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SUMMARY:Cary\, NC Impact Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come hear what initiatives TZW Cary has been working on\, share ideas and suggestions for TZW Cary\, and learn ways to get further involved within our community!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-nc-impact-meeting/
LOCATION:Traingle Beer Comapy\, 320 E Durham Rd\, Cary\, NC\, 27513
CATEGORIES:Cary,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Makers Meetup: Low-Waste Food Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion about all things food and ways to avoid waste in the kitchen. From making your own tofu & sprouts\, storing techniques to keep food fresh\, and ways to use produce before it goes bad – we’ll be sharing all of the tips and tricks! Hope to see you there!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-meetup-low-waste-food-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Maker's Events,Virtual Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T164355Z
UID:9707-1652526000-1652569200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Salisbury Earth Day Jam
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and visit the Toward Zero Waste table at Earth Day Jam in Salisbury!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/salisbury-earth-day-jam/
LOCATION:Bell Tower Green\, Salisbury\, NC
CATEGORIES:Charlotte
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220203T154401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T174554Z
UID:8729-1652184000-1652185800@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Cary\, NC: Food Scraps\, the Drop-off & You Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss our first webinar in March? If so\, we are doing another one!\nGet the dirt on Cary’s pilot Food Waste Recycling Drop-Off! The Town of Cary and Toward Zero Waste have partnered to share what’s in and out for composting\, and pro tips and tricks to make it as clean\, convenient\, and impactful for you to collect and turn food scraps into compost. Cary registrants are eligible to receive a free food scrap collection caddy while supplies last; limit one per household.\nRegister via MyCary (you have to log in): https://www.mycary.org/s/program?programCode=018892\n\nThis is a FREE online class and registered participants will receive a Webex invitation via email 24 hours prior to the start of the class.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-nc-food-scraps-the-drop-off-you-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cary,Virtual Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220510T110000
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UID:9336-1652175000-1652180400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:South Wake Landfill Tour- For Apex Residents
DESCRIPTION:Join Toward Zero Waste Apex on a tour of the South Wake Landfill! Come see first hand where our landfilled trash goes and learn about the successes and challenges of managing our growing waste. The Wake County bus holds 14 passengers and masks are required. Participants must be 8 years or older to attend. A Wake County waiver and a COVID 19 addendum will need to be printed\, signed\, and brought with you the day of the event. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour to meet the rest of the TZW group! Apex residents first please\, then we will be happy to fill any remaining spots with members from other municipalities. Sign up and print waivers here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4FA8AF28A2F58-south2
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/south-wake-landfill-tour-for-apex-residents/
LOCATION:South Wake Landfill\, 6025 Old Smithfield Road\, Apex\, 27539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Apex
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508
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UID:9653-1651363200-1651967999@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:International Compost Awareness Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:International Compost Awareness Week is May 1st-7th. Check out these events and resources during the week: \nEnter to Win:Enter to win a Toward Zero Waste t-shirt!Post a picture on our social media of how you compost and you could win a Toward Zero Waste t-shirt! \nEnter to win an Earth Machine compost bin!\nShare our compost event page and why you think composting is important; tag @TowardZeroWaste to be entered to win a Earth Machine compost bin! \n\nEvents:Worm Bin Workshop\nVermicomposting is a great way to compost indoors\, keep food waste out of the landfill\, while creating your own rich soil amendment. This workshop teaches you how to make and care for your own indoor worm bin\, and harvest the finished compost. \nLearn how to make your own indoor worm bin for composting food scraps indoors. It’s easy\, inexpensive and pays you back with an endless supply of fabulous\, fertile vermicompost for use in your potted plants or garden. The workshop starts at 6:30pm on the back patio of The Optimist – come early and grab a drink! One lucky attendee will take home the demonstration bin at the end of class. The workshop is free and open to the public so call your friends and join us. The Optimist will be serving a variety of wine\, beer\, tea and coffee for a relaxing and enjoyable evening of learning. \nRead MoreThe Evolution of Compostability: Diverse Perspectives for Alignment\nJoin CMA