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SUMMARY:Mind the Gap: HHW Roundtable on 1lb+ Propane Tanks and 5kg+ lithium-ion batteries
DESCRIPTION:– EVENT DETAILS –\nWe’re witnessing infrastructure gaps in our household hazardous waste (HHW) systems\, particularly with items that are technically hazardous but have become ubiquitous consumer products. \n1-lb Propane Tanks: A Perfect Storm\nThese small canisters present a complex challenge—they’re pressurized vessels with explosion potential containing flammable gas\, yet marketed as “disposable” consumer products. Many HHW facilities and municipal waste operations struggle with proper handling protocols\, and finding a fully compliant processing organization has proven difficult for many regions. \n5\, 10\, 20-lb Propane Tanks\nAlso challenging. \nLarge Lithium-Ion Batteries: The 5kg+ Challenge\nThis weight threshold captures e-bike batteries\, power tool batteries\, and more. The 5kg limit reflects the critical point where specialized transportation and handling protocols become mandatory under current regulations and these batteries are not covered under the current EPR system. \nAre you experiencing specific collection logistics challenges in your area? Have you identified policy solutions or innovative approaches for these waste streams? Let’s get together to discuss and share! \nCWMA Roundtables serve as our collaborative platform to share our scenarios\, challenges\, and success stories. \nPlan to attend! \n\n– COST –\nNo Cost. This event is generously subsidized with thanks to the City of Vancouver. \n\n– AGENDA –\nVirtual Doors Open at 9:50 AM for visiting and a/v check\n\n10:00 AM — Welcome Everyone / Acknowledgments \n10:10 AM — Roundtable / We anticipate a good-sized crowd and want to ensure we hear from all who want to contribute. As we hope to take a full inventory of what is going on\, we want to ensure we give enough time. Every CWMA roundtable is expertly facilitated with attendees expected to share about 2-3 minutes (ish).\n11:25 AM — More meetings/What is next?\n11:30 AM — Farewell! \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance. \n\n– ROUNDTABLE PROPOSED and SPONSORED BY –
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/mind-the-gaps-hhw-roundtable-on-1lb-propane-tanks-and-5kg-lithium-ion-batteries/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Energy and Resource Recovery from Waste: Exploring Climate\, Carbon\, and Business Cases
DESCRIPTION:– DETAILS –\nWaste to Watts Series – Part 2\nEnergy and Resource Recovery from Waste: Exploring Climate\, Carbon\, and Business Cases \nIn British Columbia\, “waste as a resource” refers to strategies for transforming waste streams into valuable resources\, reducing landfill waste\, and mitigating environmental impacts. This involves reducing waste generation\, reusing materials\, recycling\, recovering energy\, nutrients\, and deriving other benefits from waste. \nOn this 90-minute session we continue to explore other applications and innovations\, and dive into the business case for carbon capture\, value-creation\, and climate action. \nOnce again\, we will also expand our solid waste focus and include discussion on the confluence of liquid waste\, solid waste\, and climate action. Look forward to learning more from: \n\nEcostrat | Aryn Garswood \nBiomass feedstock\, from tree nut shells and wood fibers\, for bioenergy\, biofuel\, and biochemical projects.\nBiocarbon Expert\, PhD | Geoff de Ruiter\nBioenergy\, carbon management\, and biocoal applications in British Columbia.\nWhirlpool-InSinkErator | Kendall Christiansen\nTechnology that supports energy sustainability by enabling the capture of bioenergy from food waste and sludge.=\nCapital Regional District | Rory Tooke\nBiosolids explorations and innovations.\n\nVignette: Highlights on how bioenergy and biocarbon technologies support the province’s CleanBC climate plan\, contributing to greenhouse gas emission reductions by providing low-carbon fuel alternatives and enhancing forest carbon storage.\n \n\n– COST –\n$23 CWMA Members | $28 Non-Members \n+GST.  CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these\, dedicated patronage from sponsors\, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits; please be in touch. | Am I a member? \n\n– AGENDA –\nVirtual Doors Open at 9:50 AM for visiting and a/v check\n10:00 AM — Welcome Everyone / Acknowledgments\n10:05 AM — Presentations\n11:00 AM — Q&A\n11:20 AM — Vignettes and open discussion topics\n11:29 AM — Farewell! \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/energy-and-resource-recovery-from-waste-exploring-climate-carbon-and-business-cases/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom | Watch for the login details the day before the event
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SUMMARY:Government of BC Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG) Information Showcase
DESCRIPTION:– EVENT DETAILS –\nThe BC Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG) is a team in the BC Public Service that helps ministries use behavioural science to support development of stronger policies\, programs\, and services. \nThey work with ministry partners to identify where best to intervene in a system and which behaviours to focus on to reach desired objectives. \nThey then do research to understand barriers and facilitators to desired behaviours and support the design of policies\, programs and services that meet people where they are and encourage the desired action. \nThis “Fast Feature” Presentation is our way of quickly but thoroughly ensuring our industry is aware of this organization and their important work. \nLearn more about: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/data/initiatives/behavioural-insights \n\n– COST –\nNo Cost. This event is subsidized thanks to the ongoing support of all CWMA Members.\nKeep the support coming: consider becoming a member today! \n\n– AGENDA –\nVirtual Doors Open at 9:55 AM Pacific for visiting and a/v check \n10:00 AM – Welcome\n10:07 AM – Presentation by Government of British Columbia Behavioural Insights Group (BC BIG) Information\n10:27 AM – Q&A\n10:44 AM –  Farewell \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/government-of-bc-behavioural-insights-group-bc-big-information-showcase/
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