1st PUERTO RICO ORGANICS RECYCLING SUMMIT
The Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions, in partnership with the Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Organics Team is pleased to host the first-ever Puerto Rico Organics Summit. The objective of this event is to gather stakeholders across sectors to discuss how composting practices benefit the economy and the environment of Puerto Rico. Topics to be explored include: Regulation for the Design & Operation of Municipal Composting Installations, Composting as part of comprehensive Disaster Debris Management, and Community Outreach. Facilitated discussion will be focused on strengthening and expanding composting operations in Puerto Rico including, but not limited to, public policy initiatives and PRRP Organics Team projects.
Date: May 18, 2018
Location: Terra Campestre Convention Center, Guaynabo, 00959, Puerto Rico
Time: 8:30am-5:00pm
Recent Events
June 2017
Webinar: Plastic Pollution Solutions
Description: "From plastic-packaged food in the kitchen to toothbrushes and shampoo in the bathroom; from the carpet on the floor to the clothes in our closets, our world is full of plastic! Although some plastics make our lives better, much of it is a problem—polluting our oceans and beaches and harming our health with toxic chemicals. Join us for inspiring stories and practical tips about how each one of us can reduce plastic. Author Beth Terry and policy specialist Genevieve Abedon will share their journeys and explain why we can’t just recycle our way out of this mess."
Date: June 21, 2017
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
To register click here.
Description: "From plastic-packaged food in the kitchen to toothbrushes and shampoo in the bathroom; from the carpet on the floor to the clothes in our closets, our world is full of plastic! Although some plastics make our lives better, much of it is a problem—polluting our oceans and beaches and harming our health with toxic chemicals. Join us for inspiring stories and practical tips about how each one of us can reduce plastic. Author Beth Terry and policy specialist Genevieve Abedon will share their journeys and explain why we can’t just recycle our way out of this mess."
Date: June 21, 2017
Time: 1:30-2:30 pm
To register click here.
Webinar: Waste Management of Plastics and Upstream Solutions
Description: Dr. Jenna Jambeck will be talking about her research on global waste management and mismanagement of plastics. This webinar is intended for a general audience.
Date: June 27, 2017
Time: 1:00
To register click here.
Description: Dr. Jenna Jambeck will be talking about her research on global waste management and mismanagement of plastics. This webinar is intended for a general audience.
Date: June 27, 2017
Time: 1:00
To register click here.
May 2017
april 2017
Earth Week in DDR Shopping Centers
From April 17 through 23, 2017, DDR shopping centers across the Island will offer talks about diverse environmental issues and recycling. There will also be electronics recycling stations.
For more information visit DDR's webpage.
From April 17 through 23, 2017, DDR shopping centers across the Island will offer talks about diverse environmental issues and recycling. There will also be electronics recycling stations.
For more information visit DDR's webpage.
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December 2016
Caribbean Recycling Summit
With the support of US Environmental Protection Agency, the Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership (PRRP) is collaborating with the Virgin Islands Recycling Partnership (VIRP), the PR Solid Waste Authority, and the US Department of Agriculture to host the first Caribbean Recycling Summit. With this event, we hope to offer an opportunity to connect the public, private, and non-profit sectors of the Caribbean, with the goal of carrying out concrete actions that will lead to sustainable materials management in our islands. The event will provide an exhibiting opportunity for companies, organizations, and agencies, as well as a venue for themed workshops related to challenges, opportunities, and new advances in the recycling industry.
Date: December 1 & 2, 2016
Place: Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, in Hato Rey
Read the report here
With the support of US Environmental Protection Agency, the Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership (PRRP) is collaborating with the Virgin Islands Recycling Partnership (VIRP), the PR Solid Waste Authority, and the US Department of Agriculture to host the first Caribbean Recycling Summit. With this event, we hope to offer an opportunity to connect the public, private, and non-profit sectors of the Caribbean, with the goal of carrying out concrete actions that will lead to sustainable materials management in our islands. The event will provide an exhibiting opportunity for companies, organizations, and agencies, as well as a venue for themed workshops related to challenges, opportunities, and new advances in the recycling industry.
Date: December 1 & 2, 2016
Place: Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, in Hato Rey
Read the report here
November 2016
October 2016
Grant Program Seeks Water Restoration Proposals
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program is looking for proposals for projects focused on water restoration, especially in neighborhoods with high concentrations of minorities and low income population. For more information click here. If you have questions regarding the application process there will be a webinar on November 15, 2016, on how to do the applying process. Click here to register.
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program is looking for proposals for projects focused on water restoration, especially in neighborhoods with high concentrations of minorities and low income population. For more information click here. If you have questions regarding the application process there will be a webinar on November 15, 2016, on how to do the applying process. Click here to register.
Webinar on Recycling Collection Programs
Sign up for a webinar on the access rates and development of recycling collection programs. For more information click here.
Sign up for a webinar on the access rates and development of recycling collection programs. For more information click here.
Webinar on Food Recovery
Sign up for a webinar on reforming laws and policies to enhance food recovery at the state and local level. For more information click here.
Sign up for a webinar on reforming laws and policies to enhance food recovery at the state and local level. For more information click here.