in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week! CMA is hosting The Evolution of Compostability: Diverse Perspectives for Alignment\, on Wednesday\, May 4\, 2022 at 11a.m. PST/2:00 p.m. EST. Susan Thoman\, CMA Managing Director\, will be moderating a panel of speakers representing various perspectives within the solid waste and product development sectors: \nEun-Soo Lim\, Senior Sustainability Specialist with San Mateo County in California \nClinton Sanders\, Marketing manager at A1 Organics (Denver area) \nKelly Williams\, Chief Science & Sustainability Officer for Elevate Packaging. \nThis event will be connecting municipalities\, composters\, and product manufacturers on the topics of California regulations and compostables certification. \nRead MoreSave Soil\nMonday\, March 21 marked the official start of the 100-day Save Soil Campaign\, the first widespread global movement of its kind to bring together citizens and leaders to Restore Soil Health and Reverse Climate Change by raising awareness about the dire state of the world’s agricultural soil. \nRead MoreLearn:Composting Tips and Resources \nWant to learn how to make compost? Check out Toward Zero Waste’s composting resource page! \nRead MoreBackyard Composting 101\nInterested in learning how to compost in your backyard? Watch this Backyard Composting 101 demonstration hosted by current President\, Muriel Williman \nRead MoreAct:Support the Compost Act\nThe introduction of the COMPOST Act is an important step towards a greener and more innovative waste reduction and recovery system for our country. Ask your lawmakers today to co-sponsor this bill: https://p2a.co/gqvrz7j \nRead More
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/international-compost-awareness-week-2022/
LOCATION:NC
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220430T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220225T172916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T174001Z
UID:8932-1651312800-1651334400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:TZW Table at Raulston Blooms!
DESCRIPTION:TZW will have a table at Raulston Blooms! It’s a garden festival for all ages and activities include: \n\n\n\nJCRA Spring Plant Sale – access to exceptional unusual plants\n20th Annual Birdhouse Competition\nGardening talks – learn from the experts\nUsed gardening book sale\nEducational displays and demonstrations\nHands-on fun for children and families\nInvited artists and crafters\nFood trucks and NC State Howling Cow ice cream cups\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-table-at-raulston-blooms/
LOCATION:JC Raulston Arboretum\, 4415 Beryl Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220422T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220225T175119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T175119Z
UID:8940-1650654000-1650664800@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:TZW Table at NCMA Earth Day Film Screening!
DESCRIPTION:TZW will have a table starting at 7 pm before the North Carolina Museum of Art’s Earth Day outdoor film screening: HIDDEN RIVERS \n\n\n\n\n\nMore about the movie: Commemorate Earth Day with a movie under the stars. Ten years in the making\, Hidden Rivers (2019\, NR) is a documentary that explores the rivers and streams of the Southern Appalachian region\, North America’s most biologically rich waters. The film follows the work of biologists and explorers throughout the region and reveals both the beauty and vulnerability of these ecosystems. Film begins at 8 pm.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-table-at-ncma-earth-day-film-screening/
LOCATION:North Carolina Mueum of Art\, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220331T213539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T215033Z
UID:9518-1650481200-1650484800@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Virtual April Makers Meetup: Cutlery Wrap Demo
DESCRIPTION:April’s Makers Meetup will be a great time to share ideas with like minds and tackle one of the beginner zero waste projects that has been shared in the Facebook group! This event will feature a demonstration of how to sew your own cutlery wraps to carry your utensils with you in style!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/virtual-april-makers-meetup-cutlery-wrap-demo/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Maker's Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220409T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220331T220244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T213919Z
UID:9524-1649491200-1649505600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:TZW Makers Table at the Cary Downtown Farmers Spring Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to share that we will have our own table at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market Spring Opening Day on April 9th – this will be amazing exposure for the Reusable Bag Project and to gain more group members!\nIf you are interested in helping with some fabric cutting demos or engaging with the community at this tabling event\, please reach out at makers@towardzerowaste.org! We hope to see you there with your reusable bags!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-makers-table-at-the-cary-downtown-farmers-spring-opening-day/
LOCATION:Cary Downtown Farmers Market\, 160 E Park St\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Maker's Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220406T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220301T000115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T000232Z
