Tag: Zero Waste Advocacy

Webinar: What’s the Secret Sauce? 7/25

 

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Join the NCRA Schools Committee for: “What’s the Secret Sauce? How Castro Valley schools achieve such high diversion rates”

Castro Valley has an award-winning Schools Program!
  • Average school diversion rate is 91% and 15 out of 17 schools have achieved 90% or more.
  • Support includes: Green Ribbon school program, custodial recognition, 4Rs field trips, refresher presentations, donations & supples.
  • Learn how they do it and how you can support schools on the path to Zero Waste!
Speaker: Jordan Figueiredo, Zero Waste Specialist, Castro Valley Sanitary District
July 31st at 1-2PM

Zero Waste Entrepreneurs Lessons Learned, 4/25

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Join us for a compelling conversation with three SF Bay Area Zero Waste entrepreneurs — Matt, Amy, and Nikki — as they reflect on the struggles, lessons, and adaptations that came with the COVID-19 lockdowns. From brick-and-mortar shops to online school supply sales, these local changemakers share how they weathered the storm and what the future holds for businesses rooted in Zero Waste values. 🌱

Let’s learn from their journeys and support the success of businesses that are building a better, waste-free world. ♻️

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5 PM – Networking

5:30 PM – Interview

6:15 PM – Audience Q&A

What is Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)? 3/25

 

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The ZWAC Show is interviewing Baani Behniwal, the Carbon Drawdown Director at The Climate Center! 🌎✨ We’re especially curious about Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)—a process that involves injecting carbon dioxide into deep underground reservoirs. Could this be a real climate solution? Has the Climate Center explored its potential?

Get the latest insights from Baani and bring your questions!

Tonight’s Recycling Archive Reading from program director Susan Kinsella of late Kathy Evans, a Berkeley native who fought for its nationally recognized recycling program.

Agenda:

5 PM – Networking

5:30 PM – Interview

6:15 PM – Recycling Archive Reading

Time to Ditch Your Toxic Black Plastic Kitchenware, 12/24

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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!⁠

Counterstream Media For Environmental Justice, 11/24

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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.