September, 2004
Volume 26, Number 5
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A Taste of San Francisco |
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U.S. Zero-Waste Group Convenes First Conference |
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Rosario Marin - NEW CIWMB Chair |
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Jobs Available |
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Events Calendar |
CRRA Reception and Award Winners
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The California Resource Recovery Association hosted a wine tasting at the Yerba Buena Gardens on August 30, 2004, as part of the NRC’s Congress in San Francisco. 350 people attended the reception, hosted by CRRA and sponsored by Norcal, The City of San Francisco and a number of wineries. During the reception, the NCRA Players provided a medley presentation of past performances. CRRA awarded its 2004 Recycler of the Year to Jacy Bolden, and the 2004 CRRA Service Award to Judi Gregory. Full text of the conference and pictures will be in next month's, fall printed edition of Recyclescene. |
At its Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CRRA installed its new officers. President: Judi Gregory |
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The CRRA Board extends much appreciation to John Davis, past CRRA President from 2001 – 2004 and past CRRA Secretary, Grahame Watts, from 2002 –2004 for all their hard work. CRRA would also like to acknowledge and thank Lin King, David Powers and Ann Schneider for their years of service on the CRRA Board. |
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| San Francisco Trip Report, by Richard Anthony | |||||||
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This year the National Recycling Congress (Congress) was held in San Francisco. The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA), the host of the first (1980) and the ninth Congress (1990) has always used these events as opportunities to organize locally. To show case reuse, recycling and composting programs in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Global Recycling Council (GRC) of the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) organized an International Dialog on Proper Discard Management on Thursday and Friday, August 26-27, 2004, in San Francisco . To read the full text click here |
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August 29 through September 1, 2004 , NRC held its Annual Congress and Expo. Details of the Congress as well as photos are now available on the NRC website. www.nrc-recycle.org |
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This year CRRA hosted a wine tasting in San Francisco at the Yerba Buena Gardens. There were a dozen wineries represented, with 20 cases (240 bottles) offered. So, at 6 ounces per, we split about 1,440 servings amongst the +/- 350 attendees. Factor in the non-wine drinkers, consider the few bottles left over, and the average consumption was a commendable 4 glasses apiece. For a complete list of the wines served, click here |
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31 -- U.S. zero-waste proponents took a significant step this month, convening their first national conference Oakland, Calif. The GrassRoots Recycling Network, the U.S. affiliate of the Zero Waste International Alliance, hosted a one-day conference Aug. 28 in conjunction with the National Recycling Coalition’s 23rd Annual Congress & Exposition in San Francisco . The Zero Waste Network Action Conference gathered zero waste experts and advocates as well as skeptics. For more information visit www.grrn.org
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| Rosario Marin – NEW CIWMB Chair | ||
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SACRAMENTO- Former US Treasurer Rosario Marin has been elected to Chair the California Integrated Waste Management Board, the state’s primary solid waste recycling agency. Ms. Marin replaces Linda Moulton-Patterson, who served as the Board’s Chair since August 1999. Board Members elect who fills the position. “I appreciate this honor and will dedicate myself to fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the office,” said Ms. Marin, whose agency is specially funded with an annual budget of approximately $186 million and 450 employees. For the full story, click here |
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Waste Tire Management Program's 5-Year Plan Workshop Wednesday, September 29th, 2004, 9:30 a.m. CalEPA Building, Coastal Hearing Room, the Agenda will be available at a later date. To view the current Waste Tire Management 5-Year Tire Plan, go to 5-Year Waste Tire Plan . |
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| NRC Elections – 2 Californian’s Elected to Board | ||
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Congratulations to Darryl Young and Susan Kattchee (not pictured) for being elected to the NRC Board of Directors. The appointment of Darryl and Susan, combined with current NRC Board Member, Stephen Bantillo, means that California will now hold 3 seats on the 15 person Board. |
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Western Riverside Council of Governments: Staff Analyst I – Waste Management Program : $3,251 - $4,149 monthly; Staff Analyst I – Planning: $48,000 Annual, Staff Analyst I – Administration Department: $39,000-$49,795 Annually. For more information: http://www.wrcog.cog.ca.us/employ.htm |
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City of West Sacramento: Refuse & Recycling Intern (Paid Position): Hourly Pay Scale ($8.00-$9.00-$10.00-$11.00-$12.00): For more information: http://www.ci.west-sacramento.ca.us |
September 26-29, 2004 - Profitable Sustainability: The Future of Business, Seattle, WA Program, registration and exhibiting information: http://www.nbis.org/conference
October 28, 2004 – Waste Futures Summit 2004, Los Angeles, CA. For more information call (213) 473-7568.
NEW PRESIDENT LEVEL: Norcal
CRRA Sponsors
Burrtec, City of Sacramento, CIWMB, CA Department of Conservation, Zero Waste Communities of San Bernardino Co., Mojave Desert & Mountain JPA, Alameda County Waste Management Authority, SF Environment, Norcal, Allen Company, City of Los Angeles, City of Chula Vista EPA, SLO County IWMA, Waste Management, Richard Anthony Associates, City of Thousand Oaks, Gigantic Idea Studio, Bonny Doon Vineyard, PSSI/Stanford Recycling
CALIFORNIA RESOURCE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 276567, Sacramento, CA 95827-6567
Phone: (916) 441-CRRA • Fax: (916) 932-2209
Website: www.crra.com • Email: crra@crra.com