Interested in becoming an environmental champion and moving towards a zero waste lifestyle? The first step is to adopt the practices of a Master Recycler!
So, what can you do to become a Master Recycler? Here are some tips from Kelly Bell, Lane County Master Recycler Program Coordinator.
Here at Mountain Rose Herbs, we regularly send staff through the Lane County Master Recycler training program that Kelly coordinates in order to ensure our established waste reduction practices are maintained at the highest level. "When Master Recycler classes include folks sent by their employer, it enhances the learning experience for everyone," Kelly said. "Our students get to learn about real world waste prevention and waste reduction issues that local businesses grapple with every day. It’s a win-win!”
Lucky enough to live in Oregon? Check out the Lane County Master Recycler Program and Portland Master Recycler Program!
Last year, Mountain Rose Herbs became the first company in Oregon to achieve a Zero Waste Facility Certification, at the highest level available--Platinum. We couldn’t have done it without our dedicated staff!
During orientation, staff members learn about our zero waste policy and how to properly recycle at work. After 30 days, they take part in another in-depth zero waste training. Our facilities crew sorts every piece of waste by hand--reusing, repurposing, and recycling whenever possible. Mountain Rose Herbs goes a step further and encourages staff to bring in hard-to-recycle items from home like electronics and batteries.
We are so proud of Jamie and Skyler in our Facilities Department for recently completing the Master Recyclers program, bringing our total number of Master Recyclers on staff to four! This is no small feat. Participants receive over 30 instructional hours accumulated during nine evening classes and three field trips to solid waste and recycling sites. This free service offered by the Lane County Waste Management Division, is a comprehensive training covering waste reduction tactics, how to compost at home, and how to motivate others to change their habits.
If you want your business to become Zero Waste Certified or if you personally want to become a Zero Waste Associate, check out the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council.
Topics: Sustainability
Alyssa leads Mountain Rose Herbs’ talented HR team as HR Director. She has more than 20 years of experience in both leadership and support roles in sustainability and people operations. Fostering positive company culture through authentic connections and employee engagement programs gives Alyssa a sense of pride in the workplace. Growing up in an income-sharing, egalitarian community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, she’s a farm girl at heart. She received her bachelor's degree in Environmental Sociology and is always looking to expand her HR knowledge and skillset. In her off time, she enjoys gardening, reading, cooking spicy foods, and hiking with her husband, kiddos, and brindle pup named Kiwi.
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Interested in becoming an environmental champion and moving towards a zero waste lifestyle? The first step is to adopt the practices of a Master Recycler!
So, what can you do to become a Master Recycler? Here are some tips from Kelly Bell, Lane County Master Recycler Program Coordinator.
Here at Mountain Rose Herbs, we regularly send staff through the Lane County Master Recycler training program that Kelly coordinates in order to ensure our established waste reduction practices are maintained at the highest level. "When Master Recycler classes include folks sent by their employer, it enhances the learning experience for everyone," Kelly said. "Our students get to learn about real world waste prevention and waste reduction issues that local businesses grapple with every day. It’s a win-win!”
Lucky enough to live in Oregon? Check out the Lane County Master Recycler Program and Portland Master Recycler Program!
Last year, Mountain Rose Herbs became the first company in Oregon to achieve a Zero Waste Facility Certification, at the highest level available--Platinum. We couldn’t have done it without our dedicated staff!
During orientation, staff members learn about our zero waste policy and how to properly recycle at work. After 30 days, they take part in another in-depth zero waste training. Our facilities crew sorts every piece of waste by hand--reusing, repurposing, and recycling whenever possible. Mountain Rose Herbs goes a step further and encourages staff to bring in hard-to-recycle items from home like electronics and batteries.
We are so proud of Jamie and Skyler in our Facilities Department for recently completing the Master Recyclers program, bringing our total number of Master Recyclers on staff to four! This is no small feat. Participants receive over 30 instructional hours accumulated during nine evening classes and three field trips to solid waste and recycling sites. This free service offered by the Lane County Waste Management Division, is a comprehensive training covering waste reduction tactics, how to compost at home, and how to motivate others to change their habits.
If you want your business to become Zero Waste Certified or if you personally want to become a Zero Waste Associate, check out the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council.
Topics: Sustainability
Alyssa leads Mountain Rose Herbs’ talented HR team as HR Director. She has more than 20 years of experience in both leadership and support roles in sustainability and people operations. Fostering positive company culture through authentic connections and employee engagement programs gives Alyssa a sense of pride in the workplace. Growing up in an income-sharing, egalitarian community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, she’s a farm girl at heart. She received her bachelor's degree in Environmental Sociology and is always looking to expand her HR knowledge and skillset. In her off time, she enjoys gardening, reading, cooking spicy foods, and hiking with her husband, kiddos, and brindle pup named Kiwi.
