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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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.
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210815T160000
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SUMMARY:Teens Talk: Planning for a Career in an Environmental Field
DESCRIPTION:Please join Toward Zero Waste for our third Teens Talk event\, where our panelists will share information on career possibilities\, degree programs\, and thoughts on how to prepare for a career in an environmental field. \nThis event is targeted to middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about various environmental fields\, and ways they can start preparing for a career.   \nPlease register via Zoom for this free event. \nCheck out our Teens Talk Resource page for links and videos related to all of our Teens Talk events. \nOrganizer & Moderator\nShriya Nanugonda\nHey! My name is Shriya Nanugonda and I am a rising senior at Raleigh Charter High School. I am an avid binge watcher and play sports such as soccer and track. I first started working with Toward Zero Waste as part of my gold award for Girl Scouts. I created a page where kids can learn about zero waste and the environmental problems we all face. I decided to continue volunteering with TZW and have organized 2 Teen Talk events. \nPanelists\nLani St Hill\nLani is NC State University’s Waste Reduction & Recycling Outreach Coordinator. She works with students\, staff\, and faculty to develop\, implement\, and promote waste diversion programs such as the Zero Waste Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium and the Zero Waste Wolves student organization. Lani is also pursuing her master’s degree in Climate Justice from NC State. \nKaley Cross\nKaley is a recent alumnus of NC State University where she integrated waste reduction into every aspect of her education by working for the Waste Reduction and Recycling Office\, serving as an executive member of the Zero Waste Wolves student organization\, and introducing her passion for trash to her service fraternity\, Alpha Phi Omega. After finishing her undergraduate degree\, she worked for Don’t Waste Durham as a Communications and Grants intern. Currently\, she is working towards getting her Masters in Sustainability at Lenoir-Rhyne University and serves as the institution’s Reese Fellow introducing programs and strategies that make the campus more sustainable and equitable. In addition\, she is a contracted Sustainability Consultant at Burt’s Bees in Durham\, NC\, finding innovative solutions to ensure the company meets its zero-waste-to-landfill goals. Ultimately\, she loves connecting people around the shared passion for making this planet a better place to live! \nMegan Pendell\nMegan is the first Sustainability Coordinator for the Town of Apex. She is building the Apex Sustainability Program from the ground up with the support of Sustainability Specialist\, Valeria Mera\, and interns. Megan grew up in Apex and graduated from NC State University with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences\, Minor in Applied Ecology\, Focal Area in Climate Change and Water Resources\, and Global Perspectives Certificate. She applies her experience with climate grassroots leadership and scientific research in South Africa. Megan values her current collaboration with the Toward Zero Waste and Toward Zero Waste Apex teams! \nQuestions?\nUse the form below and our organizers will be in touch. \n  \nEmail *Question about the event?Question for a panelist? 				\n														\n					\n					\n				\n											\n				Thank you for your message. It has been sent.There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later.Submit
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/teens-talk-planning-for-a-career-in-an-environmental-field/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Teens Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T190000
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SUMMARY:Story of Plastic Community Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Together\, let’s cultivate a world with zero waste. Join us at our FREE screening of The Story Of Plastic! This film traces the destructive lifespan of plastics across three continents and sheds light on a global movement calling for change.  \n After registering\, attendees will receive a link to stream the film 2 weeks prior to the discussion. Watch at your leisure individually then join us for a discussion on July 26th at 7pm. The link to watch the film will be delivered to the email address you use to register. You will receive a separate Zoom link for the panel discussion a few hours before it starts. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/story-of-plastic-community-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210628T144335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T150353Z
