100 Change Makers
Oakland Recycles launched the 100 Change Makers program in Spring 2022. The goal of 100 Change Makers is to identify individuals, organizations and businesses in Oakland who will educate our community about how choices we make related to managing waste impacts the environment. We would love for you to be part of this change!
Oakland Recycles invites applications from Oakland residents, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to join our 2024 class of 100 Change Makers. This month-long environmental leadership program teaches participants about the connection between waste and climate change and clarifies questions about how to properly recycle and compost. For more information, contact the Recycling Education Rep team at oaklandoutreach@wm.com or sign up using the application link here: Apply to join 100 Change Makers
- How do I become a Change Maker?
Join us for 4 virtual sessions, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams:
Cohort 1 (Reserved for Oakland based nonprofit organizations) 8/21, 8/28, 9/4, 9/11 – COMPLETE
Cohort 2: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 – This cohort will be held in-person at East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse.
Cohort 3: TBD
- Week 1: Sustainability Overview
- Week 2: Anatomy of a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) / Anatomy of a Compost Pile
- Week 3: The Life Cycle of a Water Bottle / Climate Change and You
- Week 4: Environmental Leadership / Action Days
A big thank you to the following organizations that have participated in the 100 Change Makers program:
- Attitudinal Healing Connection
- BRIDGEGOOD (Oakland Digital)
- CityTeam Ministries
- Friends of Sausal Creek
- High Street Coalition
- Homies Empowerment
- Keep Oakland Beautiful
- Oakland Asian Cultural Center
- Oakland Theater Project
- St Mary’s Center
- Tech Exchange
- We Lead Ours
- Merritt College Sustainability Club
- Oakland Unified School District
- Alameda County Public Health
- The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program
- Oakland Housing Authority