ALL ZERO WASTE WEEK ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO FALL 2020

THE NATIONAL ZW CONFERENCE HAS ISSUED THIS STATEMENT

RECYCLING UPDATE 2020

Freight & Salvage, Berkeley, 8am-4:30pm
(Near BART and several parking lots.)

Presenter Bios and Synopses

The Recycling Update is THE event of the season for Northern California resource management professionals. RU features 25 experts speaking on the spectrum of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot, as well as numerous networking opportunities, a delicious Zero Waste lunch and plenty of ideas to bring home to your community!

Often referred to as conference “speed dating,” speakers have only 10 minutes (plus a few minutes of Q&A) to let you know about the latest and greatest in waste reduction, high diversion, and Zero Waste. Attendees include municipal staff, service providers, consultants and activists as well as local, regional and state policy-makers and members of the media covering Sustainability, Zero Waste, Reuse, Recycling, Composting and Product Stewardship.

ZERO WASTE WEEK EVENTS

Saturday, March 14
Zero Waste Youth Convergence, Laney College, Oakland

Monday, March 16
Zero Waste USA Training

Berkeley Food Network Food Distribution Hub Tour *FREE*

UC Berkeley Chou Hall Tour *FREE*

The Recycling Pioneers Speak: “What’s Next In Recycling?”,St. Marks Episcopal Church, 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley , 4-6pm, Contact Arthur Boone to register

One Business’ Trash Is Another Business’ Treasure: A Walking Tour of Renewal Mill and O2 Artisans Aggregate, with optional happy hour at GhostTown Brewing *FREE*

Welcome Reception and Tour, Urban Ore *FREE*

Tuesday, March 17
NCRA Recycling Update, Freight & Salvage, followed by Green Drinks, Spats

Wednesday, March 18
National Zero Waste Conference, UC Berkeley

Thursday, March 19
National Zero Waste Conference, UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley CalPIRG Teach-in, evening (tentative)

Dance to Zero Waste, Monarch Bar, SF

Friday, March 20
Zero Waste USA Training, Berkeley

North Bay Tour – Strategic Materials, Napa Recycling & Composting Facility, and Napa Green Winery

Livermore Compost Tour: Waste Management and Vision Recycling, CASP Systems & Wente Vineyard

Saturday, March 21
Race To Zero Waste, Ocean Beach, SF

NATIONAL ZERO WASTE CONFERENCE
Wednesday, March 18 & Thursday March 19
UC Berkeley, 8:30am-6pm

This year, as part of Zero Waste Week, we are also hosting the NATIONAL ZERO WASTE CONFERENCE in collaboration with the National Recycling Coalition. An exciting expanded program is offered, spanning multiple days and locations plus training sessions and tours! Register today!

Planning to go to RU and NZWC?
Register for RU first! RU attendees receive a $55 discount – find the code and link at the end of your registration confirmation email.

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Thank you 2020 Recycling Update Sponsors!

Generous support from our Sponsors provides scholarships and low-cost tickets to students and those that need financial assistance to attend. If you are interested in Sponsorship, please send us a note via the contact page!

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP:

Bronze – $500 = 1 ticket

Silver – $1000 = 2 tickets

Gold – $1500 = 4 tickets

BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP: Ticket(s) to the event based on sponsorship level (as outlined above)

–*Special this year* Discounted registration for the National Zero Waste Conference ($55 discount per ticket)

–Your personalized logo on the NCRA website and program

–Sponsors will be formally thanked on stage

–Sponsor logos will be displayed on the screen during both breaks and lunch

–The larger the sponsorship the larger the logo is for placement

–Sponsorships support discounted tickets for job seekers as well as the students’ scholarships

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2019 Recycling Update Program

2018 Recycling Update Program!

Closed: A limited number of discount tickets and volunteer opportunities are available every year. Unfortunately, the deadline has passed for 2020.