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SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day in New Paltz
DESCRIPTION: New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force Presents Earth Day 2025\n Saturday\, April 26th\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nReformed Church 92 Huguenot Street New Paltz\nJoin the fun with this FREE family-friendly event featuring children’s activities\, healthy food\, live music and a great way to learn about helping our planet. This year’s theme is Our Planet\, Our Power. Get the facts on composting\, home insulation\, electric vehicles\, community solar\, transition to zero waste living\, reducing plastic waste and more*! \nPrior to the Fair opening\, there will be a Guided Nature Walk from about 10AM to 11AM where you can learn about trees. \nMusic Line Up approximate Schedule: \n\n11AM Fair opens (Tree Hugger recorded music)\n11:10AM Spirit of Thunderheart\n11:30AM Interfaith Dedication\n12:05PM Betty and the Baby Boomers\n12:50PM Bloom\n1:40PM Spirit of Thunderheart\n2:25PM Rosendale Band\n3:15Pm Recorded Music and Announcements\n\nTour the UCAT’s Electric Bus and County Waste & Recycling’s “Touch a Truck” program. Check out the facebook page for the most up to date info! \nSponsored by the New Paltz Interfaith Earth Action\, Caring for Creation Committee\, & New Paltz Climate Action Coalition.\nAccessibility: This is an outdoor (rain or shine) event.  \nShare This Info!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/new-paltz-earth-day-2025/
LOCATION:Reformed Church of New Paltz\, 92 Huguenot Street\, New Paltz
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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SUMMARY:Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
DESCRIPTION:The Marbletown Environmental Commission (ECC) & Rosendale Environmental Commission (REC) have partnered to present a special Earth Week screening and Q&A with community leaders and experts. A portion of ticket sales will go towards screening another environmental film in the future. \nThe screening will include a post-film panel and Q&A discussion featuring: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen Metzger\, Ulster County Executive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarc Rider\, Executive Director Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA)\nMegan Wolff\, PhD.\, MPH\, Executive Director P-SNAP\, the Physician and Scientist Network Addressing Plastics and Health\n\nCost-saving solutions for addressing the challenges of toxic plastics will be offered by our local sponsors including: High Falls Food Co-op\, Second Nature Refillery\, and Climate Smart Tiffin Project. Visit their tables 6:30-7pm and following the Q&A. \nAbout the film: The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air\, float in all bodies of water\, and mix into the soil\, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now\, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs\, blood\, brain tissue\, and even the placentas of new mothers. What is the impact of these invisible invaders on our health? And can anything be done about it? Acclaimed author and science journalist Ziya Tong takes a personal approach by visiting leading scientists around the world and undergoing experiments in her home\, on her food\, and her body while collaborating with award-winning director Ben Addelman in an urgent call to action for all of us to rethink our relationship with plastic. \nThis screening event is presented by White Pine Pictures in partnership with the Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission and Rosendale Environmental Commission. \nPlastic People has been accompanied by a state-of-the-art impact campaign to empower viewers with knowledge and encourage positive change. As Ziya Tong remarks\, “The goal is to motivate people to action\, not to fear.” \nPlastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics is produced by award-winning WhitePine Pictures in association with TELUS independent; Written and Directed by BenAddelman and Co-Directed by Ziya Tong; Produced by Vanessa Dylyn and Stephen Paniccia; and Executive Produced by Peter Raymont\, Rick Smith and Steve Ord. The film is produced with the participation of The Canada Media Fund\, Telefilm Canada\, and Ontario Creates. \nFor more information contact Lisa Giannico\, Marbletown ECC\, at lisado212@gmail.com \nLearn More About This Event
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/plastic-people-april-25-2025/
LOCATION:Rosendale Theater\, 408 Main Street\, Rosendale\, NY\, 12472
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse
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SUMMARY:Spring MRDC Informational Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Spring MRDC Informational Recycling Meetings\nThe Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team welcomes Town Transfer Station Operators from Ulster County to join us for an Informational Meeting for Municipal Recycling Drop-Off Centers. \nWe are offering two options to join: \nMonday\, March 24th 2025\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm\nRondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\, Cottekill\, NY 12419\n* This meeting will also feature guest speaker Westley Baxter\, Program Coordinator for Paint Care New York\, who will share a unique opportunity for local transfer stations to partner with Paint Care to offer paint recycling services at your MRDC. \nThursday\, March 27th 2025\n5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nMarlboro Town Hall Court Room\, 21 Milton Tpke\, Milton\, NY 12547\n*Information about Paint Care NY will also be made available at this session. \nThese meetings are beneficial in understanding the Agency’s Recycling Outreach Team Services\, reviewing recycling data and presenting on best practices that we have seen from various MRDCs throughout the county\, and discussing future projects related to food waste and reuse. \nThis meeting will be closed to the general public. The Agency will provide each Town who sends an employee from their MRDC a voucher for one free pull charge. Town supervisors are also encouraged to attend. \nTo Register\, please complete the sign-up form linked below no later than 12PM on Thursday\, March 20th 2025.  \nRSVP for an MRDC meeting!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/mrdc-informational-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Rondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\, Cottekill\, NY 12419\, Rondout Municipal Center Room M1\, 1915 Lucas Ave Ext\,\, High Falls\,\, NY\, 12419
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Greening the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 4th\, 2024\n5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nWallkill Public Library\n7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY 12589\nSign Up NowThis holiday season\, let us make your celebrations easier\, more affordable\, and eco-friendly. We often find ourselves overindulging during the holidays\, leading to a 25% increase in waste from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Join UCRRA’s Recycling Educator\, Tanesia White\, for an insightful “trash talk” where you’ll discover creative DIY gift ideas for everyone on your list\, get practical tips for reducing waste\, and explore alternative disposal methods for those tricky holiday items. \nTanesia will be speaking virtually\, but you can choose to attend the session either online or in person at the Wallkill Public Library. When signing up for this program\, please indicate your preference. \n–\nTO SIGN UP: https://wallkill.librarycalendar.com/event/greening-holidays-4726 \nAccessibility: The parking lot on the East side of the building\, along Park Ave.\, has accessible parking. From that parking lot to the sidewalk\, there is a wheelchair accessible ramp.  The event will take place in the reading room\, which is on the main floor\, and easily accessible. Unless you are sick\, masks and social distancing 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 Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/greening-the-holidays-wallkill/
