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2024 econext Pre-Conference Social

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Join us for econext’s 2024 Pre-Conference Social, in partnership with KBRS!

This in-person event will take place on Tuesday October 29th, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Sláinte Whiskey and Wine, located at 115 Duckworth Street in St. John’s.

Connect with fellow professionals in the industry and enjoy a fun-filled evening of networking, drinks, and snacks. This is a great opportunity to mingle with fellow Conference attendees, expand your professional network, and catch up with the econext team.

Admission to this event is included with a registration to the 2024 econext Conference. We kindly ask that Conference attendees register as well – it only takes a minute!

Be sure to RSVP by 2:00 PM on Tuesday October 22nd. If you have any questions regarding the social, please contact Colin Heffernan via e-mail at heffernan@econext.ca, or by phone at (709) 979-0423.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Register now and secure your spot.

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econext Successfully Diverts 750 kg of End-of-Life Electronics at Recycling Event

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econext staff Alex Rumbolt, Colin Heffernan, Audrey Parnell and Chelsea Linfield pictured from left to right with collected electronics.

September 4, 2024

In an effort to reduce waste, econext hosted an Electronics Recycling Day event in partnership with the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) and Computers for Schools (CFS) on August 29, 2024. The event, which saw active participation from econext members and the local community, culminated in the collection and proper disposal of 750 kilograms of end-of-life electronics. econext is thankful for the support of EPRA, Sobeys, Scotia Recycling and Computers in Schools in helping this event succeed.

This initiative underscores econext‘s commitment to environmental sustainability by tackling the growing issue of end-of-life electronics, which poses significant environmental hazards when not disposed of correctly. econext‘s members, who enthusiastically supported the event, brought in a wide array of obsolete electronics, from outdated monitors to old mobile devices, ensuring that these items did not end up in landfills.

A bin full of collected end-of-life electronics.

A Community Effort

“The goal of this event for econext is to divert end-of-life electronics from our landfills here in the province,” said Colin Heffernan, manager of Industry and Community Engagement at econext. “There is a wide range of electronics – Laptops, computers, TV’s, monitors, cords, and more – that can be collected, processed, and deconstructed so that useful components can be reused, or repurposed.”

The event highlighted the importance of responsible waste management, providing a convenient opportunity for individuals to dispose of their unwanted electronics. By properly recycling these materials, harmful substances are kept out of the environment, and valuable materials such as copper and gold can be reclaimed and reused.

As part of the partnership, and in recognition of econext‘s efforts in putting off this event, EPRA has committed to making a donation of $1000 to the Single Parents Association of NL on behalf of econext, Sobeys and Computers for Schools.

econext staff Colin Heffernan helping to collect end of life electronics.

What Can You Do With Your End-of-Life Electronics?

For those who missed the event, there are still plenty of ways to responsibly dispose of your electronics. Organizations like econext member Electronic Products Recycling Association offer drop-off locations across the country, ensuring that end-of-life electronics are handled in a safe, secure and environmentally responsible manner.

Additionally, initiatives such as Computers for Schools allow for the donation of old, but still functional, computers and peripherals. These items are refurbished and distributed to schools, libraries, and non-profits, extending their lifespan and reducing the amount of computers headed to landfills.

econext is an association that accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador and works on behalf of over 200 members to foster environmentally sustainable economic development. More information can be found at https://econext.ca.

Electronic Products Recycling Association

Computers For Schools NL

 

 

 

 

Clean Careers: Refurbish Your Resumé

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Welcome to Clean Careers: Refurbish Your Resumé!

Join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1:00 PM at 235 Water St (2nd Floor) for an engaging session on how to spruce up your resumé and cover letter. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, this in-person event will equip you with essential tips, tricks, and strategies to make your resumé materials stand out to employers.

Please note that space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early. For any questions or additional information, feel free to contact Jenny Mallard at jenny@econext.ca. Don’t miss this chance to take your career to the next level with our Clean Careers events!

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 PM NDT
WHERE: econext Office – 235 Water Street, Suite 200 (No Picnik Space on 2nd Floor)
COST: $5 + tax & fees

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WEBINAR: Clean Growth Funding & Financing

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Clean and green technologies and services in Newfoundland and Labrador are preparing for a period of growth in numerous sectors. To help small- and medium-sized businesses capitalize on the opportunities that arise and make the most of what’s to come, there are a suite of financial and funding supports to bring them to the next level.

On Thursday September 5th, join econext as we host an online session to present multiple funding and financing opportunities available to SMEs that operate in environmental services, renewable energy, and the circular economy. The session will feature presentations from:

· NRC-IRAP

· ACOA

· Department of Industry, Energy and Technology

This is an ideal virtual event to learn what each of the above organizations can fund and/or finance for your business, make connections with the right people at each, and maximize the knowledge and resources at hand for your business to succeed in clean growth.

Registrants will be sent the link to the Zoom meeting two days prior to the event.

