BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UCRRA - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UCRRA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ucrra.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UCRRA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T150000 DTSTAMP:20230517T155620Z CREATED:20230517T140050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T155620Z UID:7728-1687359600-1687359600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs (Esopus Library) DESCRIPTION:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs\nWednesday\, June 21st 2023\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nEsopus Public LibraryIn this interactive and activity-lead class for kids\, participants will visit two stations where they will learn about making compost with worms\, and about pollinators and how using finished compost can improve soil health. \nPart 1: Composting Worms\nParticipants will hear a brief introduction about what is composting and why it is an important way of protecting our environment. Then\, educators will guide students through an interactive reading of “Compost Stew” by author Mary McKenna Siddals. Participants will then be able to observe a live worm bin\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, learn about worm ecology\, and learn how to compost indoors using a worm bin. \nPart 2: Making Seed Bombs\nAt this station\, participants will learn that our favorite fruits\, vegetables\, nuts\, seeds\, and other foods rely on Pollinators. Pollinators pollinate 90% of all flowering plants\, but studies have shown that their populations have been declining in recent decades. Participants will create seed balls\, or seed bombs\, which are small clusters of compost\, clay\, and wildflower seeds that are designed to add pollinator habitats to urban landscapes\, neglected areas\, or wherever you’d like! All craft materials will be provided. \nThis FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nAccessibility: The Library is fully wheelchair accessible. Our parking lot has four (4) parking spots with ‘improved accessibility’. Automatic doors at the main entrances\, along with an elevator\, provide access to the entire building. In the event that the elevator is out of order\, patrons may enter and exit via the lower level entrance. All rooms have been labeled with Braille and utilities placed at easy to reach heights. The service desk is equipped with a laptop and MS Word that allows staff to communicate with patrons with hearing/speech disabilities. The language interpretation feature in MS Word also allows communication between staff and patrons who primarily speak a language other than English. The Town of Esopus Library staff will work with any community member to accommodate them to the best of their capabilities\, and within the policies and procedures of the Library. All are welcome to our programs. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian of any particular child to help with the child’s participation and behavior. \nUCRRA strives to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nSign Up Coming Soon!Share This Event! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/composting-seed-bombs-esopus-library/ LOCATION:Esopus Public Library\, 128 Canal St.\, Port Ewen\, NY\, 12466 CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/jonathan-kemper-yjEt1FvMRMk-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T130000 DTSTAMP:20230525T134133Z CREATED:20230308T141832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230525T134133Z UID:7077-1684573200-1684587600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Spring Compost Bin & Rain Barrel *Pre-Order Sale* DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Compost Awareness Week Don't Wait! Pre-order now! 000Weeks0000Days00Hrs00Min00Sec2023 Spring Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale\nBin Pick Up Date: Saturday May 20th 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n\nUCRRA has partnered with Brand Builders LLC. to offer our Spring 2023 Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale. The sale features various options (tumblers\, vermicompost bins\, enclosed bins\, Green Cone\, and more). This program is a pre-order sale; place your order through the online store and pick up your order ONE DAY ONLY at our special event – Saturday May 20th from 9am-1pm at our Main Office in Kingston. We’re celebrating Compost Awareness Week! Let us help you start composting with confidence! \nSpecial offer for Ulster County residents: Included with every bin purchase is our free gift to you – a 2 gallon kitchen collection caddy to help make home composting clean and easy!  Please note: this offer is only valid to residents of Ulster County only\, while supplies last. Non-residents have the option to purchase a caddy through the online store or residents may upgrade to add an additional bucket (or a larger bucket) through the store. \nVisit the Online Store! Disclaimer: UCRRA does not make any warranty or representation\, expressed or implied\, regarding the compost bins or other equipment offered for sale by BrandBuilders\, LLC. Purchasers must direct any questions\, claims or disputes regarding their purchase to BrandBuilders LLC. \nPick-up instructions: Be sure to make room in your vehicle before picking up your order. Our online store has a helpful video that demonstrates how to load your vehicle. Pickup your preorder **ONE DAY ONLY** – Saturday May 20th 2023 from 9:00AM to 1:00 PM at the UCRRA Main Office. Enter through the Electronics Recycling lane\, and follow cones to the designated car-loading zone (parking spaces) alongside the Main Office. This is a drive-through event. Participants can stay in their vehicle through the entire pick up process\, and our staff will check you in and help load your vehicle with your order. \nAccessibility/COVID Safety: This is an outdoor event with curbside service. We encourage all visitors to please wear a mask and practice social distancing as we will be interacting with hundreds of people on this day. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. \nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week! \nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2023 Theme: For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2023 theme was chosen based on a serious world-wide issue that every nation\, unfortunately\, experiences: hunger. As part of the ICAW committee’s global discussion with our international partners around the world\, we spoke the same language\, and all wanted to promote a unified theme – aligning a topic important to each country while emphasizing our work with compost. The chosen 2023 theme best reflects the goal of focusing on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world\, by making our soil healthier which produces healthier food. How does compost help? By recycling organics into compost and using it on our farmlands we create healthy soils that produce healthier food and higher yields. It also reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides\, improves water quality and conserves water\, as well as stores carbon in soil – helping to reduce climate change. Compost not only helps the environment but also helps to decrease food shortages experienced around the world. For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2023 Poster Contest is Jun Qi Tan\, an illustrator and storyteller from Singapore. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/spring-compost-bin-sale-2023/ LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States CATEGORIES:Composting,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2022-compost-bin-sale-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T171500 DTSTAMP:20230519T173718Z CREATED:20221103T191302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T173718Z UID:6543-1684512000-1684516500@ucrra.org SUMMARY:*EVENT CANCELLED* Upcycled Reusable Bags for Kids! DESCRIPTION:Upcycled Reusable Bags for Kids!\nFriday\, May 19th 2023\n4:00 PM – 5:15 PM\nWoodstock Public Library DistrictDid you know that Americans use 100 billion plastic bags per year\, which require 12 million barrels of oil to manufacture? Each single-use plastic bag is used for less than an hour\, but the effects last forever. Since plastic bags are lightweight\, they easily enter our environment as litter. Sea creatures can become entangled in them and mistake plastic bags for food\, resulting in toxic debris filling their stomachs. \nThis class will be hosted at the Woodstock Public Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team. Participants will learn how to reduce plastic pollution in their everyday lives as well as the benefits of waste reduction. Participants will have the opportunity to upcycle their old t-shirt into a reusable eco-friendly bag for use on the go! Upcycling is a fun and creative way to repurpose old items into new\, useful items or works of art! This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nPlease bring an old t-shirt to be upcycled! \nAccessibility: A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the main library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building\, and additional parking spots are available across the street. This program will take place upstairs\, where there is no elevator or lift. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are recommended. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. URL:https://ucrra.org/event/upcycled-reusable-bags-for-kids-woodstock-library/ LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/istockphoto-476438416-612x612-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T153000 DTSTAMP:20230308T142308Z CREATED:20230303T133135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T142308Z UID:7070-1684159200-1684164600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Esopus Library) DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nMonday\, May 15th 2023\n2:00-3:30 PM\nEsopus Public Library\n128 Canal Street Port Ewen NY 12466\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system.