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SUMMARY:GREENING THE HOLIDAYS-CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:GREENING THE HOLIDAYS!   \nThis FREE webinar will introduce and demonstrate how to incorporate the 7R’s into your holiday celebrations.  The Recycling Outreach Team will share tips and ideas to simplify your holidays\, save you money and reduce your waste.  The Recycling Outreach Team will provide a hands-on demonstration of some simple gift-giving ideas. \nClass size is limited.  Please register to reserve your seat.   Any questions please contact the Recycling Outreach Team at (845) 336-0600 or mfra@ucrra.org.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/greening-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Virtual via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Seminar,UCRRA Classes,Zero Waste Seminar Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T153000
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SUMMARY:Reuse It\, Re-gift It\, Repair It!
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free July: Reuse It\, Re-gift It\, Repair It! \nWhat’s the most eco-friendly way to deal with broken or unwanted items when not everything can be recycled? What items can be donated in the local community? What items can easily be repaired or refurbished and how do these practices contribute to pollution prevention? Participants in this seminar will learn about the environmental and social impacts of extending the useful lifecycle of materials through reuse\, and learn about local reuse and repair programs in Ulster County. Join UCRRA and our panel of local experts as we celebrate Plastic Free July and the UCRRA Zero Waste Seminar Project! \nSpeakers: \nElizabeth Knight\, Co-Author of  the book Repair Revolution \nKevin Treutler\, Habitat for Humanity \nSupervisor Neil Bettez\, Town of New Paltz \nChristine Hein\, Executive Director\, Peoples Place \nModerator: \nAngelina Peone\, Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency \n\nSIGN UP NOWThe Zero Waste Seminar is a community engagement project by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, celebrating Plastic Free July and the many ways we can prevent pollution from our waste. Funding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. \nAny 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.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/reuse-it-re-gift-it-repair-it/
LOCATION:Virtual via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Seminar,UCRRA Classes,Zero Waste Seminar Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T180000
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SUMMARY:Small Plastics\, Big Impact: How Plastics Impact our Local Waterways
DESCRIPTION:Small Plastics\, Big Impact: How Plastics are Impacting our Local Waterways \nIt’s estimated that every year\, 8 million metric tons of plastic waste enters the world’s oceans! Researchers believe that much of this plastic pollution comes from litter in our environment. Emerging science also shows that microplastics and microfibers from our clothing are contributing to marine plastic and water pollution. In this FREE workshop\, UCRRA celebrates Plastic Free July and the UCRRA Zero Waste Seminar with a panel discussion about the cause and effects of plastic pollution on our local water systems and what we can do to protect our rivers\, streams\, and watersystems from plastic pollution. \nSpeakers: \nJen Benson\, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator\, Riverkeeper \nAndrea Varga\, Associate Professor of Design/Sustainability at School of Fine & Performing Arts\, SUNY New Paltz \nModerator: \nAngelina Peone\, Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency \n\nSIGN UP NOWThe Zero Waste Seminar is a community engagement project by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, celebrating Plastic Free July and the many ways we can prevent pollution from our waste. Funding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. \nAny 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.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/small-plastics-big-impact/
LOCATION:Virtual via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Seminar,UCRRA Classes,Zero Waste Seminar Project
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SUMMARY:Business Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free July: Business Leadership Summit  \nIt’s estimated that 46% of New York’s municipal solid waste comes from the commercial sector. Businesses and other Institutions play an important role in helping to reduce the waste stream\, especially with concern to plastic food service containers and packaging. In this class\, part of UCRRA’s Zero Waste Seminar Series celebrating Plastic Free July\, our educators will help business managers understand the waste-climate connection. Participants will learn about case studies and practical tips for businesses to become green leaders and eliminate unnecessary waste!  \nSpeaker: \nAngelina Peone\, Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency \nMelinda France\, Recycling Educator at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency \n\nSIGN UP NOWThe Zero Waste Seminar is a community engagement project by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, celebrating Plastic Free July and the many ways we can prevent pollution from our waste. Funding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. \nAny 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.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/business-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Seminar,UCRRA Classes,Zero Waste Seminar Project
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SUMMARY:Up-cycling Art for Kids!  EVENT CANCELLED!
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free July: Up-cycling Art for Kids! \nUpcycling is a fun way to reduce waste by reimagining unwanted items and turning them into other 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. Participants will learn about the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans and wildlife\, and will create works of upcycled art from the plastic items. Join UCRRA in celebrating Plastic Free July and the UCRRA Zero Waste Seminar Project and make sea creatures out of plastic! All craft materials will be provided. Class size is limited. This FREE hands on class is for youth ages 6-13. \nPlease note: This class is in-person at Ulster County Landing Park Robert E. Post Pavilion – Rain or Shine! Parental supervision is necessary. All participants are asked to please wear a mask. We encourage families to pack a zero-waste lunch to enjoy after the class!  \nSpeakers: \nMelinda France\, Recycling Educator at Ulster County Resource Recovery \n\nThe Zero Waste Seminar is a community engagement project by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, celebrating Plastic Free July and the many ways we can prevent pollution from our waste. Funding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. \nAny 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.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/upcycling-art-for-kids/
LOCATION:Ulster Landing County Park – Robert E. Post Pavillion\, 916 Ulster Landing Rd
CATEGORIES:Seminar,UCRRA Classes,Zero Waste Seminar Project
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SUMMARY:Reduce\, Reuse\, Refill\, Rethink
DESCRIPTION:Plastic Free July: Reduce\, Reuse\, Refill\, Rethink! \nWe can drastically reduce the amount of single-use disposable plastics in our lives: at home or at work\, at school\, and on-the-go – and it all starts with rethinking our shopping habits! There are plastic alternatives to almost all of the common items we buy\, consume\, and then discard\, and simple swaps and new habits can help avoid needless packaging and lessen our impact on our environment. Learn how to become a climate smart shopper\, save money\, and reduce your waste by developing new habits\, rethinking consumption\, and using individual choices to affect systemic change. Woodstock Bring Your Own Store is a community resource and Alex Bolotow is the featured speaker in this webinar\, part of UCRRA’s Zero Waste Seminar Series celebrating Plastic Free July. \nSpeaker: \nAlex Bolotow\, Woodstock Bring Your Own Store \nModerator: \nAngelina Peone\, Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery \n\nRegistration for this class is now full!  \nThe Zero Waste Seminar is a community engagement project by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, celebrating Plastic Free July and the many ways we can prevent pollution from our waste. Funding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. \nAny 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.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/reduce-reuse-refill-rethink/
LOCATION:Virtual via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Seminar,UCRRA Classes,Zero Waste Seminar Project
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Waste - Climate Connection
DESCRIPTION:Pledge to Be Plastic-Free: Understanding the Waste-Climate Connection\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? This class will explain the connection between waste and climate change and how our waste contributes to environmental pollution. This session kicks off Plastic Free July and the UCRRA Zero Waste Seminar Project. Our educators will share practical tips\, skills\, habits\, and ideas on how to say no to unnecessary waste and simplify your life to be plastic-free!  \nSpeakers: \nAngelina Peone\, Director of Sustainability at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency \nMelinda France\, Recycling Educator at Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency \n\nSIGN UP NOWThe Zero Waste Seminar is a community engagement project by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency\, celebrating Plastic Free July and the many ways we can prevent pollution from our waste. Funding provided by the Environmental Protection Fund as administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. \nAny 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.
URL:https://ucrra.org/event/understanding-the-waste-climate-connection/
LOCATION:Virtual via WebEx
CATEGORIES:Seminar,UCRRA Classes,Zero Waste Seminar Project
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