Waste Reduction Virtual Events
Repair Revolution
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
11:00 am
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Every year, millions of people throw away countless items because they don’t know how to fix them. Some products are manufactured in a way that makes it hard, if not impossible, for people to repair them themselves. Throwaways deplete Earth’s resources and add to overflowing landfills. What can be done?
Repair Revolution, a just-published book by John Wackman and Elizabeth Knight, chronicles the rise of Repair Cafes, Fixit Clinics, and other volunteer-run organizations devoted to helping consumers repair items for free. Repair Revolution explores the philosophy and wisdom of repairing, as well as the Right to Repair movement. Importantly, it also provides inspiration and instructions for starting, staffing, and sustaining your own repair events. “Fixperts” share their favorite online repair resources, as well as tips and step-by-step instructions for how to make your own repairs.
Food Waste in Oregon...how bad is it and what can we do?
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
11:00 AM
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In Marion County, over a quarter of our garbage is food waste. Wasted food represents a loss, not only to people in need, but as an economic and environmental resource. Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has identified food waste prevention to be a top priority. Elaine Blatt, a policy analyst for DEQ, leads our webinar to explain how they are working on the problem and offers some guidance on how we can more effectively reduce food loss from farm to fork.
2020 Framework for Action... what is it?
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
11:00 AM
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Oregon's Dept. of Environmental Quality Jordan Palmeri fills us in on where Oregon is after nearly a decade of working on a materials management 2050 Vision & Framework for Action. Join us to find out what that is, what's happening now (2020!), and what the future holds.
Sustainability in the State of Oregon
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
11:00 am
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Join us as we learn about some of the concrete steps our state government is taking to become more sustainable. Plus, we'll learn about the Oregon Sustainability Board and what their role is. State Sustainability Officer Dave Wortman will be our featured guest.
Recycling in 2020: Learn how to recycle right!
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
11:00 AM
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Still wondering what stuff can and what stuff can't be recycled? How about some of those things that CAN be recycled...but just not in the mixed recycling bin?
Join us for this "Recycling Refresher" that can help you keep up with the latest rules and understand some of the why's as well!
Downtown Salem Series
Journeys Tour, Wednesday, August 19, 2-3 pm
Capitol Coffee, September 2, 9-10 am
Cookes Stationary, September 9, 1-2 pm
One Fair World, September 16, 1-2 pm
Facebook Live
Explore EarthWISE in downtown Salem! Join us in the next few weeks for Facebook Live events that highlights EarthWISE downtown businesses. Each week we will also have gift certificate giveaways from these shops.
Germ Fogger Webinar
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Noon Pacific Time
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The ability to rapidly and efficiently disinfect a wide variety of buildings and outdoor venues has become a critical part of maintaining workspaces that are safe and secure for employees and the public. The need for mass disinfection of large areas is large now and will expand further in the near future. The Germ-Fogger makes this disinfection process easier and cost-effective. Born from Portland Kettle Works, experts in equipment manufacturing, they began looking at expanding into manufacturing equipment to efficiently and quickly decontaminate breweries, bars, and taprooms. The equipment is now used in John Hopkins and the Detroit school system. The design system allows sites to use cleaning agents of their own choice, including certified non-toxic products. If you a business needing deep cleaning or large surface cleaning, this may be a great place to begin your research.
Waste Less Advocates Meeting
Monday, August 10
7:00 PM
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Do you want to help impact your community by promoting waste less and reuse activities? We are hosting a second Waste Less Advocates Meeting to discuss more about the Library of Things and brainstorm how we can make this happen in our community.
LEDS for Business: Next Level LED
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2020
10:00 AM Pacific Time
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Join us for a great webinar when David from Lights There shares his knowledge about LED lighting, cost analysis, and ROI. We will have plenty of time set aside for questions and we hope to connect with you then. "LED Lighting Technology helps office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, senior living communities, retail storefronts, cafes, delis, restaurants, warehouse, and distribution centers...everyone and all, experience energy cost savings, reduce their carbon footprint and improve the customer/client/employee experience. LED's have been shown to improve safety and security, alertness, attendance, and productivity. LED's spectral distribution closely mimics sunlight, thereby retraining our natural Circadian Rhythms. LEDs are fiscally prudent, environmentally responsible, and human-centric oriented. Embracing LEDs is a win-win-win business decision.
Waste Less Advocates Meeting
Tuesday, July 7
7:00 PM
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Do you want to help impact your community by promoting waste less and reuse activities? We'd love for you to join us for our first Waste Less Action Group. We'll network and brainstorm ways we can promote zero waste and reuse in our homes and beyond.
Social Media for the Environment
EarthWISE Businesses Special Edition
Tuesday, July 7
Noon
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In this quick, thirty-minute webinar, you'll learn how to engage people through social media to tell your sustainable story. You'll learn quick social media tips to get your business noticed.
Social Media for the Environment
Thursday, July 2, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Come learn how to engage people through social media to encourage behavior change while promoting environmental stewardship. You'll learn social media best practices for posts and stories to share your environmental passion.
Backyard Composting 101
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
10:30 AM
Have you been meaning to start composting at home? Do you want to know if you are doing it right? We will fill you in on backyard basics to help you keep the amazing yard nutrients from ever leaving your backyard.
