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SUMMARY:CWMA Resource Library-Collective Knowledge Funding Contribution
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Resource Library Contribution Page!\n\nYour contribution to our Resource Library will fuel intensive development throughout 2027 as we create more core resources for the industry. \nFrom $30 to $3000 (or more!). We are grateful for anything you can give\, and will work to ensure your benefit and contribution are rewarded. We have created levels for organizations and individuals who wish to invest in this important work alongside us. \nNOTE: contributions can be deducted as a business or marketing expense similar to a sponsorship. CWMA is not a registered charity. \n\nYour Ticket to Give Back:
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-collective-knowledge-funding-campaign/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser or Special Event
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SUMMARY:Flash Roundtable: U.S. Tariffs on BC Waste and Recyclables
DESCRIPTION:– EVENT –\nOn October 23\, the White House changed the list of Canadian goods hit by its 50% Section 338 tariff. The changes apply to goods entering the U.S. on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on October 30\, 2026. 100 product codes were added and 22 removed. \nWaste itself is now tariffed. The new codes include HS 3825.10\, 3825.20 and 3825.30: municipal waste\, sewage sludge and clinical waste. \n\n\n\nThe duty applies even if the goods qualify under CUSMA (USMCA)\, and it’s charged on top of any Section 232 duties.\nAlso added: a PET resin code\, some other plastics\, some paper and paperboard (kraft\, labels\, sacks)\, and wood products (MDF\, fibreboard\, packing boxes\, joinery). Carpets were added too\, which matters for textile and C&D flows.\nRemoved (some relief for packaging): plastic film\, bags and crates\, corrugated cartons\, paper sacks\, moulded pulp and some plywood.\nThe tariff is being challenged in court. An importer has sued at the U.S. Court of International Trade (Gellert Global Group v. Trump)\, asking for refunds and a class action. There’s no ruling yet. Lawyers are telling importers to keep records so they can claim refunds later.\n\n\n\nWe know there are some holding patterns right now\, but the effect of these is current and real so a discussion will be helpful \n***Who should attend***\nRegional districts\, municipalities\, haulers\, processors\, brokers\, and anyone who ships material south. Any members who may be able to offer a local solutions are welcome to attend to bring awareness of the options. \n***What we’ll do together***\n\nhear who is affected and how (costs\, contracts\, material that may need a new place to go)\npool what we know about how much BC material crosses the border\ntrade ideas for keeping material moving or keeping it in BC\nfind out where CWMA can help: information\, or connecting you with each other\n\nThis is a working session\, not a webinar. Come ready to share what you’re seeing.\n\n– COST –\n$ Free for CWMA Members Only | Am I a member?\n$10 +GST for Non-Members \nEvents like this are made possible by CWMA member fees. If you’re joining us as a Friend of CWMA/non-member\, we appreciate your contribution \n\n– AGENDA –\nVirtual Doors Open at 2:50 PM Pacific for visiting and a/v check \n3:00 – 3:05 PM | Welcome! Purpose\, how the hour will flow\n3:10 – 3:20 PM | What CWMA knows about BC volumes going south\n3:20 – 4:10 PM | Facilitated Roundtable\n4:10 – 4:15 PM | Final thoughts and what comes next. \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event.\nPlease reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/flash-roundtable-us-tariffs-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom | Watch for the login details the day before the event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:British Columbia Event Waste Reduction Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:BC Event Waste Reduction Roundtable\n\n– EVENT –\nEvery year\, BC’s fairs\, festivals\, races\, and community celebrations feed and entertain hundreds of thousands of people. Then they quietly deal with a mountain of cups\, plates\, food scraps\, bottles and whatever has been left behind. \nThe teams that run these events already do a lot of waste management\, often with volunteers\, tight budgets\, and a field that was a parking lot three days earlier. \nThis event will bring these people together. \nIt is our first step to create a peer network for the planners and operational leads behind BC’s larger public events\, where they can share what works\, what didn’t\, and what they’d do differently to divert and manage waste. \n***Who should attend*** \nEvent directors\, planners and coordinators\, site and operations managers\, vendor coordinators\, volunteer leads who run waste stations\, and sustainability or “green team” leads. Event-greening contractors and service providers who work across multiple events are welcome too. \n***Event types*** \nMusic and arts festivals\, food festivals\, cultural and heritage celebrations\, agricultural fairs and exhibitions\, Canada Day and community events\, marathons and large sporting events\, seasonal or night markets… \n***What we’ll do together*** \nUsing our tried-and-true Roundtable Updates format — where people give brief updates on the work they are doing so we can all learn about everything — from vendor packaging rules\, station design and signage\, volunteer training\, compost and recycling collection and hauling\, reusable cup and dishware systems to overall lessons learned from events that have been working to reduce their waste. \n***We are just getting started*** \nThis first gathering is where we’ll decide together what kind of forum or ongoing meetings will work best for everyone. We’ll hear short updates on what participants are already doing in this area. Coming just to listen is welcome too! \n\n– COST –\n$ Free for guests who are event directors\, planners and coordinators\, site and operations managers\, vendor coordinators\, volunteer leads who run waste stations\, and sustainability or “green team” leads.\n$10 +GST for CWMA Members and Friends | Your registration helps us subsidize the above group at no cost. Thank you! \nCWMA’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 10:20 AM Pacific for visiting and a/v check \n10:00 – 10:35 AM | Welcome!\n10:35 – 10:45 AM | Vignette presentation to get the sharing flowing\n10:45 – 11:25 AM | Facilitated Roundtable. Some will come to share\, others to listen; both are warmly welcome.\n11:25 – 11:30 AM | Final thoughts and what comes next. \n\n\n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event.\nPlease reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/british-columbia-event-waste-reduction-roundtable/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom | Watch for the login details the day before the event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:CWMA Member Book Club: Leave The Lights On
DESCRIPTION:Book Club Discussion\nLeave the Lights On with author Jiaying Zhao\n\nPsychologist Elizabeth Dunn and climate behaviour scientist Jiaying Zhao argue in their book\, Leave the Lights On: How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species\, that fighting climate change should feel rewarding instead of demanding constant self-sacrifice. \n\nFollowing the fantastic keynote and book giveaway at our 2026 Conference\, we are hosting an informal book club discussion for CWMA MEMBERS only who have read the book. And we’re delighted that Jiaying Zhao has agreed to join us! \nThis is a relaxed conversation\, not a presentation. It will not be broadcast or recorded\, and seats are limited so everyone gets a chance to talk. \nCome ready to share what stuck with you\, what you’d challenge\, and what you might try in your own work.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-book-club-leave-the-lights-on/
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