UID:7358-1627237800-1627243200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Raleigh\, NC Impact Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You CAN make a difference! This meeting will be an update on current North Carolina House Bills on Single Use Plastics and Composting.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/raleigh-nc-impact-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Crafty Beer\, Wine and Spirits\, 2005 Fairview Rd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27608
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T103000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210623T151503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T151503Z
UID:7247-1625907600-1625913000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Greensboro\, NC Stream Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Join Toward Zero Waste for our FIRST event in Greensboro! In honor of Plastic Free July\, we have adopted a section of the Greenway and will be hosting a stream litter sweep. Bags and gloves will be provided as will good company\, sweets\, and drinks!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/greensboro-nc-stream-sweep/
LOCATION:Intersection of Friendly Ave and W Greenway Drive\, Intersection of Friendly Ave and W Greenway Drive
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210623T150527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T155115Z
UID:7240-1625904000-1625911200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Cary/Apex\, NC Litter Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy some time together in nature while we help to clean up our community! Join the Toward Zero Waste team on Saturday\, July 10th at Apex Community Park. \nRegister HERE. \nNot ready for group events? We get it! Post pictures of your own litter cleaning efforts and we’ll be sure to send you some Facebook love! Use the hashtag #tzwlittercleanup \nEvent Location:\nApex Community Park\nenter via 1808 Lake Pine Drive entrance (Lake Trail parking entrance) \nDate: Saturday\, July 10\, 2021\nTime: 8 – 10a (early start to beat the heat!) \nWe’ll Supply: Bags or buckets\, grabbers\, and vests from the Town of Apex\nYou Bring: Your family and/or a friend. Bring reusable gloves (work or garden gloves) as well as your own water in your favorite reusable bottle. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!\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 the event coordinator for Toward Zero Waste\, Betsy Sisley\, at betsy@towardzerowaste.org
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-apex-nc-litter-sweep-2/
LOCATION:Apex Community Park\, 2200 Laura Duncan Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Cary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210624T131814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T170418Z
UID:7252-1625097600-1627775999@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Kid's Poster Contest for Plastic Free July
DESCRIPTION:Ekologicall will judge the contest and we will announce the winner mid August and feature the on the TZW main page! Email your submissions to events@towardzerowaste.org!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/kids-poster-contest-for-plastic-free-july/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210623T155928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T151046Z
UID:7266-1625097600-1627775999@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:TZW Plastic Swap Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Ready to give up single-use plastics but are not sure where to begin? Start with the Toward Zero Waste Plastic Free Challenge! Pick one plastic that you use regularly and find a replacement for it. Share your swap on social media and tag Toward Zero Waste to be entered in to win a TZW t-shirt! \nDon’t forget to also join the national Plastic Free July challenge.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/tzw-plastic-challenge/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210623T154007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T154007Z
UID:7260-1624991400-1624995000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Charlotte\, NC- Casual Walk & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a casual walk and zero waste discussion at the Clarks Creek Greenway! No worries if you’re new to the zero waste/low waste movement. This will just be a chance to get out in the fresh air and get to know each other. The address provided is to the Mallard Creek Elementary School parking lot. There will be ample parking as well as a porta-potty if you need it. We will meet at the entrance to the Clarks Creek/Mallard Creek greenway before our walk (right by the playground). Here are some questions to consider for our meet-up: What brings you to the group? What are your interests – zero waste-related or otherwise? What changes are you making or would you like to make in order to positively impact the environment? What changes would you like to see in our community?
