<div dir="ltr"><div><div style="margin:1em 0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><img src="cid:ii_mbjrtzz42" alt="image.png" width="196" height="75" style="margin-right: 0px;"><br></div><div style="margin:1em 0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">One of the many challenges of operating a successful recycling program is that each program seems to have different rules.  When people move from one community to another, in many cases, they find recycling guidelines are different.  This webinar will address the positive impact of neighboring communities and recycling programs working together to make it easier for the public to recycle. </div><div style="margin:1em 0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><img src="cid:ii_mbjrs95t1" alt="image (31).png" width="562" height="168"><br></div><div style="margin:1em 0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font size="6" style="" color="#38761d"><i style="">Free</i></font></div><div style="margin:1em 0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> <span style="font-size:12pt">For decades we’ve relied on individual communities to design their own recycling programs with little or no consideration for neighboring efforts. The result is a disjointed system of inconsistent recycling guidelines, mismatched terminology and chaotic branding that feeds public confusion and distrust. Recognizing the problem, a growing </span>number of<span style="font-size:12pt"> public and private-sector stakeholders are stepping out of their silos to coordinate “harmonized” program rules and messaging across entire regions.</span></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br>This program will combine a primer with case study examples of harmonization efforts. In addition to reviewing best practices, it will spotlight an Oregon initiative to develop consistent rules and signage for multi-family housing recycling as well as a council of government (COG)-led regional education campaign in Texas.</div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)">For more information on this event, and to register, please visit: <span style="color:blue"><u><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZBnpspqISYeNulTqTHDNfw" id="m_-3478636270269969070OWAaaf8a548-aacd-4085-bbd2-6d0e4669bc01" target="_blank" style="color:blue">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZBnpspqISYeNulTqTHDNfw</a></u></span></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b><u>Featured Speakers:</u></b></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Jill Aki Hrycyk</b><br><i>Waste Prevention and Environmental Services<br>Oregon Metro</i></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"> </div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Zoë Killian</b><br><i>Community Program Manager<br>The Recycling Partnership</i></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><i> </i></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><b>Cassidy Campbell</b><br><i>Department of Environment and Development<br>North Central Texas Council of Governments</i></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><i> </i></div><div style="margin:1em 0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></div><div style="margin:0cm;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Cal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