Events

• July 25, 2024 from 6-7pm ET
• Online

Join us for this insightful webinar as we explore the opportunities and challenges in creating zero waste island economies. Timonie Hood, with EPA’s Pacific Southwest Office, will provide an overview of inspiring projects in Hawai‘i, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and beyond. She will also share resources to advance environmental justice and a circular economy. Through TRUE Certification, facilities can expedite their zero waste journey by focusing on environmentally preferable purchasing, redesign, reduction and reuse. Stephanie Barger, TRUE Director, will showcase how collaboration is key to creating markets, backhauling, composting and supply chain engagement. Robyn Vettraino, VCA Green, will share her work on the Hawai’I islands in making great strides in construction materials and operations zero waste efforts.

This complimentary webinar is open and relevant to all public, nonprofit, private, service providers and consultants. Not on an island but feel like in a it when it comes to zero waste? Please join as the tools and resources are applicable globally.