About this event
Join us to learn from program experts from New York City and Austin, Texas, as they discuss the ins and outs of designing, setting up, and maintaining food waste diversion programs for multifamily buildings.
- What: An interactive webinar, including short presentations with panel discussion
- When: 1–2 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023
- Cost: Free
Topics will include:
- Overcoming unique challenges in multifamily buildings
- Designing and executing successful pilots
- Building support from stakeholders
- Leveraging pilot results to build strong programs and inform legislation
Who should attend?
This webinar is perfect for anyone interested in diverting wasted food within the multifamily building setting, such as:
- City or town officials
- Multifamily property owners or managers
- Food scraps haulers
Meet the experts:
Katy Burgio is the Senior Program Manager for waste-related capital projects at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). She leads a team focused on implementing waste infrastructure and program strategies and goals laid out in the NYCHA 2.0 Waste Management Plan and Sustainability Agenda. Her team is responsible for funding and implementing infrastructure upgrades, programs, and procedure revisions across NYCHA's portfolio to divert material from landfills.
Elizabeth Nelson is a Senior Planner with Austin Resource Recovery at the City of Austin. She has worked with the Strategic Initiatives division since 2016 and works on zero waste and circular economy policy development and long-range planning. She has managed incentive programs and worked on implementation of waste diversion ordinances impacting the business and construction and demolition sectors. She received a BS in Bioenvironmental Sciences from Texas A&M University and is a LEED Green Associate.
Dr. Anthony D. Baker holds a Ph.D. in theology from The University of Virginia. He has taught and conducted research at the Seminary of the Southwest since 2004. He is the author of several books and essays. Dr. Baker is currently exploring—through his writings as well as in the classroom—the intersection of classical accounts of Christian holiness with current issues in ecology. He also works with other members of the community on green initiatives around campus.
RIT Golisano Institute for Sustainability
Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a global leader in sustainability education and research. We partner with business and government sponsors to solve complex, systemic problems. Much of our work aims to make industry more sustainable.
