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SUMMARY:Is Waste Worth It? How What You Throw Away Impacts the Environment and Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Every item sent to the landfill carries hidden costs for your business and the environment. To kick off Earth Month\, grab your lunch and join CSWD to learn about the true impact of waste! We will cover the environmental\, social\, and financial costs of mis-sorted materials\, along with practical strategies and resources to help your business reduce waste and avoid those costs for good.\n\n\n\nRegister to attend through Zoom!
URL:https://cswd.net/event/is-waste-worth-it-how-what-you-throw-away-impacts-the-environment-and-your-business/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Winter Webinar Series: The Dirt On Compost- What Really Happens at the Organics Recycling Facility
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what happens to your food scraps after they leave your bin?\nTake a behind-the-scenes look at The Organics Recycling Facility\, home of Green Mountain Compost\, where Chittenden County’s food scraps\, yard trimmings\, and natural wood are transformed into rich\, healthy compost.\n\nJoin CSWD compost staff\, Kim and Allison\, for this 45-minute webinar as they share an inside look at how compost is made\, what materials can and can’t go into the compost stream\, and the challenges contamination creates. You’ll also learn how small actions at home or work can make a big difference in keeping compost clean and high-quality.\n\n\n\nRegister to attend through Zoom!
URL:https://cswd.net/event/the-dirt-on-compost-what-really-happens-at-the-organics-recycling-facility-winter-webinar-series/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Winter Webinar Series: A Future Built on Batteries
DESCRIPTION:Batteries power our phones\, cars\, and even the renewable energy systems that drive a cleaner future. But what happens before and after they power our lives? Join us on this 1-hour webinar to explore the full life cycle of batteries — where their materials come from\, what happens when they run out of charge\, and why responsible recycling is essential for protecting our planet and ourselves.\n\nWe’ll also be joined by a local firefighter\, who will share important insights on battery safety — from proper storage and handling to what to do if a battery overheats or catches fire. Discover how you can be a Planet Protector in a world increasingly built on batteries.\n\n\n\nRegister to attend through Zoom!
URL:https://cswd.net/event/winter-webinar-series-a-future-built-on-batteries/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Winter Webinar Series: Scrapping Textile Waste - Clothing\, Linens\, & Mattresses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 1-hour webinar to explore the full life cycle of household textiles and mattresses — why they often end up in landfills\, how they can be recycled or repurposed\, and what really happens to them after you drop them off at one of CSWD’s facilities.\n\nWe’ll also be joined by guest speaker Joe Whitten\, Co-Founder and CEO of Apparel Impact\, a family- and veteran-owned company dedicated to keeping textiles out of landfills through reuse and recycling.\n\nDiscover how you can take action by keeping clothing\, linens\, and mattresses out of the trash and helping close the loop on textile waste!\n\nRegister for the ZOOM webinar!
URL:https://cswd.net/event/scrapping-textile-waste-clothing-linens-mattresses/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Winter Webinar Series Kick-off: Recycling 101
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the CSWD’s Winter Webinar Series\, join us in-person or online for crash course on recycling in Chittenden County!\n\nRecycling may seem simple\, but there are specific rules that must be followed to ensure we’re protecting our environment and avoiding trashy bins. In this session\, we’ll explore why recycling rules exist\, how they impact our sorting system\, and what happens when we don’t follow them.\n\nWe’ll dive deep into what items can and cannot go into the blue bin\, helping you navigate those tricky decisions when sorting your household waste. Are pizza boxes okay? What about plastic bags or coffee cups? Get all your answers here!\n\nTo wrap up\, we’ll host a 15-minute Q&A session to settle any family recycling disputes and tackle your most pressing recycling questions. This is your chance to engage with experts and your community to make sure everyone’s on the same page about how to recycle correctly. Let’s work together to make recycling easy\, efficient\, and effective for everyone!\n\nRegister to attend in-person or join through Zoom!
URL:https://cswd.net/event/winter-webinar-series-kick-off-recycling-101/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Wasted Food: Methods to Manage Food Scraps!
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that wasted food contributes to over half (58%) of the methane emissions from U.S. landfills (EPA)? Are you interested in the latest advancements in organics recycling? Join us for our next Winter Webinar “Wasted Food: Methods to Manage Food Scraps.”\n\nExplore practical\, eco-friendly solutions for managing inedible or non-donatable food in Vermont. From reliable composting systems to cutting-edge food recycling technologies\, we’ll discuss best practices and guide you in selecting the approach that suits your home or business. Don’t miss this chance to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact!\n\nRegister for the ZOOM webinar!
URL:https://cswd.net/event/wasted-food-methods-to-manage-food-scraps/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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