• Eco Trust Building (2nd floor Billy Frank Jr Room) (map)
  • 721 Northwest 9th Avenue
  • Portland, OR, 97209
  • United States

Waste Free Advocates 3rd Annual Celebration of Innovation

Free, but registration is required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wfas-3rd-annual-celebration-of-innovation-tickets-1120234303959

When: Sunday February 2nd 4:15pm-7pm

Location: Billy Frank Jr Room in the EcoTrust building. 721 NW 9th Ave Second floor, Portland, OR 97209

Attend WFA's 3rd Annual Celebration of Innovation!

Meet other members of Portland's passionate waste-reduction community. Across all sectors - government, business, community orgs, and individuals. We'll learn about upcoming legislative efforts to reduce waste and honor the work of Senator Janeen Sollman. There will be ample time for networking and collaborative brainstorming.

Legislative Topics Will Include:

- A bill to strengthen the bag ban and phasing out single use toiletries in hotels- Presented by Tara Brock of Oceana
- Celebrating the Recycling Modernization Act - Presented by Nicole Portley of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Kim Holmes of the Circular Action Alliance
- Foodwaste - Uniform date labeling and commercial organics diversion -Presented by Brenna Stevens of OSPIRG
- A bill to install microfiber filters in new washing machines- Presented by Anja Brandon of Ocean Conservancy

  • The Reusable Beverage Container Act- Miriam Gordon of Story of Stuff