MCR Appreciation Party 2018

Thanks to all the MCRs and friends who came out on Sunday, November 25th. It was great to see old friends and connect with other MCRs. Everyone had a fun time.

Waste Services is looking for excellent new volunteers. Invite a friend to volunteer as a Master Composter Recycler. Visit edmonton.ca/mcrp

Friends & Colleagues at the MCR Townhall

Thanks to all the MCRs, MCRs-in-Training, and 2018 Candidates at the MCR Townhall Meeting.

It was great to see friends, new and old.

Front: Sunil & Julie
Row 2: Chidi., Elaine, Bana, Majida, Melissa, Coleen & Helene
Row 3: Erika, Katie, Yohie, Pam, Maria & Sarah
Row 3: Tammy, Hetal, Jocelyn, Mildred, Pat, Marx, Kayla & Cayley
Back: Hetal, Kory, Rodney, Suzy, Neil, Christine, Gordon, Liz, Bronwen, Terry, Nicole, Gaby, & Mark

We covered a lot of ground in a couple hours.

Waste Strategy Update
We discussed the Strategy Update presented to Utility Committee on February 23rd. Click here to read the strategy, the minutes, and documents. You can also watch the discussion.

Utility Committee approved the Strategy Update, in principle. The proposals go to City Council for more discussion on March 20th.

Improving the MCR Program
MCRs gave feedback about improving the program and helping MCRs be even more effective.
Some specific topics were:

• easy ways to record volunteering, 
• how to stay active as MCRs, and
• how to show friends & colleagues that we are waste experts

     

Celebrating Volunteers... at the Zoo!

Over 120 volunteers gathered at the Edmonton Valley Zoo on Thursday evening.

Fall colours at sundown - the setting was spectacular.

This was the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event in honour of Master Composter Recyclers and Reuse Centre volunteers. Folks enjoyed a bbq and toured the zoo grounds.

There were burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, salad, and a wide range of desserts.

And the food was good too... according to these smiles!

Councillor Michael Oshry brought greetings and thanks from City Council.

"Your volunteering provides excellent waste management services to Edmontonians," Leo Girard - Manager of Waste Management Services.

Four recent MCRs received special recognition for reaching their milestones of volunteering.

Touring around the Valley Zoo.

MCR Michael K. and family.

Hanging out at the Beaver Lodge.

We enjoyed animal talks about birds of prey and reindeer.

Zookeeper duties include walking reindeer on leashes

Kid duties include...making the world your playground (mission accomplished)!

Edmonton Valley Zoo makes a big effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Check out their Green Team.

Valentine's Day Contest: Share to Win

 

Valentine's Day, like many holidays, can be an event surrounded with over-consumption. As waste-aware Edmontonians, Master Composter Recyclers have great ideas to keep waste at a minimum while still making the holiday a special time.

Looking for inspiration? Check out Kristin's interview with the Weather Network. 

What are you doing to reduce your waste around this holiday? Submit your ideas to win a romantic dinner for two!

One MCR helped their Office Ecology Team organize a freecycle table to re-gift items for Valentine's Day. 

How do you reduce waste when you romance your Valentine?

To enter the contest:

• post a comment on this blog (below)
• post your suggestion on the MCR facebook group
• email mcrp@edmonton.ca
• call Rodney (780-496-5991) or Laura (780-496-5051)

What's the prize?
Win a $100 gift certificate for Live Local. You can this as a romantic dinner for two at:
          Accent Restaurant & Lounge
          Blue Plate Diner
          The Dish Bistro
          Sabor Divino Restaurant
          Upper Crust Cafe
          Wild Tangerine
Note:
This contest is only open to volunteers who are graduates of the Master Composter Recycler Program. Thank you for showing Edmontonians creative ways to reduce waste.