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STOPing for Education
STOPping for Education Luncheon taking place in the First Amendment Room this Thursday, November 7, from 11 am to 2 pm. Sponsored by the Center for Education Reform, the program will feature winners of the Yass Prize and STOP Awards Initiative who will debate and discuss the future of education policy and the impact 2024 election may have on the opportunities or challenges in states and communities for creating and expanding innovative public and private options for students. A key focus of the program will be the different approaches that currently exist serving students, 21st century…
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Arbitrary Detention and Judicial Falsifications in Qatar
Judicial Falsifications in Qatar: Exploring the Tayeb Benabderrahmane Case" conference on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. This event, hosted by the Capitol Institute, aims to shed light on urgent human rights concerns in Qatar. Tayeb Qatar Presentation Please register here
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Event & Venue Operations
Event Materials: Recyclable materials are used across in-house events, and most event décor like florals are reused . We partner with recycling companies to responsibly dispose of textiles, electronics, and other materials. Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose: Our office and event supplies follow this principle to reduce waste. Lost and found items not retrieved are donated to local charities.
Energy & Waste Reduction
Energy Efficiency: We’re reducing energy use with measurable goals, adhering to DC's BEPS standards, and utilizing timed light switches where feasible and LED lightbulbs and fixtures have replaced CFL lights. Water Conservation: Water refill stations in public spaces are available to guests, reducing the need for single-use plastics, while our ongoing water reduction efforts are monitored for progress.
People & Practices
Supporting Community & Staff: We host DC-sponsored interns and our staff actively promotes sustainable transportation options for members, staff and guests. Sustainability Leadership: Our dedicated sustainability team monitors and reports our progress.
Kitchen & Culinary Sustainability
Minimizing Food Waste: Our chefs embrace sustainability through training cooks to prepare each ingredient to its maximum efficiency. For example - chopping a pepper all the way to its stem. Then, instead of composting the tops, repurposing them into staff meals like ratatouille. Our kitchen staff prioritizes extending the life cycle of food and minimize waste at every step of preparing your meal! Composting: We compost both food prep scraps and post-consumer waste through our partnership with Compost Crew, transforming waste into nutrient-rich soil.