Climate Catalysts

Join us on Zoom in October to learn about how food waste contributes to climate change and how the growth of Organics Recycling Programs in the region can help divert food waste from landfills.

Climate Catalysts October Meeting Agenda:

1. Group introductions
2. Climate data highlight – Food Waste and Climate Impacts
3. Presentation on the growth of Organics Recycling Programs in the region with Pope/Douglas Solid Waste, Otter Tail County, Stevens County, and Becker County Solid Waste Departments. Presenters will share outcomes from existing programs, plans for upcoming programs or program growth, and lessons learned that can help other communities get started.
4. Resource Sharing
5. Climate-related project updates from attendees
6. Time for discussion

Presentation topics will vary by month, if you have a project or program you would like featured, let us know! Upcoming topics for Climate Catalyst meetings include the CERTs Energy Ambassador Program, plastics and climate, climate storytelling, and more!

Climate Catalysts is a networking group comprised of regional stakeholders, community leaders, and West Central Initiative staff that convenes monthly around climate action in west central Minnesota. The Climate Catalysts group:

• Supports cross-sectoral relationship building around climate action through regular conversations and idea sharing.
• Collaborates by coordinating efforts and tracking progress on climate-related initiatives across the region.
• Advocates for and supports climate work in the region, state, and beyond.
• Shares information from and with partners, including training and educational opportunities, funding/resources, and events.
• Educates and supports the development of regional climate champions: spokespeople knowledgeable in specific sectors in the Climate Action Plan.

Click here to register to attend.