LOCATION:Wallkill Public Library\, 7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T123000
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (SUNY NEW PALTZ)
DESCRIPTION:…. \nThursday\, November 14th\, 2024\n12:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nSUNY NEW PALTZ –  Coykendall Science Building\, Auditorium\n1 Hawk Dr\, New Paltz\, NY 12561\nThis special event is open to the general public – all are welcome! \nSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nThis event is hosted by the SUNY New Paltz Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. Join the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, New Paltz Climate Action Coalition & Climate Smart New Paltz for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use food take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet\, but may also be better for our health. \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Registration for this event is required. Class size may be limited. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nPlease note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\n…. \nSIGN UP NOW!…. \n\n\n\n…. \nAccessibility Statement: [SUNY New Paltz] strive[s] to host inclusive\, accessible events that enable all individuals\, including individuals with disabilities\, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities\, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Larry McGlinn\, mcglinnl@newpaltz.edu\, (845) 257-2696 two weeks prior to the event. \n…. \n Special thanks to \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners:  \nSUNY New Paltz Department of Geography and Environmental Studies\n                                                                 \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners: \nNew Paltz Climate Action Coalition & Climate Smart New Paltz!\nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/uctp-suny-np/
LOCATION:SUNY New Paltz\, Coykendall Science Building\, SUNY\,\, New Paltz\, New York\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:On-Farm Animal Mortality Composting Training
DESCRIPTION:–\nOn-Farm Animal Mortality\, Roadkill\, and Catastrophic Events Composting Training\nWednesday\, October 16th\n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nUCRRA Main Office\n999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY 12401\nCost: $10. Space limited\, registration required.\nSign Up Now!Join Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Ulster County\, Cornell’s Waste Management Institute (CWMI)\, and Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) for a practical overview and approach to on-farm composting of livestock mortalities. \nPlease join Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County and Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) for this informative workshop on how to properly compost farm animal mortalities and roadkilled animals. Jean Bonhotal from the Cornell Waste Management Institute will lead us in a workshop that will introduce the idea of carcass composting\, burial rules\, and guidance\, as well as problems and solutions. \nWe aim to encourage new and existing facilities\, farms\, and homes to compost animal mortalities properly to protect human\, livestock and environmental health. The classroom session will be followed by a tour of UCRRA’s composting site and there will be a demonstration on how to build a carcass composting pile. The event will start with a classroom portion at 10 am at UCRRA’s Kingston office building. Light refreshments will be served in the morning. \nPlease arrive promptly and wear comfortable clothing to be outdoors for the site visit and demonstration. Closed-toe shoes or boots are required for the tour and high visibility vests and hard hats will be provided. Participants must review the 2024 Tour Safety  information before attending. \nIf you have questions\, please contact Kathryn Brignac\, Livestock and Natural Resources Educator\, CCE Ulster\, at 845-340-3990 extension 329.  \n–\nTO SIGN UP: SIGN UP HERE \nAccessibility: The class will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, and the onsite facility tour which will be an outdoor walking tour. Please review the tour safety briefing for more details about the tour. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender-neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/on-farm-animal-mortality-composting/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Intro to Home Composting
DESCRIPTION:–\nWednesday\, October 9th\, 2024\n5:00 pm – 6:30 pm\nWallkill Public Library\n7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY 12589\nSign Up NowHome 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 by Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator 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. Registration is required!\n\nTanesia will be speaking virtually\, but you can choose to attend the session either online or in person at the Wallkill Public Library. When signing up for this program\, please indicate your preference.\n–\nTO SIGN UP: https://wallkill.librarycalendar.com/event/intro-home-composting-4725 \nAccessibility: The parking lot on the East side of the building\, along Park Ave.\, has accessible parking. From that parking lot to the sidewalk\, there is a wheelchair accessible ramp.  The event will take place in the reading room\, which is on the main floor\, and easily accessible. Unless you are sick\, masks and social distancing 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 Tanesia White\, Recycling Educator\, at TWHI@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/wallkill-intro-to-home-composting/
LOCATION:Wallkill Public Library\, 7 Bona Ventura Ave\, Wallkill\, NY\, 12589\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
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SUMMARY:Paper Shredding Event hosted by Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 5th 2024\n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n Kingston Library Parking Lot \n*Temporary Library Location Crown Street Kingston \n             \nAssemblymember Sarahana Shrestha invites you to shred your documents for free! \nStop by our Recycling Outreach Team booth at this event to get answers to all your recycling and composting questions! Our volunteers will have useful information about local recycling\, composting\, and how to dispose of all kinds of hard to recycle items like paint\, chemicals\, electronics\, and more. \nOptional sign-up to receive an email reminder: https://actionnetwork.org/events/shred-103 \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/paper-shredding-event-2024/
LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T160000
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at Gardiner Day
