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Greetings!
Guess what? It's WasteCap Nebraska's 20th Anniversary this year! To celebrate we are throwing a big party (our Sustainability Summit) in just three months! This newsletter features all the latest on Summit topics, speakers, Awards and Vendor information, as well as an article from Aspen Skiing Company's Vice President of Sustainability, Auden Schendler. Oh yeah, did we mention he's our Keynote Speaker for the Summit?! Early Bird Registration is happening now, so join us for an unforgettable Sustainability Summit and our 20th Anniversary Awards Luncheon (no gifts necessary). Also, as promised we are featuring staff and member gardens in this newsletter, so check them out!
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WasteCap News - New & Renewing Members
| | WasteCap loves its renewing members! We also welcome Emily McKeone as a new Individual Member.
June's Renewing Corporate Members
Archer Daniels Midland Co.
Bryan LGH Medical Center East
Burton Enterprises
City of Grand Island Utilities
Concordia University
Heartland Biodiesel
Lincoln Industries
Lincoln Public Schools
Methodist Health System
Milestone Inspired Composites
Nebraska Public Power District
Smith Auto, Inc.
Star City Recycling
Union Pacific Railroad Co.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
June's New Individual Member
Emily McKeone
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WasteCap News- Introducing Summit Speakers, Topics, and Sponsors
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Featuring topics and discussions on: Making the Green Energy Transition, Using Technology to Measure Sustainability, Mission to Zero Waste, Culture and Change Management Through Employee Engagement, Sustainable Certification Opportunities, and Making Your Green Efforts Stand Out. There is something for everyone to learn at the 2012 Summit. Click here to read the topic descriptions and presenters.
We are also pleased to announce our sponsors thus far for the Summit.
Gold Sponsors: State Farm Insurance, the minnow PROJECT
Silver Sponsors: The Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Bronze Sponsors: Assurity Life Insurance, U.S. Bank
Supporter Sponsors: Harding & Schultz P.C., L.L.O, Mayflower Moving, General Dynamics, HDR Inc., Omaha Public Power District, U.S. Green Building Council- Nebraska Flatwater Chapter, The Scoular Company, FBG Services Corporation - Omaha
In Partnership with the University of Nebraska College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
It's not too late to become a sponsor, if you are interested please contact Carrie Hakenkamp at chakenkamp@wastecapne.org.
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| News "Climate Revelations" by Auden Schendler | |  Auden Schendler, our Summit Keynote Speaker, was featured in Orion Magazine. His essay "Climate Revelations" prompted lots of commentary. Please click below to read the article.
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WasteCap News- 2012 Sustainability Summit Early Registration Discount and Vendor Information!
| | The 2012 Sustainability Summit is October 9th and 10th. The Summit workshop will be held in Lincoln, NE on Wednesday, October 10th at the University Nebraska East Campus. The Summit will be held in conjunction with WasteCap's 20th Anniversary Celebration Awards Luncheon also held at East Campus on Wednesday. A ticket to the Summit includes a ticket to the luncheon! The Summit will feature our keynote speaker, Auden Schendler, Vice President of Sustainability at Aspen Skiing Company. There are also break out sessions with wonderful speakers highlighting the topics of Energy, Tools and Resources for Sustainability Planning/Tracking, Zero Waste, Employee Engagement, Green Certification, and Green Marketing/Branding.
Register for the event now by clicking here.
If you want information on becoming a Vendor for the Summit, please click here.
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WasteCap News- Call for Sustainable Business Awards Nominations
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WasteCap Nebraska is pleased to announce the call for nominations for its Sustainable Business Awards, to be presented during the luncheon at the Sustainability Summit on October 10th, 2012. In order to be eligible for an award, nominees must be a member of WasteCap Nebraska, but nominations may be made by any person or entity. Organizations may submit an awards application for their own company.
To read the award category descriptions and to download the pdf application, click here.
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WasteCap News- Upcoming Green Team Roundtable in Hastings, Updates on Lincoln, Minden, and Omaha GTRs
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Hastings, July 18th- Prairie Loft will be the location of a "Hastings green team" kick-off meeting. The meeting is sponsored by Chief Ethanol Fuels in Hastings and organized by local businesses and individuals. Prairie Loft is located just west of Hastings on 4705 Dld Road. The lunch meeting will be catered by Back Alley Bakery in Hastings.
Registration and payment for Green Team Roundtables can be made at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/.
Read the full story by clicking here.
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WasteCap News- Offering Free CFL Recycling Program to Nebraska Businesses
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WasteCap Nebraska invites Nebraska businesses to join the Another Bright Idea network to recycle used Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) at no cost. By providing this free recycling service to employees, it demonstrates that reducing environmental impact is a priority in your company. |
News - Lincoln Bicycle Commuter Challenge
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As of June 30, 2012, WasteCap staff has biked a total of 373 miles as part of Endomondo's National Bike Challenge. One hundred sixteen of those miles were biked in June by The Unwasted bike team, made up of WasteCap staff members Chant� Bauer, Neil Tabor and Julie Diegel. By biking instead of driving, we've saved a total of 342 pounds of CO2 so far and have saved $171 in fuel and vehicle wear-and-tear since the beginning of the challenge in May 2012.
To read the full article or to register as a participant, click here.
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WasteCap News- Gardens, Gardens, and more Gardens!
| |  Gardens are hard work. Lots of up-keep, watering, and weeding. So, we thought we'd feature those hard-working people who are proud of their lovely gardens.
We had pictures submitted from Select Van & Storage, Robinette Farms, as well as WasteCap Staff.
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News- Grants Still Available for Electronic Waste Collection Events
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Up to $8,000 is available to any community or organization, particularly "underserved" areas of Nebraska, for electronic waste collection events. A complete manual with instructions on how to run an event is available
HERE. This is a turn-key operation for electronic waste collection events.
Read more information by clicking here.
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News- Nebraska Environmental Trust Celebrates 20 Years
| | One recent example of the NET's strong support for conservation issues is the grant provided to the Nebraska State Recycling Association (NSRA) for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Anyone in need of assistance to enhance their community recycling program is eligible to apply to the NSRA, which then vets the request for a quick turnaround of funds to purchase such items as balers, trailers, forklifts or similar recycling equipment. Requests for an application should be directed to Deb Rost, NSRA executive director, at deb@recyclenebraska.org or by calling 402/933-3059.
Read the full press release by clicking here.
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Member News- Recycling Enterprises assists with Boy Scouts collection event
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LINCOLN, Neb., June 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lincoln community has proven once again they have what it takes to "Think Yellow, Go Green" by recycling more than 51,000 pounds of outdated telephone directories. The annual recycling program was supported by The Berry Company, LLC, and the Cornhusker Council Boy Scouts.
Click here to read the entire press release.
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WasteCap News- Members! Send us your Event info!
| | WasteCap would like to assist our members in advertising events! We would love the opportunity to market your events via our website, e-newsletter, and all our social media outlets. Please send a short write up or registration information to communications@wastecapne.org, and let us help you. Even if it's a re-cap of the event with pictures, just send us the update and we will feature you!
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