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On behalf of the Organics Committee - released 4/18/2012
From: Felicia Chou [mailto:Chou.Felicia@epamail.epa.gov] On Behalf Of ORCRNewsRoom@epamail.epa.gov
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 5:56 PM
To: ORCRNewsRoom
Subject: SMM Webinar- Food Donation: A “How-To” for Food Retailers and the Food Service Industry, April 19, 2012, 1-2:30 EDT
US EPA SMM Web Academy: April 19, 2012, 1-2:30 EDT
Food Donation:
A “How-To” for Food Retailers and the Food Service Industry
Register Here:https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/965733954
In the U.S., food waste is now the single largest component of municipal solid waste. Much of this food “waste” is not waste at all but actually safe, wholesome food that could potentially feed millions of Americans. Food donations can redirect these valuable resources to “feed people – not landfills.”
In this session, we will learn about EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge (FRC) and how undertaking a food donation program can add up to big savings for your business as well as helping your local community and protecting the environment — the triple bottom line. You will see and hear:
· How food retailers, sports franchises, schools, hotels, and other businesses and organizations can get prepared food to those in need.
· How food donors benefit from tax deductions and liability protection
· How and what donors need to do to minimize their efforts and maximize their benefits.
Guest speakers: Syd Mandelbaum - CEO and Founder ofRock and Wrap It Up!
Bob Morris - Retail Donation Manager for Feeding America
Major grocery retailer
Zero Waste Contracting and Franchise Agreements Webinar - released 2/29/2012
Register today to participate:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/546266370
Zero Waste Contracting and Franchise Agreements Webinar
Moving Towards High Diversion in Partnership with your Waste Hauler
Register today to participate:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/546266370
Monday, March 12 -- 1:30 EST / 10:30 PST
U. S. EPA will be hosting this webinar in partnership with zero waste
experts.
* Learn the basics of the contracting process.
* Hear the top 5 contracting strategies to increase recycling and
composting.
* Get access to model contract language from cities that have achieved
high waste diversion.
Senate Passes Recycling Resolution - S. RES. 25 was passed on November 16, 2011. S. RES. 25 concerns "Expressing support for improvement in the collection, processing, and consumption of recyclable materials throughout the United States". The full document has been attached for your convenience and review. ** Members check your email for the attached PDF. - released November 21, 2011
Information for Chapter 62-701 rule workshop on 8-2-2011 - released July 25, 2011
SPI/Napcor announces grant for model PET thermofoam recyclig program - released July 25, 2011
Recycling & The Economy: A Symposium for the Southeast - October 26 & 27 - released July, 25, 2011
Contact RFT for more information.