UID:8969-1649242800-1649253600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:TZW Table at NC State University Earth Fair
DESCRIPTION:Come see us at our table at NCSU’s Earth Fair at Stafford Commons.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-table-at-nc-state-university-earth-fair/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220329T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220329T133000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220228T233845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T234102Z
UID:8959-1648555200-1648560600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:South Wake Landfill Tour- For Raleigh Residents
DESCRIPTION:Join Toward Zero Waste Raleigh on a tour of the South Wake Landfill! Come see first hand where our landfilled trash goes and learn about the successes and challenges of managing our growing waste. The Wake County bus holds 14 passengers and masks are required. Participants must be 8 years or older to attend. A Wake County waiver and a COVID 19 addendum will need to be printed\, signed\, and brought with you the day of the event (see below for links). Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour to meet the rest of the TZW group! Raleigh residents first please\, then we will be happy to fill any remaining spots with members from other municipalities. \nClick Here for the Wake County Waiver \nClick Here for the COVID 19 Addendum
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/south-wake-landfill-tour-for-raleigh-residents/
LOCATION:South Wake Landfill\, 6025 Old Smithfield Road\, Apex\, 27539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220324T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220228T234802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T214644Z
UID:8965-1648119600-1648125000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:South Wake Co. Landfill Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Toward Zero Waste Cary on a tour of the South Wake Landfill\, Thursday\, March 24th from 11:00-12:30. Come see first hand where our landfilled trash goes and learn about the successes and challenges of managing our growing waste. The Wake County bus holds 14 passengers and masks are required. Participants must be 8 years or older to attend. A Wake County waiver and a COVID 19 addendum will need to be signed the day of the event. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour to meet the rest of the TZW group! \nRegister here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8af28a2f58-south
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/south-wake-co-landfill-tour-2/
LOCATION:South Wake Landfill\, 6025 Old Smithfield Road\, Apex\, 27539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20211214T143243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T143526Z
UID:8243-1647370800-1647374400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Reducing Food Waste: Guest Speaker Mei from Food Waste Feast
DESCRIPTION:Meet Mei and learn why she started Food Waste Feast with her sister Irene. \nJoin us to learn how to reduce food waste in the kitchen with award winning chef\, cookbook author\, advocate and food waste fighter Mei! Register HERE. \nA Zoom link will be sent out a few hours before the event starts. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/reducing-food-waste-guest-speaker-mei-from-food-waste-feast/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Maker's Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220312T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20220227T145004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T224521Z
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SUMMARY:TZW Table at Town of Cary Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of trees and forests at the Town of Cary’s annual Arbor Day Celebration! Located outside the Bond Park Boathouse\, the festival will feature tree identification walks\, planting demonstrations\, and Q&A with arborists\, along with activities for kids\, live music\, and locally sourced food and drink. TZW will have educational table to share information about waste-conscious living and the new town food waste recycling drop-off program.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-table-at-town-of-cary-arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Bond Park\, 197 Bond Park Drive\, Cary\, NC\, 27513
CATEGORIES:Cary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T123000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20211230T192313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T235058Z
UID:8261-1646910000-1646915400@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:South Wake Co. Landfill Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Toward Zero Waste Cary on a tour of the South Wake Landfill\, Thursday\, March 10th from 11:00-12:30 or March 24th from 11:00-12:30. Come see first hand where our landfilled trash goes and learn about the successes and challenges of managing our growing waste. The Wake County bus holds 14 passengers and masks are required. Participants must be 8 years or older to attend. A Wake County waiver and a COVID 19 addendum will need to be signed the day of the event. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour to meet the rest of the TZW group! \nRegister here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4fa8af28a2f58-south
