innovations, generating jobs and building
social capital.

The Blue Economy is based upon one hundred plus breakthroughs in businesses that have proven
their competitiveness. The innovations being addressed at the World Congress are related to
Energy, Food, Health, Housing, Transportation, Waste and Water, and how these innovations
integrate and provide new job opportunities in today’s changing world. Concrete case studies from
around the world will inspire entrepreneurs to follow suit.

Pono Shim, President and CEO of Enterprise Honolulu stated, “The time has come to bring
organizations and disciplines together under one roof at The World Congress on Zero Emissions
Initiatives, featuring innovations from around the world, that are both competitive and aid to move
communities toward a prosperous future and what better meeting place in the world than Hawai‘i?”

Hawai‘i is one of the most isolated archipelagoes and among the most diverse places in the world
with respect to the number of life zones in a geographically unique area, providing an excellent
venue for modeling applications. Hawai‘i is also one of the most vulnerable places on the planet,
heavily dependent on the importation of most commodities, especially foreign oil and food.
However, given these challenges, Hawai‘i has already become a viable location for global
companies to validate pilot projects to market and export intellectual property and expertise
worldwide.

Why not come and join us in this great discovery of innovations, that improve the quality of life, our natural environment and new business models for a prosperous future..?

For more details, see attached brochure or go to: www.zeroemissionshawaii.org

Mark McGuffie, Managing Director
Enterprise Honolulu
808.521.3611
mmcguffie@...
www.enterprisehonolulu.com

Enterprise Honolulu

735 Bishop Street, Suite 412, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813                 
(808) 521-3611| Fax: (808) 536-2281 | Cellular: (808) 756-4420

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#158 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Mon Jun 7, 2010 6:14 am
Subject: Join World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives, 9/13 -17, 2010, Honolulu Hawai'i!
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Apologies for Cross-Postings.  Please forward to colleagues who may be interested.

HAWAI'I HOSTS THE
WORLD CONGRESS ON
ZERO EMISSIONS INITIATIVES
CONFERENCE WILL FOCUS ON LAUNCHING "THE BLUE ECONOMY" -
100 INNOVATIONS FOR A COMPETITIVE AND PROSPEROUS FUTURE…

Honolulu, Hawai‘i - The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives – Launching "The Blue
Economy" slated from September 13 -17, 2010 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center in Honolulu will
focus on the design of an economic system driven by innovations, generating jobs and building
social capital.

The Blue Economy is based upon one hundred plus breakthroughs in businesses that have proven
their competitiveness. The innovations being addressed at the World Congress are related to
Energy, Food, Health, Housing, Transportation, Waste and Water, and how these innovations
integrate and provide new job opportunities in today’s changing world. Concrete case studies from
around the world will inspire entrepreneurs to follow suit.

Pono Shim, President and CEO of Enterprise Honolulu stated, “The time has come to bring
organizations and disciplines together under one roof at The World Congress on Zero Emissions
Initiatives, featuring innovations from around the world, that are both competitive and aid to move
communities toward a prosperous future and what better meeting place in the world than Hawai‘i?”

Hawai‘i is one of the most isolated archipelagoes and among the most diverse places in the world
with respect to the number of life zones in a geographically unique area, providing an excellent
venue for modeling applications. Hawai‘i is also one of the most vulnerable places on the planet,
heavily dependent on the importation of most commodities, especially foreign oil and food.
However, given these challenges, Hawai‘i has already become a viable location for global
companies to validate pilot projects to market and export intellectual property and expertise
worldwide.

Why not come and join us in this great discovery of innovations, that improve the quality of life, our natural environment and new business models for a prosperous future..?