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team at Gardiner Day!\nSaturday\, September 28th 2024\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n George Majestic Memorial Park \n             Located at the end of Murphy’s Lane in Gardiner\, NY\nStop by our Recycling Outreach Team booth at Gardiner Day! Get answers to all your recycling and composting questions and play our Recycle Right game to win a free prize! Our staff will have useful information about local recycling\, composting\, and how to dispose of all kinds of hard to recycle items like paint\, chemicals\, electronics\, and more. \nAbout this event: “Celebrate yet another Gardiner Day with the community\, your family\, friends\, fun activities\, food\, crafts\, AND entertainment!”  \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-gardiner-day-2024/
LOCATION:Gardiner Day at George Majestic Memorial Park\, Located at the end of Murphy's Lane\, Gardiner\, NY
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T160000
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at Hurley Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Hurley Heritage Day\nSaturday September 21\, 2024\n10AM-4PM\nHurley Heritage Museum and Hurley Library\n52 Main Street Hurley\n\n \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\, with Climate Smart Hurley\, at the Hurley Heritage Day! Visit our booth to speak with our educators about your recycling and composting questions\, play a game to win a reusable prize\, and learn more about the Hurley Climate Smart Task Force! \nAfter a five-year hiatus\, Hurley Heritage Day is back and better than ever to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hurley Heritage Society! This year’s event will feature Folk music from Al Havrilla\, Native American Dance with Rev. Nick Miles\, 20th century rock from The Creepy Uncles\, Grammy Award winners Jay Ungar and Molly Mason! There will be Fabulous Food offerings from Mad Flava\, Vinnie’s Fine Foods\, and Burgers and Hot Dogs sold by Hurley Heritage Society. There will be craft vendors\, opportunities to learn about Climate Smart Hurley initiatives\, face painting\, glitter tattoos and other children’s activities\, including story time with the Hurley Library! \nParking: Schoolhouse Lane will be closed from Main Street to the Museum driveway. Parking will be available at:\n\n\nHurley Reformed Church\, 11 Main Street (plentiful)\nMyer Elementary School\, 230 Millbrook Ave\nBehind Myer Elementary School on Schoolhouse Lane (limited)\nRail Trail at Russell Road and Route 209\nHandicap parking is available with tags at the old library at 44 Main Street\n\n\n\nAbout Hurley Heritage Museum: For 50 years\, the all-volunteer Hurley Heritage Society has preserved\, protected\, educated and celebrated the uniqueness of the Town of Hurley. In that time we acquired the Colonel Jonathan Elmendorf House\, located at 52 Main Street\, and made it into a museum dedicated to Hurley\, always free and open to the public. We commemorate all of our town’s heritage\, including the contributions of indigenous peoples\, early Dutch and British settlers\, and the many other peoples who have  made our community special. \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/hurley-heritage-day-2024/
LOCATION:Hurley Heritage Museum and Hurley Library
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:UCRRA at Kingston Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team\nSaturday\, September 14th 2024\n9:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nKingston Farmers Market\nCounty Courthouse Parking Lot\n285 Wall Street Kingston NY\nAsk the experts! Stop by our Recycling Outreach Team booth (one day only) on Saturday September 14th at the Kingston Farmers Market. Get expert answers to all your recycling and composting questions! Play a game to win a very special prize! Our educators will have useful information about how to dispose of all kinds of hard to recycle items like paint\, chemicals\, electronics\, and more. We offer reusable give-a-ways for all attendees that stop by our booth – see you there! \nSince 2000\, the Kingston Farmers Market runs outdoors\, rain or shine\, every Saturday May 6-November 23rd in the County Courthouse parking lot\, 285 Wall Street with entrances on John St (between Crown & Wall) and Wall St (between Main and John). The indoor Winter Market runs every other Saturday\, December 3rd-April 22nd in the Old Dutch Church.  \nShare This Story!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ucrra-at-kingston-farmers-market-2024/
LOCATION:Kingston Farmers Market\, 285 Wall St\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T190000
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (SUNY ULSTER)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 27th 2024\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nSUNY Ulster County Community College\nVanderlyn Hall College Lounge\, Room #203\nVisitor Parking Lot C and Lot D\n491 Cottekill Rd\, Stone Ridge\, NY 12484This special event is open to the general public – all are welcome!  \nSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team and Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission and Climate Smart Task Force for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use food take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet but may also be better for our health. \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Registration for this event is required. Class size may be limited. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nPlease note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\nSign Up for this event has CLOSEDPlease note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\nAccessibility: An elevator is accessible in Vanderlyn Hall via the ground floor entrance to Vanderlyn Hall across from the Senate Gymnasium.  Attendees may use SUNY Ulster Visitor Parking Lot C and Lot D for parking. \n Special thanks to the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute! \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners:  Marbletown Environmental Conservation Commission and Climate Smart Task Force! \nMission: please check back for more information coming soon.  \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners:  SUNY Ulster County Community College! \nMission: SUNY Ulster educates the individual and elevates the community. \n\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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ulster-county-tiffin-project-suny-ulster/
LOCATION:SUNY Ulster County Community College\, 491 Cottekill Rd\,\, Stone Ridge\, NY\, 12484