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/south-wake-co-landfill-tour/
LOCATION:South Wake Landfill\, 6025 Old Smithfield Road\, Apex\, 27539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cary,Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20211230T152723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T210757Z
UID:8255-1644660000-1644667200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Raleigh Litter Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste Raleigh has adopted a section of the Raleigh Greenway! That means we have committed to picking up trash and making sure our trail is in good condition 4 times a year. \nRegister HERE. \nEvent Location: 2300 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh\, NC 27608 Crabtree Creek Trail Parking area on Crabtree Blvd\nDate: Saturday\, February 12th\nTime: 10am – 12pm \nWe’ll Supply: Litter clean up supplies such as bags\, grabbers\, and vests 86it.com\nYou Bring: work gloves\, your own water in your favorite reusable bottle. Don’t forget to dress for grubby\, overgrown conditions!\nAll ages invited and encouraged but parents are responsible for supervising their children. ;)\nAn email reminder will be sent out prior to the event. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact Scott Cline (scott@towardzerowaste.org)
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/raleigh-litter-sweep-2/
LOCATION:Crabtree Creek Trail Parking Area\, 2300 Crabtree Boulevard\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27608
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20211105T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T181428Z
UID:8060-1644656400-1644667200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Table at Carrboro\, NC Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Stop by and say hello at the Toward Zero Waste table at the Carrboro Farmers’ Market February 12th from 9-12!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/table-at-carrboro-nc-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Carrboro Farmers’ Market\, 301 W Main St.\, Carrboro\, NC\, 27510\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220115T120000
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SUMMARY:Apex/Cary Litter Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Hope you can join us for the TZW MLK Weekend Litter Sweep! This event is in conjunction with TZW’s Litter Cleanup Challenge which runs between Jan. 14th-17th. By joining this challenge\, you are helping crowdsource the trash problem in Wake County with the goal of reducing the amount of trash created. \nEvent Location: Apex Community Park\, enter via 2200 Laura Duncan Road entrance and meet at the large shelter next to the Elevate Fitness facility\nDate: Saturday\, January 15\, 2022\nTime: 10am – 12pm \nRegister HERE! \nWe’ll Supply: Litter clean up supplies such as bags\, grabbers\, vest\, and gloves from the Town of Apex\nYou Bring: Your friends\, your mask\, and your reusable water bottle Don’t forget to dress for the weather!\nDownload the Litterati app and sign up for the challenge using the code TZW-MLK.\nFor complete details visit: https://towardzerowaste.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Litterati-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf \nAll ages invited and encouraged but parents are responsible for supervising their children. ;)\nAn email reminder will be sent out prior to the event. \nDon’t fell comfortable participating in a group event? We get it! You can still participate in the challenge.\nJust download the Litterati app and sign up for the challenge using the code TZW-MLK.\nFor complete details visit: https://towardzerowaste.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Litterati-Quick-Start-Guide.pdf\nWalk around your neighborhood\, local park\, or safely accessed roadway to make our community a little more beautiful. If you can\, please post pictures of your litter cleaning efforts and we’ll be sure to send you some love! Use the hashtag #tzwlittercleanup \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contract Betsy Sisley at betsy@towardzerowaste.org
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/apex-litter-sweep/
LOCATION:Apex Community Park\, 2200 Laura Duncan Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20211012T135112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T132451Z
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SUMMARY:Waste Diversion: Harvest Fest\, Morrisville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:This is the sign up for landfill diversion activities at Good Hope Farm’s Harvest Fests in Morrisville\, NC. The event runs from 12-4pm on 10/16/21 and 11/20/21. Please choose the 1.5 hour time slot that works for you. Feel free to sign up for more than one! Slots overlap\, to allow for a brief training before your shift. Parking is at Good Hope Baptist Church (6628 Good Hope Church Road)\, with a complimentary shuttle provided by the Town of Cary. Allow an extra 10-15 minutes for parking and riding the shuttle. Check in with us when you arrive at the TZW table. Don’t forget your mask (required on the shuttle)\, reusable water bottles\, and sunscreen!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/waste-diversion-harvest-fest-cary-nc/
LOCATION:Good Hope Farm\, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd\, Cary\, NC\, 27519
CATEGORIES:Cary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20211028T131850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T150523Z
