https://youtu.be/DHkCMCIPJ-s This webinar covered the outcomes and lessons learned from a fall 2018 Unusual Mortality Event (UME) involving seals, response work to address poultry mortalities in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, and debris management activities that took place in the U.S. Virgin Islands following Hurricane Irma and Maria in 2017. Mark King, Maine Department of […]

The webinar included the following presentation: Terry Weaver, USA Gypsum Gypsum Drywall Recycling in the Northeast

NERC and NEWMOA jointly hosted a daylong workshop to promote the use of recycled materials in road and infrastructure projects. The workshop brought together state, local highway, and public works officials, environmental departments, and others to hear about new opportunities, case studies, and lessons learned from experts in the field. The workshop focused on case […]

NEWMOA and NERC jointly hosted a daylong workshop to promote the use of recycled materials in road and infrastructure projects. The workshop brought together state, local highway, and public works officials, environmental departments, and others to hear about new opportunities, case studies, and lessons learned from experts in the field. The workshop focused on case […]

NEWMOA and NERC's one-hour webinar shared successful ideas for expanding opportunities for donating edible food, particularly from grocery stores and other retailers. https://youtu.be/hAbXDqoQVRI Presentations: Lorenzo Macaluso, Center for EcoTechnology Sherri Stevens & Nick Lachapelle, Hannaford Supermarkets Hannaford's donation decision flow diagrams for different departments

https://youtu.be/_angKkoTpuk The Municipal Measure Program (MMP) was developed by Emerge Knowledge to support efforts of municipalities to track and measure solid waste generation and management services. During this webinar, Program developers at Emerge Knowledge presented an overview of the purpose and scope of the MMP and described some of the system reports. Presentation by Rick […]

On October 3, 2019 NEWMOA and NERC hosted a webinar about the use of organics in road and infrastructure projects. Jean Bonhatal, Cornell Waste Management Institute – a well-known and widely respected expert in organics management – presented. The presentation provides examples of the use of compost in road projects. https://youtu.be/87KOZSggtcA  

https://youtu.be/MTsfHOMcNis Free webinar hosted by NEWMOA and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC). "Food Waste in the Midst of COVID-19" by Katy Fraklin, Operations Director, ReFED. ReFED is a multi-stakeholder nonprofit, powered by an influential network of the nation’s leading business, nonprofit foundation, and government leaders committed to reducing U.S. food waste. ReFED takes a data-driven […]

https://youtu.be/R9VaKE_jX1g On-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) is a great way to process manure and other organics. Understanding the details about how to make it all work is vital to its success. The webinar featured EPA’s AgSTAR Anaerobic Digestion Project Development Handbook , a new resource that outlines the details of setting up and operating an on-farm […]

https://youtu.be/nP5TS6K88yY The Association of State & Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (ASTSWMO) Sustainable Materials Management Task Force conducted a survey in 2019-2020 of State solid waste & recycling programs to better understand how they are responding to the restrictions imposed by China & other countries on the importation of materials for recycling, particularly paper & […]

https://youtu.be/lTzbpeCCyiI ReCook Cafes, cooking workshops, and similar events are emerging as fun and effective ways to help residents learn about practical strategies for reducing wasted food. They also help to build and strengthen communities. This webinar shared the experiences in New York State and Vermont with planning and holding these kinds of events and the […]