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    • Thu, February 01, 2024
    • Thu, June 06, 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Zoom
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    Join the STAR Business Council
    for monthly general membership calls

    First Thursday of each month | 10–11am CST

    Open to all Business Council, STAR members, and guests. Register to receive email reminders for upcoming meetings.

    Standing Agenda:

    • Attendance/Roll Call
    • Review Minutes from Prior Meeting
    • Work Plan Review
    • RMDP Updates (if any)
    • Legislative Updates (if any)
    • MSWRRC Updates (if any)
    • New Business
    • Adjourn

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    Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87394644169?pwd=WHpJaWlWUGFVdFBPNWU5RW5KYnZRUT09

    Meeting ID: 873 9464 4169

    One tap mobile: +13462487799, 82146076626# US (Houston)

    • Thu, February 08, 2024
    • Thu, June 13, 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Online
    Register


    STAR North Texas General Meeting

    * Please Register to Receive Zoom Link *

    SECOND THURDAY OF EACH MONTH | 11AM -12:30 PM CT

    Join the STAR North Texas Council for their online general council meetings on the second Thursday of each month! 

    This is an open meeting for members and non-members of STAR and the North Texas Council. 

    We look forward to seeing you there!

    • Tue, March 19, 2024
    • Tue, July 16, 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Online
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    STAR Central Texas General Meeting

    THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH | ONLINE | 3PM CT

    * The February 20th meeting has been cancelled *

    Please register to receive alerts and the Zoom link for future meetings.

    Join STAR Central Texas for a general meeting and discussion to plan coming events and activities. These meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month at 3pm.

    We look forward to seeing you!

    • Mon, March 25, 2024
    • Wed, March 27, 2024
    • Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, TX

    Plastics Recycling Conference 2024
    March 25 – 27, 2024
    Grapevine, TX

    See Details and Register

    North America's biggest plastics sustainability event will be held in Texas in 2024. Learn the latest on recycled plastic markets and trends with a 3-day, info-packed agenda curated by industry experts. Hear directly from global brands and get up to speed on the most important developments in an evolving sector.

    The event brings together plastics reclaimers, converters, end users, brokers, brand owners, equipment specialists, policy experts and many others.

    Early Bird registration price is available through the end of December.

    • Tue, March 26, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Online

    Webinar: Rebuilding Confidence in Recycling

    Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 | 12:00PM CT | Free

    Register for Webinar

    Negative media, and confusion about its process, have garnered a growing skepticism on whether or not items put into recycling bins are actually recycled.  This webinar looks to regain confidence through public outreach that sorting one’s recyclables from their waste does pose its benefits.  Through the discussion of the cause of skepticism as well as strategic counter measures, this webinar is one that you don’t want to miss!

    • Mon, April 01, 2024
    • Wed, April 03, 2024
    • Henry B. González Convention Center 900 E. Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205

    TxSWANA 2024 Annual Conference

    April 1-3, 2024 | San Antonio, TX

    See Details & Register Here

    TxSWANA is the Lone Star Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), made up of nearly 600 individual members from various areas of the Solid Waste Industry.

    There will be several guest speakers covering relevant solid waste topics. The Exhibit Hall will feature many of our industry partners and will be open several hours each day so you can meet them all. As you register, you may select to play in the golf tournament or take a ‘Discover San Antonio’ tour of the historic Missions.

    All the municipalities, companies and organizations attending the conference have mission statements unique to their core values. However, we all have a common, unified purpose which is to be leaders in the solid waste industry. The 2024 TxSWANA Annual Conference has been designed around helping the attendees further achieve that purpose.

    • Tue, April 02, 2024
    • Thu, April 04, 2024
    • New Orleans, LA

    Visit SPC Impact Website

    SPC Impact is the flagship spring event of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition. Over 800 packaging and sustainability professionals representing the entire packaging value chain will convene in New Orleans for 3 days to learn, discuss, get inspired and bring back actionable takeaways.

    The 2024 event will be centered around the connection between carbon and packaging and the different ways carbon emissions from packaging can be reduced, from better sourcing, material selection, and design, to consumer education and more comprehensive and circular infrastructure.

    • Mon, April 15, 2024
    • Thu, April 18, 2024
    • Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

    ISRI 2024

    April 15–18, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV

    Registration Now Open

    The largest recycled materials industry event in the world is heading back to fabulous Las Vegas! Registration is now open. ISRI2024 returns to the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino bringing together over 6,000 industry professionals. For four days the recycling community will come together to sharpen their skills, gain knowledge, build relationships, grow their businesses, and celebrate each other!