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (Ulster County Fair)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 4th\, 2024\n10:00 am – 10:00 pm\nUlster County Fairgrounds\n249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY 12561…. \nSingle-use packaging (like food takeout containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nSwing by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team’s Booth at the Ulster County Fair! Dive into our fun and interactive game that showcases the amazing benefits of reuse\, how it helps keep pollution at bay\, the waste-climate connection\, and the lifecycle of some common single use food takeout containers . Come join us for a chance to learn\, play\, and make a positive impact on our environment while enjoying the fair! As a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! \n                                                                            \n…. \n \n\nSpecial thanks to \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n… \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/uctp-fair-8-4/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (Ulster County Fair)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 3rd\, 2024\n10:00 am – 10:00 pm\nUlster County Fairgrounds\n249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY 12561…. \nSingle-use packaging (like food takeout containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nSwing by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team’s Booth at the Ulster County Fair! Dive into our fun and interactive game that showcases the amazing benefits of reuse\, how it helps keep pollution at bay\, the waste-climate connection\, and the lifecycle of some common single use food takeout containers . Come join us for a chance to learn\, play\, and make a positive impact on our environment while enjoying the fair! As a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! \n                                                                            \n…. \n \n\nSpecial thanks to \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n… \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/uctp-fair-8-3-2/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (Ulster County Fair)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 2nd\, 2024\n10:00 am – 10:00 pm\nUlster County Fairgrounds\n249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY 12561…. \nSingle-use packaging (like food takeout containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nSwing by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team’s Booth at the Ulster County Fair! Dive into our fun and interactive game that showcases the amazing benefits of reuse\, how it helps keep pollution at bay\, the waste-climate connection\, and the lifecycle of some common single use food takeout containers . Come join us for a chance to learn\, play\, and make a positive impact on our environment while enjoying the fair! As a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! \n                                                                            \n…. \n \n\nSpecial thanks to \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n… \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/uctp-fair-8-2/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (Ulster County Fair)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 1st\, 2024\n10:00 am – 10:00 pm\nUlster County Fairgrounds\n249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY 12561…. \nSingle-use packaging (like food takeout containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nSwing by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team’s Booth at the Ulster County Fair! Dive into our fun and interactive game that showcases the amazing benefits of reuse\, how it helps keep pollution at bay\, the waste-climate connection\, and the lifecycle of some common single use food takeout containers . Come join us for a chance to learn\, play\, and make a positive impact on our environment while enjoying the fair! As a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! \n                                                                            \n…. \n \n\nSpecial thanks to \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n… \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/uctp-fair-8-3/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T190000
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (NEW PALTZ)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 31st 2024\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nElting Memorial Library\n93 Main Street\, New Paltz NYSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team and New Paltz Climate Action Coalition and New Paltz Climate Smart Task Force for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use food take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet but may also be better for our health. \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Registration for this event is required. Class size may be limited. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nThis class is full! Please note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\n\nAccessibility: coming soon! \n Special thanks to the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute! \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n   \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners: New Paltz Climate Action Coalition & Climate Smart New Paltz! \nAs participants in NY’s Climate Smart Communities program\, we help our municipal government to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. “The [Ulster County Tiffin Project] enables us to further achieve our mission by eliminating fossil fuel based packaging\, and single use plastic in our community\, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions.” – Janelle Peotter\, Task Force Member  \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners: New Paltz Elting Memorial Library!\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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ulster-county-tiffin-project-new-paltz/
LOCATION:Elting Memorial Library of New Paltz\, 93 Main St\,\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (Ulster County Fair)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 31st\, 2024\n10:00 am – 10:00 pm\nUlster County Fairgrounds\n249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY 12561…. \nSingle-use packaging (like food takeout containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nSwing by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team’s Booth at the Ulster County Fair! Dive into our fun and interactive game that showcases the amazing benefits of reuse\, how it helps keep pollution at bay\, the waste-climate connection\, and the lifecycle of some common single use food takeout containers . Come join us for a chance to learn\, play\, and make a positive impact on our environment while enjoying the fair! As a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! \n                                                                            \n…. \n \n\nSpecial thanks to \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n… \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/uctp-fair-7-31/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T220000
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (Ulster County Fair)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 30th\, 2024\n4:00 pm – 10:00 pm\nUlster County Fairgrounds\n249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY 12561…. \nSingle-use packaging (like food takeout containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nSwing by the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team’s Booth at the Ulster County Fair! Dive into our fun and interactive game that showcases the amazing benefits of reuse\, how it helps keep pollution at bay\, the waste-climate connection\, and the lifecycle of some common single use food takeout containers . Come join us for a chance to learn\, play\, and make a positive impact on our environment while enjoying the fair! As a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! \n                                                                            \n…. \n \n\nSpecial thanks to \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n… \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/uctp-ulster-fair-7-30/
