Has the pandemic left you missing networking? Come join your WSRA friends on Friday, February 26th, from 9-10 AM, for a coffee networking get together! This will be a great opportunity to close the week out sipping on your morning beverage of choice, while catching up with colleagues and friends. There will be some fun (non-work related..) ice breakers, discussion around single use items and the pandemic, and if you’re worried about a Zoom call being too difficult to talk or share, we’ll have breakout rooms if enough join so that everyone can participate! Whether you can join for the whole hour, or have 15 minutes free to drop in and say hi, we’re looking forward to catching up with all of you. This is an informal chance to say hello to friends and meet some new people. Register now to add it to your calendar, and receive the Zoom information! |
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The WSRA Conference and Trade Show is a showcase for the latest recycling, re-use, and waste reduction programs and technology. This event brings together industry leaders to learn, connect, inspire, and be inspired. We are now accepting proposals for breakout session presentations.
The 2021 conference will be hosted virtually over the course of two days. There will be four main breakout sessions hosting speakers grouped around similar waste and recycling trends, topics, and technologies. Attendees will be able to interact with speakers using the online platform.
WSRA’s conference provides stakeholders in Washington’s recycling and waste prevention community with the knowledge and resources to address current challenges in the recycling industry, implement and improve recycling programs, advocate for policies and initiatives that advance recycling and waste prevention, and support the development of a generation of professionals for whom sustainability is a core tenet of their work and life philosophy.
Proposals for presentations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26th, 2021.
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Now Accepting 2021 Recycling of the Year Nominations: |
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Now accepting nominations for our 2021 Recycler of the Year awards!
The 2021 Recycler of the Year awards spotlight individuals, businesses, government agencies and community organizations that are making outstanding contributions to expanding and strengthening recycling and waste prevention. WSRA welcomes nominations of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated noteworthy dedication, innovation and success in recycling initiatives across the state.
Award categories include but are not limited to: Individual Recycler, Public Agency, Institution, Non-Profit, Higher Education Institution, Business Generator, Public Education, Youth Education, Innovation, Nucor Steel Recycling Business, and the Recycling Hall of Fame.
A committee of recycling professionals and community members will review 2021 Recycler of the Year nominations and select recipients, whose accomplishments will be featured at our Annual Conference, to be held virtually on May 24 - 25, 2021.
Nominations are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021.
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Waste Dive
Resources and More Information:
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SWANA Evergreen Chapter: Solid Waste Finance and Decision Management
Thursday, January 28, 2021, 1- 3 p.m. This virtual technical session features two presentations: My Garbage Bill Is Too High! Trends, Measures, and Strategies for Solid Waste Rate Affordability and Landfill End Use Decision-Making Framework: Application of Continual Management Processes for Closed Landfill Value Optimization. Registration is $25.
Gonzaga's Green Drinks Networking
The Gonzaga Office of Sustainability will continue to shake things up a bit with a one hour, virtual environmental networking event on February 11th from (roughly) 5:30-7pm via Zoom! Our hosts will provide a fun discussion to connect with others at the safety of your own home! BYOB (Bring your own beverage), settle in on your living room couch, and come connect with us! Click here to register.
Save the Date: WRED's Coffee with Colleagues
February 26th from 9 - 10 AM There will be some fun (non-work related..) ice breakers, discussion around single use items and the pandemic, and if you’re worried about a Zoom call being too difficult to talk or share, we’ll have breakout rooms if enough join so that everyone can participate! Whether you can join for the whole hour, or have 15 minutes free to drop in and say hi, we’re looking forward to catching up with all of you. This is an informal chance to say hello to friends and meet some new people! Click here to register!
If you have an upcoming event you would like included in an upcoming weekly digest, please email recycle@wsra.net.
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City of Redmond, Environmental & Utility Services Division
Redmond, WA
Seattle Public Utilities
Seattle, WA
Methow Recycles
Twisp, WA
Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle, WA
PaintCare
Multiple Areas around Washington State
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Southwest, WA
Seattle, WA
Federal Way, WA
Edgewood, WA
Kirkland, WA
If you're looking for a career in the Recycling, Solid Waste, or Zero Waste industry email your resume to Recycle@wsra.net
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Thank you, Precious Metal Partners |
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WSRA's ability to connect, educate, and support our members is funded by memberships, sponsorships, and special events. Similar to many non-profits, COVID-19 has forced us to cancel our in-person events for the foreseeable future. This has drastically impacted our operating budget. In order to continue our mission in education and outreach, we need your support now more than ever.
We would greatly appreciate any contribution to help continue our programming.
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WSRA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit. As such Contributions to section 501(c)(6) organizations are not deductible as charitable contributions on the donor's federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer's business |
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Washington State Recycling Association | PO Box 2299, Port Orchard WA 98366
Recycle@WSRA.net | 206-622-8425 | wsra.net
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