A variety of perspectives will be presented, ranging from economics to geography, followed by an interactive conversation with the audience. It will break down the idea of cheapness and what this means within the context of globalized capitalism. This interdisciplinary speaker series and panel features a discussion between HSU professors and students.

Speakers & Panel: Quantity over Quality? Deconstructing a “Cheap” Society, 6-7:30 p.m., Founders Hall East 118 He will talk about the creation of the map, how to use it, and what a map means within the context of designing such a system.

The goal is to change the flow of materials within the homestead. In this talk, Nick Perdue, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, will present his creation of a site map for his homestead that helps identify the spaces within his yard for growth, and visualize a regenerative and resilient design. Homesteading with Nick Perdue, 3-4:30 p.m., CCAT Trash Talk is a way to get students on campus thinking about waste and the trash that is littered around campus, while also being a space for concerned students to share general ideas about creating any sort of institutional change on campus. Trash Talk & Walk, noon-2 p.m., meet at the UC Quad at noon and again at 1 p.m. Tedd Ward has promoted the creation of jobs from discards and environmental design, ending welfare for wasting, and zero waste for the last two dozen years. We need to avoid stumbling over what is actually handed to us as we take steps to get what we really want. Kate Buchanan Roomĭiscard recovery relies on training our communities to waste responsibly. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Join us for a free zero waste meal catered by Eureka Natural Foods. Zero Waste Banquet, 6 p.m., Kate Buchanan Room Join us for a free brunch sponsored by Los Bagels, followed by mindfulness meditation and discussion on how to create space and time for yourself in a society that equates time to money. Prepare yourself to be challenged, excited, and inspired!įor more information, visit the WRRAP website.īagel Brunch and Mindfulness, 10 a.m.–noon, Nelson Hall East 106

With an emphasis on upstream waste prevention, it promotes resource recovery and conservation, and ultimately minimize landfill-bound waste. Through various keynote speakers, workshops, forums, film screenings, and performances, the conference aims to fuse power and people to promote a comprehensive and inclusive zero waste approach.

The conference provides the opportunity for students, professors, scientists, activists, and community members to come together and exchange ideas, experience, and expertise. The Zero Waste Conference is a convention for engaged citizens looking to create active change in waste and consumption practices, hosted by HSU’s Waste-Reduction & Resource Awareness Program (WRRAP). Other topics include homesteading, deconstructing a “cheap society,” composting, the current state of recycling, bicycle learning, and sustainability. Ward has promoted the creation of jobs from discards and environmental design, ending welfare for wasting, and zero waste for the last two dozen years. 9, will open with a banquet and keynote address from keynote speaker Tedd Ward, Director of the Del Norte Solid Waste Management Authority. Humboldt State’s 2018 Zero Waste Conference will feature a week of food, workshops, speakers, documentaries, panels and more, seeking to “Redefine Waste in an Age of Capitalism.” This is a press release from HSU News & Information:

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