\n\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Esopus Public Library\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.  Please pre-register for this class. Walk-ins are also welcome as seating allows.  \n\nSign Up for this class!Accessibility: This event will take place indoors at the library. The facility has many ADA compliant features including accessible parking\, ramp access\, etc.  Please note: the use of face masks is not required at the Library. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week! \nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2023 Theme: For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2023 theme was chosen based on a serious world-wide issue that every nation\, unfortunately\, experiences: hunger. As part of the ICAW committee’s global discussion with our international partners around the world\, we spoke the same language\, and all wanted to promote a unified theme – aligning a topic important to each country while emphasizing our work with compost. The chosen 2023 theme best reflects the goal of focusing on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world\, by making our soil healthier which produces healthier food. How does compost help? By recycling organics into compost and using it on our farmlands we create healthy soils that produce healthier food and higher yields. It also reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides\, improves water quality and conserves water\, as well as stores carbon in soil – helping to reduce climate change. Compost not only helps the environment but also helps to decrease food shortages experienced around the world. For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2023 Poster Contest is Jun Qi Tan\, an illustrator and storyteller from Singapore. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-esopus-library/ LOCATION:Esopus Public Library\, 128 Canal St.\, Port Ewen\, NY\, 12466 CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/compost-pexel-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T171500 DTSTAMP:20221103T191044Z CREATED:20221103T191044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T191044Z UID:6544-1683907200-1683911700@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Recycling Bingo for Kids! (Woodstock Library) DESCRIPTION:Recycling Bingo for Kids!\nFriday\, May 12th 2023\n4:00 PM – 5:15 PM\nWoodstock Public Library DistrictHow does recycling paper\, plastic\, and metal benefit our environment? Why is it important to recycle things correctly? How does recycling benefit our oceans? Join our recycling educators in a game of bingo where each bingo call teaches a fun\, smart fact! \nThis class will be hosted at the Woodstock Public Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team. Participants will learn about protecting our planet\, the types of recyclable items\, and other interesting facts about sustainability! Prizes will be given to all participants\, with special prizes given to the top winners! This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Email Hollie@woodstock.org to sign up or click the button below. \nAccessibility: A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the main library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building\, and additional parking spots are available across the street. This program will take place upstairs\, where there is no elevator or lift. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are recommended. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Event! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/recycling-bingo-for-kids-woodstock-library/ LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Why-recycle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230509T143000 DTSTAMP:20230406T144709Z CREATED:20230320T152005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T144709Z UID:7193-1683637200-1683642600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Advanced Composting (Pine Hill) DESCRIPTION:Advanced Composting Seminar\n \nTuesday May 9th 2023 \n1:00-2:30 PM\nPine Hill Community Center\n287 Main St\, Pine Hill\, NY 12465\nThis advanced composting class is ideal for home composters who have a few years of experience with backyard composting methods. For those who understand the basics\, but want to ‘up their game\,’ let us help you to learn more skills and tricks to make that ‘gardener’s black gold’ as quickly as possible! This class will review some of the science behind how composting ‘works’ through the soil food web\, how to balance browns and greens and prepare your feedstocks\, and various tips for making a hot compost heap. This class will also cover what is bokashi composting and how it can help accelerate your composting process while also aiding in deterring pests! \nThis class will be offered in person at the Pine Hill Community Center\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with the Town of Shandaken’s Conservation Advisory Council. Please pre-register for this class (walk-ins are also welcome).  \nSign Up Now!Accessibility:This class will take place indoors on the ground floor of the Community Center.  The facility is wheelchair accessible. Reserved seating is available by request; please contact Angelina Brandt at APEO@UCRRA.ORG. Please note: the use of face masks is optional at the Community Center. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-3336. \nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week!\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2023 Theme: For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2023 theme was chosen based on a serious world-wide issue that every nation\, unfortunately\, experiences: hunger. As part of the ICAW committee’s global discussion with our international partners around the world\, we spoke the same language\, and all wanted to promote a unified theme – aligning a topic important to each country while emphasizing our work with compost. The chosen 2023 theme best reflects the goal of focusing on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world\, by making our soil healthier which produces healthier food. How does compost help? By recycling organics into compost and using it on our farmlands we create healthy soils that produce healthier food and higher yields. It also reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides\, improves water quality and conserves water\, as well as stores carbon in soil – helping to reduce climate change. Compost not only helps the environment but also helps to decrease food shortages experienced around the world. For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2023 Poster Contest is Jun Qi Tan\, an illustrator and storyteller from Singapore. \nShare This Story\, Choose Your Platform! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/advanced-composting-may-09-2023-pine-hill/ LOCATION:Pine Hill Community Center\, 287 Main Street\, Pine Hill\, NY\, 12467 CATEGORIES:Composting,Reuse,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cornell-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T140000 DTSTAMP:20230430T140628Z CREATED:20230401T153403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230430T140628Z UID:7401-1683462600-1683468000@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story DESCRIPTION:Celebrating International Compost Awareness Week!\nSunday\, May 7th 2023\n12:30PM Show Time\nThe Orpheum Theater\n156 Main Street\, Saugerties NY\nUCRRA has partnered with Upstate Films & The Orpheum Theater for this community screening of the educational documentary Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story. The 12:30PM Sunday showing on Sunday May 7th will feature FREE ADMISSION\, sponsored by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. This program is the kick-off event for UCRRA’s Compost Awareness Week\, celebrated statewide and internationally.  Visit the Compost Awareness Week booth for more information about reducing wasted food\, backyard composting and more! \nWe all love food. As a society\, we devour countless cooking shows\, culinary magazines and foodie blogs… So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash?\n\n\n\nSynopsis\n\nFilmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm\, through retail\, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America\, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. In a nation where one in 10 people is food insecure\, the images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling. But as Grant’s addictive personality turns full tilt towards food rescue\, the ‘thrill of the find’ has unexpected consequences. Featuring interviews with TED lecturer\, author and activist Tristram Stuart and acclaimed author Jonathan Bloom\, Just Eat It looks at our systemic obsession with expiry dates\, perfect produce and portion sizes\, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. Just Eat It brings farmers\, retailers\, inspiring organizations\, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment.\n\n\n Reserve your free ticket below! \n\nReserve A Ticket HereDetails\n\nRunning Time: 74 min (educational cut 50 min)\nDirector: Grant Baldwin\nProducer: Jenny Rustemeyer\nExecutive Producers: Melanie Wood (Stranger Productions)\, Murray Battle (Knowledge Network)\n\nAwards\n\nBest Documentary – Leo Awards\nBest Documentary Director – Leo Awards\nBest Documentary Musical Score – Leo Awards\nAudience Award – CPH:DOX\nVIFF Impact Award – Vancouver International Film Festival\nEmerging Canadian Filmmaker & Top 20 Audience Choice – Hot Docs\nPeople’s Choice Award – Calgary International Film Festival\nBest Canadian Documentary – Edmonton International Film Festival\nMust See BC Winner & Runner Up Most Popular Documentary – Vancouver International Film Festival\nBest Canadian Feature – Planet in Focus\n2015 Festival Choice – One Earth Film Festival\nBest Environmental Film – Sedona International Film Festival\nGrand Jury Prize – Yale Environmental (EFFY)\nBest Documentary – Lake Erie Arts and Film Festival\nTop 20 Audience Choice – IDFA\nTop 20 Audience Picks – Hot Docs\nRunner Up Most Popular Documentary – Vancouver International Film Festival\nFinalist – CINE Golden Eagle Award (Nonfiction Content\, Feature – Environment and Science)\nFinalist – James Beard Awards (Documentary)\nFinalist – Scripps Howard Award for Environmental Reporting URL:https://ucrra.org/event/just-eat-it-a-food-waste-story-2/ LOCATION:Saugerties Orpheum Theater\, 156 Main Street\, Saugerties\, NY\, 12477\, United States CATEGORIES:Composting,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/just-eat-it-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T173000 DTSTAMP:20230308T142644Z CREATED:20221103T190834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T142644Z UID:6545-1683302400-1683307800@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Composting for Kids! (Woodstock Library) DESCRIPTION:Composting for Kids!\nFriday\, May 5th 2023\n4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nWoodstock Public Library DistrictJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week by learning about Vermicomposting and Making Seed Bombs! Seed bombs are small\, round clods of clay\, compost\, and wildflower seeds. Seed bombs can be tossed outdoors to encourage the growth of wildflowers and attract pollinators. Participants will get to make their own seed bombs using compost made by UCRRA! \nThis class will be hosted at the Woodstock Public Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team.  Before seeing inside a live worm bin\, participants will hear a brief presentation about composting and the benefits of using compost in the garden. Participants will then be able to observe the worms\, identify worms at each stage of their lifecycle\, and learn how to compost with worms. Then\, educators will lead participants in a hands-on craft activity to make “Seed Bombs\,” which will incorporate the benefit of pollinators. All craft materials will be provided. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Email Hollie@woodstock.org to sign up or click the button below. \nAccessibility: A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the main library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building\, and additional parking spots are available across the street. This program will take place upstairs\, where there is no elevator or lift. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are recommended. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nSign Up for this Class! We’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week! \nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2023 Theme: For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2023 theme was chosen based on a serious world-wide issue that every nation\, unfortunately\, experiences: hunger. As part of the ICAW committee’s global discussion with our international partners around the world\, we spoke the same language\, and all wanted to promote a unified theme – aligning a topic important to each country while emphasizing our work with compost. The chosen 2023 theme best reflects the goal of focusing on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world\, by making our soil healthier which produces healthier food. How does compost help? By recycling organics into compost and using it on our farmlands we create healthy soils that produce healthier food and higher yields. It also reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides\, improves water quality and conserves water\, as well as stores carbon in soil – helping to reduce climate change. Compost not only helps the environment but also helps to decrease food shortages experienced around the world. For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2023 Poster Contest is Jun Qi Tan\, an illustrator and storyteller from Singapore. \nShare This Event! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/composting-for-kids/ LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/vermi1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T203000 DTSTAMP:20230331T153021Z CREATED:20221219T141539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T153021Z UID:6734-1683054000-1683059400@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Bokashi (New Paltz) DESCRIPTION: New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force & UCRRA Present:\n“Intro to Bokashi Composting”\nCelebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n \nTuesday\, May 2nd 2023\n7:00 – 8:30 PM\nNew Paltz Community Center\n3 Veterans Dr\, New Paltz\, NY 12561\nUnlike “conventional” composting\, Bokashi is an anaerobic process where food scraps are placed in a sealed\, air-tight container and are fermented with the aid of a specialized additive (a microbial compost accelerator). After a few weeks of fermenting\, the “unfinished” byproduct of bokashi should be added to a backyard compost pile to complete the decomposition process. \nFor many advanced composters\, bokashi methods have a lot to offer as a way to manage meat\, bones\, and dairy products. Using Bokashi can also introduce beneficial microbes to the compost pile\, which speeds up the process so you can use your finished compost faster. Join us to learn about the wacky world of microbes and this interesting method of composting! \nThis workshop is designed for intermediate composters who want to take their composting to the next level. In this workshop\, participants will learn the pros/cons of this method of composting\, be introduced to the science behind how bokashi works\, and learn how to get started (materials needed\, recipes\, tips and more). \nThis workshop is held in partnership with New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force and will be hosted by Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. Class size is limited and participants must pre-register below: \nSign Up Now! Accessibility: \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-3336. \nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week! \nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n2023 Theme: For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2023 theme was chosen based on a serious world-wide issue that every nation\, unfortunately\, experiences: hunger. As part of the ICAW committee’s global discussion with our international partners around the world\, we spoke the same language\, and all wanted to promote a unified theme – aligning a topic important to each country while emphasizing our work with compost. The chosen 2023 theme best reflects the goal of focusing on how compost can have a role in helping feed the world\, by making our soil healthier which produces healthier food. How does compost help? By recycling organics into compost and using it on our farmlands we create healthy soils that produce healthier food and higher yields. It also reduces the need for fertilizer and pesticides\, improves water quality and conserves water\, as well as stores carbon in soil – helping to reduce climate change. Compost not only helps the environment but also helps to decrease food shortages experienced around the world. For Healthier Soil\, Healthier Food…Compost! \nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2023 Poster Contest is Jun Qi Tan\, an illustrator and storyteller from Singapore. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-bokashi-new-paltz/ CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bokashi-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTSTAMP:20230414T165331Z CREATED:20230414T124048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T165331Z UID:7449-1682154000-1682168400@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Earth Day at UCRRA DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 22nd\, residents that drop off electronics for recycling and/or residents that pick up an order of bagged compost will receive a free tree sapling/shrub as our gift to you to celebrate Earth Day! Please note: tree saplings/shrubs will be distributed while supplies last\, with limited inventory available\, and several different options to choose from! \nThis program is made possible by the Ulster County Soil & Water Conservation District. The organization has shared excess inventory from their Annual Sale. While we cannot guarantee which tree/shrub species will be available; the giveaway may include the following species: \nArrowwood Viburnum (1)\, Black Chokeberry* (2)\, White Flowering Dogwood* (3)\, White Oak (4)\, White Pine(5)\, Red Maple (6)\, Eastern Redbud* (7)\, Red Osher (8)\, Paper Birch (9) \n*Indicates pollinator-friendly species. All species are native varieties. Saplings may range in size from 6 inches to 2 feet. \nAccessibility: This is an outdoor event. There will be a station for the tree distribution where residents may park in designated parking area to walk over to an outreach booth for more information and for trees. We can also accommodate curbside service. We encourage all visitors to practice social distancing.  \nInstructions for Planting Trees & Shrubs\nSource: United States Composting Council (USCC) Consumer Compost Use Program \nEstablishment: Excavate a planting hole slightly shallower and 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball or container. Set the root ball on firm soil so that the top of the root ball sits slightly higher than the final grade. Uniformly blend compost with the excavated soil at one (1) part by volume compost to 2-3 parts by volume soil. Compost with higher amounts of salts and nutrients should be used at lower rates (e.g. 1:3 or 1:4 parts compost to soil). Backfill and firm the soil blend around the root ball within the planting hole. Always water thoroughly after planting. It should be noted that whenever possible\, trees and shrubs should be planted in a mass planting bed\, where multiple plants are established in a larger amended bed. This technique allows for greater planting success. Lower compost application rates should be used for salt sensitive crops (e.g.