    • Sat, April 20, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Jones Lawn, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010


    Earth Day Houston

    April 20, 2024 | 12 – 5 p.m. | Entrance is free

    See Event Website

    Discovery Green Conservancy, in partnership with Citizens’ Environmental Coalition, is proud to announce this year’s Earth Day featuring Houston Public Works’ Water Works Festival, is all about art!

    Expect family-friendly performances, live music, art installations, face painting, crafts and activities, educational talks, panel discussions, spoken word performances and more. And, of course, there will be plenty of time to enjoy the water features at Discovery Green.

    • Mon, April 22, 2024
    • Fri, April 26, 2024
    • Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas

    EarthX Congress of Conferences

    Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas · April 22-26, 2024

    Register for Congress of Conferences

    Early Bird Pricing Available through 2/29/24

    EarthX EXPO will not be held in 2024 as Fair Park is undergoing renovations. The next EarthX EXPO will be held in April of 2025.

    Earthx2024 Congress of Conferences attract the world’s foremost environmentalists, conservationists, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, advocates, and political leaders engaged in the environmental space today. These leaders and influencers come from a wide range of disciplines, interests, and perspectives and represent a broad spectrum of initiatives and efforts around the globe.

    • Fri, May 03, 2024
    • City of Austin Permitting and Development Center, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752
    Register


    2024 STAR MEMBER MEETING
    May 3, 2024

    City of Austin Permitting and Development Center
    6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr, Austin, TX 78752

    Are you a member of STAR? Join us in Austin for our annual Member Meeting on May 3rd!

    Board Chair/Acting Executive Director Adrian Hernandez will give a State of the Organization address, and we will go over STAR's financials, Summit updates, and more.

    Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP for this free event if you plan to attend.

    We hope to see you there!

    • Mon, May 06, 2024
    • Thu, May 09, 2024
    • Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

    Waste Expo 2024

    Las Vegas | May 6-9, 2024

    see waste Expo website

    For 50+ years, WasteExpo has been driven to give you the best event experience in the solid waste, recycling and organics industry. 

    From connecting with 13,000 of your peers to doing business with 600+ exhibitors, it’s one event that pays dividends all year long. Preview the latest vehicles, tune in to the latest technology and learn the latest curriculum to improve the environment.

    • Tue, May 14, 2024
    • Wed, May 15, 2024
    • Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701

    TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
    Austin Convention Center
    May 14-15, 2024

    See Details & Register

    The TCEQ has proudly offered professional development and training for over 30 years. Attendees from across the environmental sector will join TCEQ staff at the Austin Convention Center for learning and development opportunities. 

    TCEQ experts will host 100+ courses focusing on topics such as Waste, Water, Air Permitting, Environmental Regulations, Lab Practices, Toxicology and many more. Take advantage of this networking opportunity and add growth to your professional career. 

    Join TCEQ at the Trade Fair this spring before relocating to San Antonio in 2025!


    • Mon, June 24, 2024
    • Thu, June 27, 2024
    • Online

    Keep Texas Beautiful Conference 2024

    KTB's 2024 Conference will be hosted online June 24-27th, 2024

    Visit Conference Website

    The Keep Texas Beautiful Conference is the primary statewide educational event for community leaders to network, gain knowledge on environmental issues and litter prevention, and recognize community excellence.

    Goals for the KTB conference are three-fold:

    • Celebrate and recognize the achievements of youth and community leaders (of all ages), civic groups, businesses and governments.
    • Offer an array of educational sessions that relay pertinent, innovative approaches to community beautification, waste reduction and litter prevention to those looking to improve their surroundings.
    • Provide unparalleled networking opportunities and exciting presentations from knowledgeable experts and those with a passion for community improvement and the environment. 
    • Mon, October 21, 2024
    • Wed, October 23, 2024
    • Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, TX


    WASTECON® 2024, SWANA’s Executive Leadership Summit

    October 21-24, 2024
    Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
    Grapevine, TX 

    See SWANA's WasteCon Website 

    This summit is hosted by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), the leading professional association in solid waste management. The association’s 10,000+ members are professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy, and research.

    • Wed, November 13, 2024
    • Fri, November 15, 2024
    • Louisville, Kentucky

    Resource Recycling Conference

    November 13–15, 2024 | Louisville, KY

    See Conference Website

    Where municipal recycling evolves

    • Connect with hundreds of local program leaders, MRF operators, end market executives and others.

    • Walk away with practical tools and information to curb contamination, drive behavior change among residents, build better MRF contracts and much more.

    • Hear the latest analysis on markets for recycled paper, plastic, aluminum and other commodities.

    • Be inspired to grow materials recovery and resiliency in communities everywhere!

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