WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable

An Inside Look at Modern's Recycling Facility
2026-05-28 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Buffalo Recycling Enterprises, 667 Tifft Street, Buffalo, NY, 14220
Join SBR and Modern Disposal Services for an in-depth look at the recycling process and discover what happens after your recyclables leave your home or workplace. Tour Modern's single-stream recycling facility, Buffalo Recycling Enterprises, and see firsthand how advanced sorting technology works to separate and recover valuable materials efficently.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get up close and personal with the recycling system!
Safety Tips:

No open-toed shoes or high heels
No long, loose-fitted clothing that could potentially get caught on stairs or equipment.
Safety equipment will be proided. You may bring your own hard hats and safety glasses if you would like.
Tour includes stairs and a grated catwalk.

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2026 Annual Meeting
2026-06-23 16:00 - 19:00 | D’Youville University’s Health Professions Hub, 301 Connecticut St, Room 306-1, Buffalo, NY, 14213
Save the date! The WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable Annual Meeting will be on June 23, 2026, from 4-7 PM at D'Youville University.
Join us to reflect on the past year, learn about upcoming initiatives and opportunities, and help shape what's to come. We encourage each member organization to send at least one representative to vote on important updates and have your organization's priorities and needs heard.
As one of the largest gatherings of SBR members, the Annual Meeting is an opportunity to grow your network of passionate WNY sustainability leaders. It's also the perfect occasion to invite colleagues and nonmember friends who may be interested in learning more about SBR.
Meeting Highlights:

Celebrate 2025 accomplishments
Learn about our 2030 vision
Vote on proposed bylaw updates and Board of Directors
Discover new online engagement opportunities
Help shape upcoming educational offerings
Enjoy a happy hour following the meeting - first drink on us!

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Moving Beyond Our Era of Disposability: How a Reuse Economy Benefits People, Planet, and Profit
2026-07-20 12:15 - 14:00 | Chautauqua Institution Smith Wilkes Hall
In this third annual program collaboration between ChautauquaInstitution and the Western New York Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBR), wefocus on how prioritizing materials reuse over waste advances the so-called triplebottom line: helping businesses, communities, and the planet thrive. The forum takesplace during Chautauqua’s weeklong exploration of the theme “Wasted: Our Era ofDisposability.”
This event is for SBR members only. If you are an employee of a member organization but do not have a member account, please create an account before registering.
Location: Chautauqua Institution, one of America’s premiere arts and culturalinstitutions, located on beautiful Chautauqua Lake, is pleased to host this forum andoffer SBR members free access to all programming on Monday July 20, plus anexclusive members-only happy hour. Chautauqua also offers free entry on Sundaysenabling you to arrive on Sunday and stay until Monday at no gate charge. We inviteyou to stay the night or longer. We highly recommend you book overnightaccommodations ASAP as space is limited.

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