4th Annual IZWTAG Day Conference & Zero Waste Training

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Indigenous Zero Waste Technical Advisory Group is pleased to invite staff and representatives from your community to attend IZWTAG Day 2024 taking place April 22-24, 2025.

As an additional learning opportunity, those registering for Zero Waste training are also automatically registered to attend the Conference.

IZWTAG Day Conference & Zero Waste Training

This three-day event is a resource for learning how to get started in zero waste, best practices, funding opportunities, and network with other communities to see how they run their recycling programs.

We will explore the best practices of First Nations and Product Stewardship, as well as funding options providing by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Province of British Columbia. IZWTAG offers training and resources to assist First Nations in their zero waste systems efforts within their communities.

Basics of Operating Zero Waste Systems (LEVEL 1)

This is fundamental training which uses interactive learning, discussion, and field visits, to teach practical knowledge about zero waste systems, including operations, equipment, health and safety, handling material and customer care. Trainees are provided with a course manual and a starting set of personal protective equipment (PPE). This course is the pre-requisite for Level 2.

Organizing and Managing Zero Waste Systems (LEVEL 2)

An advanced course that covers how to set up and implement key components of waste management and waste reduction systems, including collection, handling and transfer of materials, health and safety, equipment maintenance, tracking and record keeping, and staff supervision.  Trainees are provided with a course manual and a set of personal protective equipment (PPE). Completion of Level 1 is required before taking this course.

Community Recycle Champion

This is a stand-alone course that can be taken by any community member.  This course focuses on developing personal adaptive resources, a support network, and a passionate perspective on providing communities with a recycling champion who will inspire waste reduction and diversion strategies at home.  The course includes interactive lectures; case studies; discussions; workbook and exercises; a site visit and demonstrations.

Dates:  April 21 (Travel and Check-In), April 22 & 23 (Training Days), April 23 (Round Table with Indigenous Services Canada), April 24 (Conference Day), April 25 (Check-Out and Travel).

If your travel and check in dates will be different, please indicate this on your registration form so we can work with the hotel.

DEADLINE for registration: April 1^st, 2025.  Don’t wait, the spaces fill up quickly!

If you have any questions, please let us know.