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/charlotte-nc-casual-walk-discussion/
LOCATION:Clarks Creek Greenway\, 9729 Mallard Creek Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262
CATEGORIES:Charlotte
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210610T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T155840Z
UID:7212-1624509000-1624555800@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion for Kids- Cast Away: Poems for Our Time
DESCRIPTION:The 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.com. Meeting details will be emailed the day before the meeting.\n—————————————\nCast Away: Poems for Our Time\nby Naomi Shihab Nye\nAcclaimed poet and Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye shines a spotlight on the things we cast away\, from plastic water bottles to those less fortunate\, in this collection of more than eighty original and never-before-published poems. A deeply moving\, sometimes funny\, and always provocative poetry collection for all ages.\nTo Register: https://forms.gle/7fPLGu7cgfM7VBsU8
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/book-discussion-for-kids-cast-away-poems-for-our-time/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210521T155731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T203619Z
UID:7117-1624460400-1624464000@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Teens Talk: How to Advocate for the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Please join Toward Zero Waste’s second Teens Talk where our panelists will share ideas for ways to talk to advocate for the environment. Our panelists will include a variety of young adults from Triangle-area environmental advocacy groups. \n\n\nThis event is targeted to middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about the importance of advocating for changes within their community to protect the environment. \n\n\nPlease register via Zoom for this free event. You can submit questions for the panelists in advance using the form below. \nCheck out our Teens Talk Resource for additional information. \n\nOrganizer & Moderator\nShriya Nanugonda\nHey! My name is Shriya Nanugonda and I am a Junior at Raleigh Charter High School. I am an avid binge watcher and play sports such as soccer and track. I first started working with Toward Zero Waste as part of my gold award for Girl Scouts. I created a page where kids can learn about zero waste and the environmental problems we all face. After all my research and meetings\, I realized communication is an important part of environmental advocacy and decided to help create these seminars. \nPanelists\nNick Trombetta\n I am an activist and graduate of UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in environmental studies. My passion for politics and social justice was awoken by my experience with the Bernie Sanders campaign in 2020. For the first time I felt like I was a part of something special that was going to change the world for the better. While Bernie did not win\, I did not let go of that feeling. I have since become active with the Sunrise Movement\, Cary Green Citizens Coalition\, and the Progressive International. I have educated myself by reading many books from radical and left leaning authors such as Noam Chomsky\, Walter Rodney\, Naomi Klein\, Michael Parenti\, Howard Zinn\, and Angela Davis.  \nSydney Tai\nHi! I’m Sydney Tai and I’m a rising senior at Cary Academy. I’m passionate about driving individual environmental action by making sustainability less daunting and more fun\, a goal I worked towards when co-leading my school’s environmental club for the past two years. Next year\, I am excited to serve as Cary Academy’s inaugural Chief Environmental & Sustainability Officer\, a role which will unify all environmental initiatives on campus. In addition to hugging trees\, I also enjoy playing tennis competitively\, doing Speech and Debate\, and coaching at Cary Tennis Park. \nRocco Nociti\nHey\, my name is Rocco Nociti and I’m a rising Junior at Purdue University studying Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Architectural Engineering and a minor in Sustainable Engineering. I’ve always been fascinated by nature and the idea of a self-sustaining lifestyle and have done my best to advocate for renewable energy education and implement environmentally-safe practices. In high school I was the heavily involved in Student Council as the Student Body President and the STEM Energy & Sustainability Academy as an ambassador where I founded the Athens Drive Solar Panel Initiative as well as other smaller projects throughout my high school years. Outside of school and extracurriculars\, you’ll almost always either find me in the gym\, the kitchen\, or hanging out with friends. \nQuestions about the event?\nQuestion you would like to ask the panelists?\nUse the form below and our organizers will be in touch. \nEmail *Question about the event?Question for a panelist? 				\n														\n					\n					\n				\n											\n				Thank you for your message. It has been sent.There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later.Submit
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/teens-talk-how-to-advocate-for-the-environment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Teens Talk,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shriya N":MAILTO:shriyanrocks@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210528T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T154420Z
