NERC was an instructor and assisted in formulating the agenda for a Food and Organic Waste Diversion workshop held July 19, 2016, in Conway, New Hampshire. The presentation included a Food Scrap Management Overview, a discussion on Wasted Food Reduction & Food Recovery/Donation, Food Scrap Collection (collection options, conducting a waste assessment), Engaging Stakeholders and Staff Training, and, Composting.
Food Scrap Management Training - New Hampshire Solid Waste Operator Training Program - Contract
NERC staff conducted a New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services continuing professional development workshop on Food Scrap Management in May 2016. The training was attended by 60 operators.
The three-hour workshop provided an overview of the benefits of diverting food scraps from the wastestream and options for collection, primarily looking at residential food scrap collection. The main focus of the workshop was on composting which included an overview of compost principals, recipe development, and process management. A primary component of the training was a focus on how food scraps could be added to existing leaf and yard trimmings processing efforts at transfer stations. An overview of the New Hampshire permit requirements for compost operations accepting food scraps was presented by DES staff.
Partner: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
Innovative Strategies & Best Management Practices for Implementing Reuse Programs in Rural Communities in New York State & the St. Regis Mohawk Nation - Grant
Through this United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities funded project, NERC worked with rural communities in New York’s North Country and with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe to decrease their waste stream through creative and sustainable reuse programs.
Four trainings were completed, with 71 participants. Technical assistance resulted in ongoing reuse programs in St. Lawrence, Lewis, and Jefferson Counties in the North Country, as well as with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Four national-based webinars were conducted, with more than 500 participants.
Available Resources
Reuse Explorations Guide - Innovative Programs and Strategies
The Reuse Explorations Guide is intended to benefit a wide range of people—state, tribal, municipal, and community leaders; materials managers; economic development specialists; citizen activists; reuse businesses; charity/non-profit representatives; and others who desire to expand reuse in their communities. The Guide offers particular insights for small and tribal communities; however, it is designed to assist communities of all sizes and demographics. It is designed for electronic viewing, with hyperlinks to additional information throughout.
Many reuse strategies and models are explored in the Guide, from food recovery to repair. Program implementation, keys to success, and program examples are included in each reuse strategy.
Webinar 1 - Reuse the Big Event
Big Event Webinar - Reuse Events BMPs
Big Event Webinar_Northampton, MA Reuse
Big Event Webinar - St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Swap Meet
Webinar 2 - States Charging Ahead with Textiles Recovery
Textiles Webinar Recording_States Charging Ahead with Textiles Recovery
Textiles Webinar_MADEP Presentation
Textiles Webinar_NERC Presentation
Textiles Webinar_Re-Clothe NY Presentation
Textiles Webinar_RIRRC Presentation
Textiles Webinar_SMART Presentation
Webinar 3 - Reuse: A Triple-Bottom Line Solution
Reuse: A Triple-Bottom Line Solution Webinar_Recording
Triple-Bottom Line_Reuse and Minnesota
Triple-Bottom Line_Fix-it Clinics—Bringing Communities Together
Triple-Bottom Line_Making Reuse Happen
Triple-Bottom Line_Pack & Give Back
Triple-Bottom Line_The Community ReUse Center Model
Webinar 4 - Stuck on Reuse!? - Resources for Making it Work
Stuck on Reuse!? - Resources for Making it Work Webinar Recording
MaryEllen Etienne, Reuse Institute_Presentation