Local Foods, Local Places open for applications
Local Foods, Local Places will be receiving applications until November 6, 2016. Local Foods, Local Places helps people create walkable, healthy, economically vibrant neighborhoods through the development of local food systems. Local Foods, Local Places aims to boost economic opportunities for local farmers and businesses, improve access to healthy local food, and promote childhood wellness. Click here for more information.
Local Foods, Local Places will be receiving applications until November 6, 2016. Local Foods, Local Places helps people create walkable, healthy, economically vibrant neighborhoods through the development of local food systems. Local Foods, Local Places aims to boost economic opportunities for local farmers and businesses, improve access to healthy local food, and promote childhood wellness. Click here for more information.
Contest: design a poster for International Compost Awareness Week
Attention Students and General Public! The International Compost Awareness Week is holding a contest to look for this years' poster. Categories range from elementary school to adults. For more information click here.
Attention Students and General Public! The International Compost Awareness Week is holding a contest to look for this years' poster. Categories range from elementary school to adults. For more information click here.
September 2016
Campus RainWorks Challenge
Register now for the fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge prize competition! This challenge asks student teams to design innovative green infrastructure for their campus. This year teams will incorporate climate resiliency and consider community engagement in their green infrastructure designs for stormwater management. Registration for this year’s competition will be open from September 1-30, 2016. For more information click here.
Register now for the fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge prize competition! This challenge asks student teams to design innovative green infrastructure for their campus. This year teams will incorporate climate resiliency and consider community engagement in their green infrastructure designs for stormwater management. Registration for this year’s competition will be open from September 1-30, 2016. For more information click here.
Webinar: Protecting Students from Mosquitoes and the Zika Virus at School
Date: September 20, 2016
Hour: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
For more information click here.
To register click here.
Date: September 20, 2016
Hour: 2:00 - 3:30 pm
For more information click here.
To register click here.
"Food: Too Good to Waste" an upcoming webinar on food waste reduction
Currently, over 30% of the food currently grown and processed in the U.S. goes uneaten. When wholesome, edible food ends up in a landfill, all those embedded resources (along with the money spent on them) also get wasted. This impacts the environment, our community and the bottom line. The Food: Too Good to Waste toolkit was designed and developed for local governments and other community partners to help prevent wasted food in households. This community food waste prevention toolkit has been tested throughout the US and helps households save money while reducing wasted food by up to 50%. During this webinar we will present results from an evaluation report on several campaign implementations and hear from three of those communities who successfully implemented this toolkit. For more information, visit the link here.
Currently, over 30% of the food currently grown and processed in the U.S. goes uneaten. When wholesome, edible food ends up in a landfill, all those embedded resources (along with the money spent on them) also get wasted. This impacts the environment, our community and the bottom line. The Food: Too Good to Waste toolkit was designed and developed for local governments and other community partners to help prevent wasted food in households. This community food waste prevention toolkit has been tested throughout the US and helps households save money while reducing wasted food by up to 50%. During this webinar we will present results from an evaluation report on several campaign implementations and hear from three of those communities who successfully implemented this toolkit. For more information, visit the link here.
Campus RainWorks Challenge
EPA is announcing the fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge prize competition that asks student teams to design green infrastructure for their campus. This year, teams will incorporate climate resiliency and consider community engagement in their stormwater management designs. EPA is calling for college and university students to form teams with a faculty advisor to participate in the competition. EPA encourages teams to be multidisciplinary (comprised of planners, engineers, designers, scientists, and more). Teams will be able to submit in either the master plan or demonstration project categories.
Registration for this year’s competition will be open from September 1-30, 2016. Submissions for this year’s competition will be due December 16, 2016 and winners will be announced in Spring 2017.
EPA will offer faculty and student prizes. Faculty advisors will receive $3,000 for first-place teams and $2,000 for second-place teams. Student team members will receive $2,000 for first-place teams and $1,000 for second-place teams.
Please see (https://www.epa.gov/campusrainworks) for more information. Additional questions may be directed to Katelyn Amraen at [email protected]
EPA is announcing the fifth annual Campus RainWorks Challenge prize competition that asks student teams to design green infrastructure for their campus. This year, teams will incorporate climate resiliency and consider community engagement in their stormwater management designs. EPA is calling for college and university students to form teams with a faculty advisor to participate in the competition. EPA encourages teams to be multidisciplinary (comprised of planners, engineers, designers, scientists, and more). Teams will be able to submit in either the master plan or demonstration project categories.
Registration for this year’s competition will be open from September 1-30, 2016. Submissions for this year’s competition will be due December 16, 2016 and winners will be announced in Spring 2017.
EPA will offer faculty and student prizes. Faculty advisors will receive $3,000 for first-place teams and $2,000 for second-place teams. Student team members will receive $2,000 for first-place teams and $1,000 for second-place teams.
Please see (https://www.epa.gov/campusrainworks) for more information. Additional questions may be directed to Katelyn Amraen at [email protected]
SWANA is looking for students with an interest in designing solutions for solid waste management problemas. Click here for more information.
August 2016
Webinar on planning and managing natural resources in coastal areas
On August 30, there will be a webinar on planning and managing natural resources in coastal areas. For more information click here.