UID:7162-1624176000-1624183200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Cary/Apex\, NC Litter Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit: Mick Schulte \nWe can’t think of a better way to celebrate Father’s Day than spending some time together in nature while we help to clean up our community! Join the Toward Zero Waste team on Sunday\, June 20th at White Oak Creek Greenway. For complete details and register:\nhttps://forms.gle/YHJN8F8bC9bZms9h8
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-apex-nc-litter-sweep/
LOCATION:White Oak Creek Greeway\, 8232 Green Level Church Rd\, Apex\, NC\, 27523-9440
CATEGORIES:Cary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210528T164550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T105419Z
UID:7169-1623783600-1623787200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Cary/Apex\, NC Impact Meeting w/ guest Regina Smardon
DESCRIPTION:Clean drinking water is one of life’s key necessities. Join TZW Cary & Apex to hear from Regina Smardon about her research on water contaminants and how under-sink filters are temporary but more sustainable than bottled water.\nAfterward\, we will share ongoing impact initiatives and discuss what you want to see happen. If you are interested in volunteering with TZW\, this is a good meeting to attend. If you have any questions\, please contact Andrea Rushing\, TZW Cary/Apex Community Director\, at andrea@towardzerowaste.org. \nRegister HERE. \nAbout Dr. Regina Smardon\nDr. Regina Smardon\, of Holly Springs\, is a sociology PhD who teaches statistics and sociology by day and studies data analytics by night. She is also a single mother to a lovely tweenage daughter who inspired her to get involved with environmental sustainability. All of Regina’s environmental and sustainability work has been a 100% volunteer effort. She has served on the board of directors for Sustainable Sandhills\, in Fayetteville\, NC for 4 years—3 as the Vice Chair of the Board. Regina then joined the Board of Directors of the Cape Fear River Assembly\, as the mid-basin representative\, for 3 years. While on the executive board for CFRA Regina served on committees that planned the annual CFRA conference (inviting speakers like Dr. Jamie Dewitt of ECU and Dr. Detlef Knappe at NCSU to talk about research on the Cape Fear River basin). She also served on the committees planning community forums on Drinking Water Quality and Climate Resilience Planning up and down the Cape Fear River. Regina started the SWWWAG (SouthWest Wake Water Advocacy Group—focused primarily on Holly Springs and Fuquay Varina) FB group in February 2020 to connect local communities to issues affecting the whole water basin. In 2021 Regina added the title of breast cancer survivor to her list of accomplishments and this has increased her passion for environmental health issues (especially hormone disruptors). Dr. Smardon is currently grant writing with Dr. Jamie Dewitt from ECU and Beth Markesino\, Executive Director\, of Stop GenX in Our Water to study the distribution of under-sink drinking water filters in New Hanover County (Wilmington Area).
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/cary-apex-nc-impact-meeting-w-guest-regina-smardon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210524T155628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T155823Z
UID:7131-1623488400-1623495600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Raleigh\, NC Litter Sweep
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste Raleigh has adopted a section of the Raleigh Greenway which means we have committed to pick up trash along the trail 4 times a year.\n\n\nOur section is the beautiful area of the Crabtree Creek Trail between Capital and Raleigh Blvd. But no worries\, we are only obligated to sweep the trash on the land portion.\n\n\nPlease fill out the linked form below to let us know that you are coming:\nhttps://forms.gle/7xBgegQJwMb5UJtM6
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/raleigh-nc-litters-sweep/
LOCATION:Crabtree Creek Trail Parking Area\, 2300 Crabtree Boulevard\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27608
CATEGORIES:Raleigh
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210122T190314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T191625Z
UID:6104-1620927000-1620934200@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Canning With Cooperative Extension - Strawberries
DESCRIPTION:The Guilford County Cooperative Extension Center has invited us to join them virtually as they go over the basics of canning strawberries. Here is more about the class from the center: Canning is a safe\, economical way to preserve quality food at home. Canning interrupts the normal spoiling and decaying cycle of food. This is done by heating the food contained in a home canning jar and closing it with a two piece vacuum sealing cap. Canning homegrown foods can save you half the cost of buying commercially canned food. Canning your favorite and special products to be enjoyed by family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people.  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/137989342839  **A Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event** \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/canning-with-cooperative-extension-strawberries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210422T165800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T220153Z
UID:7036-1619967600-1619974800@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:TZW Teens Talk: Litter Clean-up