LOCATION:Ulster County Fairgrounds\, 249 Libertyville Road\, New Paltz\, NY\, 12561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (KINGSTON City Hall)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 29th 2024\n5:30 PM – 7:30 PM\nKingston City Hall\nCity Hall Common Council Chambers\n420 Broadway\, Kingston NYSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team and Climate Smart Kingston for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use food take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet but may also be better for our health. \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Registration for this event is required. Class size may be limited. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nPlease note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\nSign Up Now!Please note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\nAccessibility: Kingston’s City Hall is a fully accessible building\, with accessible parking available to the rear of the building. Upon entering the building\, an elevator is located in the first door to the right. The program will take place on the 2nd floor (top floor of the building). \n Special thanks to the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute! \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners:  Climate Smart Kingston! \nMission: Climate Smart Kingston is an official body appointed by the Mayor of the City of Kingston\, whose charge is to implement the recommendations\, initiatives\, and policies set forth in the City of Kingston Climate Action Plan\, adopted September 2012. The Climate Action Plan specifically addresses the importance of responsible waste management and managing resources sustainably. “[the Ulster County Tiffin project addresses issues [from the Climate Action Plan] and enables us to achieve our mission by reducing the production of solid waste and educating the community on sustainable practices” – Julie Noble\, City of Kingston Sustainability Coordinator & Chair Climate Smart Kingston Commission  \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partners:  City of Kingston! \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ulster-county-tiffin-project-kingston-city-hall/
LOCATION:Kington City Hall\, 420 Broadway\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (SAUGERTIES)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 22nd\, 2024\n6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nSaugerties Public Library\n91 Washington Ave\, Saugerties\, NYSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team and our Project Partners for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet but may also be better for our health! \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Registration for this event is required. Class size may be limited. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FULL! PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF OUR OTHER TIFFIN PROJECT EVENTS! https://ucrra.org/events-classes/tiffin-project/×Sorry\, this class is full!Please note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\n\nAccessibility: Coming soon! \n Special thanks to the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute! \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Saugerties Library!  \nMission: to serve as a multi-cultural\, inclusive institution dedicated to enhancing the life of every member of the Saugerties Community. It provides free access to a balanced collection of educational\, cultural\, informational and recreational materials and experiences in a welcoming\, safe and comfortable environment. “This [Ulster County Tiffin project] enables us to further achieve our mission by informing the public about pollution prevention.” – Jennifer Russel\, Library Director \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Citizens Concerned About Plastic Pollution!\n  Mission: Citizens Concerned About Plastic Pollution (CCAPP)\, is an affiliate of Beyond Plastics\, and whose mission is to encourage action to reduce use and limit production of single-use plastic. “This [Ulster County Tiffin project] enables us to further achieve our mission by conducting a reusable takeout container project on a much larger scale.” – Marie Miller\, CCAPP Member \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Climate Smart Saugerties!\n Mission: to assist the Town [of Saugerties] with reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by implementing climate smart actions.  “This [Ulster County Tiffin project] will have a positive impact on the environment by providing an alternative to plastic containers and the project aligns with PE 5 Action  of Climate Smart Communities\, to reduce waste.” – Mary Odonnel\, Task Force Coordinator \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/tiffin-project-saugerties/
LOCATION:Saugerties Public Library\, 91 Washington Ave\,\, Saugerties\,\, NY\, 12477
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (GARDINER)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 16th\, 2024\n7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nGardiner Public Library\n133 Farmer’s Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NYSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team and members of Climate Smart Gardiner for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet but may also be better for our health! \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food container)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Registration for this event is required. Class size may be limited. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nSign Up Now!Please note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\nAccessibility: The Gardiner Library strives to ensure its building is fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all residents in Gardiner. This commitment includes making every effort to improve accessibility and working to acquire the funding necessary to make key improvements. A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the Library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building. This program will take place on the main level\, no elevator or stairs required to access the meeting room. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are encouraged.  \n Special thanks to the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute! \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Climate Smart Gardiner! \n Mission: Through education\, community-building\, and measurable actions\, Climate Smart Gardiner seeks to empower the Town [of Gardiner] to reduce greenhouse gases\, adapt to climate change\, conserve energy\, support a local green economy\, preserve natural resources\, and promote renewable energy.\, so we can be environmentally sustainable for future generations. “This [Ulster County Tiffin Project] enables us to further achieve our mission  by reaching more Ulster County residents with education on reducing and reusing waste” – Jason Mayer\, Climate Smart Gardiner Coordinator” \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Gardiner Library! \nMission: to connect people\, ideas\, information\, and technology\, to enrich lives and strengthen our community\, in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere accessible to all. Their project enables us to further achieve our mission by educating people about sustainable practices while also providing access to resources that allow them to put these ideas into practice. \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ulster-county-tiffin-project-gardiner/
