Upcoming Green Team Roundtables
2012 Green Team Roundtables
Green Team Roundtables are held on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A zero-waste, locally sourced lunch is served at each meeting. Upcoming Green Team Roundtables are being scheduled now. Please check back soon to see updates. Contact Julie Diegel at 402-434-7376 or [email protected] if you would like to host or sponsor a Roundtable meeting.
January 11 – OMAHA Sponsored by Tyler Mainquist/Thrivent Financial & Sector Now, LLC
Location: The Thompson Center on UNO campus, 6705 Dodge Street, Omaha
Registration: Deadline Friday, January 6th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska and Green Omaha Coalition members
Caterer: Brandeis Catering
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Tyler Mainquist of Thrivent Financial will present “Green: The New Color of Investment Opportunity”
Sector Now LLC will demonstrate their newly released WasteFinder Green App, a mobile smartphone and tablet application based on industry standards and best practices for measuring and reporting waste disposal and recycling performance. The app was created by SectorNow, LLC, in a joint effort with WasteCap Nebraska.
January 18 – HASTINGS Sponsored by Energy Pioneer Solutions
Location: Energy Pioneer Solutions, 3030 South Marian Road, Hastings
Registration: Deadline Monday, January 16 at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: Back Alley Bakery
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Julie Diegel of WasteCap Nebraska will present “From Good Green Ideas to Sustainable Business Solutions,” which describes how to organize and maintain a successful green team.
Energy Pioneer will provide information about their residential and commercial energy saving business services and a tour of their facility
February 8 – LINCOLN Sponsored by Rogge General Contractors
Location: The Nature Center at Pioneers Park, 3201 South Coddington (west end), Lincoln
Registration: Deadline Monday, February 6th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: Greta’s Gourmet
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
“From Good Green Ideas to Sustainable Business Solutions”, a presentation on how to organize and maintain a successful green team. Julie Diegel, WasteCap Nebraska
Green Roofs in Lincoln. A presentation by UNL professor and green roof designer, Richard Sutton.
February 15 – YORK- Sponsored by Hamilton Sundstrand
Location: Hamilton Sundstrand, York
Registration: Deadline Monday, February 13th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: Lilly’s Sweet Tooth
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
“From Good Green Ideas to Sustainable Business Solutions”, a presentation on how to organize and maintain a successful green team. Julie Diegel, WasteCap Nebraska
Sustainable Business Practices Primer- writing a Green Team Charter. Julie Diegel, WasteCap Nebraska
March 7 – OMAHA – Sponsored by UNO College of Business Administration
Location: Mammel Hall on UNO Campus, 6708 Pine Street- seating area at the north entrance
Registration: Deadline Friday, March 2 at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska and Green Omaha Coalition members
Caterer: Jones Brothers Cupcakes
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Green Jobs Forum - A panel discussion. Panelists: Green Increased Demand Occupations – Shervin Ansari; Green Enhanced Skills Occupations - Bob Toy; Green New and Emerging Occupations - Dan Lawse
Information Fair 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
March 21 - NO GREEN TEAM ROUNDTABLE. Attend the WasteFinder Green App Workshop on March 28th instead. Details to follow.
April 11 – LINCOLN – Sponsored by Cycle Works
Location: Kaplan University, 1821 K Street, Lincoln
Registration: Deadline Friday, April 6 at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-members; $8 WasteCap Nebraska members
Caterer: Oso Burrito
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Creating an alternative transportation policy for your company
How Lincoln’s Bicycle Commuter Challenge and Bike to Work Week will Change. Your. Life!
May 1 – NORFOLK – Sponsored by Norfolk Green Council
Location: Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, 609 Norfolk Avenue, Norfolk
No registration required.
Topic: Developing and Sustaining Your Green Team
May 9 – OMAHA - Sponsored by RDG Planning & Design
Location: RDG Planning and Design, 900 Farnum on the Mall, Omaha
Registration: Deadline Friday, May 4th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska and Green Omaha Coalition members
Caterer: Patrick’s Market
Agenda:
Networking and introductions
Creating a commuter benefit program for your company – Julie Diegel of WasteCap Nebraska.
RDG will discuss their sustainable business practices and commuter benefits.