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SUMMARY:Low-Waste Holiday Event
DESCRIPTION:Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/200569949117 \nPlease join us for a Furoshiki fabric wrapping tutorial\, low-waste gifting ideas\, and more! Please bring your ideas to share with the group about how you keep your holiday season low waste. There will be a giveaway at the end of the discussion. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/low-waste-holiday-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210928T133106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T133022Z
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SUMMARY:Greensboro- Zero Waste Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE. \nJoin us on October 12th starting at 6:30pm at Bull City Ciderworks. Grab a cider\, meet up with other Greensboro Greenies and learn about Toward Zero Waste’s upcoming events!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/greensboro-zero-waste-meet-up/
LOCATION:Bull City Ciderworks\, 504 State St\, Greensboro\, 27405
CATEGORIES:Greensboro
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210928T185723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T132810Z
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SUMMARY:Raleigh Area- Toward Zero Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Want a chance to win a prize* and reduce your emissions at the same time? Instead of hopping in your car by yourself\, how many times can you use the FREE city bus\, scooter\, bike\, walk\, use your EV or carpool? Each of these activities will lower emissions\, reduce traffic\, help show demand for a non-car centric infrastructure\, and encourage others to do the same. Get an entry into a prize drawing each time you post or email. \nRegister to set your goal HERE!  Use hashtag #tzemissions. You can post to Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram or email to raleigh@towardzerowaste.org \nIn conjunction with the City of Raleigh’s Climate Action Pledge and Walktober celebration (https://raleighnc.gov/news/2021-08-31-october-walktober) Toward Zero Waste Raleigh is challenging you to use alternate transportation as much as possible during the month of October. \nPrizes:\n3 Bolt Scooter Passes with the value of $30 each\n3 Citrix Bike Day Passes\n5 Spin  $20 promo passes \n*Challenge Rules\nA person is entered into the drawing each time they post a picture of themselves on our social media using the hashtag #tzemissions or email the picture to Raleigh@towardzerowaste.org showing themselves working toward zero emissions by using another form of transportation that the challenge has highlighted (bus\, scooter\, bike\, or walk). Toward Zero Waste will also accept entries of people with their electric vehicles or carpooling. The last day to post or send in an entry will be 11:59pm on October 31st\, 2021. A person needs to be 18 years-old to enter the challenge. A person is eligible to only win one prize.  11 winners will be chosen from all the entries so the more you enter the greater chance you have to win. The winners will be notified by November 12th.\nWeek 1- Bus\nDid you know that Raleigh city buses (and all the buses in the Go Triangle system) are free through June 2022?  And that they are always free for kids 12 and under\, teens 13-18 with a Youth Pass\, and seniors 65+. \nWhy not take one for a spin this month? \nRaleigh Community Director\, Dawn Comfort\, shares how she uses the bus- \nI use a combination of Google Maps and the TransLoc app (https://transloc.com/app/) to figure out my bus rides. \nIn Google Maps\, simply plug in your destination like normal\, ask for your directions from your current location\, but then select bus as your mode of transportation. (BusWeek/Maps1.jpg) \nYou get a selection of different buses available to you complete with walk times to and from the bus stops (but ignore the cost because it’s free!)  (BusWeek/Maps2.jpg) \nYou can also select your departure time or when you need to arrive to better plan your trip. (BusWeek/Maps3.jpg) \nOnce I have your plan or I’m out and about\, I pull up TransLoc.  TransLoc shows the routes and stops in your area.  It also shows the real time location of the buses.  (BusWeek/TransLoc.jpg) Now sometimes this realtime is working better than others\, but it’s super useful when it’s working correctly. \nWeek 2- Scooter\nSeveral years ago\, Lime scooters burst onto the Raleigh scene. I looked at them very askance with everyone zipping in and out of traffic\, going up on sidewalks and just leaving them everywhere. I felt sure it was only a matter of time before someone was seriously injured or killed.  Obviously others agreed because they disappeared as rapidly as they appeared. Well\, they’re back! \nHowever\, in the intervening years\, Raleigh has made huge strides in its bike infrastructure. There’s the north-south connector\, a cycle track on Harrington (south-bound) and West (north-bound). There are protected bike lanes along Morgan\, Blount and Person just to name a few. This time\, I’ve embraced the scooter presence. The bike lanes work great for scooters and work to keep us safe from cars and pedestrians safe from us! Even if you have to drive your car to get downtown\, you can now park it for the day or evening and still easily get to all the many different parts of town you want to visit. \nCome to scooter school as part of Raleigh’s Walktober celebration on 10/9 11am-2pm at Moore Square and take a test scoot. \nWeek 3- Bike\nLast week\, we talked about the new bike lanes in downtown Raleigh for scootering\, but\, of course\, a primary use of these lanes is for cycling! \nFor people without cars\, biking is a major form of transportation. As Nick Neptune\, chair of Oaks and Spokes\, said during Raleigh’s Go Green symposium\, bike lanes are not merely a safety issue or an environmental issue\, they are an equity issue. \nAs someone who has spent a fair amount time biking around Raleigh\, I know that the rolling hills that make our city so pretty can be daunting on a bike and make for sweaty work during our humid summer months. Enter Citrix Cycle e-bikes. \nA Citrix Cycle day pass at $6/day has to be one of the best bargains going for both transportation and entertainment.