Philly Talks Trash: A Virtual Series on Waste

Philly Talks Trash: A Virtual Series on Waste is a monthly on-line program intended to educate and inspire you to participate in the imperative shift towards this new paradigm of zero waste that will replace our throw-away culture and help slow climate change.

The Series is a collaboration between the Philadelphia Neighborhood Networks’ Environment Action Committee and the Plastic Reduction Task Force of Weavers Way Co-op, event hosts. Beginning January 20, and ending July 21, monthly programs will be offered featuring representatives from nonprofits, government programs, and businesses that are working to reduce waste and increase reuse and recycling in the Greater Philadelphia Region. Topics will include single use plastics, food waste and recovery, packaging, recycling, incineration, and litter and dumping. Each program will take place on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Zoom links will be provided through emails.

Schedule

January 20 Re-thinking Waste: The Story of Plastic and the Circular Economy | Recording

February 17 Food: Waste Reduction and Recovery | Recording

March 17 Philly's Trash and Recycling Crisis | Recording

• Philadelphia History of Waste Management -- slides

April 21 Growing Circular Reuse Models in Foodservice and Grocery | Recording

May 19 Incineration: Why Philly Needs to Stop Sending our Trash to Chester | Recording

June 16 Managing Food Waste at Home | Recording

July 21 Litter and Dumping (Fugitive Waste) | Recording

*Topics per date are subject to change. You will be notified in advance if you registered for a topic that is rescheduled.

Sponsors

Organizations are welcome to be listed in this announcement as a sponsor. Please contact wastereductionphl “at” gmail.com for details.