Event

When

03/06/2018    
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Bookings

Bookings closed

Where

Boston College, Corcoran Commons
Chestnut Hill, Boston, MA, 02467

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Join RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts on March 6 at Boston College for the 2018 College & University (C&U) Forum. These forums provide a platform for professionals to discuss waste diversion efforts on campuses throughout the state.

This forum will focus on two main topics:
1) Furniture reuse programs at colleges and universities
2) Recycling and food recovery in public spaces, cafeterias, and at special events

College and University Forum Agenda

8:30am – 9:00am Registration & Light Refreshments

9:00am – 9:30am Welcome & Updates
Boston College, Beth Emery
MassDEP, Sean Sylver
RecyclingWorks in MA, Renee Stearns

9:30am – 10:30am Furniture Reuse Panel Discussion and Q&A
Brandeis University, Mary Fischer
The Reuse Network, Tucker Jadczak
Harvard University, Rob Gogan

10:30am – 11:00am Networking Break

11:00am-11:30pm Food Recovery in Public Spaces, Cafeterias, and at Special Events
Harvard University, Rob Gogan

11:30am – 12:00pm Front-of-House Food Recovery
Boston College, Julianne Stelmaszyk

12:00pm Closing Remarks

12:05pm – 12:30pm Boston College Tour      
Boston College, Megan O’Neil

Hear what your peers are doing to connect retired dorm, office, and classroom furniture with a new use. Also learn strategies for reducing contamination when collecting recyclables and food waste in public spaces.

To RSVP, fill out the form below. Email info@recyclingworksma.com or call 888-254-5525 with any questions.

Staff, faculty, and students involved in waste reduction are encouraged to attend RecyclingWorks C&U Forums. Stay tuned for the complete agenda.

Bookings

Bookings are closed for this event.