Presentations on forestry, alternative energy sources, industrial services, and legislative changes.

Join us for an exciting and informative event at the Tennessee Sustainability Conference in Gatlinburg, TN. This annual conference is a partnership between three leading organizations. The Tennessee Recycling Coalition, Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Tennessee Environmental Conference. This event will bring environmental professionals, decision-makers, government officials, business and industry leaders, attorneys, consultants, engineers, developers, architects, agribusiness leaders, energy experts, water planning districts, universities, public health officials, and solid waste and recycling experts, from across the region to learn about the latest trends and best practices in environmental sustainability.

The WSWRA Annual Conference is around the corner and we welcome everyone to Cheyenne Wyoming this August for another great conference. Get ready for a packed week of networking with industry peers, great speakers, informative vendors, and reconnecting with friends in the industry. Tuesday night we are having an incredible social at the Union Depot Plaza, a historic 1800’s train depot downtown. Enjoy a night in the town with our annual Cornhole tournament, and for those that don’t like to play we have an optional Historic Ghost Tour / Historic Tour of Cheyenne. Wednesday night, we will be traveling to The Frontier Days Rodeo grounds where we have reserved the rooftop for a dinner, social, and live music!

Join us for our 35th Annual Recycling & Organics Conference on July 23 – 25, 2025 to hear the latest recycling market news, attend sessions to build your knowledge on educating the public, find solutions to challenges, and network with colleagues. Conference Attendees and Exhibitors will enjoy the networking, sessions, plenaries, and certification classes that will be available. Preconference Certification & Organics Track Classes will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd.

Sustainable Oregon, AOR’s annual Conference & Trade Show, is a three-day interactive learning experience featuring cutting-edge educational sessions, workshops, local and national experts and speakers, facility tours, valuable networking opportunities, and an awards program to celebrate the achievements of Oregon’s recycling, reuse, and waste reduction businesses and leaders. The conference also provides unmatched networking opportunities in one location. This is the time and place each year that recycling professionals from Oregon and around the Northwest gather to talk all things recycling, composting, and sustainable materials management.

Presented by ReFED, the Food Waste Solutions Summit is the premier food waste event of the year — bringing together food businesses, funders, solution providers, innovators, policymakers, nonprofits, and more to drive the adoption of food waste solutions.

The SEF 2025 is not just a conference—it’s a space for authentic conversations, creative problem-solving, and meaningful collaboration. You set the agenda. Through the Open Space Technology (OST) format, participants propose discussion topics, engage in peer-led sessions, and co-create solutions in real time.

The Sustainability Education Forum (SEF) will provide space to explore these possibilities and more. Per the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a forum is “a public meeting place for open discussion” and this is what the SEF offers – a space for authentic conversations, where we can engage as a community and with each other. Throughout the SEF, you will have plenty of chances to exchange ideas and make new professional connections, while gaining inspiration and an opportunity to recharge your own efforts. See what topics past participants offered for discussion.

The 2025 Recycling Conference & Expo is happening Monday, May 19^th and Tuesday, May 20^th at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.

The Recycling Conference highlights new, engaging, and current recycling and solid waste management topics and practices that help transfer stations, recycling centers, and municipalities manage their recycling facilities in environmentally and economically sound ways.  

Held annually at the scenic Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, NY, where you are surrounded by the beauty of Lake George. This gathering of the "Who's Who" of private and public professions explores in depth, topics such as; regulatory policy, industry related topics, equipment and product updates, trending solid waste management issues and successes. The agenda includes; technical sessions, roundtable networking, exhibitors, sponsorships and break-out sessions. We always plan for some rest and relaxation too and evening activities. In this environment, learning is alive and people are engaged in reaching out.

The WasteExpo 2025 Conference Agenda is now live—your key to staying ahead in the waste and recycling industry. With 100+ expert-led sessions covering recycling, landfills, sustainability, technology, regulations, and more, this is where industry professionals gain the knowledge to drive success.

Join 14,000+ peers and 550+ exhibitors as you explore cutting-edge solutions, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and take your expertise to the next level. Explore the full agenda and start planning your WasteExpo experience today.

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated during the first full week of May throughout the U.S. and internationally. The goal of ICAW is to work together to raise public awareness on why we all should be composting our organics and using compost to create healthier soil. The program includes a poster contest held in the fall and thousands of activities and events held during the week in May. Throughout the week of ICAW, events are held all over the country and the world with communities, schools, governments and businesses planning different activities to encourage and celebrate composting – all types of composting – from backyard to large–scale

The Composting Association of Vermont is convening the 2025 Vermont Organics Recycling Summit as part of International Compost Awareness Week, sharing the theme Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost! Join us to explore how compost can drive a sustainable future for communities everywhere! VORS 2025 will spotlight composting as a powerful tool for sustainable communities, adaptable to all scales—from backyard composters and community initiatives to large-scale facilities.

The 2025 Summit will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, at the Randolph campus of Vermont State University (formerly VTC). The day will include a hybrid plenary in the morning followed by lunch and in-person-only sessions; the day will conclude with a social networking event nearby. On Thursday, May 1st, we plan to offer a variety of tours, field trips and in-person workshops concurrently across Vermont.

The 11^th annual NYS Organics Summit will be held April 8-10, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Inn Troy, in Troy, NY. The 2025 summit will include two full days of programming (April 8-9) and a half-day of local facility tours (April 10). The annual summit is an opportunity to connect with more than 200 professionals and local leaders to share success stories, learn about emerging issues, develop networks and partnerships, and discuss creative solutions to help advance sustainable organics management across NYS.

Food Waste Prevention Week 2025 (April 7-13) is more than just an event—it’s a movement!

Powered by community, collaboration, and collective energy, together we can inspire action and drive real results in reducing food waste.

Becoming a partner is easy, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re resharing or creating a social media post, hosting or attending an event or webinar, sponsoring or spreading awareness, your involvement can make a big impact.

Join Race to Zero Waste (R20W) and partners for the Zero Waste Forum. The event is an opportunity to collaborate and network with local, national, and global zero waste practitioners. The event program builds on conversations around the International Day of Zero Waste, which has been declared by the United Nations Environment Department as March 30th. Zero Waste Week will feature engaging workshops, networking, a beach cleanup, an award ceremony, sustainability tours, and expert speakers.