For more details, see attached brochure or go to: www.zeroemissionshawaii.org

Mark McGuffie, Managing Director
Enterprise Honolulu
808.521.3611
mmcguffie@...
www.enterprisehonolulu.com

Enterprise Honolulu

735 Bishop Street, Suite 412, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813                 
(808) 521-3611| Fax: (808) 536-2281 | Cellular: (808) 756-4420

Gary Liss & Associates  
916-652-7850    
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#160 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Mon Jun 7, 2010 5:48 pm
Subject: Join Free NRC Foodservice Packaging Webinar, 6/10/10, 2 pm EDT
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As part of our continuing commitment to inform members about best thinking on recycling and materials management, NRC is proud to announce the latest installment in our FREE monthly series of Learning/Briefing Webinars with thought leaders.  We hope you can join us and let your colleagues know of this rare opportunity to learn about an emerging issue from three recognized leaders in the field of foodservice packaging.  Membership in the NRC is not required to participate!
 
Meeting the Challenge of Foodservice Packaging: The Closed Loop
 
Sponsored by Bob Hollis of The Mobius Network, LLC
 
Don't delay in signing up -- join us this Thursday, June 10!
 
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Space is limited for this Free Webinar -- Register Now.
Reserve your Seat at:
  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/390565329
 
Can we unlock the recycling and composting potential of foodservice packaging to save energy, conserve water, and end litter?  That's the challenge leading companies, cities, and non-profit organizations are tackling head on.
Join the National Recycling Coalition on June 10 at 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT for a rare opportunity to learn from three leaders in the field: 
  • Jim Hanna, Starbucks Coffee
  • Dick Lilly, Business Area Waste Prevention, Seattle Public Utilities
  • Annie White, Executive Director, Global Green USA's Coalition for Resource Recovery
We hope you'll join us-- don't miss this opportunity to learn about efforts to close the loop in foodservice packaging!
 
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
 
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000
 
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer
 

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#164 From: "Gary Liss" <gary@...>
Date: Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:03 pm
Subject: Join us at ReuseConex, 1st National Reuse Conference (10/18-20/10). Early-bird rate ends 6/30/10! [2 Attachments]
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Join us at North America’s Only Reuse Conference & Expo

ReuseConex

1st National Reuse Conference & Expo

October 18-20, 2010 | Hilton North Raleigh | Raleigh, North Carolina

Hosted by Reuse Alliance

 

While it's true the "3Rs" have become a catalyzing movement of our times, the "reuse" part of this waste management trilogy is often overlooked. Thanks to ReuseConex, the 1st National Reuse Conference & Expo, this is about to change!

 

If you work with or for reuse centers, if you shop at thrift stores or online resellers, if you're interested in green-collar jobs, and if you're concerned about climate change - then join us for ReuseConex!

 

At ReuseConex you will find out more about the "triple bottom line" benefits of reuse, be able to learn from and share best practices, and network with leaders in the reuse industry.

 

Why You Need to Attend ReuseConex!

 

We’ve Developed an Exciting Agenda

Our extensive schedule features:

    * 60+ expert panelists and motivating speakers from the US, Canada, & UK

    * 30+ reuse-related exhibitors,

    * A re-fashion show, movie screenings, tours of local reuse centers and much more!

 

It’s Tailored to Fit

We’ll have 3 distinct attendee tracks, to ensure everyone’s needs are met:

 

1)     Reuse 101 – provides the public and reuse sector novices a better grasp of the sector

2)     Best Practices – allows reuse sector members to learn from each other

3)     Skills Builders – allows advanced reuse sector staff to refresh and develop key organizational management skills in an interactive workshop format.


Network & Learn from Peers

If you work with or in any of these sectors, you cannot afford to miss this event:

 

o      Managers of reuse program or organizations

o      Local, State and Federal waste management, environmental protection, and economic development officials

o      Private Waste Management firms

o      Environmental Educators & Advocates

o      Reclaimed Material Artists

o      Green Builders & Interior Designers

o      Environmental Association Executives

o      Sustainability Consultants

o      Green Economy Investors

o      And of course, Consumers of used & reusable materials

 

Get a Great Return on Your Investment

Excellent programming is affordable, but register before June 30, 2010 for the best deal:

 

§       Early-bird Full Conference Registration (before June 30, 2010): $125.00

§       Regular Full Conference Registration (after July 1, 2010): $175.00

§       Single-day Registration: $100.00

§       Expo-only Registration: $20.00

 

Support the growth of the reuse sector - become a member of the Reuse Alliance today! Conference registrants are eligible to receive 15% off annual membership dues. Take advantage of this special offer; add a membership to your purchase.

