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NEWMOA / NERC held this webinar to share information on and discuss state recycling, trash, and organics diversion symbols and state lists of recyclables. The webinar kicked off an effort to discuss regional harmonization of these efforts. Presentations covered work underway in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Josh Kelly, VT DEC Krystal Noiseux, RIRRC Sherill […]
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) inventories greenhouse gas emissions in two different ways: the sector-based, formally the in-boundary inventory; and the consumption-based emissions inventory (CBEI). The inventories utilize different accounting methods, and each encompasses a unique scope of emissions. This webinar explored, in broad strokes, Oregon's CBEI methodology, data sources, the lessons learned […]
This joint NEWMOA and NERC webinar provided insights into campaigns to educate the public about what is recyclable and what is not. The presenters focused on the impacts of projects in a variety of municipalities, including those with multi-lingual populations. Presenters include: Cindy Jolicoeur and Anna DeMers, communications consultants, C + C, with many years […]
Meeting of SMM and solid waste program managers and staff from EPA Region 2, NJ DEP, and NYS DEC to discuss and coordinate initiatives. Agenda topics include: States & EPA updates State & EPA strategies for addressing the impacts of the China Sword restrictions & challenges in the recycling markets Disaster debris management Implementing the […]
Food insecurity is a serious issue in northern Vermont and there are many opportunities to become involved. The workshop involved food producers, farmers, distributors, retailers, schools, food pantries, meal sites, and anyone interested in food recovery and donation to: Make connections with others working to increase food recovery & donation Find out what can & […]
Presentations Available At: www.newmoa.org/events/agenda.cfm?m=33 Food insecurity is a serious issue in the Lakes Region and there are many opportunities to become involved. The workshop involved food producers, farmers, distributors, retailers, schools, food pantries, meal sites, and anyone interested in food recovery and donation to: Make connections with others working to increase food recovery & donation […]
During the fall of 2018, NEWMOA held stakeholder workshops in the Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire communities. The workshops focused on increasing communication and connections between generators of wasted food (e.g., farms, grocery stores, restaurants, and cafeterias) and users (e.g., food pantries and community meal providers) and other related organizations. Food Recovery & Donation: Northern […]
Food insecurity is a serious issue in the Lakes Region and there are many opportunities to become involved. The Workshop involved food producers, farmers, distributors, retailers, schools, food pantries, meal sites, and anyone interested in food recovery and donation to: Make connections with others working to increase food recovery and donation Find out what can […]
NEWMOA's Solid Waste and Waste Site Cleanup Programs established a joint Soils Reuse Workgroup that facilitates information sharing and discusses programmatic and policy options to improve the management of escess soil for reuse in the region. To further this mission, the Workgroup held this webinar to share basic information about their programs: Soil Reuse Across […]
Presentations Available At: www.newmoa.org/events/agenda.cfm?m=339 Approximately 15 percent of households in the Androscoggin Valley are food insecure, yet over 20 percent of the material entering landfills is food, much of which is edible. There are many opportunities to reduce the generation of food waste, donate edible food to help those in need, and compost the rest. […]
Approximately 15 percent of households in the Androscoggin Valley are food insecure, yet over 20 percent of the material entering landfills is food, much of which is edible. There are many opportunities to reduce the generation of food waste, donate edible food to help those in need, and compost the rest. The Workshop was designed […]
The NEWMOA and the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) presented their recent projects focused on reducing wasted food. While the projects worked in rural and small town communities, the outreach materials developed and lessons learned apply everywhere. The PPT Slides are available: Jennifer Griffith, NEWMOA Athena Bradley, NERC Jennifer Griffith presented NEWMOA’s Promoting Strategies to Keep […]
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