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Lessons Learned from Municipalities to Reduce Contamination of Residential Recycling

NEWMOA and NERC's webinar shared the experience of on-the-ground practitioners who have implemented the Recycling IQ Toolkit in a diverse set of municipalities and reduced contamination in the municipal recycling stream. The presenters described the results for the communities they have worked in, lessons learned, and advice for other practitioners. Presenters included: Janice Pare, Massachusetts […]

Trash, Recycling, & Organics Diversion Symbols

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 […]

Conversation with Oregon DEQ on Consumption-based Emissions Inventories

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 […]

Effective Education Strategies for Proper Recycling

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 EPA Region 2 & NJ, & NY SMM & Solid Waste Programs

EPA Region 2, 27th Floor, Room 27D 290 Broadway, New York, NY, United States

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 […]

Back-to-Basics Part 2: Data Collection & Interpretation Workshop

Fireside Inn and Suites 25 Airport Road, Lebanon, NH, United States

Silver Sponsors: There are seven presentations and audio recordings - please scroll down to access them all: Identifying Your Goals & Objectives Accessing the Subsurface Collecting Soil Samples Collecting Groundwater Samples Collecting Samples for Vapor Intrusion Laboratory Analytical Data Evaluating & Refining the CSM Please note that the presentations were recorded live at the September […]

Back-to-Basics Part 2: Data Collection & Interpretation Workshop

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center Westford, MA, United States

Silver Sponsors: There are seven presentations and audio recordings - please scroll down to access them all: Identifying Your Goals & Objectives Accessing the Subsurface Collecting Soil Samples Collecting Groundwater Samples Collecting Samples for Vapor Intrusion Laboratory Analytical Data Evaluating & Refining the CSM Please note that the presentations were recorded live at the September […]

Back-to-Basics Part 2: Data Collection & Interpretation Workshop

Quinebaug Valley Community College 742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT, United States

Silver Sponsors: There are seven presentations and audio recordings - please scroll down to access them all: Identifying Your Goals & Objectives Accessing the Subsurface Collecting Soil Samples Collecting Groundwater Samples Collecting Samples for Vapor Intrusion Laboratory Analytical Data Evaluating & Refining the CSM Please note that the presentations were recorded live at the September […]

Food Recovery & Donation: Northern Vermont Summit

Highland Center for the Arts 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT, United States

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 & […]

Food Recovery & Donation: Opportunities & Challenges in the Lakes Region Workshop

Beane Conference Center 35 Blueberry Lane, Laconia, NH, United States

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 […]

Keeping Food Out of Landfills

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 […]