Free event explores plastic use, recycling efforts
Climate Smart Glacier Country will be hosting a free, day-long event at Flathead Valley Community College on Saturday, Nov. 2, examining plastic use and recycling in Montana’s northwest.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the FVCC Arts & Technology Building.
Billed as a “deep dive” that explores what is happening in the Flathead Valley today to reduce, reuse and recycle plastic, the event is focused on sharing information on what’s working, what’s missing, and what are community opportunities for making or supporting change locally.
Industry, government, business and community experts from the valley and around the state will present in two plenary morning sessions, addressing topics that include: the economics of recycling today; the cost of contamination; the impact of plastic use on tourism in the valley; trends in reducing plastic use, and the key role repurposing plays in successful community recycling.
Attendees can choose from six afternoon workshops focused on topics raised in the morning sessions, including: the real rules for correctly recycling your plastic; tips for reducing plastic use in the home and workplace; plastic versus glass; managing the micro plastics in our waterways; the ins and outs of successful curbside recycling; and who’s working on repurposing in the valley.
The event, which also offers student poster sessions, DIY activities, and resource booths, will conclude with a brainstorming session series designed for community members to share ideas and resources, and collaborate on local solutions.
Event details, including the day’s agenda and presenter bios, can be found at http://bit.ly/climatesmartplastic. Climate Smart Glacier Country welcomes volunteers wanting to support a successful flow to the day’s event. Those interested can contact: info@climatesmartglaciercountry.org.
Climate Smart Glacier Country is a nonprofit seeking to address the challenges that a changing climate creates for water and food security, public health, and recreation in the Glacier National Park region.