2011 Proceedings – Recycling Means Business
Electronic proceedings sponsored by Alberta Used Oil Management Association.
All presentations are in Adobe PDF format. Adobe Reader 8 or later is required to view the files – download for free at www.adobe.com.
Proceedings by Speaker
Jim Andrais 4.8 MB | Gordon Godin 3.6 MB | David Moran 7.7 MB |
Tyler Barkhouse & Gavin Scott 12.6 MB | Brent Hamilton 1.1 MB | Ryan O’Grady & Robyn Kuhn 1.8 MB |
Giselle Beaudry & Michael Fleming 2.7 MB | Jennifer Hancock 6.5 MB | Julius Pretorius 1.2 MB |
Rachel Bocock 1.1 MB | Toby Heaps 500 KB | Shannon Ripley 7.8 MB |
Ben Chin 369 KB | Mitch Hedlund | Daniel Rochette 2 MB |
Genevieve Clavet 692 KB | Kevin Kelly 5.4 MB | Dean Romeril 2.2 MB |
Duke du Plessis & Surindar Singh 1.4 MB | Jennifer Koole 1.5 MB | Gavin Scott 1.6 MB |
Caitlin Gillespie 1.4 MB | Bud Latta 3 MB | Nicole Stefenelli 6.9 MB |
Brad Goddard 8.2 MB | David Lynch 2.5 MB | Ian Traquair 9.3 MB |
Wednesday, October 5
8:30 am | GOLF TOURNAMENT Join colleagues and new friends at The Legends Golf and Country Club, one of Edmonton’s finest full-facility 27-hole golf courses. Offering everything the serious golfer expects, this picturesque course features large, beautiful ponds, gently rolling hills, and elevated tees and combines spectacular views of the North Saskatchewan River valley with a tranquil setting to provide the golfer with an exciting and enjoyable golf experience. Sponsored by Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation |
9:00 am | Conference Registration / Welcoming Refreshments Sponsored by City of Calgary Exhibitor Set-up (throughout the morning and afternoon) |
10:30 am | PRE-TOUR SEMINAR: Edmonton Waste Management Centre Integrated Waste Management Facility Light lunch included. This seminar will set the stage for the Advanced Energy Research Facility Tour, providing background on the latest additions to the Edmonton Waste Management Centre, and future innovation being planned for the Centre. Moderator: Dave Schwass (APRA)
Tours leave directly after the seminar. |
12:30 pm | TOURS: Edmonton Waste Management Centre The Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC) is North America’s largest collection of leading-edge waste processing and research facilities. Choose either Tour A or Tour B below. Sponsored by Canadian Plastics Industry Association, Alberta Plastics Recycling Association and American Chemistry Council Tour A: Advanced Energy Research Facility This tour builds on the pre-tour seminar to provide a detailed look at the Advanced Energy Research Facility, which includes the new Integrated Processing and Transfer Facility, as well as the Waste-to-Biofuels Facility, which is currently under construction. Tour B: Overview of Edmonton Waste Management Centre This tour will include high-level highlights of the Centre, including the Materials Recovery Facility, Edmonton Composting Facility, Construction and Demolition Recycling Operation, and Waste-to-Biofuels Facility. Ambleside Eco Station and Reuse Store, lead by Trent Tompkins (City of Edmonton) Visit Edmonton’s newest Eco Station, where residents can bring almost any waste material for recycling or safe disposal, including household hazardous waste, fluorescent tubes, electronics and electrical appliances, bulky items and household recyclables. But, first you will have a chance to visit Edmonton’s Reuse Store, where everything old is new again. Sponsored by Waste Management of Canada Net-Zero-Energy Home Tour, with Gordon Howell Edmonton now has eight net-zero-energy homes either occupied or under construction. These incorporate sustainable materials, ultra levels of water and energy efficiency and various solar energy systems. The tour will be through one of them, and will be led by an experienced designer who can discuss how to design a house to reach the net-zero-energy goal. Sponsored by sonnevera international corp. |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | PLENARY: Government Business Moderator: Pat Kane (Alberta Environment)
Sponsored by Strathcona County |
5:00 pm | Alberta Recycling BBQ and Collection Site Awards Sponsored by eCycle Solutions Inc., GEEP Alberta Inc., Liberty Tire Recycling Canada (AB) Ltd., Recycle-Logic Inc., CuttingEdge Tire Recycling LP, DBS Environmental |
7:00 pm | Vitreous Glass Welcome Featuring Mobster Improv by Rapid Fire Theatre Entertainment sponsored by Duncan & Craig LLP Beverages sponsored by GEEP Alberta Inc. Featuring Steam Whistle Brewing Products |
Thursday, October 6
8:00 am – 8:30 am | Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments Sponsored by Canada Safeway |
8:30 am | Welcome – Jason London (RCA President) |
8:45 am – 9:30 am | KEYNOTE: Toby Heaps (Corporate Knights) Moderator: Malcolm Kirkland (BCMB) Sponsored by Beverage Container Management Board |
9:30 am – 10:00 am | Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments Sponsored by Aquatera Utilities Inc. |
10:00 am – 11:30 am | PLENARY: The Business of Recycling Moderator: Garry Spotowski (City of Edmonton)
Sponsored by The City of Edmonton |
11:30 am – 1:30 pm | 100-Mile Diet Lunch and Recycling Council of Alberta AGM Featuring RCA Patron Awards Sponsored by EBA, a Tetra Tech Company |
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION: Building Business Moderator: Dan Zembal (Alberta Waste and Recycling Ltd.)
Sponsored by Alberta Waste and Recycling Ltd. |
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION: The Business of Communications Moderator: Sharon Howland (Town of Cochrane)
Sponsored by City of Calgary |
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments Sponsored by CleanFARMS Inc. |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION: Nasty Business Moderator: Joe Barraclough (ESAA)
Sponsored by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta |
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | CONCURRENT SESSION: Dirty Business Moderator: Aaron Hills (Cleanit Greenit)
Sponsored by Cleanit Greenit Composting System |
6:30 pm | Reception |
7:00 pm | Mobster Ball Banquet Banquet sponsored by Progressive Waste Solutions Wine sponsored by Davis LLP Beverages sponsored by eCycle Solutions Inc. Featuring Steam Whistle Brewing Products2011 Rs of Excellence Awards Sponsor TributeBall Dust off your spats and kick up your heels to live Rhythm and Blues by The Classics. Best mobster outfit will receive a free registration to the 2012 RCA 25th Anniversary Conference in Jasper. Entertainment sponsored by Cascades Recovery Inc. |
Friday, October 7
8:00 am – 9:00 am | Exhibit Viewing and Refreshments Sponsored by Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine, Resource Recycling and BioCycle |
9:00 am – 10:30 am | PLENARY: Diversion Business Moderator: Dave Schwass (NOVA Chemicals Corporation)
Sponsored by NOVA Chemicals Corporation |
10:30 am – 11:00 am | Exhibit Viewing and Refreshments Sponsored by Recycle My Cell |
11:00 am – 11:45 am | KEYNOTE: Penguin Business – Antarctic Expedition Moderator: Lorenzo Donini (Ever Green Ecological Services) Sponsored by Ever Green Ecological Services |
11:45 am | Conference closing |
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Working Lunch Sponsored by Merlin Plastics |