Recording
ZWAC talks with Lori Mendez of the Save the Albatross Coalition, Brenda Platt of the Institute for Local Self Reliance, Monica Wilson of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA)
Author: Bonnie Betts
Should the CA Bottle Bill be Scrapped? 4/21
This month we will highlight California’s Bottle Bill with four knowledgeable speakers presenting four separate perspectives. First, Susan Collins of the Container Recycling Institute and former Alameda County Supervisor Richard Valle of Tri-Ced will answer the question: “Should the Bottle Bill be fixed or scrapped and why. If fixed, what would you fix and is there a current bill to do so in the legislature this session?”
Next, two recyclers with long standing interests in the Bottle Bill will state what they really think the legislature should do or not do in addressing the Bottle Bill. First will be Adolfo Ramirez of BC Recycling Inc of Visalia, Ca. BC operates several buyback facilities and serves the most disadvantaged populations in the Visalia community. Next, Dr. Dan Knapp, of Urban Ore Inc, whose doctorate is in sociology, will discuss the sociology of recycling and why personal contact with redemption centers is such an important part of zero waste that cannot be served only by machines. Following these 4 speakers will be a question and answer session. Then, the Recycling Archives will present readings from one of the pioneers of resource recovery. This month, Susan Kinsella, director of the Recycling Archives, will share readings of the youthful Dr. Knapp.
Citizens Climate Lobby, 10/22
Climate is one of our two pressing environmental crises – the other is the pandemic – and it has been long in need of advocacy against the climate deniers who control governments. Like the recycling pioneers, courage and diligence to curb the impacts of burning fossil fuels has been maintained by people of courage.
Our featured interview is with Ted Obbard of the Citizens Climate Lobby, Alameda County Chapter.
Ted will discuss their program and advocacy of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (H.R.2307), other relevant initiatives, and the challenges yet to be faced with reversing climate change.
The Show will feature a new and exciting format change for the Archives.
We will hear excerpts from a number of recyclers’ interviews about Threats and Dangers they faced in their careers, ranging from physical threats to technical sabotage to economic injustices. Some of the stories are funny and others are distressing. All of them show that when recycling has called out courage and ingenuity in its organizers, they have responded impressively.
Contact NCRA to learn more about ZWAC and get involved https://ncrarecycles.org/about/contact/
Upcycled Food Economy, 9/22
Recording
There were multiple interesting interviews at our September ZWAC Show , with subjects ranging from increasing the recovery of wasted food, to why are the dead fish in the bay being landfilled, not composted, and the most significant CA Supreme Court decision involving solid waste in over 30 years. Plus an interview with Neil Seldman, one of our most accomplished Zero Waste advocates along with Susan Kinsella’s readings from interviews with Neil.
Be Foodware Aware & Adopt Reusables, 8/22
Guests: Alejandra Warren and Sally Liu
Recycling Pioneer: Memoridam for Warren Snow of New Zealand
Zero Waste advocacy is often local advocacy. This show features an upcoming political battle in Redwood City where advocates seek to impose restrictions on single use disposables in all jurisdictions of San Mateo County. The committee interviewed Alejandra Warren and, of Plastic Free Future in Pacifica and Sally Liu of Peak Plastic Foundation, who are leading the fight.
Contact NCRA to learn more about ZWAC and get involved https://ncrarecycles.org/about/contact/