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College Council Grant Program - Apply Now!

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The NYSAR3 College Council grants program, supported by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYS P2I), will provide up to $10,000 through a competitive grant program for New York State universities and colleges. Projects should focus on source reduction, reuse, or recycling. Each member institution is eligible to apply for project funding up to $5,000. Project proposals that incorporate pollution prevention will be more competitive in the grant evaluation process. The grant submission period runs from January 15 to March 15, 2019. The award recipients will be announced April 22, 2019. Download your application today!

2019 NYS Organics Summit

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The 5th annual NYS Organics Summit will take place March 26 - 27, 2019 at Casa Larga Vineyards outside of Rochester, NY. This yearly event is an opportunity to connect with over 150 NYS materials management professionals. This year's summit will focus on strengthening regional connections for diverting wasted food and food scraps from disposal, overcoming pressing challenges currently faced by the organics recycling industry and much more. Register by March 12, 2019 for early bird prices.

Pack-it for the Planet on National Pack your Lunch Day!

March 10th is National Pack Your Lunch Day! Packing your own lunch with sustainability in mind is a great way to reduce your waste and conserve natural resources while making healthy decisions.

Why pack your own lunch?

  • You have control over how much single use packaging you use (or do not use!)
  • Packing a lunch with less waste is an easy way that you can directly participate in environmental conservation
  • It's healthy for you and the planet! When you choose whole foods over fast food, takeout, or convenience foods in single-use packaging, you may just find it's healthier for you too!

Zero Waste LunchHow to participate with sustainability in mind

  • Choose to Reuse! Packaging and containers made to be used once and disposed of don't use natural resources to their full potential. Reduce your waste in the first place and choose reusable containers, utensils, napkins, and bag.
  • Choose foods without packaging when you can - like swapping a bag of chips with a banana.
  • If you can't find foods without packaging, choose foods that come in packaging that can be recycled and/or made with recycled content or buy in bulk over single portions.
  • Plan your lunch ahead of time and think of ways you can cut your waste. When prepping, buy and prepare enough food that you can reasonably consume to minimize food waste.

Upcoming events

Conferences and Workshops

Funding Opportunities - Application Deadlines

We Want To Hear From You!

Is there a topic you'd like to learn more about or a public event or workshop related to recycling (organics, textiles, traditional recyclables, etc.) you'd like the greater community to know more about? E-mail us at: organicrecycling@dec.ny.gov