The Composting Association of Vermont (CAV) is seeking a part-time Director to replace our current Director who is retiring after nine years of service. Position Responsibilities Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for CAV programs and execution of the organization’s mission. Specific responsibilities include: Administration and Program […]
Continue readingLearn 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 […]
Continue readingThe Spring Move Out Project team (a partnership of Burlington Code Enforcement, CEDO, UVM, Champlain College, CSWD, ReSOURCE, Casella, & Myers) really needs your help to carry out our events on Loomis and Buell Streets on May 25. We need about 40+ volunteers to help manage the event so that it is successful. Sign up to volunteer for the 16th annual Spring Move Out Project (SMOP) – […]
Continue readingNews Flash May 2016 Click the icons above to find us on Facebook & Twitter! Love compost? Love biking? Love helping people recycle right at events? CSWD has some fun, interesting volunteer and internship openings — two with the potential for academic credit, a great environmental education and outreach experience to add to your resume — […]
Continue readingPUBLIC OUTREACH COORDINATOR – FULL-TIME REPORTS TO: District Manager BASIC FUNCTION: The Public Outreach Coordinator promotes the understanding and value of specific waste reduction and diversion programs, including recycling, organics management, household hazardous waste/CEG waste diversion, and source reduction. The Public Outreach Coordinator assists District Manager and Program Manager with overall administrative and professional work […]
Continue readingSave Food for People June 28-29, 2016 Harvard Law School | Cambridge, MA The gathering of speakers and all around anti-food waste heroes is going to be second to none this or last year! This conference is targeted on the opportunities, programs, and available infrastructure to prevent wasted food and to capture edible surplus food […]
Continue readingAll, Each year as students move out of our Champlain Residence Halls, there is the opportunity to collect useful items for donation in the community as well as ensuring proper recycling protocol. If you are someone who wants to: a) make sure good things wind up in the hands of those who could use it, […]
Continue readingHey friends! Happy April – the PLAN team is in their final weeks of zero waste road tripping, and we’ve got some fun things on the horizon! First off, this year’s Students for Zero Waste Conference will take place on November 11th and 12th at UNH campus in Durham, New Hampshire. Registration will be opening soon, so stay tuned! Read on for […]
Continue readingLove Compost? Love Biking? CSWD has a volunteer and/or internship opening for a friendly composting and biking enthusiast to pedal farmer’s markets and other fun events to promote CSWD’sDrop-Off Composting Program. We’ll outfit your bike with a festive bike cargo trailer stocked with info & giveaways! Estimated time commitment is 5-10 hours each week, mid-May […]
Continue readingOver the course of three weekday evenings in early April, the Champlain College Eco-Reps sorted and weighed food waste in the Champlain College Dining Hall during the dinner time rush (5-7 pm). During these three sessions, there was a total of 1419 people in the dining hall. From these diners, 201.6 pounds of waste was collected, with an […]
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