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy some socially distanced time together in nature while we help to clean up our community! Join the Toward Zero Waste team on Sunday\, May 2nd at Green Level High School. \nNot ready for group events? We get it! Post pictures of your own litter cleaning efforts on the 2nd and we’ll be sure to send you some Facebook love! Use the hashtag #tzwlittercleanup \nRegister Here: https://forms.gle/BuJoz8iHkqTQve6Y6 \nEvent Location: Green Level High School\, meet at front entrance\n7600 Roberts Road\, Cary\, NC 27519\nDate: Sunday\, May 2\, 2021\nTime: 3p – 5pm \nWe’ll Supply: Litter clean-up supplies such as bags\, grabbers\, and vests from Wake County’s 86it.\nYou Bring: Masks and reusable work gloves! \nThis event is geared toward young people aged 12-18 and their families. Limited to 40 participants.\nAn email reminder will be sent out prior to the event. \nIf you have any questions about the event\, please contact Cary Community Director for Toward Zero Waste at andrea@towardzerowaste.org
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/teen-litter-sweep/
LOCATION:Green Level High School\, front entrance\, 7600 Roberts Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27519
CATEGORIES:Cary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210509
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210422T151511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T182034Z
UID:7024-1619913600-1620518399@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:International Compost Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:International Compost Awareness Week is May 2nd-8th. Check out these events and resources during the week: \n \nRegister HERE. \n\nNew to composting? Learn how to compost in your own backyard Friday\, May 7th at 11 am. Register HERE. \n \n\nWhy is composting so important? Find out: \nhttp://kisstheground.com/the-compost-story/ \n\nToward Zero Waste has a page dedicated to teaching people how to compost. Click HERE to check it out! \n \n\nInterested in buying a bin? If you are in Wake County click HERE. \n \n\nToward Zero Waste is a proud member of the North Carolina Composting Council. To learn more about composting in NC visit the North Carolina Composting Council’s website at HERE.  \n \n\nToward Zero Waste recently hosted a viewing of Kiss the Ground and had a panel discussion afterward. To listen to the discussion click HERE. \n \n\nThere are more benefits to composting. Learn more:
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/international-compost-awareness-week/
LOCATION:NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210218T224832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T224832Z
UID:6649-1619031600-1619038800@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Screening of Kiss The Ground and Panel Discussion *FREE*
DESCRIPTION:Kiss the Ground is a full-length documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson that sheds light on a “new\, old approach” to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that has the potential to balance our climate\, replenish our vast water supplies\, and feed the world. After the 45 minute film\, we will have a panel discussion with experts from across North Carolina.\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/toward-zero-waste-29353775089 \n**A Zoom link will be sent out at 4 PM the day of the screening**
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/virtual-screening-of-kiss-the-ground-and-panel-discussion-free/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210331T022146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T195106Z
UID:6914-1618758000-1618761600@towardzerowaste.org
SUMMARY:Teens Talk: How to Talk About the Environment
DESCRIPTION:Please join Toward Zero Waste’s first Teens Talk where our panelists will share ideas for ways to talk to people about the environment and the impacts of climate change. Our panelists will be a variety of young adults from Triangle-area environmental clubs as well as environmental activists. \nThis event is targeted to middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about the importance of talking about environmental issues as well as the best strategies for having healthy\, productive conversations. \nPlease register via Zoom for this free event. \nCheck out our Teens Talk Resource page for links and videos on how to talk with family\, friends and others about environmental issues.  \nOrganizer & Moderator\nShriya Nanugonda\nHey! My name is Shriya Nanugonda and I am a Junior at Raleigh Charter High School. I am an avid binge watcher and play sports such as soccer and track. I first started working with Toward Zero Waste as part of my gold award for Girl Scouts. I created a page where kids can learn about zero waste and the environmental problems we all face. After all my research and meetings\, I realized communication is an important part of environmental advocacy and decided to help create these seminars. \nPanelists\nLogan Mossbarger\nI‘m a Zero Waste Wolfpack Intern with the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling at North Carolina State University. In this position\, I have worked on a number of initiatives throughout the campus to both educate students and change the waste management infrastructure on NC State’s campus. I perform waste audits\, work with our social media\, and perform a number of other tasks all centered around our waste