REGISTER NOW! JULY 9, 2026
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR JULY GENERAL MEETING & FEATURED SPEAKER PRESENTATION
*REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED - BRING YOUR FILLABLE BOTTLE - NO PLASTIC BOTTLES*
**IN-PERSON ATTENDEE PRIZE QUESTION**
OUR FEATURED SPEAKER: Richard Ramcharitar of Broward Clean Air
DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 9, 2026 @ 6:30 pm in-person and 6:45 pm online
LOCATION: Veterans Park, 7600 NW 50th St, Lauderhill, FL 33351
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Part I: Presentation
Why Zero Waste? Advancing Zero Waste Solutions in South Florida.
Part II: Zero Waste Station
A hands-on demonstration showing how to properly sort waste into reuse, recycling, compost, and landfill categories.
ECO ACTION: Take the Solid Waste Authority Pledge and let your city commissioners know you stand behind the work of the Authority.
MINI ZERO WASTE SWAP: Bring some items you have around your home or garage that are in good and usable condition that you no longer want for other members to take home and reuse. Examples: kitchen, office, or art supplies, textiles, books, small appliances, electronics, garden supplies, etc. Any swap items leftover from the evening will be packed up and donated. Let’s work hard to keep nice things out of the landfill!
Richard Ramcharitar is an environmental advocate, community educator, and founder of Broward Clean Air, focused on advancing Zero Waste, recycling reform, composting, and sustainable community initiatives across South Florida. He has contributed to regional sustainability planning efforts connected to the Miami-Dade County Zero Waste Master Plan and currently supports stakeholder outreach and community engagement for the Southwest Ranches Zero Waste Plan with Abbe & Associates.
Since the inception of the Broward Solid Waste Authority, Richard has actively participated in Executive Committee, Governing Board, and Technical Advisory Board meetings, advocating for innovative Zero Waste strategies and sustainable materials management solutions. He has also participated in high-level meetings and field site visits at Miami International Airport focused on improving recycling and sustainability initiatives at a major international airport.
Recognized as a trusted voice among elected officials, Zero Waste professionals, and community stakeholders, Richard has traveled throughout the United States and Brazil studying environmental and Zero Waste solutions to help bring practical, community-based strategies back to South Florida.
PAST MEETING RECORDINGS
JUNE 4, 2026
Presenter: Catalina Franco-Cicero, Broward Master Gardener
Topic: Is It Possible to Restore Nature in Your Own Yard?
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/rAYk1eO-AYcqqVA3a2EwSZWLIIjmYOFIVg1JhwWys6oP--TqipBbBXBZneNVeDd7.iWTViWadHSJ0Sggz?startTime=1780611364000
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Part I:
Homegrown National Park - HNP - Homegrown National Park - Regenerate Biodiversity
June 4th Video - What's the Rush? (Short Version, 21 min) - What's the Rush - Homegrown National Park
What's the Rush? (Long Version, 43 min) - Watch Doug Tallamy’s Native Plant Talk - Free Event Video
Part II:
Native Plant Gardening & Hands-On Demonstration
Catalina Franco-Cicero, Broward Master Gardener
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catalinafranco-cicero/
Landscaping & Larval Plants
The 9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping:
https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/about-ffl/9-principles/
Native larval host plants and the butterflies they attract:
https://www.broward.org/NatureScape/Documents/larvalhostsforweb.pdf
UPCOMING WEBINARS
JUNE 9 - Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: Success Stories from Our Communities:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/florida-friendly-landscapingtm-success-stories-from-our-communities-tickets-1979286601506?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
JUNE 20 - The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Recognition Process:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-florida-friendly-landscapingtm-recognition-process-tickets-1979575216762?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
MAY 7, 2026
Presenter: Commissioner Ben Sorensen, City of Fort Lauderdale, District 4
Topic: Sustainability, Conservation, and Resilience Initiatives in Fort Lauderdale
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/_7991fahnZOAABId-srVOk752vbCov01IzvN8EX85F0Ak8soCHzPQAxp-b1MPK-U.P573lR3I6fqOOhT2?startTime=1778192683000
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APRIL 2, 2026
Presenter: Elisa Jones, Solid Waste Authority of Broward County
Topic: Trash & Recycling Beyond the Curb: We Have a Plan
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Em9LO8moZOEFuzb1Iu2d9m23C4Y1_E_TGiPJMvIU64oCfwiHNgdAS97WREi7GcnI.V3nGaOBlStnvlOP6
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FEBRUARY 5, 2026
Presenter: Lee Gottlieb, Adopt a Dune
Topic: Dune Restoration Projects In Broward County
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Ks0i72PIiT0PITOz0q7ykNyCmlBXoAv_VzFxRSQyCMWaoPPLIwaKKrQWmE6vtSL-.T-SIZfLTvP2ioFyR
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JANUARY 8, 2026
Presenter: April Young, Community Advocate, Environmental Justice Leader & Public-Health Watchdog
Topic: Landfills, Government Failures, and the Human Cost We Don’t Talk About
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/csi5o0-0-iKjOaytEWRgdd9XpebjRS3d4_H8MescnnzIaz0PNTm4AiwrjPG2SkmmhiHfad-9OdT03LMO.nO7PI7JeD_GJwCUU
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