When: Thursday September 5th, 2024 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM NDT

Where: Zoom

Cost: Free

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econext Electronics Recycling Day

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Recycle Your Old Devices Responsibly This Summer with econext!

Join us and EPRA for a day dedicated to responsible recycling! Bring your old laptops, tablets, monitors, cords, and other related devices to be properly disposed of with secure data handling for your peace of mind. CFS-NL will also be on hand to accept eligible computers for refurbishment and donation to schools and other organizations across the province.  So join us for responsible recycling, complimentary refreshments, and the chance to win a fantastic eco-friendly prize pack—each recycled item earns you one entry to win!

econext member EPRA is the only regulated and approved entity in our province to collect and handle end of life electronics. They are an industry-led, not-for-profit organization that operates regulated recycling programs across Canada. They ensure that end-of-life electronics are handled in a safe, secure and environmentally-sound manner. To learn more about the importance of recycling electronics, visit recycleMYelectronics.ca/NL

CFS-NL refurbishes computers donated from government, private business and individuals for use by schools, libraries, registered not-for-profit learning organizations and Aboriginal communities. CFS -NL is a registered charity and is affiliated with the national Computers for School Program.

Details

Date: Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Sobeys – Howley Estates, 10 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s

What can I bring?

Take a look at the Electronic Products Recycling Association’s list of accepted electronics!

What Can I Recycle?

Wondering what Computers for Schools NL will be accepting for refurbishment?

REUSE Level Electronic Equipment

Computers not meeting eligibility will be recycled appropriately

 

Training Course: Environmental and Regulatory Compliance

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Are you looking for resources to help navigate Newfoundland and Labrador’s regulatory environment?

Our Environmental and Regulatory Compliance course is here to provide practitioners with environment and regulatory overview and resources through the lens of an environmental professional, and is customized to the regulatory conditions and requirements of Newfoundland and Labrador.

This 1-day course includes the following modules:

  • Overview of the Regulatory Environment in NL: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the specific regulatory environment in Newfoundland and Labrador, encompassing legislation, provincial and federal regulatory agencies, environmental assessment processes, permitting frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and essential guidance documents.
  • Environmental Compliance Considerations for Projects: Receive insights into key compliance considerations for various project components such as exploration, mining, wind energy, and more. This module will cover topics including surveying, waste management, drilling, noise control, and contingency planning.
  • Environmental Management Systems: Acquire an introduction to environmental management systems and their role in enhancing organizational performance. Participants will learn about training, record management, inspections, objectives, policies, and the ISO 14000 standard.
  • Tools for Environmental and Regulatory Project Management: This module summarizes the previous sections, exploring specific tools and guides that facilitate seamless project management within the environmental and regulatory framework. These resources are available for digital download and will aid participants in effectively managing environmental projects.

Don’t let the complexities of environmental regulation slow you down. Register in our Environmental and Regulatory Compliance course today!

Trainer Bio: Brian Taite, M.A.Sc., CRSP, P.Eng.

Brian is an accomplished and dedicated health, safety, environment & regulatory professional with over 30 years’ experience in the energy and mining sectors. Brian has been a consultant to several major mining and energy companies, government agencies and private industry for emergency preparedness and response, incident investigation, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, auditing, HSE planning and technical integrity assurance. Brian was educated at Memorial University and was admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1992, Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering in 1994 and Master of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering in 1999. Brian has been associated with econext since the mid 1990’s, having worked as an environmental consultant for over a decade in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2006 he expanded his career in asset management with Shell in the UK and the Netherlands for over five years. Returning to St. John’s he worked with AMEC (WSP) as a senior environmental engineer and was soon after seconded to Rio Tinto’s IOC mine in Labrador City for his first experience in the mining sector. In 2012 Brian continued his mining experience with Vale’s Long Harbour Processing Plant as Operations Environmental Supervisor. In 2014 Brian joined WorleyParsons to develop an Environmental Management System for Alderon’s Kami Mine project and soon after took on a role as Environment & Regulatory Manager for the ExxonMobil Hebron Topsides Project. In late 2017, Brian went back to consulting at Pinchin Ltd. as Team Leader, Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation. In 2020 he became SHE Coordinator for the Vale Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion Project construction of two underground mines in northern Labrador. In 2021 Brian worked with HMDC/ExxonMobil as the Environment Advisor for the Hibernia offshore drilling and production platform. Most recently, in 2024 he joined the World Energy GH2 team as the Environmental Compliance Manager for Project Nujio’qonik, pioneering Canada’s wind to green hydrogen industry as part of the global energy transition to clean fuels.

Registration

Date: November 22, 2024
Location: econext Boardroom (235 Water Street, 2nd Floor), St. John’s, NL

Cost
econext Members: $315 + HST
Non-Members: $445 + HST

Registration is open. To register, please email Ogaga Johnson at ogaga@econext.ca.