Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - May 20, 2017

Upcoming Hazardous Waste collection event May 20th (FREE FOR RESIDENTS)! Watch as our ECO AmeriCorps Vermont member Billy Ernest talks about hazardous materials and why it's important to dispose of them in a responsible fashion. Thanks to Cat-tv Bennington for filming, editing, & studio space! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMuMlRC5WI0&list=PLdXvmfaqL6tjmL_vid7GK4Uv70_nhfII4&index=1

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The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance will hold a rescheduled public meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Arlington Town Hall, 3828 VT Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250. The purpose of the meeting is to review the progress to date on the 2016 to 2017 work plan, plan for the upcoming household hazardous waste event and compost bin sales and to offer members of the public an opportunity to discuss programs and activities of the Alliance with the Alliance board. The mission of the Alliance is to reduce the amount of waste disposed in landfills, by incineration or similar means by reducing the amount of waste generated, conserving resources and promoting recycling and reuse. The Alliance consists of the towns of Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Manchester, Pownal, Rupert, Sandgate, Searsburg, Shaftsbury, Stamford, Sunderland and Woodford. For more information, please visit www.bcswavt.org or contact Michael S. Batcher at (802) 442-0713 x 2 or mbatcher@bcrcvt.org.

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Michael Batcher is starting the show at our business workshop! #recycle #actionshot #foodscraps #compost #thefuture

Recycling Workshop for Businesses

Workshop for Businesses: The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance will be sponsoring a FREE workshop for businesses on methods of managing solid waste, the requirements of the Universal Recycling Law, and organics management among other topics on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the A. Luke Crispe Room at the Vermont Veteran’s Home, 325 North St., Bennington, VT. The event is being cosponsored by the Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce and the Northeast Recycling Council. Please visit http://www.bcswavt.org/event/materials-management-new-way-look-waste/ for more details. We ask that attendees register either with Michael Batcher at mbatcher@bcrcvt.org or Athena Bradley at athena@nerc.org.

Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance Board Meeting

The Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Arlington Town Hall, 3828 VT Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250. The purpose of the meeting is to review the progress to date on the 2016 to 2017 work plan, plan for the upcoming household hazardous waste event and compost sales and to offer members of the public an opportunity to discuss programs and activities of the Alliance with the Alliance board. The mission of the Alliance is to reduce the amount of waste disposed in landfills, by incineration or similar means by reducing the amount of waste generated, conserving resources and promoting recycling and reuse. The Alliance consists of the towns of Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Manchester, Pownal, Rupert, Sandgate, Searsburg, Shaftsbury, Stamford, Sunderland and Woodford. For more information, please visit www.bcswavt.org or contact Michael S. Batcher at (802) 442-0713 x 2 or mbatcher@bcrcvt.org.

Our seas have become a plastic graveyard - but can technology turn the tide?

"Not only is the floating haze of scum unsightly, it is also swallowed by marine animals that cannot digest it. Chemicals leach into the water, and it has been shown that even humans who eat seafood ingest 11,000 pieces of microplastic each year." Ever wonder why #RecyclingMatters? This article gives a great summary on plastics in our ocean. Thanks for doing your part! #Recycle #CloseTheLoop #KeepItInTheSystem http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/02/11/seas-have-become-plastic-graveyard-can-technology-turn-tide/

Spring Hazardous Waste Collection

The event will be FREE for residents of the towns of Arlington, Bennington, Dorset, Glastenbury, Manchester, Pownal, Rupert, Sandgate, Searsburg, Shaftsbury, Stamford, Sunderland and Woodford and for the Villages of Old Bennington, North Bennington and Manchester. Small businesses that are conditionally exempt generators can also bring materials, but will need to pay for the costs of their disposal. More information will be available on the website in March (www.bcswa.org). In the meantime, please contact Michael S. Batcher at 802-442-0713 x 2 or mbatcher@bcrcvt.org if you have questions.

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#foodwaste reduction tip of the day: "Shop your kitchen" Many times we'll buy all of the ingredients to a recipe and find we already had it in our cupboards. Double buying increases the chance of food expiring and leads to increased food waste and wasted $$$. After making the ingredient list, check your kitchen to see which ingredients you already have. It's that simple. Join us every Thursday for more tips to decrease your waste and increase money $$$ in your pocket. #shopping #lovefoodhatewaste #makeitrain

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Did you enjoy the life of the strawberry? 40% of produced food wasted in the US is an appalling statistic. Here's a simple way to do your part to lower that number: "Eat Me First" Box Designate a shelf in your fridge for the older food, and clearly label it. This will remind you to eat these foods before they expire and cut down on wasted food and money. #lovefood #hatewaste #savings

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Professional Development Course: Cultivating Farm to School in Bennington County

Hey there educators! 🍑🍆🍓Food Connects and Shelburne Farms will be hosting a professional development course entitled: "Cultivating Farm to School in Bennington County" Follow the link to learn more about this exciting opportunity: http://www.foodconnects.org/pd-course-2017.html

BCSWA School Newsletter January, 2017 - BCSWA

Our January school newsletter is officially on the website! Take a look to find exciting opportunities in the area for students and staff http://www.bcswavt.org/news/bcswa-school-newsletter-january-2017/