Conference Session Proposals Due!
~ Only 2 days left to submit your proposal ~
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Now accepting proposals for 2021 sessions.
The 2021 conference will be hosted virtually over the course of two days. There will be four main breakout sessions hosting speakers grouped around similar waste and recycling trends, topics, and technologies. Attendees will be able to interact with speakers using the online platform.
WSRA’s conference provides stakeholders in Washington’s recycling and waste prevention community with the knowledge and resources to address current challenges in the recycling industry, implement and improve recycling programs, advocate for policies and initiatives that advance recycling and waste prevention, and support the development of a generation of professionals for whom sustainability is a core tenet of their work and life philosophy.
Proposals for presentations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26th, 2021.
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Recycler of the Year and Hall of Fame Awards |
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The Recycler of the Year awards spotlight individuals, businesses, government agencies and community organizations that are making outstanding contributions to expanding and strengthening recycling and waste prevention. WSRA welcomes nominations of individuals and organizations that have demonstrated noteworthy dedication, innovation and success in recycling initiatives across the state.
Award categories include but are not limited to: Individual Recycler, Public Agency, Institution, Non-Profit, Higher Education Institution, Business Generator, Public Education, Youth Education, Innovation, Nucor Steel Recycling Business, and the Recycling Hall of Fame.
A committee of recycling professionals and community members will review 2021 Recycler of the Year nominations and select recipients, whose accomplishments will be featured at our Annual Conference, to be held virtually on May 24 - 25, 2021.
Nominations are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021.
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Seeking Board of Director Candidates |
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WSRA is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors. Board candidates must be members (precious metal, organization or individual) in good standing who are willing to commit at least 8 - 12 hours per month to working on WSRA activities. Being part of the WSRA Board of Directors is a great way to help set the direction for the association's work and is rewarding, educational, and lots of fun!
A packet of information about serving on the WSRA board is HERE.
To be considered, please fill out the nomination form by 5:00 PM on March 16, 2021. Information from your form will be used by the nominating committee to prepare the ballot and used to prepare the Election Packet that's sent to the membership for voting.
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WRED: To Shred or Not to Shred |
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Do you ask, “What do I do with shredded paper?”
Do you ponder, “Why can’t I put shredded paper in the recycling cart?”
Do you puzzle, “What do shredding companies do with shredded paper?”
These questions and more will be answered on Wednesday, March 3rd from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. at WRED’s shred event! Coinciding with National Consumer Protection week and tax season, the Attorney General’s office will present on which documents should be shredded and common misconceptions about sensitive material. Shred-It and NorPac, will trace what happens next: how shredded paper is recycled into paper plates, napkins, and other everyday products and the challenges they face.
This live online event is free but registration is required.
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EPA Region 10 has posted a new Request for Applications (RFA) to www.grants.gov for our Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Communities grants program to improve community health, resilience, and/or sustainability through pollution prevention and/or sustainable materials management implementation.
EPA Region 10 anticipates awarding approximately $120,000 under this announcement. Awards will be issued and managed through EPA’s Region 10 Office. EPA anticipates awarding 2-4 grants, ranging from $30,000 to $60,000. Electronic applications are due by Friday, April 30, 11:59 p.m. (EDT), submitted through grants.gov.
Eligible applicants include:
- State, county, and city governments in WA, OR, ID, and AK
- Independent school districts
- State-controlled institutions of higher education
- Non-profit organizations
- Community-based grassroots organizations
- Federally recognized tribes and intertribal consortia
Eligible projects must take place within the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska.
Region 10 will host two informational webinars:
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WRED's Coffee with Colleagues
February 26th from 9 - 10 AM There will be some fun (non-work related..) ice breakers, discussion around single use items and the pandemic, and if you’re worried about a Zoom call being too difficult to talk or share, we’ll have breakout rooms if enough join so that everyone can participate! Whether you can join for the whole hour, or have 15 minutes free to drop in and say hi, we’re looking forward to catching up with all of you. This is an informal chance to say hello to friends and meet some new people! Click Here to Register!
WRED's To Shred or Not to Shred?
Wednesday, March 3rd from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. - What should I be shredding? What do I do with shredded paper? Why can’t I put shredded paper in the recycling cart? and What do shredding companies do with shredded paper? - These questions and more will be answered! The Attorney General’s office will present on which documents should be shredded and common misconceptions about sensitive material. A shredding company and the paper mill, NorPac, will trace what happens next: how shredded paper is recycled into paper plates, napkins, and other everyday products and the challenges they face. This live online event will be free to all. Click Here to Register!
Kent Residential Recycling Collection Event
Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm City of Kent Residential Recycling Event – For full details, please visit KentWA.gov/TalkingTrash
NERC: Reframing Recycling 2021
NERC’s Spring '21 Conference is a virtual two-day event on March 30 - 31 (1 p.m. – 5 p.m. daily). The Reframing Recycling in 2021 Conference provides the opportunity to discuss the industry's most pertinent issues, including: Canada's EPR programs, setting post-consumer recycling requirements, rPET markets, secondary sorting facilities, compostable packaging, refillable bottle programs, and US EPR programs. View the conference Agenda Here. Click here to register.
SAVE THE DATE:
WSRA's 41st Annual Conference and Trade Show
Join us on Monday and Tuesday May 24 - 25, 2021 for our 2nd virtual and 41st Annual Conference and Trade Show. Our two-day program will offer thought provoking keynotes, educational breakout sessions, and fun & interactive networking events! Registration and sponsorship opportunities will open soon!
If you have an upcoming event you would like included in an upcoming weekly digest, please email recycle@wsra.net.
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WA State Department of Ecology
Shoreline, WA
Cascadia Consulting Group
Seattle, WA
Seattle Public Utilities
Seattle, WA
Methow Recycles
Twisp, WA
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Seattle, WA
Southwest, WA
Seattle, WA
Federal Way, WA
Edgewood, WA
Kirkland, WA
If you're looking for a career in the Recycling, Solid Waste, or Zero Waste industry email your resume to Recycle@wsra.net
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Thank you, Precious Metal Partners |
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WSRA's ability to connect, educate, and support our members is funded by memberships, sponsorships, and special events. Similar to many non-profits, COVID-19 has forced us to cancel our in-person events for the foreseeable future. This has drastically impacted our operating budget. In order to continue our mission in education and outreach, we need your support now more than ever.
We would greatly appreciate any contribution to help continue our programming.
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WSRA is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit. As such Contributions to section 501(c)(6) organizations are not deductible as charitable contributions on the donor's federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer's business |
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Washington State Recycling Association | PO Box 2299, Port Orchard WA 98366
Recycle@WSRA.net | 206-622-8425 | wsra.net
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