Below you will find a list of our past 20 e-newsletters. If you’re looking for something you are unable to find, feel free to contact us.
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Stuart Somerville Memorial Scholarships:![]()
SWANA Pacific Chapter - BC & Yukon, is pleased to once again offer a number of scholarship awards to encourage students studying in disciplines related to solid waste management at British Columbia or Yukon universities or colleges. During this time, numerous awards totalling over $60,000 have been provided to students in post-secondary institutions.![]()
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While any student in programs relevant to solid waste management or environmental protection are eligible for these awards, special consideration will be given to applicants who are also members of SWANA or are immediate relatives of a SWANA Pacific - BC & Yukon Chapter member.![]()
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The scholarships, sponsored by Ecowaste Industries are in memory of Stuart Somerville who was an active member of SWANA and particularly the Pacific Chapter. Please see our website for more details. swanabc.org/swana-bc-chapter-scholarships/![]()
#education #wastemanagement #solidwastemanagement #scholarships
SWANA Pacific Chapter Scholarships – SWANA BC Pacific
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Since 1994 the SWANA Pacific Chapter has offered a number of scholarship awards each year to encourage students studying in disciplines related to solid waste management at British Columbia and Yukon ...
Please join us December 1 online from 9 AM - 12 noon PST for SWANA Day. SWANA Day 2020 was a very successful virtual event with representation from all stakeholders in the solid waste industry. ![]()
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Abstracts for presentations are being accepted until Thursday, September 30. Submissions may include:![]()
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- waste material reduction![]()
- managing greenhouse gas emissions![]()
- collections![]()
- responsible management of end-of-life renewable energy materials and infrastructure![]()
- Product stewardship and EPR![]()
- Glass![]()
- Plastics![]()
- Organics![]()
- Fiber / Paper![]()
- Wood![]()
- Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)![]()
- Waste to energy![]()
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Please see our website for registration and abstract submission details.![]()
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swanabc.org/news-events/swana-day-2021/
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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bennington.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrceqtrjMpG9FVwYN6-75PJQJ3X0y5wNPk
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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...