Collaborative Approaches to Achieving Zero Waste

November 6, 2009
Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
UO in Portland, White Stag Block 152
Presenter: Dorothy Atwood

A one-day workshop in the principles and practical methods of moving towards zero waste both as an individual organization and in collaborations with others.

Course Description

This interactive workshop is designed for those seeking to learn practical methods to move their sustainability efforts forward by applying zero-waste principles. Zero waste is a common goal for organizations seeking to become more sustainable. Once the low hanging fruit of recycling has been picked, people are often at a loss of what to do to continue to move toward zero waste.

The primary focus of the workshop is on practical methods to systematically evaluate and prioritize your zero waste opportunities. Through a combination of short lectures and group exercises, participants will learn how to map the flow of materials and resources through their organization and assess the opportunities to eliminate resources and close loops to achieve zero waste. Participants will apply management system concepts and tools. Results will then be evaluated for not only internal opportunities, but for external collaboration as well.

In addition, you will learn about the issues associated with zero waste.

What does zero waste mean? How does it relate to sustainability?
How far can an individual organization go, without collaboration with others?

You will leave with a better understanding of how materials flow through your organization, tools to apply in your own work place, and examples of best practices.

Outcomes

Expand your understanding of zero waste beyond simply solid waste
Create a zero waste vision of your organization
Work with effective tools to identify and assess opportunities to eliminate waste
Develop strategies to prioritize and select high-impact projects
Pick three projects to further your goal
Learn about resources for expanding your zero waste efforts to include collaboration with others.
Explore actual resource collaboration opportunities with other participants

Registration and Fees

Non-Credit Fee: $
Earlybird Fee: $279
Earlybird Registration Deadline: 10/23/2009
Online registration not currently available for this course

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