\, conifers)\, or where composts possessing higher salt and nutrient levels are used\, while higher application rates may be used for plants that require greater amounts of fertility. \nMaintenance: Apply a coarser compost mulch (1” – 2” screened) over the garden bed to conserve moisture\, for weed suppression\nand/or for aesthetic purposes. Note: The nutrients contained in compost should be considered when applying fertilization. They\nwill typically offset plant nutrient requirements\, thereby potentially reducing fertilizer application rates. \nCompost has many horticultural benefits and uses. \n\nCompost adds a slow release of nutrients\nCompost adds beneficial soil organisms\, reducing the need to use chemical pesticides\nCompost aids in suppressing plant disease pathogens\, reducing the need to use chemical fertilizers\nCompost increases moisture retention\, so you don’t need to add water to garden beds as frequently\nCompost helps improve soil structure\, porosity\, and density\nCompost makes any soil easier to work and cultivate\n\nDisclaimer: The USCC makes no warranties regarding UCRRA’s Compost product or its contents\, quality\, or suitability for any particular use. Please refer to the individual producer’s product label for specific use instructions. \nLearn more by viewing the UCRRA Rack Card Tree & Shrub \nLearn more about the Agency’s Certified Compost by viewing the UCRRA Brochure STA Program \n \nWe’re Celebrating Earth Day! \nThe first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970\, when a U.S. Senator organized a national demonstration about environmental issues and environmental conservation. By the end of the year\, the Environmental Protection Agency was created. And by 1990\, Earth Day was celebrated internationally by 140 countries. \nAccording to National Geographic\, roughly 15 billion trees are cut down each year around the globe. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen\, essential for life on Earth! Trees also provide shelter and food for wildlife and help cool the climate. By taking part in activities like planting trees\, and using compost\, we can all do our part to create a healthier\, more sustainable planet. \nRecycled Paper Facts: \nBy weight\, more paper is recovered for recycling in America than all other materials combined (except for steel). In 1988\, recovered paper made up about 25 percent of the raw materials used at US paper mills.  That figure rose to 36.3 percent in 1999 and has remained around 36-37 percent through 2007. More than 3/4 of America’s paper mills use recovered fiber to make some or all of their products. Approximately 140 mills use recovered paper exclusively. As a result\, virtually all types of paper products contain some recycled fiber. Since 1994\, significantly more paper has been recovered in America than landfilled. Source: Environmental Protection Agency. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/earth-day-2023/ LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States CATEGORIES:Composting,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ICAW-2023-Earth-Day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T173000 DTSTAMP:20230328T121248Z CREATED:20230320T150545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T121248Z UID:7192-1681747200-1681752600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Pine Hill) DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nMonday\, April 17th\, 2023\n4:00-5:30 PM\nPine Hill Community Center\n287 Main St\, Pine Hill\, NY 12465\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system.\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the Pine Hill Community Center\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with the Town of Shandaken’s Conservation Advisory Council. Please pre-register for this class (walk-ins are also welcome). \nSign Up Now!Accessibility: This class will take place indoors on the ground floor of the Community Center.  The facility is wheelchair accessible. Reserved seating is available by request; please contact Tanesia White at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG. Please note: the use of face masks is optional at the Community Center. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-pine-hill/ LOCATION:Pine Hill Community Center\, 287 Main Street\, Pine Hill\, NY\, 12467 CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/compost-pexel-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T193000 DTSTAMP:20230307T201828Z CREATED:20230307T201828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T201828Z UID:7069-1681236000-1681241400@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Kingston Library) DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nTuesday\, April 11th\, 2023\n6:00-7:30 PM\nKingston Public Library\n55 Franklin St\, Kingston\, NY 12401\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system. At the end of the seminar\, participants will learn why compost is beneficial for soil health\, and how to use their finished compost right in their own backyard.\n\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the City of Kingston Public Library\, with host Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with Kingston Library’s monthly Sustainability Challenge. Please pre-register for this class to receive your free kit (walk-ins are also welcome).  Learn more about the challenge.\n\nSign Up for this class!Accessibility: This event will take place indoors at the library. The facility has many ADA compliant features including accessible parking\, ramp access\, and elevator access.  Please note: the use of face masks is not required at the Library. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-kingston-library-2/ LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/compost-pexel-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T170000 DTSTAMP:20230117T144038Z CREATED:20230113T191158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T144038Z UID:6880-1678464000-1678467600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More DESCRIPTION:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More!\nFriday\, March 10th 2023\n*SNOWDATE: Friday March 17th\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n \n\nWe all have favorite household products that we rely on because they work well. It could be anything from a preferred cleaner to a preferred toothpaste. Some of the brands and products we’ve grown to love contain chemicals that don’t love us back. Bleach\, ammonia\, and oven cleaners are examples of chemical cleaning agents that can irritate our skin\, eyes\, and respiratory tract. Some beauty products also contain fragrances and chemicals whose health risks are still unknown. Many of these products are also classified as Hazardous Waste and require safe disposal. \nAlthough eco-friendly alternatives are becoming more widely available in stores\, you can easily make your own at home with very simple and low-cost ingredients! Curious? Join us in our Eco- Friendly Home workshop to learn how to make your own products that are better for the environment\, your health\, and your wallet! \nThe class will be hosted in-person at the UCRRA Main Office and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, featuring a short presentation with several demos\, and participants will leave with their own recipes and DIY products. All class materials provided. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited to TEN PARTICIPANTS. Please RSVP at the link below. \nSign Up for this class!Share This Story!Accessibility: This is an indoor event. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (no automatic doors at this building). Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are encouraged\, but are not required. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request.  URL:https://ucrra.org/event/eco-friendly-home-diy-cleaners/ LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-photo-4239127.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230221T193000 DTSTAMP:20230105T191140Z CREATED:20221220T145255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T191140Z UID:6744-1677002400-1677007800@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Recycle Right! (Kingston Library) DESCRIPTION:Kingston Library and UCRRA present:\n“Recycle Right”\n \nTuesday\, February 21st\, 2023\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nKingston Public Library\n55 Franklin St\, Kingston\, NY\n\n\n \nWhy can’t ALL plastics be recycled? What does the chasing arrows symbol really mean? Are pizza boxes in or out? Should you recycle that coffee cup? What about broken dishes? Putting unaccepted items in the recycling bin can damage equipment\, harm workers\, and reduce the value and environmental benefits of recycling. \n\n\n In this class\, you will learn: How does recycling ‘work’ in Ulster County? What are the benefits of recycling correctly? What makes something ‘recyclable’ or not?  What is ‘wishcycling’ and how does it affect the recycling process?\n \nThis class will be offered in person at the City of Kingston Public Library\, with host Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, in collaboration with Kingston Library’s monthly Sustainability Challenge. Please pre-register for this class to receive a free kit (walk-ins are also welcome).  Learn more about the challenge \nSign Up for this class! Accessibility: This event will take place indoors at the library. The facility has many ADA compliant features including accessible parking\, ramp access\, and elevator access.  Please note: the use of face masks is not required at the Library. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/recycle-right-kingston-library/ LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nick-fewings-2lJGRIY5P0-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T200000 DTSTAMP:20230123T133115Z CREATED:20230105T154850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T133115Z UID:6844-1675794600-1675800000@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting (Rosendale) DESCRIPTION:“Intro to Home Composting”\n \nTuesday\, February 7th\, 2023\n6:30-8:00 PM\nRosendale Recreation Center\nRoute 32\, Rosendale\, NY\nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, and other scraps or spoiled foods so they don’t go to waste! This free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters looking to get started. The class will introduce the environmental and horticultural benefits of composting and the basic principles of how to do it correctly. Then\, participants will learn about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each composting system. At the end of the seminar\, participants will learn why compost is beneficial for soil health\, and how to use their finished compost right in their own backyard.\n\n\n\n\nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Rosendale Recreation Center\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.  No registration is required. Rosendale residents are encouraged to attend\, but the class is open to all residents of Ulster County. This class is part of the Looking Towards Spring speaker series sponsored by the Town of Rosendale Recreation Commission.  Please visit http://www.townofrosendale.com/recreation/ to learn more.\n\n\n\n\nView the event flier here Looking Towards Spring 2023\nAccessibility: This event will take place indoors at the Rec Center. The facility has many ADA compliant features. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-rosendale/ LOCATION:Rosendale Recreation Center\, Route 32\, Rosendale\, NY CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/compost-pexel-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T171500 DTSTAMP:20221103T190911Z CREATED:20221019T162210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T190911Z UID:6440-1670601600-1670606100@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Upcycled Holiday Ornaments for Kids! (Woodstock Library) DESCRIPTION:Upcycled Holiday Ornaments for Kids!\nFriday\, December 9th 2022\n4:00 PM – 5:15 PM\nWoodstock Public Library DistrictJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team in celebrating the holidays with an upcycled ornament workshop for kids! Upcycling is a fun and creative way to reimagine unwanted items and turn them into new\, useful items or works of art! The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends\, decorate\, and exchange gifts. Upcycling is one of many ways to reduce waste during the holiday season\, when Americans generate 25% more waste than at any other time of year… \nThis class will be hosted at the Woodstock Public Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team. Participants will hear a brief presentation about the impacts of our household waste and the importance of reducing\, reusing and recycling. Then\, educators will guide participants through a hands-on craft workshop to make an ornament using upcycled materials. All craft materials will be provided. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 7 and up\, and parental supervision is advised. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Email Hollie@woodstock.org to sign up or click the button below. \nAccessibility: This workshop welcomes participants to celebrate any winter holiday. A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the main library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building\, and additional parking spots are available across the street. This program will take place upstairs\, where there is no elevator or lift. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are recommended. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Event! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/upcycled-holiday-ornaments-for-kids-woodstock-library/ LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/snowman.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T140000 DTSTAMP:20220823T121032Z CREATED:20220808T194811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T121032Z UID:6034-1666357200-1666360800@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Bokashi DESCRIPTION:Fall Seminar: Intro to Bokashi\nFriday\, October 21st 2022\n1:00-2:00 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\n \nUnlike “conventional” composting\, Bokashi is an anaerobic process where food scraps are placed in a sealed\, air-tight container and are fermented with the aid of a specialized additive (a microbial compost accelerator). Bokashi Bran is a combination of four key ingredients: wheat bran\, molasses\, water\, and a special accelerator called EM 1. After a few weeks of fermenting\, the “unfinished” byproduct of bokashi should be added to a conventional backyard composting system to complete the decomposition process. \nFor many advanced or seasoned composters\, bokashi methods have a lot to offer as a way to manage meat\, bones\, and dairy products. Using Bokashi can also introduce beneficial microbes to the compost pile\, which speeds up the process so you can use your finished compost faster. Join the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team to learn about the wacky world of microbes and this interesting method of composting! \nThis workshop is designed for intermediate composters that have mastered the basics of backyard composting and want to take their composting to the next level. In this workshop\, participants will learn the pros/cons of this method of composting\, be introduced to the science behind how bokashi works\, and learn  how to get started (materials needed\, recipes\, tips and more). Our educators will guide participants through a hands-on demonstration of how to make the bokashi bran\, and participants will go home with a sample of bokashi bran that is ready to use. \nThis workshop will be hosted in person at the UCRRA Main Office with guest speakers Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. Class size is limited to 15 participants and participants must pre-register by Monday\, October 17th. Register by clicking the button below.  \nSign Up for this Class! Accessibility: This is an indoor event. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (no automatic doors at this building). Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are strongly encouraged for indoor events\, but are not required. We strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request.  \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-bokashi/ LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/bokashi-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221014 DTSTAMP:20220823T121151Z CREATED:20220808T195001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T121151Z UID:6035-1665619200-1665705599@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Tour the UCRRA DESCRIPTION:Tour the UCRRA!\nThursday\, October 13th\, 2022\nOption 1: 10AM – 11AM\nOption 2: 1PM-2PM\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team on a guided tour of the Agency’s recycling and composting facilities! Educational tours are a great way to better understand local recycling and composting programs. The Agency regularly hosts scheduled tours for large community groups\, school groups\, etc. but would like to offer an open-house day so that individual residents may sign up for the educational tour program. \nThis tour program is open to all Ulster County residents. However\, we encourage residents who utilize their local town transfer station (municipal recycling drop off centers) and residents of the City of Kingston to sign up to join UCRRA’s educators and learn what happens to your dual stream recyclables! Educators will also guide visitors through our award-winning Organics Recovery Facility where UCRRA composts food scraps from local businesses into a high quality certified compost product.  Come see for yourself how we’re growing Ulster green! \nParticipants have the option to sign up to join a morning (10AM) or afternoon (1PM) tour group\, up to a maximum of 20 adults per group. Reservations are required and walk-ins will not be allowed for this tour program. To register\, complete the sign up form linked below by Monday\, October 10th.  \n\nTour Safety Briefing\n• The solid waste facilities will be operational during your visit\, and at times can be a high traffic area. For this reason\, tour groups should meet staff in the parking lot of the *Main Office* and wait for instructions to be escorted to the Recycling & Composting facilities.\n• Always drive slowly (5-10mph) while on site. Follow closely behind Agency escort vehicles\nwhen driving on the grounds\, if applicable. Do not run\, wander from the tour group\, walk\nbeyond defined paths\, or leave the tour group without authorized Agency staff.\n• Closed-toe shoes/boots are required – sandals\, flip flops\, etc. are NOT allowed.\n• Hard hats will be provided and will be cleaned/sanitized before and after each use. Hard\nhats must be worn at all times.\n• Please leave personal belongings (book bags\, purses\, etc.) in your vehicle. Do not bring\npersonal items on the tour.\n• We encourage all visitors to wear a mask and practice social distancing.\n• Photography may or may not be allowed if approved by Agency staff. Please adhere to safety guidance provided by authorized Agency staff at the time of your visit.\n• Do not touch any equipment or recyclables (loose or baled) under any circumstances. \nSign Up for a Tour! Accessibility: This program is an outdoor walking tour where visitors will be walking moderate distances on grassy areas\, and pavement/concrete surfaces. Closed-toe shoes (boots\, sneakers\, etc.) are required. Sandals\, flip flops\, heels are not allowed. There are no stairs at any point of the tour. Accessible parking is available at the Main Office. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Parts of the facility may be noisy. Educators may use megaphones to amplify their voices. Social distancing and use of face masks are strongly encouraged\, but are not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \n\nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/tour-the-ucrra/ LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Main-Office-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221012T193000 DTSTAMP:20220720T151359Z CREATED:20220720T151337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T151359Z UID:5967-1665597600-1665603000@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Recycle Right! (Wallkill Library) DESCRIPTION:Recycle Right!\nWednesday\, October 12th\, 2022\n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nWallkill Public Library\n7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY 12589\nHYBRID in-person or virtual via ZOOM\nWhy can’t ALL plastics be recycled? What does the chasing arrows symbol really mean? Are pizza boxes in or out? Should you recycle that coffee cup? What about a broken drinking glass? Putting unaccepted items in the recycling bin can damage equipment\, harm workers\, create inefficiencies in the recycling process\, and reduce the value of the collected recyclables. This class will de-mystify recycling so you can be a better recycler! \nIn this class\, you will learn: How does recycling ‘work’ in Ulster County? What makes something ‘recyclable’? Why are certain items not acceptable for recyclable? What is ‘wishcycling’ and how does contamination affect recycling? And other info about UCRRA’s programs and services! \nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team on Wednesday\, October 12th at 6:00 PM for a hybrid event (Zoom (virtual)/In-Person) in collaboration with Wallkill Public Library. \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Please RSVP by clicking the button below. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/recycle-right-wallkill-library/ LOCATION:Wallkill Public Library\, 7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/nick-fewings-2lJGRIY5P0-unsplash-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221007T163000 DTSTAMP:20221007T182936Z CREATED:20220808T195212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T182936Z UID:6044-1665156600-1665160200@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Home Composting Demonstration Day! DESCRIPTION:Home Composting Demonstration Day!\nFriday\, October 7th\, 2022\n3:30 PM – 4:30 PM\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston NY\nJoin UCRRA’s Recycling Outreach Team in the new outdoor home composting demonstration garden! This program is a hybrid instructional class with a guided tour component\, taking participants through each step of the composting process with hands-on demonstrations. The guided tour will highlight the various home composting methods and bin options\, comparing the pros/cons of compost tumblers\, enclosed bins\, three bin systems\, vermicomposting\, and more! Our educators will help participants learn about all the composting options so they can find their best option! Participants will also receive a free 2-gallon kitchen food scraps collection container\, as well as additional items/information on food waste reduction and composting. \nClass size is limited and participants must pre-register. Please RSVP by Monday\, October 3rd. Register by clicking the button below and we will see you in the garden!  \nSign Up ClosedAccessibility: This is an outdoor event. Accessible parking is available and the garden is a short walk (approximately 75 feet) from the parking area. The garden terrain is gravel rock and there are picnic benches available for seating. Accessible bathrooms are available indoors (Main Office\, first floor). Social distancing and use of face masks are encouraged but not required. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/home-composting-demonstration-day/ LOCATION:The Law Office of Kenneth Gilligan\, Esq.\, 111 Green Street\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/may-2022-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T193000 DTSTAMP:20220913T152555Z CREATED:20220912T123757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T152555Z UID:6327-1665079200-1665084600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting DESCRIPTION:Fall Seminar: Intro to Home Composting\nThursday\, October 6th 2022\n6:00-7:30 PM\nRosendale Public Library\n264 Main St. Rosendale\, NY 12472\n \nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, eggshells\, and other scraps or spoiled foods. When food is landfilled\, it’s responsible for most of the environmental pollution coming from landfills. But when food and other plant materials are mixed together in a backyard bin or pile\, this material can be recycled into garden compost! \nThis free workshop is designed for new/beginner composters that have little or no knowledge about composting systems. The class will introduce the benefits of organics recycling\, and review some of the science behind how composting works\, and the principles of how to do it correctly. \nParticipants will learn everything they need to know to get started and gain knowledge about the various compost bin options and the pros and cons of each. Each participant will go home with a free kitchen food scrap collection container to help them get started! \nAt the end of the seminar\, participants will learn why using compost is beneficial for soil health\, and will learn how to use their compost right in their own backyard. \nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Rosendale Public Library\, with hosts Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.  Please pre-register by Monday\, October 3rd. Register by clicking the button below.  \nSign Up for this Class! Accessibility: This event will take place in the outdoor gazebo behind the library\, which is a short walk from the parking area along a paved surface. There is one stair to enter into the gazebo.  Accessible bathrooms are available indoors. Please dress for Fall weather as this will be an outdoor event. The use of face masks is encouraged but are not required\, unless the event is moved indoors. \nWe strive to offer equal program opportunities. Educational resources in Spanish are available by request. If you require any special accommodations or have questions about this program\, please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at APEO@UCRRA.ORG  or 845-336-0600. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-4/ LOCATION:Rosendale Public Library\, 264 Main Street\, Rosendale\, NY\, 12472 CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/compost-pexel-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T140000 DTSTAMP:20220627T130105Z CREATED:20220627T130105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T130105Z UID:5750-1662890400-1662904800@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Phoenicia Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\nSunday\, September 11th 2022\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nPhoenicia Farmers Market\n8 Ava Maria Drive\nPhoenicia\, NY 12464\nAsk the experts! Stop by our Recycling Outreach Team booth (one day only) on Sunday\, September 11th. Our educators will have useful information about waste reduction\, local recycling and composting programs\, fact sheets and reusable give-a-ways for all attendees that stop by our booth. \nPhoenicia Farmers Market is a bountiful weekly community event\, Sundays 10am-2pm. Ava Maria Drive – Phoenicia\, NY behind the Supermarket and across from the Post Office. Shop peak season fruits\, vegetables\, and flowers\, locally made jams and ferments\, pasture raised meats\, mushrooms\, coffee\, soaps\, and more! \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/phoenicia-farmers-market/ LOCATION:Phoenicia Farmers Market\, 8 Ava Maria Drive\, Phoenicia\, NY CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/farmers-market.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T140000 DTSTAMP:20220627T125640Z CREATED:20220624T160651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T125640Z UID:5708-1659171600-1659189600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Kingston Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\nSaturday\, July 30th 2022\n9:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nKingston Farmers Market\nCounty Courthouse Parking Lot\n285 Wall Street Kingston NY\nStop by our Recycling Outreach Team booth (one day only) on Saturday\, July 30th to learn about Plastic-Free living\, celebrating the Plastic-Free July challenge. Our educators will have useful information about local recycling and composting programs\, fact sheets and reusable give-a-ways for all attendees that stop by our booth. Ask the experts! We will share Recycle Right tips for City residents. \nThe Kingston Farmers Market runs rain or shine. Learn more about the market here. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/kingston-farmers-market/ LOCATION:Kingston Farmers Market\, 285 Wall St\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401 CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/farmers-market.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T143000 DTSTAMP:20220519T125609Z CREATED:20220503T192612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T125609Z UID:5590-1658926800-1658932200@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Upcycled Art for Teens! Oceans of Possibilities (Ellenville Library) DESCRIPTION:Upcycled Art for Teens: Oceans of Possibilities!\nWednesday\, July 27th 2022\n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM\nEllenville Public Library\nUpcycling is a creative and fun way to reimagine unwanted items and turn our waste into new\, useful items or works of art! Not everything can be recycled\, but we can give new life to old items by reusing and upcycling them. The class will be hosted at the Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, celebrating the library’s Summer Reading Program Series with the focus on Oceans of Possibilities. \nParticipants in this class will learn about the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans and wildlife\, and will create works of upcycled art from some common plastic objects. Join UCRRA in celebrating Plastic Free July and make sea creatures out of plastic! All craft materials will be provided. Parental supervision is recommended. This FREE hands on workshop is open for recommended ages 12-18. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Please RSVP online at the link below. \nSign Up for this class! We’re Celebrating Plastic Free July! \nAbout Plastic Free July: Plastic Free July® is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that allows communities everywhere to work towards a vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. From humble beginnings in 2011\, the award-winning Plastic Free July campaign is the result of years of hard work. How long could you go without using any new plastic? Take the Pledge! Learn more about Plastic Free July and what you can do to help reduce plastic pollution.  \nAbout the Plastic Free Foundation: The Plastic Free Foundation Ltd was restructured in 2017 as an independent\, not-for-profit charity to better support participants and grow the campaign. The mission of the Plastic Free Foundation is guided and informed by core values including the belief that small changes add up to make a big difference. It was started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (the founder of the Plastic Free Foundation) and a small team in local government in Western Australia\, and is now one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people across the globe take part every year\, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution far beyond the month of July. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/upcycled-art-for-kids-oceans-of-possibilities/ LOCATION:Ellenville Public Library & Museum\, 40 Center St.\, Ellenville\, 12428-1396 CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2020-pfj.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T113000 DTSTAMP:20220519T125426Z CREATED:20220512T144040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T125426Z UID:5626-1658916000-1658921400@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More (Ellenville Library) DESCRIPTION:Eco-Friendly Home! DIY Cleaners & More!\nWednesday\, July 27th 2022\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nEllenville Public Library\n \n\nWe all have favorite household products that we rely on because they work well. It could be anything from a preferred cleaner to a preferred toothpaste. Some of the brands and products we’ve grown to love contain chemicals that don’t love us back. Bleach\, ammonia\, and oven cleaners are examples of chemical cleaning agents that can irritate our skin\, eyes\, and respiratory tract. Some beauty products also contain fragrances and chemicals whose health risks are still unknown. Many of these products are also classified as Hazardous Waste and require safe disposal. \nAlthough eco-friendly alternatives are becoming more widely available in stores\, you can easily make your own at home with very simple and low-cost ingredients! Curious? Join us in our Eco- Friendly Home workshop to learn how to make your own products that are better for the environment\, your health\, and your wallet! \nThe class will be hosted in-person at the Ellenville Public Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, featuring a short presentation with several demos and participants will leave with their own recipes and DIY products. All class materials provided. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Please RSVP at the link below. \nSign Up for this Class! Share This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/eco-friendly-home-diy-cleaners-more-ellenville-library/ LOCATION:Ellenville Public Library & Museum\, 40 Center St.\, Ellenville\, 12428-1396 CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Seminar,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-photo-4239127.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T113000 DTSTAMP:20220711T123612Z CREATED:20220701T142144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T123612Z UID:5765-1658743200-1658748600@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Informational Meeting - Municipal Food Scraps Hauling Project DESCRIPTION:Informational Meeting:\nUCRRA Municipal Food Scraps Hauling Pilot Project\nMonday\, July 25th 2022\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nVirtual via WEBEX Teleconferencing\nIn May of 2022 the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation announced a new grant program that will provide funding to projects in New York State that increase residential food scraps recycling programs. Organics recycling (composting) continues to be an important focus for UCRRA and the Agency is dedicated to facilitating effective and convenient programs for widespread participation in our composting services. \nUCRRA is actively developing a project proposal that could provide municipalities with FREE tools to launch and facilitate a residential food scraps collection program at Municipal Recycling Drop Off Centers\, as well as FREE use of the necessary equipment to deliver the collected material to our composting site. \nThe overarching goals of this project are to:\n• Foster inter-governmental relationships that maximize resource recovery\n• Maximize financial savings for municipalities via avoided MSW transport and disposal costs\n• Eliminate the logistical obstacles that prevent community-scale composting programs\n• Increase diversion of residential food scraps generated in Ulster County\n• Compliment the implementation of the local and state laws with organics recycling goals\n• Support the Agency’s zero waste goals\n• Demonstrate the environmental\, economic\, and social benefits of composting \nWe invite Town Supervisors\, Transfer Station Operators\, Climate Smart Task Force Members\, Town Board members/planners\, etc. to attend this informational webinar to learn about our project and how your town can partner with us and save an estimated $4\,420 per year. \nPlease follow the link below to register for this meeting. Should you have any questions about the project\, please contact: \nAngelina Brandt\nDirector of Sustainability\nAPEO@UCRRA.ORG\n(845) 336-0600 \nRegister to this Meeting Share This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/informational-meeting/ LOCATION:Virtual via WebEx CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/food-scraps-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220721T160000 DTSTAMP:20220504T204353Z CREATED:20220503T193724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T204353Z UID:5604-1658415600-1658419200@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Upcycled Art for Kids! Oceans of Possibilities (Rosendale Library) DESCRIPTION:Upcycled Art for Kids: Oceans of Possibilities!\nThursday\, July 21st 2022\n3:00 PM – 4:15 PM\nRosendale Public Library\, 264 Main Street Rosendale NY\nUpcycling is a creative and fun way to reimagine unwanted items and turn our waste into new\, useful items or works of art! Not everything can be recycled\, but we can give new life to old items by reusing and upcycling them. The class will be hosted at the Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, celebrating the library’s Summer Reading Program Series with the focus on Oceans of Possibilities. \nParticipants in this class will learn about the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans and wildlife\, and will create works of upcycled art from some common plastic objects. Join UCRRA in celebrating Plastic Free July and make sea creatures out of plastic! All craft materials will be provided. Parental supervision is necessary. This FREE hands on workshop is open for children of all ages. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Please RSVP online at the link below. \nSign Up for this Class! We’re Celebrating Plastic Free July! \nAbout Plastic Free July: Plastic Free July® is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that allows communities everywhere to work towards a vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. From humble beginnings in 2011\, the award-winning Plastic Free July campaign is the result of years of hard work. How long could you go without using any new plastic? Take the Pledge! Learn more about Plastic Free July and what you can do to help reduce plastic pollution.  \nAbout the Plastic Free Foundation: The Plastic Free Foundation Ltd was restructured in 2017 as an independent\, not-for-profit charity to better support participants and grow the campaign. The mission of the Plastic Free Foundation is guided and informed by core values including the belief that small changes add up to make a big difference. It was started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (the founder of the Plastic Free Foundation) and a small team in local government in Western Australia\, and is now one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people across the globe take part every year\, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution far beyond the month of July. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/upcycled-art-for-kids-oceans-of-possibilities-2/ LOCATION:Rosendale Public Library\, 264 Main Street\, Rosendale\, NY\, 12472 CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2020-pfj.