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The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is inviting applications for a Resource Recovery Team and Operations Supervisor. This is an incredible opportunity for a skilled leader with considerable knowledge of best practices and operations of solid waste management systems and programs. Closes: September 9, 2021
The SWANA Pacific Chapter (British Columbia & Yukon) is pleased to once again host SWANA Day on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 virtually.
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SWANA YP - Summer BBQ - August 18, 2021 ![]()
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SWANA BC YP’s would like to invite you to the annual summer barbeque and networking session on Wednesday, August 18. Enjoy the company of your fellow solid waste and recycling professionals in a relaxed, outdoor setting while playing lawn games such as bocce ball and corn hole and of course consuming some BBQ.![]()
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Our event will take place beginning at 6 PM until dusk in the picnic area east of Swangard Stadium, located at 3883 Imperial St, Burnaby. Park at the Swangard large parking lot - off Kingsway, just east of Boundary Rd. Follow the road into the park. Map details can be forwarded. ![]()
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Please RSVP before Tuesday, August 17 to [email protected] and indicate any dietary preferences. Vegetarian options will be available. All are welcome. ![]()
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We look forward to seeing you!
SWANA Members and attendees of the 2021 Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Summit are invited to attend a Q&A session with Nena Shaw, U.S. EPA Acting Director for the Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division on Tuesday, July 27 at 1 PM EST. ![]()
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As a keynote speaker at SWANA's recent SMM Summit, Shaw provided an overview of EPA's plans for moving beyond the draft National Recycling Strategy to implementation. Now, join this free, interactive webinar to ask questions directly to a key EPA official and find out about important developments at the Agency. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about EPA's recycling and sustainability priorities under the new Administration and engage directly with Agency leadership.![]()
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Event Registration - Q&A With EPA - Recycling and More
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As a keynote speaker at SWANA's recent SMM Summit, Shaw provided an overview of EPA's plans for moving beyond the draft National Recycling Strategy to implementation. Now, join this free, interactive ...
LEARN HOW BRITISH COLUMBIA'S EPR PROGRAM WORKS![]()
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TODAY - FRI, 7/16/21 AT 2 PM ET![]()
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Join us via Zoom today, Friday, July 16, 2021 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET to learn how British Columbia's EPR program works from Allen Langdon, President and CEO of Encorp Pacific at our co-hosted EPR Coffee Hour.![]()
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Bring your questions and ideas. ![]()
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Join Beyond Plastics, Conservation Law Foundation, National Stewardship Action Council, UPSTREAM, and Break Free From Plastic US to learn about British Columbia’s Extended Producer Responsibility Pr...
The City of Vancouver is assessing if its former recycling receiving yard can be repurposed into a zero waste demonstration/incubation hub. They would love and appreciate all of your feedback. More info and a survey link is available at lnkd.in/dbRE_8N
PFAS Virtual Education Webinar - June 15 (9:00 - 10:30 AM PST) ![]()
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PFAS - they are everywhere! Including site runoff, groundwater, compost and digestate...![]()
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They are becoming one of the greatest environmental challenges for the solid waste industry. ![]()
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We are excited to host this educational webinar on PFAS: ![]()
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- What is PFAS?![]()
- Why is PFAS an environmental and health concern?![]()
- How is PFAS affecting the solid waste industry?![]()
- What is the United States doing to address this emerging concern?![]()
- How is the Canadian government dealing with this issue?![]()
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We Are SWANA Pacific Chapter – BC & Yukon Networking, Training, and Certification for Integrated Waste Resource Management
We are the Pacific Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America. As the leading organization in integrated waste resource management in BC and the Yukon, we provide expertise and professional development to practitioners through training, certification, and networking. Explore the About section to find out more about who we are and what we do.