management system. On top of that\, I am a senior studying a dual degree in Sustainable Material & Technology and Environmental Technology & Management. Kind of a long dual degree name but to put it simply I’m studying all aspects of sustainability and how that relates to environmental quality/protection. Connect with us @NCStateRecycles on Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, & TikTok! \nSami Bommu\nHi! My name is Sami Bommu and I’m a Junior at Panther Creek High School. I enjoy exploring the environment and its effects on the human body. I was part of the volunteer program at UNC REX where I helped in the Childcare Development Center. I have been a part of Cary Teen Council for five years and I am currently the representative for the Environmental Advisory Board. For the past two years\, I have been researching the effects of nutritional deficiencies on pregnant women in developing countries. This has allowed me to understand the environmental burdens that affect low-income and high-income neighborhoods disproportionately. I hope to double major in Environmental Health and Computer Science in college. \nAida Guo\nAida Guo is a junior and the President of Environmental club at Green Level High School. Her interest in the environment and climate change began with reading a New York Times article describing how Shanghai (where her much of her family lives) would be underwater by 2050. Now she is passionate about fighting environmental racism and for climate justice. \nPrerana Prabhushankar\nPrerana Prabhushankar is a current Senior at Enloe High School in Raleigh. She has been with Alliance for Climate Education since her junior year\, and she has also been involved with NC Warn and Earth Uprising Chapel Hill. Two of her favorite memories are writing 400 post cards to unregistered voters to encourage them to vote for a climate friendly planet through the ENOUGH! Campaign and hosting a climate justice webinar with NC Warn. \nQuestions?\nUse the form below and our organizers will be in touch. \n  \nEmail *Question about the event?Question for a panelist? 				\n														\n					\n					\n				\n											\n				Thank you for your message. It has been sent.There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later.Submit
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/teens-talk-how-to-talk-about-the-environment/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Teens Talk,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Rushing":MAILTO:andrea@towardzerowaste.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210324T145003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T150717Z
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SUMMARY:Ask The Expert\, Recycling Q&A (Mecklenburg County\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:Toward Zero Waste ~ Charlotte is teaming up with Mecklenburg County Solid Waste to ensure our recycling efforts are not in vain! As we work to reduce landfill contributions\, recycling plays an important role. But wishful recycling could cause even more waste! \nTo get the most out of our Q&A session we invite you to watch this 40-minute video at least once over the next three weeks (http://bit.ly/RecycleRight2021) It covers many of the most frequently asked recycling questions. The video is presented by Mecklenburg County Residential Recycling Educators\, Maitri Meyer & Walker Spruill. They have been sustainability enthusiasts for years and both have a strong passion to educate others on reduced consumption and proper recycling. They will also be joining us for the Ask The Experts Recycling Q & A. \nHere is the video outline: \n\nAn overview of the residential curbside recycling process in Mecklenburg county\nChallenges & costs of wishful recycling and how residents can help\nWhat is and is not recyclable\nInteractive/fun game to solidify learning and clarify common misinformation.\n\nAfter watching the video you’ll probably still have some recycling-related questions. That’s great! Please send all of those questions ahead of time to: rachel@towardzerowaste.org. On April 17th at 10 AM EST\, we will be hosting a live Ask the Experts Recycling Q&A where we will be answering all of the questions that you sent in.
URL:https://towardzerowaste.org/event/ask-the-expert-recycling-qa-mecklenburg-county-nc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Charlotte,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T074945
CREATED:20210324T164342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T202713Z
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SUMMARY:TZW Litter Sweep (Raleigh\, NC)
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy some socially distanced time together in nature while we help to clean up our community! Join the Toward Zero Waste Raleigh team on Saturday\, April 3rd. Register HERE. \nEvent Location: Crabtree Creek Trail Parking area on Crabtree Blvd (you can use 2321 Crabtree Blvd\, Raleigh\, NC 27604 to get you next door) \nWe’ll Supply: Litter clean up supplies such as bags\, grabbers\, vest\, and gloves from 86it.com\nYou Bring: Masks\, someone else in your “pod”\, and helping hands! Bring your own water in your favorite reusable bottle. Don’t forget to dress for the weather and 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/tzw-litter-sweep-raleigh-nc/
LOCATION:Litter Sweep\, 2321 Crabtree Blvd\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604
CATEGORIES:Featured,Raleigh
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