On August 30, there will be a webinar on planning and managing natural resources in coastal areas. For more information click here.
July 2016
Cleaning and monitoring of Punta Cucharas Reserve in Ponce
With hashtag #puntacucharasreverdece and under the proposal Reverdece tu Comunidad (Advise Council for Urban Forestation and Communities of Puerto Rico) of the University of Puerto Rico, in Ponce, a community activity is scheduled to impact the Punta Cucharas Reserve. The date of the cleaning will be Saturday, July 23, 2016, starting at 9:30 am through 2:00 pm. This activity includes cleaning and recycling (material characterization) of the solid waste accumulated along the coast, monitoring the Water Quality (with a kit provided by the Program of the Estuary of the San Juan Bay), a mini-tour through the mangrove forest, lagoon, secondary forest and coast, and finalizes with a gathering of the groups and community organizations that will participate. There will also be certificates for contact hours. To view the press release (in Spanish) click here. For more information (in Spanish) click here.
With hashtag #puntacucharasreverdece and under the proposal Reverdece tu Comunidad (Advise Council for Urban Forestation and Communities of Puerto Rico) of the University of Puerto Rico, in Ponce, a community activity is scheduled to impact the Punta Cucharas Reserve. The date of the cleaning will be Saturday, July 23, 2016, starting at 9:30 am through 2:00 pm. This activity includes cleaning and recycling (material characterization) of the solid waste accumulated along the coast, monitoring the Water Quality (with a kit provided by the Program of the Estuary of the San Juan Bay), a mini-tour through the mangrove forest, lagoon, secondary forest and coast, and finalizes with a gathering of the groups and community organizations that will participate. There will also be certificates for contact hours. To view the press release (in Spanish) click here. For more information (in Spanish) click here.
Seeking volunteers for recycling at Vieques Carnival
Join the party while you help the environment volunteering in the recycling efforts at the Vieques Carnival. Fill the form here.
Join the party while you help the environment volunteering in the recycling efforts at the Vieques Carnival. Fill the form here.
Informative Workshops
Two half-day informational workshop rounds, will be held during July 11 or 12. This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers, architects, agronomists and other science-degree holders interested in agricultural production to obtain information on how to get certified as Technical Service Provider for the Natural Resources Conservation Services of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information please visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/…/main/nat…/programs/technical/tsp/
Two half-day informational workshop rounds, will be held during July 11 or 12. This is a fantastic opportunity for engineers, architects, agronomists and other science-degree holders interested in agricultural production to obtain information on how to get certified as Technical Service Provider for the Natural Resources Conservation Services of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information please visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/…/main/nat…/programs/technical/tsp/
June 2016
Sand Sculptures
Join the challenge of creating a sand sculpture to create awareness in the people about the importance of taking away waste when visiting the beach. There are two categories: individual or teams of 3 participants.
Don't lose this oppportunity to create art and awareness with Basura Cero PR, this Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Carolina's Beach.
Spaces will be limited. Sign up here.
For more information you can write at: [email protected]
Join the challenge of creating a sand sculpture to create awareness in the people about the importance of taking away waste when visiting the beach. There are two categories: individual or teams of 3 participants.
Don't lose this oppportunity to create art and awareness with Basura Cero PR, this Sunday, June 26, 2016 in Carolina's Beach.
Spaces will be limited. Sign up here.
For more information you can write at: [email protected]
How can you help La Parguera's Bioluminiscent Bay
Day: June 15, 2016
Hour: 6:30 pm
Place: La Parguera's Communal Center
Day: June 15, 2016
Hour: 6:30 pm
Place: La Parguera's Communal Center
May 2016
The Department of Agriculture will be offering a series of workshops geared towards integrating the conservation of resources and the environment with agriculture.
Workshop on water management and conservation
Day:May 25, 2016
Hour: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Place: Agricultural Experimental Station in Juana Díaz
Workshop on soil conservation
Day: May 17, 2016
Hour: 1:00-4:00 pm
Place: Agricultural Farm inside the Agricultural Experimental Station in Gurabo
Workshop on soil conservation
Day: May 19, 2016
Hour: 1:00-4:00 pm
Place: Soto & Bidot Dairy
For more information check here.
Workshop on water management and conservation
Day:May 25, 2016
Hour: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Place: Agricultural Experimental Station in Juana Díaz
Workshop on soil conservation
Day: May 17, 2016
Hour: 1:00-4:00 pm
Place: Agricultural Farm inside the Agricultural Experimental Station in Gurabo
Workshop on soil conservation
Day: May 19, 2016
Hour: 1:00-4:00 pm
Place: Soto & Bidot Dairy
For more information check here.
April 2016
Manager of Landfill Operations Certification Course
SWANA will be offering a MOLO certification course. The sessions will be in Spanish with didactic material provided in English.
Date: April 18-20, 2016 (the exam will be on April 21, 2016)
Place: Environmental Agencies Building, Puerto Rico Solid Waste Authority, 4th Floor Conference Room, San Juan, PR
Those interested should register before Friday, March 25, 2016. Get the registration form here.
The corresponding payment for the course should be made before April 8, 2016. For more information click here.
SWANA will be offering a MOLO certification course. The sessions will be in Spanish with didactic material provided in English.
Date: April 18-20, 2016 (the exam will be on April 21, 2016)
Place: Environmental Agencies Building, Puerto Rico Solid Waste Authority, 4th Floor Conference Room, San Juan, PR
Those interested should register before Friday, March 25, 2016. Get the registration form here.
The corresponding payment for the course should be made before April 8, 2016. For more information click here.
Conference on integrated pest management and workers protection
EPA will offer a one day conference on integrated pest management that will also include information about the Zika virus and handling of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. The conference will be free and simultaneus translation will be avalaible.
Date: April 6, 2016
Hour: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Place: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, San Juan
To register click here.
To view the agenda click here.
EPA will offer a one day conference on integrated pest management that will also include information about the Zika virus and handling of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. The conference will be free and simultaneus translation will be avalaible.
Date: April 6, 2016
Hour: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Place: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, San Juan
To register click here.
To view the agenda click here.
1st Regional EPA Trash Free Waters Meeting
Date: Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th 2016
Location: Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Chapter
Time: 9:30am-6:00pm
To read the details and access the agenda, click here.
Date: Friday, April 8th and Saturday, April 9th 2016
Location: Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Chapter
Time: 9:30am-6:00pm
To read the details and access the agenda, click here.
March 2016
Seeking proposals for pollution prevention projects
EPA is seeking proposals from state entities (agencias, universities, etc) and indian tribes, for projects that deal with greenhouse gases, reduction of hazardous materials in municipalities, government and communities, and practices for pollution prevention in food manufacture and processing. For more información, click here.
EPA is seeking proposals from state entities (agencias, universities, etc) and indian tribes, for projects that deal with greenhouse gases, reduction of hazardous materials in municipalities, government and communities, and practices for pollution prevention in food manufacture and processing. For more información, click here.
5th Cleaning of Ponce By Pass Avenue
Date: March 26, 2016
Hour: 8:00 am
Registry: Office Max parking lot
Date: March 26, 2016
Hour: 8:00 am
Registry: Office Max parking lot
March 10, 2016, 9:00am-12:00. Meeting in Fort Buchannan to form alliance and collaborations with non-profits. You can read more details on this opportunity by clicking here. Read more here.
February 2016
January 2016
Christmas tree recycling 2016!
DATE: January 13, 2016
PLACE: Barbosa Park in Hato Rey, San Juan
Click on the link for more information.
DATE: January 13, 2016
PLACE: Barbosa Park in Hato Rey, San Juan
Click on the link for more information.
December 2015
Save the Date
Attention Juana Díaz, Villalba and nearby towns.
RCAP Solutions Inc. invites you to a meeting organize Lake Guayabal's cleaning and restoring efforts.
DATE: Friday, December 11, 2015
PLACE: Facilidades del Servicio de Extensión Agrícola Juana Díaz, Urb. La Esperanza, Centro Gubernamental Oficina 204, Juana Díaz
For more information please contact Edwin Vázquez Asencio at 787-445-0076 or at [email protected]
Attention Juana Díaz, Villalba and nearby towns.
RCAP Solutions Inc. invites you to a meeting organize Lake Guayabal's cleaning and restoring efforts.
DATE: Friday, December 11, 2015
PLACE: Facilidades del Servicio de Extensión Agrícola Juana Díaz, Urb. La Esperanza, Centro Gubernamental Oficina 204, Juana Díaz
For more information please contact Edwin Vázquez Asencio at 787-445-0076 or at [email protected]
The Environmental Quality Board of Puerto Rico has just published the announcement of public hearings on the regulation of composting in which the PRRP has been working and pushing for the last 1-2 years or more.
The public hearing on the proposed Regulation will take place in the EQB, Public Hearing Room, 4th Floor, Building Environmental Agencies
Cruz A. Matos 1375 Ponce de Leon Ave., Urb. San Jose Industrial Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico. To read the official public hearing announcement click here.
DATE: December 3, 2015
TIME: 9:00 am
Big step for recycling organic in Puerto Rico!
You can read the Regulation (in Spanish) here.
The public hearing on the proposed Regulation will take place in the EQB, Public Hearing Room, 4th Floor, Building Environmental Agencies
Cruz A. Matos 1375 Ponce de Leon Ave., Urb. San Jose Industrial Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico. To read the official public hearing announcement click here.
DATE: December 3, 2015
TIME: 9:00 am
Big step for recycling organic in Puerto Rico!
You can read the Regulation (in Spanish) here.
November 2015
This next Sunday, November 15, Organic Cooperative Madre Tierra will celebrate Recycling Day. This celebration will take part along the traditional agro-ecological market that takes place in Placita Roosevelt, in Hato Rey, the first and third days each month. There will be informative lectures about recycling and the Cooperative will present the goals achieved using their innovative system to recycle all residues, including the organic products sold in the market. Everyone is invited to buy fresh and agro-ecological products from the work of young farmers in the oldest agricultural market on the Island. There will be music. Entrance is free.
October 2015
NEW Container Recycling Institute WEBINAR
Date: October 22, 2015
In this webinar, experts from the glass collection, processing and manufacturing industries will address the facts behind the hysteria and explain why glass recycling—when done according to a few proven best practices—is more viable, more efficient and more important than ever. For more information click here.
