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To educate and inform the Kaua'i community and our county leaders of the potential of maximizing diversion through Reduction, Reuse & Recycling. To gain widespread public support for the concept of Max 3R / Zero Waste by providing strong and specific models of successful Max 3R programs implemented elsewhere.
Eric Lombardi , Executive Director of Eco-Cycle, Inc has had a long career in resource conservation, social enterprise development and non-profit (NGO) organizational management. Eco-Cycle is a nationwide pioneer in the recycling industry and has grown to become the largest community-based recycling organization in the U.S.A. Eric is recognized as an authority on developing comprehensive community-based resource recovery programs and consultant on the social and technical aspects of creating a "Zero Waste - Or Darn Near" society.
Pete Grogan is the Manager of Market Development for Weyerhaeuser Recycling, one of the largest paper recycling organizations in North America. Formerly, Pete was an international recycling consultant for R.W. Beck and Associates where he assisted in implementing municipal recycling programs throughout North America and Asia. Pete has authored 100 articles for recycling magazines and spoken at recycling conferences in 20 nations.
Brett Stav is a Senior Planning & Development Specialist for Seattle Public Utilities responsible for promoting the city's environmental education programs. In 2004, Stav led education efforts for Seattle's 60% Recycling Campaign, which included a mandatory recycling ordinance for businesses and residents, new waste prevention programs and residential food waste recycling collection.
Bob Craggs , a principal with RW Beck.
Welcome (6:00 - 6:10)
Councilwoman JoAnn Yukimura, County of Kaua'i
Opening Remarks (6:10 - 6:20)
Ben Sullivan, Apollo Kauai
A brief overview of the goals of the conference and potential benefits of investing in a Max 3R / Zero Waste option.
Introduction (6:20 - 6:40)
Eric Lombardi, EcoCycle, Boulder CO
Introducing the concept of Zero Waste / Max 3R. Putting the concept in perspective for Kauai and explaining why this is the right time for Max 3R on Kauai.
Global / Domestic Perspectives - The Potential of Max 3R (6:40 - 7:30)
Pete Grogan, Weyerhaueser Recycling
Shattering the myth of markets. The status of recycling markets today.
Brett Stav, Seattle Public Utilities
An overview of a successful public education and promotion program. Implementing a residential collection system.
Recommendations for 3Rs on Kauai (7:30 - 8:00)
Bob Craggs, RW Beck
An overview of the R W Beck / SWAC recommendations for 3Rs on Kauai
The Potential for Max 3R on Kauai (8:00 - 8:45)
Eric Lombardi, EcoCycle, Boulder CO
A motivational presentation explaining what Max 3R might include on Kauai, highlighting positive recommendations from the Beck report and using those recommendations as a springboard to recommend even more aggressive efforts and a major paradigm shift .
Q&A (8:45 - 9:00)
There will be a brief (5 min) period for Q&A following each presentation and all the Friday evening presenters will be available for an informal Q&A at the completion of evening's program.
What Works A (9AM - 9:50)
Eric Lombardi, EcoCycle, Boulder CO
A detailed presentation describing the Boulder CO Zero Waste program (including a short video highlighting the success of the Boulder Colorado Zero Waste program) and a review of the numerous Zero Waste planning and implementation underway today.
What Works B (10AM - 10:50)
Brett Stav, Seattle Public Utilities
A detailed presentation describing Seattle's successful diversion efforts including required legislation, residential & commercial collection, funding, processing, etc.
Q&A
There will be a brief (5 min) period for Q&A following each presentation
Statewide Panel (11AM - 11:50)
A panel with professionals from across Hawaii describing the challenges and opportunities they have encountered and specific recommendations for achieving Max 3R in Hawaii.
Presenters Panel (1PM - 1:50)
Eric Lombardi, EcoCycle, Boulder CO, Pete Grogan, Weyerhaueser Recycling, Brett Stav, Seattle Public Utilities, Bob Craggs R.W. Beck
A roundtable discussion on the potential of Max 3R on Kauai and a discussion of the strategy for attaining our Zero Waste goals.
Breakouts (2PM - 3:20)
Each breakout will produce a detailed analysis of max 3R potential around particular specific issues, and further work at formulating the implementation strategy (political, legislative, financial, etc) to reach our zero waste.
There will be two separate sessions of 35 min each on each topic with a 10 min break between sessions. Breakouts Topics
- Source Reduction / Reuse - Brett Stav
- Commercial Waste - Pete Grogan
- Residential Waste - Eric Lombardi
- Greenwaste/Organics - John Harder
Conclusions (3:30 - 4:30)
Brief reports from each breakout with the goal of developing a strategy for implementing Max 3R on Kauai. Group discussion on "What's Next?".
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- Linthicum Custom Builders
- Goodfellow Bros., Inc.
- Unlimited Construction, Inc.
- Yellowfish Trading Co.
- Stussy Family
- Grand Hyatt Kauai
- Rex Burrell
- Kauai Coffee
- Kauai Neem
- Macklin Valenciano
- Jack Edgehill
- Lotus Farm Nursery
- Sierra Club
- KCC Student Body Government
- Ola's Hanalei
- Wayne Zebsda
www.apollokauai.org
Apollo Kaua'i are concerned citizens fostering a secure energy future for our Island. We are and affiliate of the national Apollo Alliance, whose mission is to bring energy independence to the United States within a decade. For the benefit of our children and ourselves, it is time to look again to our own 'aina to give us what is needed to sustain life.
www.kauaiglass.org
Kaua'i Recycling for the Arts, a non-profit organization educates our community about the importance of recycling through the use of ART! Kaua'i Recycling for the Arts will be turning yesterday's trash into tomorrow's treasures!
www.surfrider.org
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.
www.malamakauai.org
Malama Kaua'i is a Kilauea based non-profit working to raise awareness on the importance of sustainability, to assist in implementing sustainable practices and support sustainable projects beneficial to the community. It works with island based organizations to develop sustainable solutions for Kaua'i, Informs voters of pro-sustainability candidates and legislation, and develops and advocates for sustainable policies.
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