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T200000 DTSTAMP:20220622T192714Z CREATED:20220616T174803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T192714Z UID:5715-1656527400-1656532800@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Plastic Pollution & Its Impacts DESCRIPTION:Plastic Pollution & Its Impacts\nWednesday\, June 29th 2022\n6:30 PM – 8:00 PM\nHYBRID in-person or virtual via ZOOM\nGardiner Public Library\n133 Farmer’s Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NY 12525\n \nWe use plastic as part of our daily life at home\, at work\, at school\, and on the go…Ever wonder where plastic comes from\, how it’s made\, and what happens once it’s thrown away? Plastic waste litters our environment\, pollutes our oceans\, and emerging science suggests plastic use can also expose us to chemicals that affect our health! This class will explain the impact of plastic pollution from ecological\, social\, and environmental issues\, and how we can drastically reduce the amount of single-use disposable plastics we use on a daily basis. \nThere are plastic alternatives to almost all of the common items we buy\, consume\, and discard. Simple swaps and new habits can help avoid needless packaging and lessen our impact on our environment. Learn how to recycle plastic correctly\, become a climate smart shopper\, save money\, and reduce waste by developing new habits and rethinking consumption. \nHow long could you go without using any plastic at all? Find out about the Plastic Free July Challenge and some of the local laws that help our communities be plastic-free. \nThe class will be a hybrid event\, hosted at the Town of Gardiner Public Library with the option to tune-in remotely via ZOOM (presentation will be via ZOOM). This class is facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team in collaboration with the Gardiner Environmental Conservation Commission. In-person attendees can stop by the Oceans of Possibilities display at the Library and pick up additional fact sheets and hand-outs for this class. \nTO SIGN UP: Please RSVP online at the link below. \nSign Up for this Class! This event is sponsored by the Town of Gardiner Environmental Conservation Commission\, an all-volunteer commission dedicated to discussing and implementing ways to protect the natural resources of the town. The E.C.C. meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 7 PM via Zoom. Learn more here.  \nWe’re Celebrating Plastic Free July! \nAbout Plastic Free July: Plastic Free July® is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that allows communities everywhere to work towards a vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. From humble beginnings in 2011\, the award-winning Plastic Free July campaign is the result of years of hard work. How long could you go without using any new plastic? Take the Pledge! Learn more about Plastic Free July and what you can do to help reduce plastic pollution.  \nAbout the Plastic Free Foundation: The Plastic Free Foundation Ltd was restructured in 2017 as an independent\, not-for-profit charity to better support participants and grow the campaign. The mission of the Plastic Free Foundation is guided and informed by core values including the belief that small changes add up to make a big difference. It was started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (the founder of the Plastic Free Foundation) and a small team in local government in Western Australia\, and is now one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people across the globe take part every year\, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution far beyond the month of July. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/plastic-pollution-its-impacts/ LOCATION:Gardiner Public Library\, 133 Farmer's Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NY\, 12525 CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-oleg-magni-1005638-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T173000 DTSTAMP:20220527T124051Z CREATED:20220504T204517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T124051Z UID:5608-1655308800-1655314200@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Upcycled Art for Kids! Oceans of Possibilities (Esopus Library) DESCRIPTION:Upcycled Art for Kids: Oceans of Possibilities!\nWednesday\, June 15th 2022\n4:00 PM – 5:15 PM\nEsopus Public Library\, 128 Canal St. Port Ewen\, NY 12466\nUpcycling is a creative and fun way to reimagine unwanted items and turn our waste into new\, useful items or works of art! Not everything can be recycled\, but we can give new life to old items by reusing and upcycling them. The class will be hosted at the Library and facilitated by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, celebrating the library’s Summer Reading Program Series with the focus on Oceans of Possibilities. \nParticipants in this class will learn about the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans and wildlife\, and will create works of upcycled art from some common plastic objects. Join UCRRA in celebrating Plastic Free July and make sea creatures out of plastic! All craft materials will be provided. Parental supervision is necessary. This FREE hands on workshop is open for children/teens of all ages. \nTO SIGN UP: Class size is limited. Please RSVP online at the link below. \nSign Up for this class!We’re Celebrating Plastic Free July! \nAbout Plastic Free July: Plastic Free July® is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation that allows communities everywhere to work towards a vision of seeing a world free of plastic waste. From humble beginnings in 2011\, the award-winning Plastic Free July campaign is the result of years of hard work. How long could you go without using any new plastic? Take the Pledge! Learn more about Plastic Free July and what you can do to help reduce plastic pollution.  \nAbout the Plastic Free Foundation: The Plastic Free Foundation Ltd was restructured in 2017 as an independent\, not-for-profit charity to better support participants and grow the campaign. The mission of the Plastic Free Foundation is guided and informed by core values including the belief that small changes add up to make a big difference. It was started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz (the founder of the Plastic Free Foundation) and a small team in local government in Western Australia\, and is now one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people across the globe take part every year\, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution far beyond the month of July. \nShare This Story! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/upcycled-art-for-kids-oceans-of-possibilities-esopus-library/ LOCATION:Esopus Public Library\, 128 Canal St.\, Port Ewen\, NY\, 12466 CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2020-pfj.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T143000 DTSTAMP:20220425T183935Z CREATED:20220407T174857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T183935Z UID:5485-1652792400-1652797800@ucrra.org SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting DESCRIPTION:Spring Seminar: Intro to Home Composting\n \nHome composting is a great way to manage food scraps like fruit and vegetable peels\, coffee grounds\, stale bread\, eggshells\, and other scraps or spoiled foods. When these materials are mixed together along with leaves\, grass clippings\, and other yard wastes\, the natural process of composting begins! \nThis workshop is designed for new/beginner composters. The class will introduce the benefits of organics recycling\, share some of the science behind how composting works\, and provide an overview of what materials should and should not be composted and how to mix  materials together. Our educators will compare various compost bin options and explain the pros and cons of each. Beginner composters should know some tips and tricks to avoid pests and odors\, as these can easily be avoided! At the end of the seminar\, participants will learn about why using compost is beneficial for soil health\, and will learn how to use the compost that they will create right in their own backyard. \nThis class will be offered in person at the Town of Plattekill Library\, with guest speakers Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability and Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator at the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency. \nSIGN UP HERE!\nWe’re Celebrating Compost Awareness Week!\n\nAbout ICAW: International Compost Awareness Week  is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It’s celebrated nationwide\, internationally\, and officially across New York Stare each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is for communities everywhere to raise public awareness about the many benefits of composting and how to make and use compost to regenerate soils. Visit the New York Compost Awareness Week page for more information about local programs\, events\, and initiatives. \n\n2022 Theme: Recipe for Regeneration: Compost! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2022 theme highlights the overall regenerative agriculture movement \nand how compost and organics recycling fit into that process. Regenerative agriculture is a system that focuses on improving soil health using agricultural practices with the idea that healthier soil will lead to healthier\, more nutrient-rich crops and\, ultimately\, less carbon in the atmosphere through increased carbon sequestration.  Compost\, when added to farmland\, gardens\, yards\, and o \nther landscapes creates healthier soils and crops by providing food for soil microbes in the ground. These microbes enrich soil quali \n\nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2022 Poster Contest is Angelo Esquivel from Sacramento\, CA. ty while also sequestering carbon in the soil through photosynthesis\, a tool for combating climate change. Just as a chef pulls together the best ingredients to create the perfect recipe\, the 2022 theme focuses on the crucial role recycling our food scraps  plays by creating compost\, which when added to soil results in a recipe that makes our food more nutritious\, the air we breathe cleaner and our climate healthier overall. \nShare This Info! URL:https://ucrra.org/event/intro-to-home-composting-3/ LOCATION:Town of Plattekill Public Library\, 2047 State Route 32\, Modena\, NY\, 12548 CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,UCRRA Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ucrra.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/compost-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="UCRRA":MAILTO:apeo@ucrra.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR