AOR: Register for ReuseConex by 9/22

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Cindy Correll

Reuse Alliance Oregon Chapter Coordinator
ReStore Marketing Manager
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Vancouver Metro
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From: Association of Oregon Recyclers <li...@aorr.org>
Date: Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Subject: AOR Listserve: Sept 17, 2014

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. AOR Listserve: September 17, 2014 AOR's listserve is sent every Wednesday. To post a resource, opportunity, event, or job opening, please send a brief description with a link and/or contact for more information to li...@aorr.org. Items must be received by Tuesday at noon to be included in the current week's listserve. Table of Contents Register for ReuseConex by 9/22 for Earlybird Rates MRN Webinar 9/25: Mixed Waste Processing Facilities: All In Or…? Make a Nomination for the USCC Annual Composting Awards National Zero Waste Business Conference Seeks Speakers Take NWEI's EcoChallenge 10/15-10-29 Register for ReuseConex by 9/22 for Earlybird Rates ReuseConex 2014 Oct 23-25 Austin, TX Reuse Alliance Members: $275; Nonmembers: $375 (rates increase 9/22) Register Come to ReuseConex, organized by the Reuse Alliance, to learn from and network with reuse leaders from around the country and abroad. Breakout sessions are designed for reuse professionals such as reuse center managers, recycling coordinators, environmental educators, and sustainability consultants. It's a valuable conference to attend and hear about the latest trends and developments in the reuse sector. Review the agenda for a complete list of sessions. Register by Sept 22 to take advantage of discounted rates! MRN Webinar 9/25: Mixed Waste Processing Facilities: All In Or…? MRN Webinar: Mixed Waste Processing Facilities: All In Or…? Thurs, Sept 25, 8:30am-9:30am PDT FREE Register Join the Maryland Recycling Network (MRN) to hear Don Ross from Kessler Consulting share progress to date in the development and operation of mixed waste processing facilities throughout the U.S. The last 12 months saw the launch of the most advanced processing plant in Montgomery, AL as well as a host of procurement initiatives slated to make 2015 the year of Mixed Waste Processing development! Don will give us the politics and statistics on participation, diversion, contamination, costs, and more. Make a Nomination for the USCC Annual Composting Awards Do you know someone whose composting efforts are stellar? Seven awards are given by the US Composting Council (USCC) to distinguish outstanding members of the composting community in a variety of industry categories. This year's Awards Nomination Process closes on Oct 1!   Let's honor creative and dedicated people in the composting industry! Nominate a deserving composter/compost program today! The awards will be presented at COMPOST2015, the Annual Conference and Trade Show in Austin, TX, Jan 20-23, 2015. Additional information and nomination forms are available on the USCC Awards webpage. National Zero Waste Business Conference Seeks Speakers It's your time to shine! The U.S. Zero Waste Business Council is seeking the "Stars of Zero Waste" to share experiences, lessons learned, and, most importantly, inspiration for Zero Waste change at the 4th Annual National Zero Waste Business Conference. The conference will be held May 5-7, 2015 at the Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles, CA. We are seeking qualified speakers to address Zero Waste efforts within businesses as they relate to: Manufacturing and Operations Food Scrap/Organics Recovery Source Reduction/Reuse Zero Waste Policies, Plans, and Contracts Metrics and Measurement Tools Working with Haulers and Processors Marketing, Education, and Communications Or another Zero Waste in business topic that can bring value to attendees Submit your proposal here. The submission period will close on Oct 14 and all submissions will be reviewed by Conference Planning Committee. Selected speakers will be given complimentary registration for the day they are speaking. We are looking for those Zero Waste stars out there, so let us know how you and your program shine! Speakers will be notified by Nov 15 and preference will be given to USZWBC Members and USZWBC certified Zero Waste facilities. Take NWEI's EcoChallenge 10/15-10-29 The EcoChallenge is an annual event from the Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) that challenges people to choose one action to reduce their environmental impact and stick with it for two weeks. Individuals and teams pick a category—water, trash, energy, food, transportation, or civic engagement—and set a goal that stretches your comfort zone and makes a difference for you and the planet. EcoChallengers accrue points for engagement (everything from succeeding at your EcoChallenge to engaging friends and family in the event earns points). At the end of the EcoChallenge your points will increase your odds of winning fun raffle prizes! The 2014 EcoChallenge takes place Oct 15-29. Learn more, and sign up, here. 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