Tag: Advocacy

Time to Ditch Your Toxic Black Plastic Kitchenware, 12/10

[Recording Link]

Unveiling Hidden Risks in Your Kitchen. Join us for an eye-opening session with Lydia Jahl, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Green Science Policy Institute on the surprising dangers of black plastic kitchenware.⁠ 
 
Research indicates that black plastic may harbor toxic chemicals like flame retardants, potentially leaching into food during cooking. This alarming issue traces back to recycled e-waste plastics, often poorly labeled, leaving consumers in the dark about the risks.⁠ ⁠ Discover how to protect your health and make safer choices for your kitchen. Don’t miss this critical discussion on sustainable materials and their hidden challenges!⁠ 
 
 Date: December 10, 2024⁠
 Location: Zoom
⁠ Time: 5:00 PM (Networking) 5:30 PM (Interview)⁠ ⁠
 No Recycling Archive reading this month
Let’s rethink what’s safe and sustainable for our kitchens!⁠

Urban Ore Reusable Business Model, 8/13

Tonight’s show will be a little different, as our regular ZWAC Show host, John Moore, is away this month.

We’re thrilled to welcome the bright and inquisitive Susan Kinsella, Executive Director of Recycling Archives, who will be stepping in to interview the owners of the renowned Berkeley salvage and reuse retail store, Urban Ore. Since its founding in 1980, Urban Ore has consistently diverted nearly 8,000 tons of landfill-bound material annually for reuse! This exemplary business truly values people, profit, and the planet.

Dr. Daniel Knapp and Mary Lou Van Deventer will discuss Urban Ore‘s operations and share stories from the past that have contributed to its success.

They will also explore how and why their model can be replicated across the U.S.
We hope you can join us tonight, or stay tuned for the recording to be published on our YouTube Channel in the following weeks.

The recording is found here 👉 […]