Date: October 22, 2015
In this webinar, experts from the glass collection, processing and manufacturing industries will address the facts behind the hysteria and explain why glass recycling—when done according to a few proven best practices—is more viable, more efficient and more important than ever. For more information click here.
You Are Invited to the Following Events at UPR-Mayagüez:
October 22 Conference: Contamination, Health, and Infancy in Urban Spaces
October 6 Workshop: Participative Cartography
November 7 Workshop: Introduction to GIS
October 22 Conference: Contamination, Health, and Infancy in Urban Spaces
October 6 Workshop: Participative Cartography
November 7 Workshop: Introduction to GIS
September 2015
August 2015
Reflect and Take Action on your Marbella Beach
Date: August 15, 2015.
Place: Malecon and Balneario in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Hour: 9:00am - 12:30pm
The Reflect and Take Action Movement of Vega Baja, invites volunteers to join the social network Facebook and register for the event "Costa reflects the 2nd Cleaning and works for your beach Vega Baja" or simply present day cleaning. As security measures, it is important to bring closed shoes, sunscreen, and consider to be well hydrated throughout the event.
Date: August 15, 2015.
Place: Malecon and Balneario in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Hour: 9:00am - 12:30pm
The Reflect and Take Action Movement of Vega Baja, invites volunteers to join the social network Facebook and register for the event "Costa reflects the 2nd Cleaning and works for your beach Vega Baja" or simply present day cleaning. As security measures, it is important to bring closed shoes, sunscreen, and consider to be well hydrated throughout the event.
July 2015
June 2015
Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm (Atlantic Time)
Location: Visitor's Center for the Cantera Peninsula.
PRRP members are also invited to attend to learn and get involved in activities related to the program of Trash Free Waters initiative happening in Puerto Rico that will take place in conjunction with this meeting.
After the meeting, there will be a guided expedition by boat for those interested in learning more about the Estuary.
RSVPs are required. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Grisell Diaz-Cotto at [email protected].
*More detailed information regarding the meeting will be sent out in the following days.
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm (Atlantic Time)
Location: Visitor's Center for the Cantera Peninsula.
PRRP members are also invited to attend to learn and get involved in activities related to the program of Trash Free Waters initiative happening in Puerto Rico that will take place in conjunction with this meeting.
After the meeting, there will be a guided expedition by boat for those interested in learning more about the Estuary.
RSVPs are required. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Grisell Diaz-Cotto at [email protected].
*More detailed information regarding the meeting will be sent out in the following days.
May 2015
RecicloMania Fair
Location: Phase V of Julia de Burgos Park in Carolina
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015
Time: 9: 30am - 5:00 pm.
"All the public is encouraged to bring their recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, tin, plastic), textiles (clothing, shoes and household linen) and cell recycle." Click here for more information
Location: Phase V of Julia de Burgos Park in Carolina
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015
Time: 9: 30am - 5:00 pm.
"All the public is encouraged to bring their recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, tin, plastic), textiles (clothing, shoes and household linen) and cell recycle." Click here for more information
April 2015
Para la Naturaleza
Location:Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, San Juan PR
Date: April 18, 2015
Hour: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location:Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera, San Juan PR
Date: April 18, 2015
Hour: 9:00am to 4:00pm
March 2015
Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm (Atlantic Time)
Location: Conference Hall, Institute of Tropical Forestry - USDA Forest Service
Southern Botanical Garden, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Map available here.
PRRP members are also invited to attend to learn and get involved in activities related to the program of Trash Free Waters initiatives happening in Puerto Rico meeting.
*More detailed information regarding the meeting will be sent out in the following days.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm (Atlantic Time)
Location: Conference Hall, Institute of Tropical Forestry - USDA Forest Service
Southern Botanical Garden, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Map available here.
PRRP members are also invited to attend to learn and get involved in activities related to the program of Trash Free Waters initiatives happening in Puerto Rico meeting.
*More detailed information regarding the meeting will be sent out in the following days.
Upcoming Courses
You can now register for the new courses of UMET's Center for Sustainable Development Studies (CEDES). This semester offers courses about the recycling industry, ecological and cultural tourism and urban agriculture and agro-ecology. You can read more details here.
February 2015
February Webinar
Recycled Paper and Plastics Industry Update
Experts in the recycled paper and plastic industries will provide an update focusing on the domestic and global recovered paper and plastics markets.
Date: Tuesday February 17, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 2:45PM EDT
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE
Speaker:
Greg Rudder, Editor, PPI Pulp & Paper Week/RISI and Mylinda Jacobsen, Purchasing Manager, Envision Plastics
Recycled Paper and Plastics Industry Update
Experts in the recycled paper and plastic industries will provide an update focusing on the domestic and global recovered paper and plastics markets.
Date: Tuesday February 17, 2015
Time: 1:30 - 2:45PM EDT
Cost: Free
REGISTER HERE
Speaker:
Greg Rudder, Editor, PPI Pulp & Paper Week/RISI and Mylinda Jacobsen, Purchasing Manager, Envision Plastics
We extend this invitation to participate in this interesting event taking place next Wednesday, February 4th 2015. Due to limited spaces, please register beforehand for the event using the following link.
