2009 RCBC Conference Presentations

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Why Green Economics is Essential
Dr. Jeffrey Morris, Sound Resource Management

What Tomorrow May Bring: Shifting Public Behaviors and Attitudes in a Time of Rapid Change
Peter Robinson, CEO, David Suzuki Foundation

Managing Without Growth
Tom Green, Ecological Economist, UBC

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Stream 1

Ethical and Sustainable Purchasing
Tim Reeve, Reeve Consulting

Environmental Benefits of Zero Waste for Metro Vancouver
Dr. Jeffrey Morris, Sound Resource Management

Solid Waste Mgmt Planning - Raising The Bar
Mark Rowlands, CH2MHill and Carmen Fennell,Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Innovation and Change through the RDN's Zero Waste Strategy
Sharon Horsburgh, Regional District of Nanaimo

Workshop: 10 Steps to Effective Public Consultation
Jan Enns, Jan Enns Consulting

Why Composting Organic Waste Builds Healthy Communities
John Paul, Transform Compost Systems

Landfill Diversion Credits - Pilot Project
Laurie Gallant, Regional District of Kitimat Stikine

Building the Sustainable Community
Alaya Boisvert, Natural Step Canada
Laura MacKay, Whistler Centre for Sustainability

Triple Bottom Line Solid Waste Mgmt Planning
Wendy Rudder & Sarah Wilmot, AECOM 

Stream 2

New Value from Old Tires
Mike Hennessey, Tire Stewardship B.C.

Update on EPR Initiatives in B.C.
David Lawes, Ministry of Environment

Steel Use and Recycling in B.C.
Lisa Brown, Cintra Consulting

Greenwashing
Mel Phadtare, Junxion Strategy 

Garbage Rebranded: How B.C. is Promoting Garbage as a Clean, Green, Renewable Source of Energy
Monica Kosmak, Consultant 

Save On Foods Changes: A Success Story
Eldon Brown, Overwaitea Food Group

Business Greening Success Stories
Robyn Cooper, Township of Langley

Sustainability in B.C.'s Film Industry
Gordon Hardwick, B.C. Film Commission

The Clean Bin Project: The Year of Living Zero Waste
Jen Rustemeyer & Grant Baldwin

Achieving Sustainability with Eco-Industrial Networking
Tracy Casavant, Eco-Industrial Solutions Inc.

Pacific Carbon Trust
Warren Bell, Executive Director, Climate Action Secretariat

Friday, May 29, 2009

CCME Packaging Consultation & National Initiative Update
David Lawes, Ministry of Environment

Moving B.C. to Closed Loop Production - A Business Panel
Moderated by Greg Foweraker, Innate Gear
Panel Members - Clint Mahlman, John Jansen, Esther Speck, Craig Foster, Brock Macdonald