 

Register for the Conference Now!

 

Conference Center & Lodging

            

The conference will be at the lovely Hilton Convention Center & Hotel in mid-town Raleigh.

 

Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown                      

3415 Wake Forest Road

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

(919) 872-2323

 

For our out-of-town guests, we have negotiated a fantastic deal of $109 per night for this 3 1/2 star hotel. Your room rate includes free transfers from the airport and free in-room internet (a savings of $100 per guest).

Reserve Your Room Now!

 

Be an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor

 

ReuseConex is the perfect opportunity to reach key industry decision makers. We offer an array of sponsorship, exhibiting and advertising options that provide your organization with a cost-effective way to promote your products and services, establish your brand, build new business relationship and secure your position as a leader in the reuse industry.

 

To sponsor the conference and/or join us an exhibitor, please request a prospectus by emailing info@.... Sponsorships start as low as $250 and exhibitor packages (including exhibitor booth, program ad, registration, and meals) are as low as $600, if you register before June 30, 2010. Join the growing list of ReuseConex 2010 Supporters, Sponsors, and Partners.

 

Request A Prospectus Now!

 

ReuseConex’s Strategic Partners:


  • Building Materials Reuse Association *
  • Ceres Press
  • EPA Region 1
  • EPA Region 2
  • EPA Region 4 *
  • Extreme Craft
  • Gaia Movement
  • Goodwill NY NJ
  • Goodwill of Eastern NC
  • Goodwill of Central NC *
  • Habitat ReStore-Greensboro, NC
  • Habitat ReStore-Portland, OR
  • Habitat ReStore-Wake County, NC*
  • Hilton North Raleigh
  • iWasteNot Systems *
  • LA Shares
  • Materials for the Arts
  • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  • NC Department of Environmental & Natural Resources *
  • NC State University *
  • North East Recycling Coalition
  • NYS Empire State Development
  • Planet Reuse
  • Raleigh Recycles
  • ReDress Raleigh *
  • Reuse & Deconstruction Network
  • Reuse Connections
  • Reuse Consulting
  • Ruth’s Reusable Resources
  • Scrap Exchange
  • Southeast Waste Information Exchange
  • Stone House Digital *
  • Thirst Clencher *
  • U-Haul Corporate Sustainability *
  • Upcycle Exchange
  • Urban Ore
  • Use Less Stuff
  • VerdeVida *
  • Waste Connections
  • Working Films

 

* Planned Exhibitors as of 6/7/2010

 


 Join the reuse movement, and help create a cleaner environment & a greener economy!

 

www.ReuseConex.org



--
MaryEllen Etienne
Executive Director
Reuse Alliance
www.reusealliance.org
maryellen@...

Register Now for ReuseConex, the 1st National Reuse Conference & Expo!
October 18-20, 2010 in Raleigh, NC. http://www.reuseconex.org


* Follow Reuse Alliance on Twitter.com/ReuseAlliance or Facebook.com/ReuseAlliance  
* Follow ReuseConex on: Twitter.com/ReuseConex or Facebook.com/ReuseConex

#166 From: "Gary Liss" <gary@...>
Date: Tue Jun 22, 2010 3:01 pm
Subject: EPA Grants for Climaterials programs due 7/26
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Please apply!

EPA strongly encourages eligible agencies and organizations to review and
develop new partnerships to apply for upcoming Federal funding opportunities
that can support Zero Waste and ClimateChange Materials (aka Climaterials) work.
 
