Waste Reforum 2018: Come Together
April 18-20, 2018 Ramada Plaza Hotel, Regina
The conference theme, Come Together, delves into the need for all of us to plan together, work together, and celebrate together. The conference will consider the value and the necessity of cooperative efforts and will look at ways we can move our programs and ourselves up the hierarchy to reduction and reuse.
Program
Wednesday, April 18
Ticket to Ride - Bus Tour: Loblaws Food Distibution Centre & GFL Composting Facility
I Wanna Hold your Hand - Walking Tour
Hello Goodbye - Workshop: Modernizing Communications - Using Data to Create Effective Public Communications Strategies
Twist and Shout - Opening Reception: Tonight, GFL stands for Groovy For Life, Baby!
Sponsored by GFL Environmental
Thursday, April 19
Dr. Barnhart outlined the early history of Saskatchewan and the efforts made by the government and the population to work together to meet the challenges of vast distances, a harsh climate and a difficult economy. We face new challenges today and the solution is still to work together.
Sponsored by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
Break -- Sponsored by Multi-Material Stewardship Western
Revolution - Opening Plenary: Lightning Talks
Sometimes getting struck by lighting is a good thing. Five-minute presentations that will inspire, challenge and provoke as they tackle the question: 'What is one big, new or cool idea you wish we could implement in Saskatchewan tomorrow to help create a waste free province?'
Sponsored by Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment
Presenter bios
Andrew Stevens, Regina City Councillor
Daniel Mireault, City of Saskatoon
Dayle Schroeder, Regina Folk Festival
Jamie Bakos, Titan Carbon-Smart Technologies
Jenna Curson, Loraas
Mariana Brito, The Backyard Project
Mary Forbes, The Potato House
Matt Wolsfeld, University of Saskatchewan
Sean Homenick, SARCAN Recycling
Deirdre Fritsch, SWRC
Steven Dribnenki, SUMA
Sheri Praski, Eco-Strategies
Lunch - Sponsored by Affinity Credit Union
All You Need is Love - Concurrent Session A: Tackling Consumption
Sponsored by K-Light Recycling
The Regina Repair Cafe Project - Darla Nault-Tait, Regina Public Library
Regina Repair --
Crash Bang Labs: Regina's Makerspace -- Kevin Smith
We Can Work it Out - Concurrent Session B: Panel on Plastics
Sponsored by Canadian Plastics Industry Association
Panelists:
Joe Hruska, Canadian Plastics Industry Association
Cory Shaw, Crown Shred & Recycling
Keith Bechard, ReVital Polymers
Christina Seidel, Recycling Council of Alberta
Break -- Sponsored by City of Saskatoon
Don't Let Me Down - Concurrent Session C: When to engage, when to communicate, and when to educate
A panel discussion that explored different approaches for interacting with the public and other stakeholders.
Sponsored by Product Care
Panelists:
Ryan Buhay - Recollect Waste Communications Specialist (Note: Ryan is also facilitating the workshop on Wednesday afternoon)
Anna Hopkins - Engagement Consultant, City of Saskatoon
Sydney Smith – Communications, SARCAN Recycling
Get Back - Concurrent Session D: Food Waste Prevention
Sponsored by Crown Shred & Recycling
Preventing Food Waste in our own Back Yard -- Katherine Arbuthnott, Fruit for Thought
Sifting and Sorting Waste - Finding Customers -- Lana Van Dijk, Body Fuel Organics
Working on the whole food waste chain -- Steve Compton, Regina Food Bank
With a Little Help from My Friends - Reception
Sponsored by Electronic Products Recycling Association - Saskatchewan
A Hard Day's Night - SARRC Gala Banquet
Sponsored by Sask. Association for Resource Recovery Corporation
Table Wine Sponsored by CasCell Trading Group
Minister of Environment Address - Hon. Dustin Duncan
Sask. Waste Minimization Awards ceremony
Sponsored by SaskTel
Friday April 20
Here Comes the Sun - Keynote Speaker: Bringing Sustainability to Life - Kent Rathwell, Sun Country Highway - Canadian Ballroom
Strawberry Fields Forever - Concurrent Session E: Working on Organics
Sponsored by Titan Carbon Smart Technologies
The Potato House Project -- Canada's Only Drive-Thru Community Composting Program - Mary Forbes
Lloydminster’s Curbside Organics Collection Program - 5 years later -- Karen Dela Rosa, City of Lloydminster
The Low Carbon Economy -- Kim Caron, Executive Mat
Can't Buy Me Love - Concurrent Session F: Business Leadership
Sponsored by Call2Recycle
Working at Sustainability -- Brooke Knutson, Maple Leaf Foods
Designing for the Circular Economy -- Elena Papakosta, Dell
Deconstructing Mosaic Stadium -- Jamie Hanson, City of Regina
Thanks to SARCAN Recycling for sponsoring the conference Green Power and Carbon Offsets.
Thanks to Emterra Environmental for sponsoring the conference Composting program.
Thanks to Cleanfarms for sponsoring grassroots / students registrations.