RCBC’s 38th annual Zero Waste Conference, Recoverable Resources: Re-inventing Recycling from May 23-25, 2012 at the Westin Resort and Spa, is British Columbia’s premier event on waste reduction and recycling. This conference is an excellent opportunity to network, meet with colleagues and to learn about leading initiatives on waste reduction and Product Stewardship from North America’s leaders in extended producer responsibility, resource recovery and zero waste. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear area experts speak on a diverse range of topics of interest to professionals working in any field of environmental management related to waste. 

Registration | Conference Schedule & Program | Annual General Meeting | Trade Show | Questions

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Registration

Due to unprecedented demand and space limitations at our current venue, RCBC’s 2012 Zero Waste Conference is now sold-out. There will be no on-site registration this year. Registration is now closed.  Thank you for everyone's support of our event.

For all registered delegates, we've put together important Delegate Reminders outlining registration procedures, event and hotel details to help you make this an enjoyable conference experience.  

Conference Schedule and Highlights

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May 23 - Opening Ceremonies at 1 p.m. / All Day Sessions / Opening Reception at 5 p.m.

There will be a networking reception following the end of first day’s programming. RCBC’s welcome reception will feature a new twist on pairing foods with beers brewed by our friends at Canada’s National Brewers.

May 24 - All Day sessions / Gala Reception and Gala Dinner & Awards

 We’ll focus of moving up the 3Rs hierarchy with the first morning session on Thursday, May 24 featuring Dan Knapp of Urban Ore in Berkeley. You’ll hear how business models based on resource recovery for resale and reuse can be the core of successful enterprise.

Next up is an interactive session with an expert panel to discuss a hypothetical recovery/remanufacturing park that could integrate with future EPR programs.

In the afternoon there will be sessions on improving EPR performance and innovative waste reduction programs for local communities and the ICI sector.

Thursday evening we offer some flavourful fare at the gala buffet and annual awards ceremony followed by entertainment by one of the funniest comedians from BC’s wine country, Herb Dixon.

May 25 - Morning Sessions / Closing Ceremonies at 12:00 p.m.

The last day will focus on upcoming and future EPR programs.

Detailed program will be released closer to the event.

Annual General Meeting

RCBC's Annual General Meeting will be held on May 24, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. at the Emerald Ballroom at the Westin Resort and Spa.  

Trade Show

Trade show spaces are now sold-out.  Please contact Ben Ramos at ben@rcbc.bc.ca or at 604-683-6009 ext. 314 to be placed on the waiting list.

The 2012 Exhibitors are:

• Busch Systems International Inc.
• Cascades Recovery
• EcoSafe Zero Waste
• Ecotainer Sales
• Emterra Environmental
• Ermeltek International Services
• IPL Inc.
• Kidney Foundation/Kidney Metals
• Machinex
• Metro Vancouver
• Recycle Systems
• Rollins Machinery
• Sure-Close Inc.
• Toter/Wastequip
• Trex Company Inc. 

Read the detailed profiles of this year's exhibitors here.  

Questions

For general conference inquiries, please contact Ben Ramos at 604.683.6009 ext. 314 or email conference@rcbc.bc.ca.