Please note that submission though the online system http://www.grants.gov 
<http://www.grants.gov%3e%3cfont%20size=2%20color=blue%20face=/> is required and
registration in the system can take several weeks.
A. EPA Climate Showcase Communities Grants (for Local Governments and Tribes)
  Closing date:  July 26, 2010 (pre-registration and submission via Grants.gov 
<http://www.grants.gov%3e%3cfont%20size=2%20color=blue%20face=/> required - see
above)
  http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/showcase/ 
<http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/showcase/%3E%3Cfont%20size=2%20color\
=blue%20face=>
  Funding available:  Approximately $10 million
These priority areas are included:
  - Solid Waste Management
  - Removal of barriers for greenhouse gas management, through the development of
effective programs, policies, or outreach
  - Other innovative activities which generate measurable reductions of
greenhouse gases
For resources on the connections between Climate Change and Materials, visit:
EPA Report:   Opportunities to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Through Land and Materials
Management: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/ghg_land_and_materials_management.pdf 
<http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/ghg_land_and_materials_management.pdf%3E%3Cfont%2\
0size=2%20face=>
  EPA's Waste Reduction Model:   http://www.epa.gov/WARM 
<http://www.epa.gov/WARM%3E%3Cfont%20size=2%20face=>
  EPA West Coast Climaterials Forum:  
http://www.epa.gov/Region10/westcoastclimate 
<http://www.epa.gov/Region10/westcoastclimate%3E%3Cfont%20size=2%20face=>
B. HUD Sustainable Community Planning Grants
 
http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/program_offices/sustainable_housing\
_communities/grant_program 
<http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/program_offices/sustainable_housin\
g_communities/grant_program%3E%3Cfont%20size=2%20face=> (also check
http://www.grants.gov  <http://www.grants.gov/%3E%3Cfont%20size=2%20face=> for
announcement)
  Notice of Funds Availability anticipated 6/24/10
  Pre-registration and submission in Grants.gov is required.
  Funding available:  Approximately $100 million
These large planning grants are being offered to communities and your
community's Sustainability, Smart Growth, or Energy Conservation programs may
already be planning to apply.  The idea behind these grants is to bring new
partners together to collaborate on sustainable planning.
Thanks!
Timonie Hood, LEED AP
  Co-Chair, U.S. EPA Green Building Workgroup
  U.S. EPA Region 9 | (415)972-3282
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding 
<http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding%3E%3Cfont%20size=2%20face=>
  http://www.lifecyclebuilding.org 
<http://www.lifecyclebuilding.org/%3E%3Cfont%20size=2%20face=>
Follow EPA's Green Building Program on Twitter:
  @EPAgreenbldg
"As the largest consumer of energy in the U.S. economy, the Federal Government
can and should lead by example when it comes to creating innovative ways to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water,
reduce waste, and use environmentally responsible products and technologies."
   - President Obama, October 5, 2009
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#168 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Fri Jun 25, 2010 11:34 pm
Subject: Funding Opportunities: HUD Regional Planning Grants ($100 MM) and HUD/DOT Joint Planning Grant Programs ($75 MM)
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----- Message from Hood.Timonie@... on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:51:34 -0700 -----
Subject: Funding Opportunities: HUD Regional Planning Grants ($100 M) and HUD/DOT Joint Planning Grant Programs ($75 M)

Announcement of Sustainable Communities Funding Opportunities

In support of the HUD/DOT/EPA Sustainable Communities Partnership http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/partnership/index.html , two large grant programs were recently announced. 

The programs are designed to bring together new partnerships to support sustainable community planning and development.

There may already be contacts in your community (many in Planning, Smart Growth, and Green Building programs) who are planning to apply for this funding.  The strongest applications will likely include collaborations with multiple partners, so please reach out to others in your community.

Please note:  Online application through Grants.gov http://grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp is required and registration to use the system can take several weeks.

HUD's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program
http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa10/scrpg.cfm

Note:  This grant program specifically highlights regional waste planning and waste reduction cost savings.

Open date: June 24, 2010
Close date: August 23, 2010

HUD's Community Challenge Planning Grants and DOT's TIGER II Planning Grants
http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa10/huddotnofa.cfm

Open date: June 24, 2010
Close date: July 26, 2010

A note from the Federal Register for the Community Challenge/TIGER II grants:

"The Community Challenge Planning Grant Program differs from HUD’s Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program, a $100 million program also created in the FY2010 Appropriations Act. While the latter program is designed to support regional planning efforts, the Community Challenge Planning Grant Program focuses on individual jurisdictions and more localized planning."

