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The Future Starts Now! Planning the Transition to EPR

Selection Criteria | How to Submit | Conference Background | Why Present?

By the end of the next decade, the majority of B.C.'s solid waste will be divided into two streams: organics, managed by local government, and consumer-related materials, managed through extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs. That future starts now as we plan the transition from a taxpayer-funded system to one paid for by end users in which industry manages its products through the entire lifecycle, in a closed loop system, cradle to cradle.

Presentations should address topics within one of the following areas:

Organics Diversion & Composting . . .

Relating to treatment of municipal, industrial and commercial food and agricultural wastes, their collection and treatment, and well as innovations, both technically and for marketable products

Operational aspects of recycling/waste management . . .

Including collection, processing, and promotion of residential (single & multi-family), IC&I and EPR programs in the context of transition.

Economic Initiatives and Opportunities . . .

Whether it's delivering program services or designing new products with collected EPR materials, innovation will be key to our future economic success.

Broader sustainability issues . . .

Including attention to ‘design for environment', climate change, environmental and societal issues, social marketing, triple bottom-line processes.

Selection Criterias

Presentations will be selected based on the following criteria:
1. Does the presentation reflect real-world examples as well as academic theory?
2. Is the presentation cutting-edge, innovative, fresh and relevant to the 21st century and of particular interest for B.C. in the near future?
3. Will it strengthen the skills and knowledge of recycling and waste management professionals and business people?

Presenters will be expected to provide a 20-minute presentation within a 60-minute session. Some longer sessions may be available, subject to program planning. Presentations promoting products, companies or individuals will not be considered. Please note that presentations are made available to conference attendees after the event.

How to Submit

Brief presentation abstracts, including a working title and a short synopsis, should be a maximum of one page in length and submitted to Mairi Welman at mairi@rcbc.bc.ca on or before February 1, 2010.

Conference Background

The Annual RCBC conference is attended by approximately 250 industry professionals from B.C. and North America. The three-day conference features a keynote speaker(s), presentations, workshops, information sessions and exhibits, as well as a Gala Dinner, entertainment and the annual awards presentation.

Why Present?

By presenting, not only do you share your knowledge for the greater good, you enhance your reputation, make new contacts, gain recognition through conference marketing materials and receive a significant discount on the cost of a full conference registration. And as a bonus, the Whistler Westin Resort will extend the special room rates of $129 per night three days prior and three days after the conference dates. The conference starts the Tuesday after the Victoria Day long weekend in one of North America's premiere vacation resorts. Come and ENJOY!

Questions?

Questions regarding format or content of your presentation can be answered by email at mairi @rcbc.bc.ca.

For more information on RCBC events, contact Ben Ramos at 604-683-6009 ext. 314

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