Re: Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter

[Lyndall McCormack]

 

 

From: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 11:08 PM

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DEC Delivers - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter Funding for Municipal Food Scraps Reduction, Food Donation, and Food Scraps Recycling DEC is pleased to announce $1.2 million in funding to support municipal projects to reduce wasted food, donate wholesome food and recycle food scraps. The application period is now open! DEC will accept applications September 5, 2018 to March 1, 2019 3 p.m. Read the full press release or visit the DEC website for additional information and instructions on how to apply through the NYS Grants Gateway. E-mail questions about the grant program  to: mailto:organic...@dec.ny.gov Funding for Emergency Food Relief Organizations DEC is pleased to announce $800,000 in funding to support not-for-profit food pantries and other emergency food relief organizations to increase the amount of wholesome food available to those in need. The application period is now open! DEC will accept applications September 5, 2018 to February 1, 2019 3 p.m. Read the full press release or visit the DEC website for additional information and how to apply through the NYS Grants Gateway. Any questions about the grant program may be directed to mailto:organic...@dec.ny.gov Awards U.S. Composting Council Annual Awards: Nominations Due October 1, 2018 Conferences September 30 - October 2, 2018: NYSASWM Annual Conference - Lake Placid October 15 - 18, 2018: BioCycle REFOR18 - Raleigh, North Carolina November 2, 2018: Federation Conference Abstracts Due November 7 - 8, 2-18: NYSAR3 Annual Conference and Trade Show - Cooperstown January 28 - 31, 2019: USCC Compost 2019 - Phoenix, Arizona March 2019: Organics Summit - Rochester  May 19 - 22, 2019: Federation Conference - Lake George Funding US EPA Local Foods, Local Places - Application Deadline: October 22, 2018 11:59 p.m. NYS DEC Emergency Food Relief Organizations - Application Deadline February 1, 2018 3 p.m. NYS DEC Municipal Food Scraps Reduction, Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling - Application Deadline: March 1, 2019 3 p.m.   The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation respects your right to privacy and welcomes your feedback  |  Update preferences or unsubscribe  |  Learn more about DEC Delivers. Connect with DEC:         Basil Seggos, Commissioner   This email was sent to lynda...@optusnet.com.au using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation · 625 Broadway · Albany, NY 12233 · (518) 402-8013

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[Lyndall McCormack]

 

 

From: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Sent: Thursday, October 4, 2018 7:49 AM

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DEC Delivers - Information to keep you connected and informed from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Share or view as a web page || Update preferences or unsubscribe

Solid Waste & Recycling Newsletter

New York State Legal Fact Sheets In partnership with Harvard Food Law & Policy and Center for EcoTechnology, four legal facts sheets have been created to address common legal questions about food donation and food scraps diversion in New York State. These fact sheets explain both federal and New York State laws and regulations including: Tax incentives for food donation Liability protections for food donors Date labeling requirements for food packaging Feeding food scraps to animals We hope these fact sheets bring clarity to New York State grocers, restaurants, farmers, food recovery organizations and many others who are interested in donating or diverting food that might otherwise go to waste. Please e-mail organicr...@dec.ny.gov for any questions. Fight Hunger in Your Community Join the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in acknowledging World Food Day October 16th. The theme this year is #ZeroHunger. Over 30 percent of fruits and vegetables in North America are thrown out because they are considered “ugly produce”, produce that is not cosmetically appealing because it’s slightly the wrong shape or color. Food scraps make up almost 20 percent of the residential solid waste stream in New York State and much of this is perfectly edible food.You can find information on composting and organic materials management on our website. Hunger doesn't only happen abroad, hunger exists right here in our own backyard. One in eight New Yorkers are food insecure. DEC would like to support organizations and programs addressing hunger and reducing the amount of delicious edible food in the waste stream. Read more about two new grant programs available for municipalities and emergency food relief organizations to increase the amount of wholesome food available to those in need. Spread the word with your local communities about World Food Day and what WE can do to help achieve #ZeroHunger. Conferences

October 15 - 18, 2018: BioCycle REFOR18 - Raleigh, North Carolina

November 2, 2018: Federation Conference Abstracts Due

November 7 - 8, 2018: NYSAR3 Annual Conference and Trade Show - Cooperstown

January 28 - 31, 2019: USCC Compost 2019 - Phoenix, Arizona March 2019: Organics Summit - Rochester May 19 - 22, 2019: Federation Conference - Lake George

Funding Opportunities

US EPA Local Foods, Local Places - Application Deadline: October 22, 2018 11:59 p.m. NYS DEC Emergency Food Relief Organizations - Application Deadline: February 1, 2018 3 p.m. NYS DEC Municipal Food Scraps Reduction, Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling - Application Deadline: March 1, 2019 3 p.m.

Job Opportunities Madison County Recycling Coordinator - Application Due October 12, 2018 5 p.m.

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