Please see notices at the above websites for descriptions and requirements of each of these programs and share with your networks.

Good luck!

Timonie Hood
U.S. EPA Region 9
415-972-3282

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#169 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:57 pm
Subject: Reminder: 6/30 CA Mandatory Commercial Recycling Deadline and Webinar
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CalRecycle staff is seeking stakeholder input on the proposed AB32 Mandatory Commercial Recycling regulation (see: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Climate/Recycling/default.htm).  Related materials are posted at: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Climate/Recycling/default.htm

The deadline for public comments is June 30, 2010.
Send comments/questions to: lamd@... and cc: me at gary@....

Adopting A Commercial Recycling Ordinance – How to Get Started
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
10:00 – 11:30 A.M.

REGISTER NOW – FREE WEBINAR FROM THE INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Reserve Your Webinar Seat Now At:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/487793624

Cities and counties statewide are considering adopting commercial recycling ordinances. At the same time California state agencies are poised to adopt regulations requiring businesses to recycle and cities and counties to have a commercial recycling program that consists of outreach, education and monitoring elements.

This webinar will highlight options for consideration by local officials when adopting a commercial recycling ordinance and will cover lessons learned and highlight key strategies for getting started. This webinar will build on the successful experiences of local agencies.

The “How to Get Started” webinar agenda:

  • Welcome and Introduction – Yvonne Hunter, Program Director, California Climate Action Network, Institute for Local Government
  • Update from CalRecyle: California’s Pending Commercial Recycling Regulations –Howard Levenson, Assistant Director, CalRecycle
  • Questions and Discussion Getting Started: Tips for Engaging the Business Community in the Ordinance Development Process – Brian Moura, Assistant City Manager, City of San Carlos
  • Getting Started: Tips for Engaging Haulers and Recyclers in the Ordinance Development Process – Johnnie Perkins, West Region Director of Municipal Services, Republic Services
  • Questions and Discussion
  • Conclusion
The Institute for Local Government, the non-profit research and education affiliate of the League of California Cities and the California State Association of Counties, is pleased to present this webinar in collaboration with the CalRecycle.

Visit the Institute’s Commercial Recycling Resource Center for a sample commercial recycling ordinance and links to educational material.

Please contact Lianne Dillon at ldillon@... for questions about the June 30 webinar.

Commercial Recycling Ordinance Webinar Series

This webinar is the first in a series offered by the Institute for Local Government in collaboration with CalRecycle to provide information and resources tailored to local agencies interested in adopting a commercial recycling ordinance. Future webinars will address enforcement and compliance options and education activities as part of a commercial recycling ordinance.

Register Now!

Reserve Your Webinar Seat Now At:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/487793624

Source: http://www.ca-ilg.org/CommercialRecyclingWebinar

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#170 From: "Gary Liss" <gary@...>
Date: Mon Jul 5, 2010 6:48 am
Subject: Fw: The Blue Economy - case 20 - Bioplastics
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Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:26:18 +0200
To: The Blue Economy<news@...>
Subject: The Blue Economy - case 20 - for release July 5, 2010

Dear all,

please find attached case twenty of The Blue Economy: bioplastics1. Pictures, other languages (and soon videos) are available at our ftp site:

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Please remember that you are always receiving these in advance - earliest official "publication" is the Monday following this Email, i.e. July 5.

Thank you for spreading the word, spirit and ideas of The Blue Economy!

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#171 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:27 am
Subject: Job opening: Eco-Cycle Enterprise Manager
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Zero Waste leaders:

Bob Hollis and I are helping with the search for the position described below.  If you are interested, or know someone who might be a good fit and you'd like to talk about this confidentially, please call either one of us.  Bob can be reached at 916-941-5778 and I can be reached at 916-652-7850.

Thanks!