Waste Walk
An EarthWISE Business Webinar
Let's take a Waste Walk to help EarthWISE teams focus their improvement efforts by identifying waste and developing ways to eliminate it. This tool can be done in small groups with safe distancing in place. We will discuss how to set up and walk and participants will receive via email tool-kits to use at their site.
Food Waste Prevention in the Fields
Waste Matters on the Air
Thursday, June 11, 2020
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
88.5/100.7 FM
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What happens if farmers can't harvest some of their crops? Local farmers call Salem Harvest. Join Waste Matters on the Air today at 1 PM as Elise Bauman explains how Salem Harvest picks those crops so that they go into the mouths of the hungry. Tune in to 100.7 FM, 88.5 FM, or stream at KMUZ.org to find out!
Climate change...Is recycling the best we can do?
Wednesday, June 10
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Basic recycling question 101: True or false: To mail an unbreakable two-pound package you should use a small plastic shipping bag (not recyclable!) instead of a small cardboard box (is recyclable!) A no brainer, right?
Our upcoming webinar - Materials management and climate change - helps us answer such questions by looking at the ways we use and reuse materials most efficiently throughout their lifecycle...not just what happens at their end-of-life. Join us for a quick hour of new info that just might upset your mindset applecart as we explore this theme through the lens of greenhouse gases.
Oh yeah, the answer to the question above? It's True. Find out why by signing up for the upcoming webinar!
What the heck is EPR and why does a Master Recycler need to know?
Tuesday, June 2
11:00 AM - Noon
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A growing number of states and municipalities are looking to decrease litter, waste, and cost by putting the responsibility of a product's end-of-life back on the original manufacturer. Extended producer responsibility (EPR!) is a legal framework that not only makes the producer responsible for the disposal of their product but also encourages them to find new ways to reduce overall waste and improve environmental design.
Carolyn Stein, Executive Director for BRING Recycling in Eugene, has become a statewide leader in Oregon’s efforts to adopt more EPR legislation. Carolyn has agreed to share her expertise with our Master Recyclers (MR!) to explain how EPR works, why it’s good for the environment, and how it might lead to a more circular economy.
Food Audits In and Outs, Waste Matters on the Air
Thursday, May 28, 2020
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
88.5/100.7 FM
Recording
With 29% of commercial garbage in Marion County being food waste, local businesses are becoming innovative in ways to reduce. Food Waste audits and resources are available with the EarthWISE business network. Tune in to learn from Master Recyclers and Food Audit pros Mary Alice Mossburger and Florence Hall the ins and outs of completing a food waste audit at your site.
Reopen strong:
The new realities–and opportunities–of food waste prevention
Thursday, May 21, 2020
10:15 AM – 11 AM
Recording
Two things we know for sure:
When foodservice reopens, menus, service styles, and demand will all be unpredictable.
Join Leanpath CEO Andrew Shakman and members of Leanpath’s culinary team as they discuss the new food waste critical control points that will arise as kitchens reopen, and how to adjust quickly based on food waste data.
You’ll learn:
How food waste will change as operations change.
How to anticipate that waste and avoid it.
How all this speaks to a new set of customer values.
There is a lot outside a kitchen’s control right now. Food waste shouldn’t be.
Free Art Friday Upcycled Collage Class
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
2 PM – 3 PM
Free, Ages 14 and up
Recording
Come create cool collages that are worthy of Free Art Friday! Waste Reduction Coordinator and artist Jessica Ramey will lead you to create inspiring pieces of upcycled collages to share with the community. Be ready with scissors, glue, magazines, and cardboard from your recycling bin. You'll leave the meeting with three completed collages to share for an upcoming Free Art Friday. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Marion County's Solid Waste System Webinar for Businesses
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Noon – 12:30 PM
Free
In your business, waste reduction and collection is an essential part of maintaining your business. It keeps your site clean, sanitary, and uncluttered. But do you and your staff know what happens to your waste after pick up day?
Here's how to find out. Join Alan Pennington, a Waste Reduction Coordinator for this 30-minute mini EarthWISE Lunch and Learn webinar that will give you an insight to where all the things you throw go, and how we all play an important role in making the system work.
COVID19 Impacts on Oregon's Materials Management Industry
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
10 AM – 11:45 PM
Free and hosted by the Association of Oregon Recyclers
Recording
From reuse to disposal, the entire materials management industry has been impacted by COVID19. Join AOR on Tuesday, May 19th from 10:00 am - 11:45 am for our very first webinar and hear from industry leaders from across the state on what they are seeing on the ground and how they are managing the disruptions to our system. Attendees will also learn how COVID19 is impacting recycling markets and some of the challenges seen at the national level.
Marion County's Solid Waste System Webinar
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
11 AM-Noon
Free
Like so many things we take for granted, your waste collection system is an essential part of your life. It removes the detritus of your life, your recyclables, your food, and yard waste. Do you know what happens to that stuff once it leaves your curb?
Here's how to find out. Join Alan Pennington, a Waste Reduction Coordinator for this special one-hour webinar that will help you understand where all the things you throw go, and how we all play an important role in making the system work.
