Environmental Innovations

NCRA is pleased to welcome Environmental Innovations (EI) as a new 2025 Sponsor

A certified Women-Owned Small Business and B-Corp, EI has been a trusted partner for over 15 years, helping municipalities across California achieve their environmental and sustainability goals.

Led by President Josephine Fleming and Vice President Lawrence Nussbaum EI specializes in SB 1383 compliance, foodware ordinance implementation and other waste related programs. Their expertise in single-use plastic reduction campaigns has established them as a regional leader, highlighted by their collaboration with the San Mateo County Sustainability Department in creating the renowned Foodware Aware Program.  Using Community-Based Social Marketing principles, they create equitable, culturally relevant campaigns that drive lasting behavior change.

They also coordinate the Statewide California Green Business Network and manage several regional Green Business programs including for the Counties of Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz, helping thousands of small and medium-sized businesses improve their environmental performance.

With a commitment to equity, culturally relevant outreach and measurable results, EI is a valuable resource for municipalities. To learn more about how EI can support you community, visit their website today!

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Hello Mushroom™ Packaging, Goodbye Plastic Waste, 12/22

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This month’s ZWAC Show is about the need for enlightened architecture to promote Zero Waste. We will feature an interview with James Ferrier, CEO of New Zealand-based BioFab which aspires to create compostable products from mycelium to replace plastic.

Our Recycling Archives will feature the late Mark Gorrell, architect of multiple resource recovery parks.

Contact NCRA to learn more about ZWAC and get involved https://ncrarecycles.org/about/contact/

Next Steps in the Fight Against Plastic, 11/22

 

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This show we are featuring one of the true leaders of Zero Waste Advocacy, TED-talk veteran, Captain Charles Moore. Capt. Moore is one of the earliest enviro-warriors against ocean plastic litter. We will discuss with him the current state of the fight, changes since he began calling attention to it, promising solutions, if any, and what the future holds for him.

Our show will begin with Susan Kinsella and a curated selection of what some of recycling’s pioneers inspired them to enter the field.

Contact NCRA to learn more about ZWAC and get involved https://ncrarecycles.org/about/contact/