Category Archives: Courses, Webinars & Conferences

Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference 2017 : “Renew, Restore & Regenerate”

The College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is our conference and lodging location for 2017.  Reserve your room by March 30, 2017. College Park, MD Students at SSCC “Speaking to other people who are working to improve their campuses’ impact was a great experience.” – Erin Case, Food Recovery Network Join your fellow students […]

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CSWD Monthly NewsFlash

NewsFlash August 2016 Click the icons above to find us on Facebook & Twitter! Meet CSWD’s new General Manager! On August 8, Sarah Reeves will take the helm as General Manager of the Chittenden Solid Waste District. Tom Moreau retired from the position after 21 years of leadership. Sarah Reeves was born and raised in […]

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Registration is now open for the first annual State of New York Sustainability Conference

Online registration is now open for the first annual… State of New York Sustainability Conference 2016 For faculty, students and staff of public and private higher education institutions in New York State, especially sustainability staff and energy managers   Organizations that market sustainable products and services to higher ed institutions are also welcome to attend and/or […]

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SZW16: Calling all Zero Wasters

Share your skills and solutions with  the zero waste world!      Present at the 3rd Annual Students  for Zero Waste Conference    This November 11th & 12th in Durham, NH, the Post-Landfill Action Network will again host student leaders, social businesses and community activists from all across the country for a zero waste conference on the zero […]

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Vermont Law School Offers Free ‘Hot Topics’ Lectures on Environmental Issues

CONTACT:  Maryellen Apelquist, Director of Communications, Vermont Law School office: 802-831-1228, cell: 802-299-5593, mapelquist@vermontlaw.edu SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt., May 19, 2016––Throughout the summer, Vermont Law School faculty, distinguished scholars, media fellows and others will deliver one-hour “Hot Topics” lectures on a variety of current issues inenvironmental law and policy. Free and open to the public, the lectures will be held from noon to 1 […]

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Summer Composting Course @ UVM

Learn compost ecology and management at UVM this summer! Learn about the ecological, physical, and chemical principles behind composting, practical management of a compost facility, and the myriad benefits of using compost in agricultural ecosystems and beyond! (3 credits) An engaging mix of lectures, hands-on activities and demonstrations, site tours, and guest lectures from seasoned […]

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Two exciting opportunities for campus food system advocates

Dear Campus Food System Advocate: Two exciting things to share with you! 1) We launched our Farm & Sea to Campus Network in New England. Please consider signing up for updates from the network, or join a working group if you are passionate about transforming the regional food system. 2) We are hosting a Local […]

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Free Registration for Students at Resilient Vermont Conference – May 20 & 21

I’m excited to share that we have a limited number free registrations available for students at the upcoming Resilient Vermont Conference, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors! Please help us spread the word to any students who may be interested in attending this important statewide event. Registrations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. […]

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Free Registration for Students at Resilient Vermont Conference – May 20 & 21

I’m excited to share that we have a limited number free registrations available for students at the upcoming Resilient Vermont Conference, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors! Please help us spread the word to any students who may be interested in attending this important statewide event. Registrations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. […]

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Sustainability and Social Science Research Symposium, Abstracts Due May 30, 2016

The “Sustainability and Social Science Research Symposium” will be held at the University of Michigan, United States, on May 17th-19th, 2017.   The aims of the Symposium are as follows: a) to provide social science researchers focusing on sustainability an opportunity to present and discuss their work (e.g. empirical work, case studies, teaching and learning innovations, […]

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