Litigation as a Tool for Change, 1/14

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with two trailblazing attorneys leading the charge for a sustainable future. Sumona Majumdar, General Counsel at Earth Island Institute, and Lori R. Mendez, legal counsel for the Save the Albatross Coalition, will share their insights on using litigation and policy to tackle plastic pollution, corporate greenwashing, and climate justice.⁠

From advancing racial equity goals to championing Zero Waste and circular economy initiatives, these legal experts are driving impactful change at the intersection of law and environmental advocacy. Discover how their work shapes policies, empowers communities, and protects natural resources for generations to come.⁠

Recycling Archives Interview will feature John Moore, ZWAC Show Host, Former NCRA Board Member and General Legal Council.⁠

Agenda:⁠
5:00 PM Networking⁠
5:30 PM ZWAC Show begins⁠
5:40 PM Interview with Sumona Majumdar⁠
5:55 PM Interview with Lori R. Mendez⁠
6:15 PM Recycling Archives Interview with Susan Kinsella and John Moore⁠

Zero Food Waste Committee: Hot Date with NCRA, February 14, 2025 @ 1-2 PM

Come prepared on February 14, 2025, 1-2 PM via Zoom to share your ideas for regulatory / legislative fixes to the SB 1383 edible food recovery system!

What would make SB 1383 regulations more effective at reaching Zero Food Waste?⁠ ⁠ We want to hear all your ideas! Anyone affected by SB 1383 edible food recovery regulations is welcome to join.⁠ ⁠

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Counterstream Media For Environmental Justice, 11/12

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Get ready for an exciting conversation via Zoom, the ZWAC Show is hosting a special interview with Michael McKenzie M.Ed., Executive Director of Counterstream Media, formerly People Over Plastic. Mr. Mckenzie will talk about the rebranding, its partnership with an online media creator, and its aptly and timely named Podcast, “Democracy and Dissent” which explores the intersection of Environmental Justice & Democracy.

ZWAC Show Host and NCRA Member, John Moore will also inquire about big petroleum’s plan to capture and compress carbon dioxide emissions and bury them in the Gulf of Mexico.

After the interview, Susan Kinsella, Director of the Recycling Archives will read excerpts from longtime activist and Stopwaste executive, Tom Padia, who will be on hand for questions.

As always there will be a half hour networking and sharing time at 5 PM.