May 16 – NORTH PLATTE – Sponsored by Jay Engel, Farm Bureau Financial Services
Location: The Depot Restaurant
Registration: Please register before May 16th, by clicking here.
Cost: Free
Caterer: Depot, refreshments will be provided.
Adult beverages will not be provided, but are available available to purchase from the bar.
Agenda: Informal open discussion about implementing green practices for your business.
(WasteCap will also be present at both the Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning Rotary meetings.)
June 13 – LINCOLN Sponsored by the Lincoln Solid Waste Management Association
Location: Bluff Road Landfill, 6001 Bluff Road, Lincoln
Registration: Deadline Friday, June 8th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $12 non-members; $10 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: GUP Kitchen
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Gene Hanlon, City of Lincoln Recycling Coordinator, will discuss the solid waste management system for Lincoln and Lancaster County, the design of a municipal solid waste landfill, and report on the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System.
Following the presentation, attendees will board vans for a guided tour of the landfill.
June 20 – MINDEN – Sponsored by NPPD
Location: Burchell’s White Hill Farmhouse Inn, 1578 30th Road, Minden and Wardcraft Homes, 1230 East 9th Street, Minden
Registration: Deadline Friday, June 15th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
NPPD’s EnergyWise program using LEDs, and other new programs for commercial businesses
Tour of Wardcraft Homes and their pre-fabricated LEED certified homes
July 11 – OMAHA – Sponsored by Methodist Health Systems
Location: Cross Electronic Recycling, 4505 S 76th Circle, Omaha
Registration: Deadline Friday, July 6th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska and Green Omaha Coalition members
Caterer: TBA
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Zero-waste in the workplace
How Cross Training Center creates value through skill building, job training, reuse and recycling- Brenda Banks, founder and executive director of Cross Training Center
July 18 – HASTINGS - Sponsored by TBA
Location: Prairie Loft, 4705 DLD Road, Hastings
Registration: Deadline Friday, July 13th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska
Caterer: TBA
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Green meeting planning- Julie Diegel, WasteCap Nebraska
Green Weddings at Prairie Loft
August 8 – LINCOLN – Sponsored by Recycling Enterprises
Location: Recycling Enterprises, 1200 West Upland Avenue, Lincoln
Registration: Deadline Friday, August 3rd at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: TBA
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Green event planning- Shawnna Silvius, eVentures Marketing
Tour of the new Recycling Enterprises building and operations
August 15 – GREATER NEBRASKA – TBA
September 12 – OMAHA- Sponsored by Wellnist
Location: Wellnist, 13801 Fnb Parkway, Omaha
Registration: Deadline Friday, September 7th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: Wellnist
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Green event planning- Shawnna Silvius, eVentures Marketing
Wellnist sustainability accomplishments- aligning core values with sustainability initiatives
September 19 – COLUMBUS
October 9th and 10th 2012- Save the Date for the SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT in Lincoln and Omaha
October 24 - HASTINGS - Sponsored by Central Community College
Location: Central Community College, Hastings Campus, Walnut Room of the Platte Buildinghttp://www.cccneb.edu/downloads/HastingsMapColored8-10-Color.pdf
Registration: Deadline Friday, October 19th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: CCC Food Service
Agenda:
Networking and introductions
Choosing and using a framework for your sustainability plan- Julie Diegel of WasteCap Nebraska.
Central Community College will describe their sustainability efforts on campus.
November 14 – OMAHA – Sponsored by ConAgra Foods
Location: ConAgra Foods, 7350 World Communications Drive, Omaha
Registration: Deadline Friday, November 9th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska and Green Omaha Coalition members
Caterer: ConAgra Foods
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Annual Sustainability Reporting- Marcella Thompson, Director Sustainability, Environment, Health & Safety
December 12 – LINCOLN – Sponsored by NEBCO
Location: Toast, 570 Fallbrook Boulevard #105, Lincoln
Registration: Deadline Friday, December 7th at www.wastecapne.org/greenteams/
Cost: $10 non-member; $8 WasteCap Nebraska member
Caterer: Toast
Agenda:
Networking and Introductions
Annual Sustainability Reporting
Nebco company sustainability programs