Sign Up for October 30th RCA Workshops in Banff, Alberta

Connector September 2024


On October 30th, the RCA is thrilled to present workshops designed to deepen your understanding of critical topics within the circular economy. You don’t need to be registered for the conference to attend these sessions. Dive into the details in the 2024 RCA Conference Program and register for the workshop that sparks your interest!

Workshop Schedule – Wednesday, October 30th

Morning Workshops (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)

  1. It’s Alive, It’s Alive – EPR
    • Cost: Free
    • This workshop will provide updates on the implementation of the Alberta EPR regulation. Both ARMA and PROs will be on hand to discuss system details and help municipalities maneuver their way through the implementation process.
    • Workshop Speakers:
      • Ed Gugenheimer and Gabrielle Betts (ARMA)
      • Allen Langdon (Circular Materials) – The Only Thing Scary are the Timelines: An Update on EPR Implementation in Alberta
      • Jason Brown (Call2Recycle)
      • Mannie Cheung and Brian Bastien (Product Care)
  2. Twilight Zone – Building Sustainable Procurement
    • Cost: $75/person
    • Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop, “Driving Zero Waste and Circularity by Leveraging Sustainable Procurement” designed to explore sustainable procurement and its role in helping local governments and institutions achieve zero waste goals. This workshop will delve into the green pillar of sustainable procurement, highlighting its critical role in reducing waste and advancing a circular economy.
    • Workshop delivered by: Reeve Consulting
  3. The Poltergeist of Plastics – Polymers 101
    • Cost: $75/person
    • Plastics have offered and continue to offer an unprecedented uplift in quality of our lives. This workshop will provide an introduction to polymers as the main component of plastics and elaborate on what makes plastics a unique class of materials. This will be followed by a discussion on the end-of-life options for plastic products and how we can minimize their negative impacts on the environment. The workshop will conclude by presenting the recent advances in recycling technologies that enable us to expand the amounts, types, and qualities of plastics waste that can be recycled.
    • Workshop delivered by: Prof. João B. P. Soares and Dr. Arash Alizadeh, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, University of Alberta

Afternoon Workshop (1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)

  1. Frightfully Delightful Sustainable Flower Arranging
    • Cost: $100/person
    • Join Becky Feasby from Prairie Girl Flowers for 2 hours of learning and creating! She’ll explain the sustainability issues in floriculture, share about sourcing flowers domestically, and lead the group in a how-to and hands-on session to create a classic European style hand-tied bouquet. You’ll need to bring a clean mason jar type “vase” for your arrangement! Be sure to rescue an item from your recycling bin for this purpose. If time permits, she will also talk about how to create arrangements without the use of floral foam or other plastics.
    • Workshop delivered by: Becky Feasby, from Prairie Flower Girl

Secure your spot by registering for the RCA Conference today! Early bird pricing ends on September 20th, so don’t miss out. If you are already registered and would like to add on a workshop, just send us an email.

  • Conference Dates: October 30 – November 1, 2024
  • Location: Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta

We look forward to seeing you there!