The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) K-12 Technical Council announces its 2nd Annual Teacher Mini-Grant Program! Any K-12 teacher in the state of CA may apply for a $100 mini-grant to promote recycling and/or waste reduction in their classroom. The mini-grants can be used to purchase anything as long as it advances recycling/waste reduction education.
Online applications can be found here, and are due on Nov. 4, 2019, at 11:59pm.
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Introduction to Recycling - Fall 2019
Monday, November 4th at 9:00 AM to Wednesday, November 6th at 11:30 AM
Location: Recology SF, 401 Tunnel Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134
Registration: https://ncrarecycles.wildapricot.org/event-3562684
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Whale Tail Grants Funding Now Available
Looking for funding for an ocean education or coastal stewardship project for underserved youth or the general public? The California Coastal Commission is accepting applications for WHALE TAIL® Grants between now and November 4, 2019 from nonprofits, schools, or government entities. There are special subcategories for projects addressing climate change as it relates to the ocean or coastline, and for smaller organizations working with underserved communities. Approximately $300,000 will be awarded.
For full guidelines and the application, see https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/plate/plgrant.html.
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NOAA Marine Debris Prevention Grants
The NOAA Marine Debris Program is proud to announce our FY 2020 “Marine Debris Prevention” federal funding opportunity. This opportunity provides funding for projects that actively engage and educate a target audience (such as students, teachers, industries, or the public) in hands-on programs designed to raise awareness, provide practical approaches, reduce barriers, and encourage and support changes in behaviors to ensure long-term prevention of marine debris. The Letter of Intent (LOI) submission period for prevention projects will extend until November 5, 2019. Applicants who submit successful LOIs will be invited to submit a full proposal following the LOI review period. For more information on this FY 2020 grant opportunity, please visit Grants.gov and the NOAA Marine Debris Program’s website.
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Organics Grant Program FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 (Org 4) - Application Available
CalRecycle has released the application for the Organics Grant Program, Cycle 4, for Fiscal Years 2018-19 and 2019-20. To access the application and information regarding eligibility and program criteria, please visit the Notice of Funds Available webpage HERE
- Applications are due November 21, 2019 (extended)
The Organics Grant Program is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment - particularly in disadvantaged and/or low-income communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are made in disadvantaged and low-income communities. For more information, visit California Climate Investments.
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2020 Used Oil/HHW Call for Proposals
CalRecycle invites you to submit a proposal for the 2020 Used Oil/Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Training and Symposium. The focus of the Training and Symposium is HAZ-MADNESS, CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE, sharing what you have discovered with others on resource conservation and the appropriate management of used oil, batteries, pharmaceuticals and sharps, pollution prevention, and other problematic waste streams in the HHW universe. More than 300 individuals from federal, state, and local agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses are expected to come together at the symposium and hear what you have to say.
It will be held at the Sacramento DoubleTree Hotel, March 24-27, 2020.
Submit proposals by November 15, 2019.
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California Bioresources Alliance 2019 Symposium
CBA 2019 will feature a special workshop designed to help people understand and improve the permitting process for organics projects in California.
The symposium is organized by US EPA Region 9, California Air Resources Board, California Department of Food and Agriculture, State Water Resources Control Board, Association of Compost Producers, California Association of Sanitation Agencies, Cal State Fresno, UC Davis, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
November 14-15, Sacramento, CA. Click here for more information and to register.
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Highlight you Biz During America Recycles Day!
The UPcyclers Network is seeking nominations for PRODUCTS made from RECYCLED/DISCARDED content to HIGHLIGHT in a media series this November in honor of America Recycles Day. This is a great opportunity to spotlight your products and remind consumers and businesses to BUY RECYCLED!
Eligibility: US based brands with preference given to products that are Made in the USA. Products must be currently in production. Nomination form closes on September 30th.
SUBMIT a nomination! Share this with your network!
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NCRA RU: Call for Speakers 2020
On March 17, 2020, Northern California Recycling Association (NCRA) will host its annual one-day Recycling Update (RU) at the National Zero Waste Conference in Berkeley, CA. The fast-paced multi-faceted event draws around 400+ attendees from cities, haulers, consultants and public policymakers as well as advocates, job changers and students. Around 25 speakers address their area of expertise highlighting new and/or different approaches in 10-minute presentations followed by a few minutes of Q&A.
All interested speakers are invited to submit an application by November 11th.
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Sustainability Academy Spring Master Composter and Solid Waste Course
The Sustainability Academy’s Master Compost and Solid Waste Course is a free 6-week, in-class course that will provide you with in-depth knowledge about home composting.
Location: San Mateo County Center, 455 County Center, Redwood City
Registration will open in November 2019
Find out more here.
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San Francisco Fostering Sustainable and Healthy Behavior Workshops
Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr will be delivering introductory and advanced community-based social marketing training in San Francisco in November. These workshops will be of particular interest to agencies working to promote waste reduction, energy and water efficiency, conservation, sustainable food consumption, the control of invasive species, modal transportation changes and other sustainable actions.
Additional Information and Registration:
Use the following coupon code to receive $50 off when registering: 95d4cd2a This savings is in addition to the 10% price reduction for those who attend both workshops and our early-bird prices which are in place until July 31st.
Introductory and Advanced Workshops (Nov. 12 - 15): CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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