Recycling Refund Legislation Proposed
Next public hearings:
Date: Monday February 2, 2015
Hour: 9:00am
Were: Building Luis A. Ferré Piso 3, Sala de Audiencias #6.
To view a copy of the legislation project #2141 click here.
Stay tuned for meetings and activities related to recycling refund legislation.
Note: The development of container recycling legislation is a key objective of the PRRP Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy available here.
Next public hearings:
Date: Monday February 2, 2015
Hour: 9:00am
Were: Building Luis A. Ferré Piso 3, Sala de Audiencias #6.
To view a copy of the legislation project #2141 click here.
Stay tuned for meetings and activities related to recycling refund legislation.
Note: The development of container recycling legislation is a key objective of the PRRP Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy available here.
January 2015
Deposit Systems for Beverage Containers: Effectiveness and Impact Fee Program Recycling and Collection House by House
Date: Tuesday January 27, 2015
December 2014
November 2014
Past Course:
Collection and use of data, reports, plans, and statistics for recycling businesses
November 17
International Zero Waste Youth Congress
San Juan Convention Center
November 17-18, 2014
Learn more here.
Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting
Time: Thursday, November 13, 2014.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Atlantic Time)
Location: Solid Waste Authority (SWA) Offices, 4th Floor
Sector el Cinco, Carretera Numero 8838, Km 6.3,
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico MAP
Teleconference Number: 1-866-299-3188 Code: 212 637 5028
AGENDA
Time: Thursday, November 13, 2014.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Atlantic Time)
Location: Solid Waste Authority (SWA) Offices, 4th Floor
Sector el Cinco, Carretera Numero 8838, Km 6.3,
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico MAP
Teleconference Number: 1-866-299-3188 Code: 212 637 5028
AGENDA
October 2014
On October 30, 2014 EPA Region 2 held a summit in New York City. This meeting's initial purpose was to better involve various organizations in launching Trash Free Waters. The SU EFC facilitated the meeting through establishing themes and goals of the project. Click here to learn more about the event.
September 2014
Recycling Refund Project Presentation Monday, Sept. 29
Date: Monday, September 29, 2014
11:00 AM (Atlantic Time)
Location: Capitol Building, House of Representatives,
María Luisa Arcelay Room
A public meeting and press conference was held regarding a Law for Container Recycling (commonly referred to as a "Bottle Bill"). Legislators Víctor Vasallo and José Baéz had a press conference to present this Bill, which will be submitted to the floor during the next Legislative session. The Bill is being endorsed and co-authored by Representative Javier Aponte Dalmau and President of the Lower House (Legislature), Hon. Jaime Perelló. The events will take place at the at the Capitol building, House of Representatives, María Luisa Arcelay Room at 11:00am.
The development of recycling refund legislation is a key strategy of the Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy. Both PRRP members and the public are invited and encouraged to participate.
To view a copy of this legislation, click here.
Note: The development of container recycling legislation is a key objective of the PRRP Integrated Solid Waste Management Strategy available here.
Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting
Time: Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Atlantic Time)
Location: Solid Waste Authority (SWA) Offices, 4th Floor
Sector el Cinco, Carretera Numero 8838, Km 6.3,
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico MAP
Teleconference Number: 1-866-299-3188
Code: 212 637 5028
AGENDA
For reading the meeting minutes click here.
Time: Tuesday, September 9, 2014.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Atlantic Time)
Location: Solid Waste Authority (SWA) Offices, 4th Floor
Sector el Cinco, Carretera Numero 8838, Km 6.3,
Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico MAP
Teleconference Number: 1-866-299-3188
Code: 212 637 5028
AGENDA
For reading the meeting minutes click here.
EPA Region 2 Citizen Science Workshops
University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus
September 11-12, 2014
Workshop Topics:
- Contaminants of Emerging Concern
- Non-PRASA Research
- Community Group Success Stories
- How to Start a Citizen Science Program
- Disadvantages Urban Communities
Learn more here.
