Where There’s a Will, There’s No Waste

Fall ’08 Waste Minimization Forum

September 25 & 26, 2008
Best Western Parkland Inn, Yorkton

Presentations:

Opening Speaker: Not Exactly Wasting Away: John Marshall, Statistics Canada — How are we doing in our waste reduction efforts? How does Saskatchewan stack up against the rest of the country? John will give us the latest numbers.
          

If There’s a Will, are There Markets? — the current state of recycling markets for the ‘big 4’: paper, plastics, glass and metal         

• Brent McIntosh, Allied Paper Savers
• Kevin Acton, SARCAN Recycling
• Grant Harrington, Chenington Equipment NA
  

Where There’s a Will, There’s No Waste: Yorkton — The City of Yorkton has adopted a policy to reach zero waste by 2026. Find out how they’re doing so far.

• Kathy Morrell, Yorkton Solid Waste Management Ctte.
• Mark Hilton, Saskatchewan Abilities Council
• Stefan Bymack, Prairie Harvest Employment Program
  One presentation for all three speakers

Garbage In, Garbage Out: Avoiding Contamination in Recycling Bins

• Getting the most out of your recyclables: how to prepare materials for market — Darlene Geleta, Crown Shred & Recycling
• Swift Current's experiences with contaminated bins - Dan Knutson, City of Swift Current NA
  

There’s Always a Will: Smaller Communities Making Things Happen

• Parkland Regional Waste Management Authority — Grant See, General Manager
• Tag-a-Bag: How it works in Dysart—Pat Zatylny, Councillor
• Size reduction: the first step in waste reduction? — Kris Moe, Venture North Grinding NA
  

The Future: Green Buildings     

• Building your own straw bale house — Bert Weichel, SWRC NA
• What Does a Green House Look Like? — Kelly Winder, Saskatchewan Research Council
  
  
  

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