Zero Waste 101 Workshop

(this is a FREE workshop in three segments: Feb 6 8am-12 noon, 1pm-4pm, 6pm - 9pm)

Zero Waste 101When:  Mon, 02/06/2012 - 8:00am - 12:00pmWhere: University of TexasSouth 4th Street Sid Richardson Building: Bass Lecture HallAustin, TXSee map: Google Maps

What is Zero Waste and how can it be implemented on campus and in the community? Zero Waste 101 offers the opportunity to answer these questions and others in a free workshop led by several of the nation’s foremost Zero Waste authorities. This workshop will also demonstrate how Zero Waste can be a key part of community and business sustainability plans and help contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases. By attending this session, participants will learn:

Potential for Zero Waste-related job growthBenefits to businesses from pursuing Zero WasteConnections between Zero Waste and greenhouse gases

Zero Waste 101 Workshop: Session #1Monday, Feb. 6, 2012; 8 a.m. to NoonLocation: University of Texas Campus, Sid Richardson Building: Bass Lecture HallParking: Manor Garage (East Campus Drive/Robert Dedman Drive adjacent to the Mike A Myers Track and Soccer Stadium). Attendees will receive free parking passes at the workshop.Cost: Free!

Who should attend this course? Staff from educational institutions.

InstructorsGary Liss: With over 37 years of experience in the solid waste and recycling field, Gary Liss is a pioneer in the Zero Waste initiative. He has worked in numerous capacities as an educator and advocate of Zero Waste helping to develop Zero Waste plans at a significant amount of communities throughout the United States. He is a founder of the California Sustainable Business Council, the Recycling Organizations of North America (RONA), the GrassRoots Recycling Network and the Zero Waste Brain Trust.

Richard Anthony:An internationally recognized and published expert in the area of Resource Management using the Zero Waste Systems approach, Richard Anthony has participated in developing zero waste plans since 1998. He is a founder and member of the Board of Directors of the California Resource Recovery Association, the Grassroots Recycling Network and the Zero Waste International Alliance.

Ruth Abbe: The vice president and senior management consultant with HDR, Inc., Ruth has more than 20 years of experience in facility and collection procurement, contract negotiation, program planning, and financial analysis. She is HDR’s national practice leader in Zero Waste planning and leads the sustainability services group which focuses on Zero Waste planning, toxics reduction, long term energy management and energy efficiency, renewable energy, green house gas accounting, water conservation, green building and sustainable urban planning.

Host(s):  Austin Resource RecoveryWeblink:  http://1zerowaste101.eventbrite.com/