August 2014
July 2014
July
- Field trip: "Keep Calm and Recycle"
Successful Integrated SWM Certification Course - San Juan, PR
June 2014
May 2014
April 2014
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
2012
- Meeting of the Executive Committee PRRP. Additional Info: [email protected]
- Recycling in Rincon Tríalo
May 2014
April 2014
- Community meeting in Vieques
- Electronic waste recycling
- Recycling Industry Course: Introduction to Recycling
February 2014
- Education Team Meeting
January 2014
- Greening Recycling and Refuse Truck Fleets Through Use of Alternative Fuels
- SanSe Recicla
- Christmas Tree Recycling
December 2013
November
- PRRP Roundtable Meeting
- RecycleMania Fest
- Recycling Coordinators National Summit
October 2013
- Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling Conference- October 21- 23, 2013
September 2013
August 2013
- Enlace Latino de Acción Climática ClimArt Campaign
- Business Summer, YEESPR, Inc. - Summer 2013
- National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) "Minority Youth Environmental Training Institute" - August 1-10, 2013
July 2013
- Organics Team Meetings - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
- Workshop: Asset Management for Water Systems - Wednesday, July 10, 2013
- Workshop: Financing Water Systems - Thursday, July 11, 2013
- Recycle at the Rumbón Neighborhood, Hatillo - Sunday, July 14, 2013
- Vieques Public Information Session - Tuesday, June 25, 2013
- "Tirate de espalda pero no tires la basura" at the Noche de San Juan - Sunday, June 23, 2013
- Natural Agriculture Market - Saturday, June 22, 2013
- Collection of Professional Clothing at Bayamon Community College - Friday, June 21, 2013
- Vigil to Celebrate International Anti-Incineration Day - Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Recycling at Agropolis, La Feria del Pais, San Juan - June 12-16
- Boricua Recycle: PR Parade in NYC! - Sunday, June 9, 2013
- Electronics Recycling Team Meeting - Thursday, June 27, 2013
- A Dos Aguas: Theatre Presentation and Film Documentary - Thursday, June 27, 2013
May 2013
- PRRP Organics Internship Graduation Ceremony - Friday, May 31, 2013
- Dewey University Engineering Technology Week - May 20-25, 2013
- 5th Metro Area Community Gardens Workshop on the Planning and Planting Calendar - Saturday, May 18, 2013
- Electronics Recycling Team Meeting - Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 1:30 PM
- Composta Casera: A Conference on Home Composting - Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 10:30 AM
- Green Biz Fair - Wednesday, May 8, 2013
April 2013
- National Take-Back Initiative - Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Recycle Your Electronics - Saturday, April 27, 2013
- A Chat with Environmental Agency Secretaries - Wednesday, April 24, 2013
- A Tribute to Female Environmental Stewards - Tuesday, April 23, 2013
- Organics Team Meeting - Monday, April 22, 2013
- Recycling Station at the Museo de Vida Silvestre
- Environmental Film Festival - April 20-21, 2013
- EPA Community Meeting Eastern Conservation Area: UXO-1 - Wednesday, April 17, 2013
- Sierra Club Open House - Wednesday, April 17, 2013
- Green Drinks in San Juan - Wednesday, April 10, 2013
- The 5th Environmental Bohemia - Wednesday, April 10, 2013
- Electronic Recycling Collection Event - Saturday, April 6, 2013
- SWANA Certification Course aimed at Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems - April 1-4, 2013
March 2013
- Organics Team Meeting - Monday, March 18, 2013
- Women's Leadership in Environmental Movements in Puerto Rico - Friday, March 15, 2013
- Presentation on Self and Co-Management of Natural Resources: The example of Casa Pueblo - Thursday, March 14, 2013
- PRRP Sustainability Speaker Series: Leadership Development in Environmental Education to promote Sustainability in our Schools and Community by Jessica Seiglie - Wednesday, March 13, 2013
- Solid Waste Management Dialogue - Tuesday, March 12, 2013
- Empowerment of Local and Sustainable Agriculture: EcoCinema and Panel - Tuesday, March 12, 2013
- Puerto Rico Conference on Research in Education: Borinquen Ecopedagogy: Educational alternatives facing socioenvironmental and ecological challenges - Saturday, March 9, 2013
February 2013
- Launch of the Latino Climate Action Network - Thursday, February 28, 2013
- Presentation on Participative Planning: The case of ENLACE Cano Martin Pena - Wednesday, February 27, 2013
- Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting - Wednesday, February 27, 2013
- Presentation on Eco-Tourism and the Possibilities in Northeast Puerto Rico - Thursday, February 21, 2013
- Eco Expo - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
- Construction and Demolition Debris Team Meeting - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- Electronics Recycling Team Meeting - Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- 5th Magna Environmental Conference: Educating Towards Sustainability - Friday, February 8, 2013
- Education and Outreach team Visit to the Olein Recovery Facility - Saturday, February 2, 2013
January 2013
- Organics Team Meeting - Monday, January 21, 2013
- Special Wastes Team Meeting - Saturday, January 19, 2013
- SanSe Recicla 2013
- Education and Outreach Team Meeting - Saturday, January 12, 2013
2012
- Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting - Wednesday, December 12, 2012
- Forum on Compost Production with Plant Materials - Friday, December 7, 2012
- Sierra Club Charla on the Plan de Reuso de Terrenos Baldíos, Área Petroquímica de Guayanilla-Peñuelas - Wednesday, November 28, 2012
- Construction and Demolition Training - October 17 and 18, 2012
- Thesis Presentation and Planning Proposal by Camilla Feibelman - October 3, 2012
- Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting - Wednesday, September 26, 2012
- Sustainability Speaker Series Part 1: The Importance of Source Reduction through Organics Recycling - Wednesday, September 26, 2012
- VRP Meeting - Monday, September 24, 2012
February 2014
January 2014
December 2013
November
October 2013
September 2013
August 2013
July 2013
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
2012
- Education Team Meeting
January 2014
- Greening Recycling and Refuse Truck Fleets Through Use of Alternative Fuels
- SanSe Recicla
- Christmas Tree Recycling
December 2013
November
- PRRP Roundtable Meeting
- RecycleMania Fest
- Recycling Coordinators National Summit
October 2013
- Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling Conference- October 21- 23, 2013
September 2013
August 2013
- Enlace Latino de Acción Climática ClimArt Campaign
- Business Summer, YEESPR, Inc. - Summer 2013
- National Hispanic Environmental Council (NHEC) "Minority Youth Environmental Training Institute" - August 1-10, 2013
July 2013
- Organics Team Meetings - Wednesday, July 17, 2013
- Workshop: Asset Management for Water Systems - Wednesday, July 10, 2013
- Workshop: Financing Water Systems - Thursday, July 11, 2013
- Recycle at the Rumbón Neighborhood, Hatillo - Sunday, July 14, 2013
- Vieques Public Information Session - Tuesday, June 25, 2013
- "Tirate de espalda pero no tires la basura" at the Noche de San Juan - Sunday, June 23, 2013
- Natural Agriculture Market - Saturday, June 22, 2013
- Collection of Professional Clothing at Bayamon Community College - Friday, June 21, 2013
- Vigil to Celebrate International Anti-Incineration Day - Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Recycling at Agropolis, La Feria del Pais, San Juan - June 12-16
- Boricua Recycle: PR Parade in NYC! - Sunday, June 9, 2013
- Electronics Recycling Team Meeting - Thursday, June 27, 2013
- A Dos Aguas: Theatre Presentation and Film Documentary - Thursday, June 27, 2013
May 2013
- PRRP Organics Internship Graduation Ceremony - Friday, May 31, 2013
- Dewey University Engineering Technology Week - May 20-25, 2013
- 5th Metro Area Community Gardens Workshop on the Planning and Planting Calendar - Saturday, May 18, 2013
- Electronics Recycling Team Meeting - Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 1:30 PM
- Composta Casera: A Conference on Home Composting - Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 10:30 AM
- Green Biz Fair - Wednesday, May 8, 2013
April 2013
- National Take-Back Initiative - Saturday, April 27, 2013
- Recycle Your Electronics - Saturday, April 27, 2013
- A Chat with Environmental Agency Secretaries - Wednesday, April 24, 2013
- A Tribute to Female Environmental Stewards - Tuesday, April 23, 2013
- Organics Team Meeting - Monday, April 22, 2013
- Recycling Station at the Museo de Vida Silvestre
- Environmental Film Festival - April 20-21, 2013
- EPA Community Meeting Eastern Conservation Area: UXO-1 - Wednesday, April 17, 2013
- Sierra Club Open House - Wednesday, April 17, 2013
- Green Drinks in San Juan - Wednesday, April 10, 2013
- The 5th Environmental Bohemia - Wednesday, April 10, 2013
- Electronic Recycling Collection Event - Saturday, April 6, 2013
- SWANA Certification Course aimed at Managing Municipal Solid Waste Collection Systems - April 1-4, 2013
March 2013
- Organics Team Meeting - Monday, March 18, 2013
- Women's Leadership in Environmental Movements in Puerto Rico - Friday, March 15, 2013
- Presentation on Self and Co-Management of Natural Resources: The example of Casa Pueblo - Thursday, March 14, 2013
- PRRP Sustainability Speaker Series: Leadership Development in Environmental Education to promote Sustainability in our Schools and Community by Jessica Seiglie - Wednesday, March 13, 2013
- Solid Waste Management Dialogue - Tuesday, March 12, 2013
- Empowerment of Local and Sustainable Agriculture: EcoCinema and Panel - Tuesday, March 12, 2013
- Puerto Rico Conference on Research in Education: Borinquen Ecopedagogy: Educational alternatives facing socioenvironmental and ecological challenges - Saturday, March 9, 2013
February 2013
- Launch of the Latino Climate Action Network - Thursday, February 28, 2013
- Presentation on Participative Planning: The case of ENLACE Cano Martin Pena - Wednesday, February 27, 2013
- Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting - Wednesday, February 27, 2013
- Presentation on Eco-Tourism and the Possibilities in Northeast Puerto Rico - Thursday, February 21, 2013
- Eco Expo - Tuesday, February 19, 2013
- Construction and Demolition Debris Team Meeting - Wednesday, February 13, 2013
- Electronics Recycling Team Meeting - Tuesday, February 12, 2013
- 5th Magna Environmental Conference: Educating Towards Sustainability - Friday, February 8, 2013
- Education and Outreach team Visit to the Olein Recovery Facility - Saturday, February 2, 2013
January 2013
- Organics Team Meeting - Monday, January 21, 2013
- Special Wastes Team Meeting - Saturday, January 19, 2013
- SanSe Recicla 2013
- Education and Outreach Team Meeting - Saturday, January 12, 2013
2012
- Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting - Wednesday, December 12, 2012
- Forum on Compost Production with Plant Materials - Friday, December 7, 2012
- Sierra Club Charla on the Plan de Reuso de Terrenos Baldíos, Área Petroquímica de Guayanilla-Peñuelas - Wednesday, November 28, 2012
- Construction and Demolition Training - October 17 and 18, 2012
- Thesis Presentation and Planning Proposal by Camilla Feibelman - October 3, 2012
- Puerto Rico Recycling Partnership Meeting - Wednesday, September 26, 2012
- Sustainability Speaker Series Part 1: The Importance of Source Reduction through Organics Recycling - Wednesday, September 26, 2012
- VRP Meeting - Monday, September 24, 2012
