Thursday, November 6th, 2008

We're getting into the nitty-gritty to develop a strategic waste reduction plan for YOUR BUSINESS.  See the full agenda HERE.

Whatcom County is home to successful business thought-leaders who have long understood the economic potential of sustainability. Waste reduction fits this bill. (For example: Paying to dispose of waste seemed like an outdated idea for Louws Truss of Ferndale... so they devised a waste management plan that is paying out serious profit. Check out the case study.)      
 
We'll start with some inspiring updates from Michelle Long and then quickly move into some peer to peer coaching while you create a plan for your next steps.
 
This is Beyond Recycling 101:

• Making the business case for waste reduction with Rodd Pemble of SSC, who will walk you through your business' "waste ledger" 

• Getting your employees and customers excited to participate - and spreading the word so people know what you're doing!

• Re-thinking your operations so you bring less "waste" into your business and send less home with your customers.  

Featuring Q&A with some of our community’s most knowledgeable waste-reduction specialists.

Plus: Free up to date TZW campaign promotional materials and “how-to” resources from Sustainable Connections

Regardless of whether you're new to these ideas or have gone as far as you think you can, come prepared to think critically and formulate new plans.   You’ll leave well-equipped with realistic next steps and a tool box of waste-reduction strategies. 

You do BIG THINGS, and together we ARE moving this community Toward Zero Waste!

REGISTRATION: Space is limited and advance registration highly recommended

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN:         https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/43831 or call Laura at 647.7093 x108

HOW MUCH: $15 Business Members: $25 Non-Members

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please transfer your admission to another interested person (call SC to let us know who).  If this is not possible, we can issue a refund, less a $5 processing fee.  After October 30th, a 50% refund is available.

WHEN & WHERE: November 6th 1:30-5:00pm @ Broadway Hall, 1301 Broadway in Bellingham.  Join us for beverages and networking after the event at the SC Office. 

WHO: Representatives of any business, organization or institution who want to reduce waste and look for waste reduction cost savings.

***STAY TUNED: A detailed agenda, speaker bios, and pre-workshop preparation will be emailed to registrants approximately 1 week before the event.

***Builders have their own workshop!  Happening simultaneously at the SC Office will be CONSTRUCTION WASTE RECYCLING: WASTE TURNED PROFIT!  For more info go to http://www.sconnect.org/greenbuilding/events/ orContact Nick at SConnect.org