Gary Liss
**********************
Eco-Cycle Enterprise Manager  (EM)

Large nonprofit Zero Waste company in Boulder, CO seeking an entrepreneurial professional to help create and manage the next phase of combining environmental mission with business so as to establish Boulder as a Zero Waste Community Model for the nation.  This position will report directly to the Executive Director and success will require passion, humor, flexibility and an autonomous motivation to create change within the organization. The EM position will function much like a COO in giving support to a seven-person management team that oversees 60 employees.  The primary responsibility of the EM will be to improve our internal organizational effectiveness by increasing the financial return from current operations and creating new community programming that is financially self-supporting and environmentally significant. The EM must be an excellent communicator, an experienced businessperson who thinks as a creative entrepreneur, and is a big-picture, positive person who gets results.  Eco-Cycle is an excellent workplace with great benefits and fair wages.  Please send cover letter, qualifications and salary requirements to EM@....  Position will be open until filled.

Gary Liss       
916-652-7850    
Fax: 916-652-0485
www.garyliss.com


#172 From: "Gary Liss" <gary@...>
Date: Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:06 pm
Subject: Zero Waste program working in Palo Alto, California
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via Environmental Health News

Waste not, want not? Palo Alto's total garbage tonnage fell 44 percent between 2007 and 2009. That decline could rightly be interpreted as resounding proof that the city's "Zero Waste" program is working and that customers are becoming more conscientious about recycling and composting. Palo Alto Weekly, California. 31 July 2010.

  

#173 From: Gary Liss <gary@...>
Date: Wed Aug 4, 2010 7:42 pm
Subject: ZERI 'The World Congress' in the News
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Apologies for Cross-Postings
Come to
The World Congress on
Z e ro Emissions Initiatives
Honolulu, Hawai'i
September 13-17, 2010

Professor Gunter Pauli is the keynote speaker and Gary Liss will be conducting CRRA Certification workshops on Zero Waste. Registration is available now.
 
For more information, visit The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives website at : http://www.zeroemissionshawaii.org/

Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 10:37:09 -1000
From: "Mark McGuffie" <mmcguffie@...>
Enterprise Honolulu

735 Bishop Street, Suite 412, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813                 
(808) 521-3611| Fax: (808) 536-2281 | Cellular: (808) 756-4420

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Hawaii Business Magazine - August Edition
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A Conference in Honolulu next month aims to collect and discuss innovative ideas from around the world that help protect the environment and improve the quality of life, while also creating jobs and wealth."

Check out the article in the August edition of Hawaii Business Magazine. Click Here
 
KGMB - Hawaii News Now
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Click Here for the video
 

KHON-2
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Kirk Matthews Interviews Jill Takasaki Canfield from Pacific & Asian Affairs Council and Mark McGuffie from Enterprise Honolulu.
July 20, 2010
 
Click Here for the video

Nikkei ECO - August Edition
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Hawaii and The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives are featured in the latest edition of the Nikkei ECO Magazine in Japan. In the August 2010 edition of the magazine.
 
Click Here for the article (in Japanese)

Sign up today!
 

go to: 
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What is The Blue Economy?
 
A central theme of The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives is "The Blue Economy".

What is "The Blue Economy"? It is best illustrated with an example. The video below is about two entrepreneurs that have started a venture, that takes on one of the largest waste streams in America and has turned this into something valuable for the greater community, a brilliant business model that also closes the loop on waste and improves the environment.
 
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The Blue Economy Book now on Sale
 
The Blue Economy - 10 Years, 100 Innovations, 100 Million Jobs
The Blue Economy book bu Professor Gunter Pauli is now on sale. Read more about the book, and order your own copy through our website: The Blue Economy Book

Panel and Poster Sessions Published
 
The agenda has been updated and expanded. Details on panel and poster sessions have been added. View the agenda for more information on the added sessions: Agenda

 
Sponsors

We are continually adding new sponsors and exhibitors. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, read more about the sponsorship opportunities in the "Sponsors" page

 
For sponsorship opportunities, exhibiting and registration information, go to:
 

or call Mark McGuffie at Enterprise Honolulu: (808) 521-3611
 
The World Congress on Zero Emissions Initiatives is organized by
Enterprise Honolulu - The O'ahu Economic Development Board
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Read Case no. 20 titled:
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