\nDownload the Citrix Cycle app and you will get a map of bike docking stations. There are around 25 stations scattered throughout downtown and the NC State corridor. Unlocking a bike in similar to unlocking a scooter – simply scan the bar code or enter the bike id number in the app and away you go. \nPro tip: Be sure to look for the lightning bolt on the back fender if you want e-assist. Some bikes are regular geared bikes.\nYou will need to dock your bike every 45 minutes\, but a day pass gives you unlimited unlocking for the day. \nWeek 4- Walk\n \nFor the fourth and final week of the Toward Zero Emissions challenge\, it seems appropriate to highlight the oldest\, most basic form of transportation – walking.  \nIf we’re lucky\, walking isn’t something we think much about.  If we’re not so lucky\, we have to think a lot about accessibility\, obstacles\, and safety.  One thing this challenge has made me more aware of is infrastructure\, particularly sidewalks.  New Bern Avenue\, location of the first upcoming BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) corridor\, was picked to be first because of it’s high bus ridership.  It has NO sidewalks once you get east of Poole Road.  I saw people walking to their bus stop in knee high grass having to navigate a culvert right by 4 lanes of traffic.\nI’m happy to see that the Complete Streets model has been adopted by our metro area to work towards equitable and safe transportation for all.\nFor more information on initiatives\, big and small\, check out the different BRT plans of which first mile/last mile solutions play an integral part: https://raleighnc.gov/bus-rapid-transit\nAND the different bike/pedestrian projects coming soon to a neighborhood near you?\nhttps://raleighnc.gov/projects?type=411&funding=All&name= \n\nOnce you’ve looked your fill online\, get out and enjoy this beautiful fall weather.  Raleigh’s WalktoberFest is winding down\, but they have some special Halloween events still to come (Family Scarecrow Walk!  Walking Tour of Oakwood Cemetery!)  There are also some self-guided walking tours you can do whenever they fit into your schedule.  I particularly recommend the Downtown Murals Tour
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/raleigh-area-toward-zero-emissions/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210825T151205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T181603Z
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SUMMARY:Kid's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Register HereThe objective of the TZW Book Discussion for Kids is to engage children in the natural world around them and encourage them to take a proactive role in conserving & protecting it.\nThe suggested age range of 9-14 is a guide. You are encouraged to evaluate the book to determine if it is suitable for your child(ren). Parents are welcome to listen in but your attendance is not required.\nAll Book Discussion communication will occur via email. Meetings will be hosted virtually via Zoom.\n—————————————\nIt’s Your World: Get Informed\, Get Inspired\, & Get Going\nBy Chelsea Clinton\nWith an eye toward empowering and inspiring kids\, Chelsea Clinton explores some of the biggest challenges facing our world today. Using data\, charts and stories she unpacks challenges related to Poverty\, Climate Change\, Gender Equality\, Health\, Endangered Species and talks about what’s being done to make a difference in each area–particularly by kids and teenagers. With lots of suggestions and ideas for action\, Chelsea Clinton shares her passion for helping others and shows readers that the world belongs to every single one of us\, and every one of us counts–no matter how young.\nYou can make a difference. You can make a change. It’s your world.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/kids-book-club/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210919T200729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T200850Z
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SUMMARY:Cary/Apex Litter Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Due to the proximity to busy streets\, this is a 13 yr and above event Join TZW in a litter clean-up focused around the Apex Peakway. We will meet in the Lidl parking lot. Litter clean-up gear (litter grabbers\, vests\, gloves\, and trash bags) will be provided by our partners at 86it. After the cleanup\, we’ll gather back at the parking lot for fellowship and low waste(!) snacks courtesy of Lidl Apex. Bring your friends\, your mask\, and your reusable water bottle. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/e1rDAK17aYbREVqc9 \nTo participate in the event you will need to sign and return the Lidl form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EexR8BUJccanCxP9MyZquHel_pSFJpp0QLU0xY9LKe8/edit?usp=sharing to betsy@towardszerowaste.org. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete these online! If you have any questions contact: Betsy@towardszerowate.org \nPhoto Credit: Mick Schulte
