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PAYT is not just practical in the landfill-costly East coast or in the "green" West Coast, but in all kinds of areas, even the desert / mountain west. There are PAYT lessons for urban, suburban, rural, and remote areas with all types of collection systems. Learn about can, bag, sticker, and other options; the pros and cons of PAYT; and the power of the PAYT incentive. We have built in time for interactive questions and follow-up opportunities as well. </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0070C0'>December 9<sup>th</sup></span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0070C0'> 11am-1pm Pacific Standard Time</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#006600'>Learn about The Best Management Practices in Food Scraps Composting </span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#006600'>è</span></i></b><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#006600'><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The authors will present the findings of the research paper “Best Management Practices in Food Scraps Programs” that was just completed (September 2010) for EPA Region 5. The presentation will share the results of the project including the latest inventory of programs in the US, the common themes uncovered, the aspects that tend to make the programs successful, as well as the pitfalls to avoid in program development and management. The researchers will also cover what to expect in terms of costs per household, diversion, participation levels, and other impacts. Attendees will able to learn more about what is happening nationally and locally in regards to food scrap programs and regardless of where they are in terms of their own program (planning, pilot, or mature) will be able to take away valuable tips and best practices as gathered from hundreds of other programs around the US. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0070C0'>December 8<sup>th</sup> and January 13<sup>th</sup></span></i></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#0070C0'> 9am-10:30am Pacific Standard Time</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(Both will contain similar information- two dates are scheduled to maximize the ease of attendance)</span></b><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#006600'>Both webinars are Sponsored by</span></i></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#006600'>:</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> The Econservation Institute and supported through EPA grants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>CLICK FOLLOWING LINK TO REGISTER FOR EITHER ONE: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FRDZSTK">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FRDZSTK</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>If you have questions about the webinars</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>contact <a href="mailto:skumatz@econservationinstitute.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>skumatz@econservationinstitute.org</span></a>; or call 303/494-1178 to register or get more information. <b><i><span style='color:black'>The webinars are being presented by Dr. Lisa Skumatz, Juri Freeman, and guest speakers</span></i></b><span style='color:black'>.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG TO OTHERS!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Lisa A. Skumatz, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The Econservation Institute <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>762 Eldorado Drive, Superior, CO 80027<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>303/494-1178 / <a href="mailto:skumatz@econservationinstitute.org">skumatz@econservationinstitute.org</a>; <a href="mailto:Skumatz@serainc.com">Skumatz@serainc.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>