Waste Management

Volunteer Opportunity: City of Edmonton Master Composter-Recycler Program

Position: 
Master Composter Recycler Volunteer
Application Deadline: 
12 Mar 2010

Once a year, the Waste Management Branch hosts the Master Composter-Recycler Program. Over a 3 weeks course schedule (Tues./Thursday evenings and Saturday) volunteers will learn about environmental stewardship in our city, such as: history of waste management; home composting; household hazardous waste; vermin-composting and residential recycling.

RCA Ambassador Program Gears up for 2010

Are you looking for one or more keen environmentally-oriented individuals to assist with specific tasks or projects this summer? Look no further — RCA’s Recycling Ambassadors can help.

The RCA hires a group of university/college students each year to carry out important education and technical projects from May through August. The students travel throughout Alberta delivering these projects, while gaining valuable experience that assists them in their education and career pursuits.

Job Opportunity: Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor, Green Calgary

Position: 
Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor
Application Deadline: 
24 Jan 2010
Location: 
Calgary
  • This is a full-time, permanent position, starting early February, 2010
  • The Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor report to the Manager of Commercial Environmental Services

Position Profile

The Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor will be part of the Commercial Environmental Services four- person team, working under the supervision of the Program Manager in terms of daily activities and program operations. Commercial Environmental Services assists companies to reduce their environmental impact associated with waste. The team offers the information, education, resources and tools necessary to divert waste from landfill and reach waste diversion goals. The one on one support allows Green Calgary to understand company needs and customize its services and recommendations for businesses.
Please note; the Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor will be conducting non-intrusive waste audits for companies. The audit provides an overview of waste and recycling composition and rates that can be used for ongoing performance measurement. Recommendations for improvements to waste reduction programs follow the audit to provide comprehensive solutions to companies.

2010 Waste Reduction Conference: “Building Tomorrow”

Start: 
Oct 13 2010 (All day) - Oct 15 2010 (All day)

Mark Your Calendars and Call for Speakers

The Recycling Council of Alberta is pleased to announce its 2010 Waste Reduction Conference “Building Tomorrow”, to be held October 13-15, 2010, at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Lake Louise, Alberta.

The conference will feature a wide variety of topics and sessions, and potential speakers are welcome to submit ideas for presentations on waste reduction topics, including progressive ICI and C&D initiatives, zero waste, and other innovative programs and technologies.

Location

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB

2009 Waste Reduction Conference "Green for Gold"

Start: 
Oct 14 2009 (All day) - Oct 16 2009 (All day)

The RCA’s 2009 Waste Reduction Conference "Green for Gold" will be held October 14-16, 2009 at the Fairmont Palliser hotel in Calgary, Alberta.

Fairmont Palliser Room Block Release: September 12, 2009

The Fairmont Palliser is offering special delegate rates starting at $199 per night (plus applicable taxes & gratuities). Please be sure to state that you are with the group "Recycling Council of Alberta" when booking your room. Reservations must be made prior to September 12, 2009 to ensure availability. After this date, reservations will be subject to availability and higher rates may apply. For reservations, call 403.262.1234. The Fairmont Global Reservations Centre at 1.800.441.1414 can also assist you with room reservations or you can book online.

Early Conference Registration Deadline: September 18, 2009

Are you registered yet? Higher conference registration fees will apply for registrations received after September 18, 2009. Visit www.recycle.ab.ca/conference for details and to register.

Location

Fairmont Palliser Hotel
133 9 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB

2009 Rs of Excellence Awards — Call for Nominations

Deadline: 
14 Aug 2009

The RCA is seeking nominations for its 2009 Rs of Excellence Awards.

If you know a person, program or organization that has made an outstanding contribution towards waste reduction, please let us know.

Application is simple:

Submit a brief description of the nominee’s achievements and why you think they deserve an award. Considered criteria include:

Clean Calgary Association is hiring a new member of the Healthy Homes Calgary Team

Position: 
Healthy Homes Calgary Team
Application Deadline: 
14 Jun 2009
Location: 
Calgary

Clean Calgary Association (CCA) is a non-profit, charitable urban environmental organization that is focussed on providing the information, tools, and support that are critical to empowering Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities. CCA delivers environmental education to and works directly with schools, businesses, groups, households and individuals to understand and reduce their environmental impacts, and operates The EcoStore at 809 ­ 4th Ave. S.W.

Clean Calgary is hiring a Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor

Position: 
Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor
Application Deadline: 
14 Jun 2009
Location: 
Calgary

Clean Calgary Association (CCA) is a non-profit, charitable urban environmental organization that is focussed on providing the information, tools, and support that are critical to empowering Calgarians to create healthy homes and communities. CCA delivers environmental education to and works directly with schools, businesses, groups, households and individuals to understand and reduce their environmental impacts, and operates The EcoStore at 809 ­ 4th Ave. S.W.

CCA staff is a knowledgeable, passionate, and committed team of people with and from different backgrounds and places that share a dedication to continual learning, collaboration, and engaging Calgarians in a meaningful way. Please visit our website at www.cleancalgary.org.

Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor ­ Permanent, Full-time

The Commercial Waste Reduction Liaison & Assessor (CWRLA) is a position on the Commercial Environmental Services (CES) team. CES assists companies to reduce their environmental impact associated with solid waste. We offer the information, education, resources and tools necessary to divert waste from landfill and reach waste diversion goals. The one on one support allows us to understand company needs and customize our services and recommendations for businesses.

Sierra Club Monthly Meeting: Plastic Bag Campaign & Alderman John Mar

Start: 
May 6 2009 - 7:00pm

Ald. John Mar on plastic bags at next monthly meeting

Topic: Our next monthly meeting will be held Wednesday May 6th, and will feature Alderman John Mar and the Sierra Club’s own Plastic Bag Campaign team, to talk about reducing the use of single-use plastic bags in our city. We will be showcasing other plastic bag initiatives around the world, and talking about the drastic effects littered plastic has on the environment, both local and global.

Location

Calgary Area Outdoor Council
1111 Memorial Drive NW
Calgary, AB

City of Calgary 20-Minute Makeover

Date: 
Apr 22 2009 (All day)

The Mayor has proclaimed Earth Day — 20 Minute Makeover and The City of Calgary is participating by promoting acts of green.

Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day and for the second year Alderman Joe Ceci has initiated a 20 minute makeover for Ward 9 that is now a city wide event. Alderman Ceci is asking all Calgarians at work, school or at home to stop what you’re doing on April 22, and take 20 minutes to pick up, sweep up and clean-up around your office, school or neighbourhood. It’s just 20 minutes, and helps green our everyday spaces.

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