The B.C. Government has amended the Recycling Regulation.
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The City of Vancouver is seeking a Senior Engineer, Environmental Programs (Closing date: July 30, 2020)
Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change, the Outreach Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for establishing, fostering and nurturing strong positive relationships with community groups, schools, government agencies, private organizations and the general public, on behalf of the District of Squamish.
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Join us for SWANA Days 2020 - December 1 - 3/20 (10 AM - 12 PM each day) Virtually!
Agenda (subject to changes):
December 1 - Getting Things Started - New Initiatives
December 2 - Circularity and Diversion
December 3 - It's All About the Money
Early bird registration pricing extended to end of day Friday, October 9/20. Please see our website for more information and to register.
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It is time for the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA – Pacific Chapter – BC & Yukon) to gear up for SWANA Days 2020! This annual event creates a collaborative environment where a diverse array of waste professionals can gather, learn and network.Reminder for tomorrow morning - 9 AM PST:
SWANA Pacific Education Series Call-September 16-9:00-10:00 AM
We are excited to bring you some new and relevant information on our upcoming call on Recycling Contamination. Our speakers include:
- Recycle BC
- Regional District of Mount Waddington
- Fox Disposal
- City of Terrace
- City of Surrey
Our zoom meeting will quality for 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Please email [email protected] to confirm your participation.
Reminder:
SWANA Pacific Education Series Call-September 16-9:00-10:00 AM
We are excited to bring you some new and relevant information on our upcoming call on Recycling Contamination. Our speakers include:
- Recycle BC
- Regional District of Mount Waddington
- Fox Disposal
- City of Terrace
Our zoom meeting will quality for 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). Please email [email protected] to confirm your participation.
SWANA Days Call for Presentations
Reminder - Please submit your abstracts before end of day August 28, 2020 to be considered for SWANA Days (virtual).
The Planning Committee is seeking abstracts that demonstrate progress made through lessons learned and success stories on the following topics:
· Crisis and disaster management
· Zero waste and circular economy
· Organic waste reduction, collection and processing
· Financial aspects of solid waste
· Recycling, re-use and commodity markets
· Safety programs and initiatives
· Climate change (GHG)
· Transfer station and MRF opportunities
· Landfill planning and landfill leachate
· Construction and demolition waste diversion
Abstracts for presentations are being accepted until Friday, August 28. Please submit all abstracts to [email protected]
For more information please visit our website swanabc.org/news-events/swana-day-2020/
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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.
