Having spent years in Hollywood working on movie sets, Stephen became concerned about the increasingly wasteful operations of the entertainment industry. Now, working for the climate initiatives at the LA City Council District 4, Stephen is also studying Environmental Policy with the hope to attend law school in the fall.
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CCAC - Cut, Continue, & Convert! The Importance of Waste Management in Sustainability!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…everyone knows it, but not everyone does it. But no one wants to live in a trash can, so let’s not make it one! This workshop will provide insightful commentary to America’s current state of waste management as well as solutions that sustainable movements and the next generation are creating!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…everyone knows it, but not everyone does it. Our workshop will look to change that!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…everyone knows it, but not everyone does it. Our workshop will look to change that!
Learning Objectives
- Where our waste goes and why waste management is important
- Reducing our waste
- Reusing our things (Planned obsolescence, thrifting, upcycling)
- Recycling, Organics Recycling, Composting
Participant Outcomes
- Attendees will better understand proper recycling and organics recycling best practices
- Attendees will leave with a toolkit that includes a script of talking when speaking with businesses, friends, and family
- Attendees will leave with a toolkit that includes sustainable alternatives for common consumer habits