Category Archives: Recycling & Waste Reduction

CWSD: April Webinars

Are you ready for Spring? We sure are! This month’s webinars include multiple backyard composting webinars, Trash Talk and a Kids in the Kitchen webinar. Register for one (or more!) of our upcoming ZOOM webinars (also available on Facebook LIVE) today. Spaces are limited! **Backyard Composting – Multiple sessions available!See below for dates, times and […]

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CSWD’s March Digest

March 2021 Dear Neighbors, Spring is knocking on our door in a very Vermont way. Its freezing! It’s gorgeous! It’s freezing AGAIN! March brings Daylight Savings Time (more light when we wake up!), melting snow, yard cleanup, and a much needed spring cleaning. If you are in the mood to get a jump on spring […]

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Burlington’s Transportation, Energy & Utilities Committee considers Consolidated Curbside Collection

The City continues to study a potential new consolidated system for the collection of residential household trash, recyclables, and food scraps. Under such a system, the City would license a particular hauler to pick up from all residential customers in a specific geographic area – or potentially have the City do the collection itself. Public […]

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Meet Up, Waste Down! Hosted by Zero Waste Campus Council March 23, 2021

It’s that time again… The Zero Waste Campus Council (ZWCC) is hosting its monthly Meet Up, Waste Down on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 10 am PST/1 pm EST via Zoom! These meetings are held for one hour every 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST via Zoom. We will have an initial welcome and introductions […]

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PLAN is hiring summer interns!

The Summer PLANternship Program is back! We are seeking three full-time, remote interns to work with us this Summer! Interns with PLAN can expect to work closely with other young, passionate, creative individuals in a collaborative and digital environment. While this year’s internship program is fully digital, the PLANtern work-from-home routine will be regularly broken up by activities such as […]

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Meet Up, Waste Down! Hosted by Zero Waste Campus Council Feb 23, 2021

The Zero Waste Campus Council (ZWCC) is hosting its monthly Meet Up, Waste Down on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1 pm EST via Zoom! These meetings are held for one hour every 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am PST/1 pm EST. We will have an initial welcome and introductions and then people can move […]

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CSWD’s February Digest

Dear Neighbors, We geek out about the strangest things here at CSWD. February 18th is National Battery Day!Americans purchase nearly 3 billion dry-cell (alkaline or lithium) batteries every year to power radios, toys, cellular phones, watches, laptop computers, and portable power tools. (University of Illinois at Urbana, 2021) These batteries can have a second life with proper disposal.Tips on handling […]

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CSWD: Upcoming Webinars

CSWD: Upcoming Webinars Start of the New Year with new knowledge! We have a full schedule for February – from Recycling 101 to Worm Composting for Teachers. Register for one of our upcoming ZOOM webinars (also available on Facebook LIVE). Recycling 101Feb 3, 2021 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ESTYour local MRF— Materials Recovery Facility— […]

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