Recycling in Berkeley Demystified!

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Phone in: (669) 900 6833

Meeting ID: 815 6911 9670

Passcode: 054960

The Ecology Center (EC) has operated Berkeley’s Curbside Recycling Program since 1973. Under city contract, it operates a weekly collection of cans, bottles, newsprint, mixed paper, and cardboard and continues to serve as a global leader in the zero-waste movement. Join us online as two EC representatives provide clarity around Berkeley’s recycling processes, uncover curiosities, and answer long-standing questions about what really happens to your recyclables after they leave your curb. You’ll learn more about what makes something recyclable (or not!) and how your daily actions and choices play a role in our local zero-waste journey toward a truly sustainable economy. There’ll be a Q&A at the end. Bring your questionable items to share onscreen and find out whether it’s recyclable, compost, or trash!

• What goes where?

• Recycling best practices for the City of Berkeley’s curbside recycling program •

• Resources for proper sorting and materials disposal •

• Problems with plastics •

• Tips and strategies for reducing waste and working toward a zero-waste lifestyle

Leonardo Mendoza is Recycling Education Program Coordinator with valuable knowledge and experience in the field from his work with Ecology Action in Santa Cruz and with the Center for the Development of Recycling at San Jose State University.

Denaya Shorter is Community Engagement Program Director and oversees educational programming including the store, public resource center, and EcoHouse.