LOCATION:Gardiner Public Library\, 133 Farmer's Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NY\, 12525
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T100000
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (PHOENICIA)
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 14th\, 2024\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nsessions beginning 10am\, 11am\, 12pm\, 1pm\nPhoenicia Farmers Market\nADDRESS Phoenicia\, NYSingle-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team and Shandaken Conservation Advisory Council & Climate Smart Task Force for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use food take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet but may also be better for our health. \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Sign-up is preferred but walk-ins will also be allowed. Please be prepared to complete a pre-and post-survey at the time of the event to receive your free Tiffin! Class size may be limited for each session. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nSign Up Now!Site Map:  \nAccessibility: The Phoenicia Farmers Market strives to ensure the market is fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all residents. Accessible parking is available along the entrance to Parish Field off Ava Maria Drive. This program will take place at the outdoor farmers market\, which is located on grass at Parish Field in Phoenicia. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time. \n Special thanks to the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute! \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Shandaken Conservation Advisory Council and Climate Smart Task Force!\n Mission: to build a climate smart community\, support green innovation economy\, inform and inspire the public and engage in an evolving process of climate action. “This [Ulster County Tiffin project] enables us to further our mission by increasing awareness and public involvement  of the importance of these issues. “- Bethia Waterman\, Chair of Shandaken Conservation Advisory Council  \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ulster-county-tiffin-project-phoenicia/
LOCATION:Phoenicia Farmers Market\, 8 Ava Maria Drive\, Phoenicia\, NY
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T183000
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SUMMARY:Ulster County Tiffin Project (KINGSTON)
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 11th\, 2024\n6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\nKingston Library\n61 Crown Street\, Kingston NYNOTICE: Registration for this event is full! Please consider signing up for one of our other Tiffin Project events!×Single-use packaging (like food take-out containers) are wasteful products that are used once\, for a very short period of time\, before being discarded in a landfill where they may take hundreds of years to “break down.” The environmental\, social\, and financial impacts of these wasteful single use products add up to make a big impact on our planet\, communities\, and local businesses. Luckily\, “low-waste living” and the “Bring Your Own” movement has inspired many people to make a difference by choosing to reuse when dining or shopping on-the-go. \nJoin the UCRRA Recycling Outreach Team and Climate Smart Kingston for an engaging presentation and discussion about the benefits of reuse as a way to prevent pollution. At this special event\, participants will learn about the waste-climate connection and the lifecycle of some common single use take-out containers. Come learn why choosing to reuse is not only better for our planet but may also be better for our health. \nAs a participant\, you will receive a FREE Tiffin (stainless steel\, reusable food containers)! Join us and together\, let’s unlock the full power and potential of reuse! Registration for this event is required. Class size may be limited. Please reserve your seat by completing the sign-up form and survey questions linked below. \nNOTICE: Registration for this event is full! Please consider signing up for one of our other Tiffin Project events!×Sorry\, this class is full!Please note: While the entire event experience is up to 2 hours\, attendees can choose to stay for the Q&A or claim their tiffin at any point after the presentation has ended. Visit our tiffin distribution station to chat with event organizers and take the pledge to choose to reuse!\n\n\nAgenda:\n75 minutes presentation\n25 minutes Q&A\n20 minutes to take the pledge & claim your tiffin!\n\n\nAccessibility: This event will take place indoors at the library. The facility has many ADA compliant features including accessible parking and ramp access. Please note: the use of face masks is not required at the Library. \n Special thanks to the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute! \nFunding is provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions\, findings\, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions\, interpretations or policy of Rochester Institute of Technology and its NYS Pollution Prevention Institute or the State. \n \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Climate Smart Kingston! \nMission: Climate Smart Kingston is an official body appointed by the Mayor of the City of Kingston\, whose charge is to implement the recommendations\, initiatives\, and policies set forth in the City of Kingston Climate Action Plan\, adopted September 2012. The Climate Action Plan specifically addresses the importance of responsible waste management and managing resources sustainably. “[the Ulster County Tiffin project addresses issues [from the Climate Action Plan] and enables us to achieve our mission by reducing the production of solid waste and educating the community on sustainable practices” – Julie Noble\, City of Kingston Sustainability Coordinator & Chair Climate Smart Kingston Commission  \n  \nSpecial thanks to our Project Partner: Kingston Library! \nMission: to be a vital center in our diverse community that inspires lifelong learning and empowers our citizens by providing free and equal access to information\, ideas\, books\, and technology. “The [Ulster County Tiffin project] enables us to further achieve our mission by helping to educate members in our community about sustainability goals that are in line with our organization’s efforts\, as well as providing them with resources to achieve those goals.” – Brian James\, Access & Patron Services Librarian \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. Plastic Free July is a month-long challenge to challenge yourself to not use any single use plastic. 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 Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/ulster-county-tiffin-project-kingston/
LOCATION:Kingston Library\, Temp. Location 61 Crown St\, Kingston\, NY
CATEGORIES:Reduce,Reuse,Tiffin Project,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T140000
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SUMMARY:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs (Gardiner Library)
DESCRIPTION:Working with Worms & Seed Bombs\nThursday\, June 20th 2024\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nGardiner 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 Gardiner Library strives to ensure its building is fully accessible in support of our mission to provide valuable resources and services to all residents in Gardiner. This commitment includes making every effort to improve accessibility and working to acquire the funding necessary to make key improvements. A wheelchair accessible ramp is available to enter the Library. Accessible parking is available to the side of the building. This program will take place on the main level\, no elevator or stairs required to access the meeting room. Masks and social distancing are not required at this time\, but they are encouraged. \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 now!Share This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/working-with-worms-seed-bombs-gardiner-library/
LOCATION:Gardiner Public Library\, 133 Farmer's Turnpike\, Gardiner\, NY\, 12525
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T100127
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SUMMARY:2024 Master Composter Master Recycler Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:2024 Master Composter Master Recycler\nVolunteer Training & Certification Program\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nMondays\, Wednesdays\, Fridays in June\nUCRRA Main Office\, 999 Flatbush Road Kingston NY\n* alternate dates: Session 9 noted below*About this Course:\nThis certification program is open to enrolled volunteers only. The Agency will provide 20 hours of free professional development training in the form of ten 2- hour sessions. Following this training course\, volunteers are asked to complete 20 service hours per year. Interested persons should review the official Volunteer Description for more information. Then\, complete a Volunteer Application and indicate they’d like to work towards this Certification program. Participants must complete all classes in this series to receive MCR certification. \nApplication Deadline: Friday\, May 17th 2024\nCourse Details:\nSession 1: Monday 06/03\nMCR Orientation\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nIntro to UCRRA’s History\, Mission\, and Overview of Programs & Services\nWhat happens to our waste in Ulster County?\nUnderstanding the waste-climate connection\nIntro to the Recycling Outreach Team\nVolunteering with Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\n\nSession 2: Wednesday 06/05\nRecycle Right!\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nHow to recycle in Ulster County\nWhat happens at the UCRRA MRF?\nWhat items can be recycled?\nWhat is wishcycling?\nBest practices for recycling (at Schools\, Offices\, Special Events\, etc.)\nUlster County Mandatory Recycling Law\nOther Special recycling programs\n\nSession 3: Friday 06/07\nPlastic Pollution & It’s Impacts\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator and Michelle Gluck\, Sr. Environmental Resource Technician\, Ulster County Department of the Environment \n\nWhat is plastic and how is it made?\nWhat is the scale of plastic production and pollution?\nWhat are the impacts of Litter\, Marine Plastic\, Microplastics\, and Environmental Justice\nWhat Local Laws reduce plastic waste in Ulster County?\nHow can we reduce plastic waste in our lives and communities?\n\nSession 4:  Monday 06/10\nHousehold Hazardous Waste & Eco Friendly Alternatives\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Wesley Baxter\, PaintCare NY Program Coordinator\, and Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nWhat is Household Hazardous Waste?\nIntro to UCRRA HHW Program\nPaint Care NY Product Stewardship Program\nOther local options for HHW disposal\nWhat are safer alternatives to HHW?\nEco-Friendly Home Demonstration\n\nSession 5: Wednesday 06/12\nIntro to Home Composting\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \n\nExploring the science of composting\nHow to compost in Ulster County\nWhat items can be composted?\nBalancing browns & greens\nImportance of air & moisture\nComparing compost bins & methods\nBenefits and uses of finished compost\nIntro to soil health\n\nSession 6:  Friday 06/14\nAdvanced Composting Topics\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nIndoor composting methods (Bokashi\, Vermicomposting)\nLocal & State Composting Laws\nIndustrial Scale Composting at the UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility\nUCRRA Partners in Composting Program\n\nSession 7: Monday 06/17\nLeadership Seminar\nFacilitator/Speaker: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Tanesia White\, UCRRA Recycling Educator \n\nStrategies for effective outreach and education\nStrengthening communication & Learning\nTeaching tips\nWorking with youth\nDiversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\n\nSession 8: Tuesday 06/18\nUCRRA Policies You Need to Know!\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability\nSpeakers: Amy Lopiano\, UCRRA Chief Accounting Clerk \nSession 9:  *Thursday 06/20 10AM-12PM\nTour the UCRRA or Special Projects Day 1 TBD\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSession 10:  Wednesday 06/26\nSpecial Projects  (MCR Topics of Interest)\nFacilitator: Angelina Brandt\, UCRRA Director of Sustainability \nSign Up Now!Accessibility: These classes will be held indoors at the UCRRA Main Office\, except for the facility tour date noted in the schedule which will be an outdoor walking tour. Accessible parking is available approximately 20 feet from the main entrance (please note there are no automatic doors at this building). Accessible\, gender neutral bathrooms are available. Use of face masks are not required indoors\, but may be encouraged. We strive to offer equal program opportunities to the best of our capabilities. Please contact Angelina Brandt\, Director of Sustainability\, at  APEO@UCRRA.ORG or 845-336-3336 to discuss any accommodations. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/2024-master-composter-master-recycler-certification-course/
LOCATION:UCRRA\, 999 Flatbush Road\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T170000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Experts at the Kingston Earth Fair
DESCRIPTION:Learn more here. This program is affiliated with the City of Kingston. \nThis year Kingston Earth Fair is  partnering with Clearwater and the Hudson River Maritime Museum with support from Radio Kingston and Catskill Mountain Keeper\, to bring a waterfront Earth Fair to TR Gallo Park. This year’s Earth Fair will include live music\, food trucks\, children’s games and activities\, a free swap market\, electric vehicle displays\, green education\, sponsored boat rides\, and more. As always\, this is a FREE event! \nVisit the UCRRA Outreach Booth to ask the experts and learn about waste reduction\, local recycling and composting programs\, and more! Festival goers can play our recycling Trivia Game to win a free prize – while supplies last. \nRECYLING OPPORTUNITIES AT THIS EVENT \nThis event will offer FREE Electronics Recycling (Computers\, Computer peripherals (mice\, keyboards\, monitors\, printers\, etc.)\, Small electronic equipment (DVD players\, MP3 players\, video game consoles\, etc.)\, and Televisions). \nThis event will also offer FREE Refrigerant Appliance Recycling (Window air conditioners\, Dehumidifiers\, Refrigerators\, and Freezers). \n\nCan’t make it to the event(s) but want to learn more about the safe disposal of air conditioners\, refrigerators\, and other refrigerant containing devices? Check out our new FLYER – Safe Disposal of Freon Appliances 2024\nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/kingston-earth-fair-2024/
LOCATION:TR Gallo Park\, 30 Rondout Landing\,\, Kingston\,\, NY\, 12401
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T160000
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SUMMARY:Making/Using Compost (Highland Public Library)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 7th\, 2024\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nHighland Public Library\n14 Elting Place\, Highland\, NY 12528Sign Up on 4/16/24Hobby gardeners and seasoned composters alike will learn new skills\, tips\, and best practices for how to make compost\, a Gardener’s “Black Gold” made from kitchen scraps and yard waste. This class will review how to troubleshoot common composting concerns\, how to avoid pests and nuisances in the compost pile\, and provide insights into the science of composting. This FREE class will be held at the Highland Public Library. Participants will learn why compost is helpful to the soil\, as well as an overview of common compost usage and application rates in the garden. \nRegistrations opens at 3:00pm\, Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024 \nTO SIGN UP: https://highlandlibrary.libcal.com/event/11975849 \nAccessibility: The parking lot in front of the building has accessible parking. From the parking lot to the sidewalk\, there is a wheelchair accessible ramp. The front door opens automatically upon entry and the library is all one level. The event will take place in the conference room which is easily accessible from the library and includes a hearing loop for those with hearing aids. Unless you are sick\, masks and social distancing 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 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. \n2024 Theme: COMPOST… Nature’s Climate Champion! Each year\, a new theme for ICAW is chosen. The 2024 theme was chosen collaboratively with the International Compost Alliance (ICA)\, which includes compost associations from around the world! The 2024 theme was chosen incorporating the collective focus on one of the initiatives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\, which is “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.” \nThe 2024 theme best reflects the UN goal by highlighting the role compost plays in fighting climate change. Those roles include: \n\nDecreasing methane: Methane\, a greenhouse gas twenty-five times as powerful as carbon dioxide\, can be significantly reduced through the recycling of organics instead of their being landfilled.\nHelping with climate change mitigation: Compost offers a significant answer to climate change mitigation. Compost’s return to the soil serves as a “carbon bank\,” helping to store carbon thereby removing it from the atmosphere.\nReducing fertilizer inputs\, reducing the pollution created to manufacture those inputs.\nIncreasing resilience: Compost helps to increase resilience to the effects of climate change such as drought and extreme weather.\n\nThis year’s winner of the ICAW 2024 Poster Contest  is Ny Rindra Arison Malalaniaina. Ny Rindra lives in Antananarivo\, Madagascar and is a student in chemical and industrial process engineering.  \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/making-compost-highland/
LOCATION:Highland Public Library\, 14 Elting Pl\, Highland\, NY\, 12528\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Composting,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:The "Coolest" Recycling Drive
DESCRIPTION:This program is affiliated with NYers for Cool Refrigerant Management.  Free drop off and recycling of refrigerant containing appliances on various dates and locations May 1st through 18th. Event Summary: \nBetween May 1 and May 18th\, residents of Ulster County and neighboring counties will have multiple opportunities to drop off their old refrigerant containing devices free of charge\, to be properly disposed of and recycled. There will be a primary drop off and short term storage site for appliances at the New Paltz ReUse and Recycling Center\, as well as an option to drop off at the Kingston Earth Fair on 5/11 at TR Gallo Park in Kingston (Rain Location: Hutton Brickyards). \nAt the end of the recycling drive the refrigerant chemicals will be safely extracted and recycled by local company Hudson Technologies\, and organizers invite people to join them to witness part of the Refrigerant extraction\, along with a presentation from New Yorkers for Cool Refrigerant Management on why this recycling effort is so important. The metal will be sold as scrap by the New Paltz ReUse and Recycling Center\, who will keep the profits from the sale. \nThe Ulster County Coolest Recycling Drive is organized by Sustainable Hudson Valley and New Yorkers for Cool Refrigerant Management\, with additional support and in-kind donations from the New Paltz ReUse and Recycling Center\, Hudson Technologies\, Climate Smart Kingston\, and New Yorkers for Clean Power. \nThe chemicals used as refrigerants are engineered and industrially produced to be able to transfer heat when trapped in a pressurized system. When these chemicals are released into the atmosphere\, they become greenhouse gasses that are thousands of times more powerful than carbon dioxide. A single air conditioner can hold up to 2 pounds of R410A\, which when released into the atmosphere\, over the next 20 years will act like almost 10\,000 pounds of carbon dioxide – almost as much emissions as driving an average car for a full year. \nTo highlight these most potent and least understood greenhouse gasses\, Sustainable Hudson Valley will be collecting appliances that use refrigerants free of charge and covering all expenses for them to be properly recycled. This service is available to everyone in Ulster County and the surrounding counties\, and covers items such as refrigerators\, window air conditioners\, dehumidifiers\, water coolers\, freezers and mini fridges. We will also accept canisters of refrigerants. Our goal is to help properly recycle refrigerant-containing appliances and call attention to the need for next-generation policies to cover costs of proper refrigerant reclamation\, training of technicians and proper disposal of refrigerants. \nCan’t make it to the event(s) but want to learn more about the safe disposal of air conditioners\, refrigerators\, and other refrigerant containing devices? Check out our new FLYER – Safe Disposal of Freon Appliances 2024\nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/the-coolest-recycling-drive-2024/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Recycle,Reduce,UCRRA Classes
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SUMMARY:Seed Bombs (Woodstock Library)
DESCRIPTION:Making Seed Bombs!\nWednesday\, April 24th\, 2024\n4:00 – 4:45 PM\nWoodstock Public Library DistrictDid you know 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. Join us in creating seed balls\, which are small clusters of wildflower seeds designed to add greenery and colorful pollinator habitats to urban landscapes\, neglected areas\, or wherever you’d like! All craft materials will be provided. This FREE workshop is suitable for children ages 5 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 on the main level\, no elevator or lift is required.  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. \nShare This Event!
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/seed-bombs-wdst-library/
LOCATION:Woodstock Public Library District\, 10 Dixon Ave\, Woodstock\, NY\, 12498\, United States
CATEGORIES:Compost,Reduce,UCRRA Classes,Youth Programs
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