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-apex-litter-sweep/
LOCATION:Apex Peakway\, 670 Grand Central Station\, Apex\, NC\, 27502
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210721T145327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T114706Z
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SUMMARY:Zeroing Emissions
DESCRIPTION:September 21st is Zero Emissions Day! Join us to learn how to decrease your household emissions with Liz Adams who is a Research Associate at the UNC Institute for the Environment. Her research focuses on air quality Modeling. She has an M.S.P.H. in Environmental Science from the University of North Carolina (1993)\, an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina (1989)\, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the State University of New York\, Stony Brook (1987). We hope to see you there! \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/zeroing-emissions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210910T154653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T161053Z
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SUMMARY:Raleigh Litter Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste Raleigh has adopted a section of the Raleigh Greenway! That means we have committed to picking up trash and making sure our trail is in good condition 4 times a year. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/eucEZtGbKAAnR1Zm6 \nEvent Location: 2300 Crabtree Boulevard Raleigh\, NC 27608 Crabtree Creek Trail Parking area on Crabtree Blvd\nDate: Saturday\, September 18\nTime: 10am – 12pm \nWe’ll Supply: Litter clean up supplies such as bags\, grabbers\, and vests 86it.com\nYou Bring: work gloves\, your own water in your favorite reusable bottle. Don’t forget to dress for grubby\, overgrown conditions!\nAll ages invited and encouraged but parents are responsible for supervising their children. ;)\nAn email reminder will be sent out prior to the event. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact Scott Cline (wscline1@gmail.com)
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/raleigh-litter-sweep/
LOCATION:Crabtree Creek Trail Parking Area\, 2300 Crabtree Boulevard\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27608
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210826T221629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T222225Z
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SUMMARY:Makers Fabric Cutting Virtual Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Register HerePlease join fellow makers for Toward Zero Waste’s first Makers Community virtual event! We will meet over Zoom\, enjoy a chat\, maybe a beverage\, and do some fabric cutting (for your own project or the TZW Reusable Bag Project).
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/makers-fabric-cutting-virtual-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Maker's Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210722T010946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T132958Z
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SUMMARY:The True Cost- Screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Register today! Filmed in countries all over the world\, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums\, and featuring interviews with the world’s leading influencers including Stella McCartney\, Livia Firth\, and Vandana Shiva\, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye-opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes. \nA link to watch the movie will be sent out Friday\, September 10th. Watch the movie for free then join us for a panel discussion on September 13th at 7pm EST. A zoom link will be sent out a few hours before the discussion starts. Hope to see you there! \nRegister on Eventbrite for this FREE event – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-true-cost-screening-and-panel-discussion-tickets-164205002583 \nPanel Members\nScott ClineEntrepreneur in Sustainability Scott Cline is the former owner of Plato’s Closet stores in Cary and Durham. From 2011-2019 he oversaw a team of 50 employees and three stores that bought and sold about 250\,000 clothing items per year. He saw first hand the transition away from brands emphasizing classic style and quality and towards fast fashion brands like Forever 21 and H&M. He became aware of the astounding amount of discarded clothing in our communities and learned the vast majority of clothing will end up in a landfill or baled up and sold by weight overseas. He is encouraged to find these materials increasingly being repurposed into things like insulation and hopeful that greater awareness can reduce the excessive waste. Susan Kask\, PhD.Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer\, Himalayan Wild FibersUnderstanding business and consumer choices involving the environment has been the focus of Susan Kask’s 35+ year career as a professor and consultant. Dr. Kask’s expertise in valuing non-market environmental goods evolved into a specialty in sustainability metrics development. She has published numerous articles and book chapters. These projects provide the foundation for her current work with business bringing sustainability values and metrics directly into business choices.\nOver the course of her career Dr. Kask has held positions as an Energy Economics Research Fellow in New Zealand\, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Asheville\, Associate Professor in the Business School at Western Carolina University and Full Professor at Warren Wilson College. She is currently a consultant and the founder of Values2Action LLC and Chief Sustainability and Strategy officer at Himalayan Wild Fibers LLC\, a textile fiber company.Eric HenryPresident\, TS Designs Eric Henry’s journey into sustainability started January 1\, 1994\, the day NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) was enacted and he saw the business he started in the late 70’s completely destroyed. He realized then there is more to a business than a bottom line and changed to run TS Designs based on a triple bottom line of people – planet – profit. The vision of TS Designs is to make the highest quality printed apparel in a domestic transparent and trackable supply chain. TS Designs became the first certified B Corp in North Carolina. \nCurrent president of TS Designs\, Eric got his start when he launched Creative Screen Designs in 1978 while attending North Carolina State University. Two years later\, he and Tom Sineath merged companies to incorporate TS Designs.Karen Leonas\, PhD.Professor\, Fashion & Textile ManagementDr. Karen K. Leonas\, Professor of Textile Sciences\, in the Department of Textile and Apparel\, Technology and Management. She is a member of the graduate faculty in Textile Technology Management\, Fiber and Polymer Sciences\, and Textile Chemistry. Dr. Leonas teaches a variety of classes including an introductory class\, The Textile Industry\, and graduate courses in Sustainability and Textile Technology Management. She has received numerous award for outstanding teaching and advising. \nHer research has spanned several areas and she is well known for product development\, medical textiles\, and reducing/evaluating the environmental impacts of textile and apparel production and consumption. Her strengths in chemistry and polymer engineering\, combined with understanding the development\, production\, distribution and consumption allows for insights to address sustainability through the textile and apparel supply chain. Several years ago\, she chose to focus her research on this complex and critical area. Specifically she has investigated polymer degradation in various environments (marine\, freshwater\, agricultural\, body fluids)\, microfiber release and transmission\, new product development using recycled and bio materials materials (recycled PET\, Nylon\, PLA\, Cotton\, etc.)\, processing technologies to reduce environmental impact\, and water scarcity/footprint to name a few. She is a strong advocate for a circular economy (closed loop manufacturing) business model. Dr. Leonas has received numerous awards and recognitions for her research. \nDr. Leonas frequently partners with industry and is on the New York Academy of Sciences Change Fashion Advisory Board\, Walmart Technical Collaboration Board\, Walmart Sustainability Collaboration Board\, AATCC Sustainability Committee\, The Sustainability Consortium – Co-Chair\, Clothing\, Footwear and Textile Committee\, are several of her memberships. In addition\, she is active in the University and Community efforts promoting sustainable practices. \nDr. Leonas received her BS in Textile Chemistry from NC State\, her MS in Clothing and Textiles from University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, and her PhD in Textile Chemistry/Textile Physics with and emphasis in Polymer Engineering as part of the PATRA (Polymer and Textile Research Association) from the University for Tennessee\, Knoxville. She worked for Burlington Industries\, Industrial Fabrics Division and has been on the Faculty at the University of Illinois\, Champaign-Urbana\, University of Georgia\, and Washington State University prior to being asked to join the Wilson College of Textiles faculty. She has served in various administrative roles including Graduate Programs Coordinator and Department Head at several of these Universities.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/the-true-cost-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210821T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T061059
CREATED:20210813T033034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210813T033146Z
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SUMMARY:GO GREEN: A City of Raleigh Sustainability Event
DESCRIPTION:LOOK OUT FOR PEOPLE IN TZW SHIRTS at the event!\n  \n\n\nThe City of Raleigh is hosting the following GoGreen event\, where you will have the chance to explore many of the City’s environmentally friendly fleet vehicles and debut the NEW GoRaleigh Electric Buses. There will also be a live PANEL discussion that will highlight transportation strategies in the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP)\, as well as many more learning opportunities!!\n \n\nNote: This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Toward Zero Waste but members of our TZW team will be there and hope to see you there.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/go-green-a-city-of-raleigh-sustainability-event/
LOCATION:Greg Poole\, Jr. All Faiths Chapel on Dix Park\, 1030 Richardson Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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