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Golf Tournament

On the banks of the Bow River, just five minutes from downtown Calgary, Inglewood Golf and Curling Club is not only a great location but also one of the finest semi-private 18-hole Championship courses in the Calgary area. Cart rental, green fees, lunch and a $15 gift card to the pro shop are included in the tournament fee. Please note that Inglewood’s dress code is strictly enforced (no blue jeans, sweat pants, or collarless t-shirts).

Sponsored by Duncan & Craig LLP

Amazing Race at Canada Olympic Park

Participate in an adventurous team experience at COP. Your team begins its adventure from the daylodge in a challenging foot race and timed search for clues. Come prepared for outside activities (wear weather-appropriate, comfortable outerwear and shoes).

Sponsored by Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine

Conference Registration / Welcoming Refreshments

Delegate Registration and Exhibit Set-up

Sponsored by LUBE-X

TOUR
METRO Waste Paper Recovery's MRF

Sponsored by Bio-Cycle Nutrient Solutions Ltd.

PLENARY SESSION
Shaving Seconds: Reducing Environmental Impacts

Moderator: Cherie Cohen (ABCRC)

• Tim Reeve (Reeve Consulting) – Greening the 2010 Winter Olympics
• Dr. Jeffrey Morris (Sound Resource Management Group) – The Importance of Zero Waste for Sustainability
• Adam Brundage (ICF International) – Environment Canada GHG Calculator for Waste Management

Sponsored by Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation

Environment Canada GHG Calculator Workshop

• Megan Lewis (Environment Canada) and
• Adam Brundage (ICF International)

Environment Canada created the GHG Calculator for Waste Management to help municipalities and other users estimate GHG emission reductions from different waste management practices, including recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion (a treatment that digests organic waste in the absence of oxygen), combustion, and landfilling.
    The calculator helps users construct two distinct scenarios (baseline and alternative) for managing the same quantity and composition of municipal solid waste. The calculator then automatically calculates the GHG emissions and energy savings that will result from implementing the alternative scenario. Other information such as landfill gas recovery practices, and the transportation distance can also be entered into the calculator.
   For example, the calculator could be used to assess the GHG emission reductions that will occur when a municipality begins to compost organic waste instead of sending it to landfill, or the benefits of expanding municipal curb-side recycling programs.
   This workshop, led by representatives from Environment Canada and ICF International will provide hands-on exposure to using the calculator. Limited to 40 registrants.  

Sponsored by sonnevera international corp.

Dinner Break - on your own

Vitreous Glass Olympic Welcome

Create your own championship team and compete against other delegates in an assortment of fun and exciting RCA-style winter Olympic events, including hockey, team cross-country skiing and snowshoe biathlon relay.

Featuring RCA Patron Awards

Featuring Molson Coors Products

Entertainment sponsored by The Garbage Company Inc.

Beverages sponsored by Golder Associates Ltd.

Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments

Sponsored by Electronic Recycling Association

Welcome and Opening Address

• Dean Brawn (RCA President)

KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Environmental Champions

Moderator: Philippa Wagner (City of Calgary)

• Craig and Layla Baird – Our Green Year

Sponsored by The City of Calgary

Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments

Sponsored by New West Gypsum Recycling Inc.

PLENARY SESSION
Cross-Country Relay

Moderator: Dave Schwass (NOVA Chemicals Corporation)

• John Vidan (Ontario Ministry of Environment) – Ontario Zero Waste: First Out of the Gate
• Bob Kenney (Nova Scotia Environment) – Thinking Outside the Landfill
• Paula Magdich (City of Calgary) – Blue Carts: A New Way to Recycle in Calgary

Sponsored by NOVA Chemicals Corporation

Keynote Lunch and AGM

• Diana McQueen, Parliamentary Assistant to Alberta’s Minister of Environment 

Sponsored by EcoCoat Recycled Paint

CONCURRENT SESSION
Owning the Podium: Stewardship Updates

Moderator: John Bachinski (BCMB)

• Pat Kane (Alberta Environment) - Stewardship Updates from Alberta Environment
• Barry Friesen (CleanFARMS Inc.) - Pesticide Container Recycling Program
• Brock Macdonald (Recycling Council of BC) - BC's EPR Approach

Sponsored by Recycle-Logic Inc.

CONCURRENT SESSION
Institutional Winners

Moderator: Ian Traquair (ECCO Waste Systems LP)

• Sarah Begg (Clean Calgary Association) – ICI Waste Assessment Results
• Doug Wilson (University of Calgary) – “If you build it they will come” An Institutional Journey to a Sustainable Future
• Olena Juzkiw (Calgary Board of Education) – CBE and the 3Rs: Progress Towards 50% Waste Reduction

Sponsored by ECCO Waste Systems LP

Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments

Sponsored by Rocky View County

CONCURRENT SESSION
Striving for Zero

Moderator: Dave Douglas (VisionQuest Environmental Strategies Corp.)

• Claudia Marsales (Town of Markham) – Zero Waste in Action: Markham Walks the Talk
• Craig Bartlett (Region of Durham) – Region of Durham: Getting to 70% Diversion
• Jodi Tomchyshyn (Alberta Environment) – Reducing Waste in New Zealand

Sponsored by Glad

CONCURRENT SESSION
Trends in the Industry

Moderator: Grant Cameron (APRA)

Panelists will be looking into their crystal ball to speculate on what the industry might look like in the future.

• Lorenzo Donini (Ever Green Ecological Services)
• Cam Hantiuk (Waste Management of Canada Corp)
• Tony Moucachen (Merlin Plastics)

Sponsored by APRA and EPIC

RECEPTION

Featuring a climate change cabaret by Evergreen Theatre

BANQUET
Party Like It's 1988

The theme is everyone’s favourite era: the 80s! Dig into your closet for those 80s clothes you just couldn’t bear to throw out, or alternatively, come dressed as your favourite athlete from the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. Either way, you will be sure to enjoy this fun-filled evening of good food, good friends and good 80s music. Featuring presentation of the 2009 Rs of Excellence Awards and the perennially popular Tribute to our Sponsors.

Sponsored by Alberta Recycling Management Authority, Alberta Used Oil Management Association and Beverage Container Management Board

Sponsor Tribute

Rs of Excellence Awards

Entertainment sponsored by METRO Waste Paper Recovery Inc.

Wine sponsored by Davis LLP and Waste Management of Canada Corp.

Beverages sponsored by eCycle Solutions Inc.

Featuring Molson Coors Products

Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments

Sponsored by Resource Recycling

PLENARY SESSION
Breaking out of the Pack: Innovation

Moderator: Trent Tompkins (City of Edmonton)

New ideas abound in the waste reduction industry, and this session features some of the current innovators who are creating interesting programs and opportunities.

• Theresa Howland (Bullfrog Power)
• Denise Taschereau (Fairware)
• Brad Clute (Mountain Equipment Co-op)
• Robin Tator (TerraCycle)
• Atul Nanda (Recycle Bank)

Sponsored by City of Edmonton

Exhibit Viewing & Refreshments

Sponsored by Tetra Pak Canada Inc.

PLENARY SESSION:
Designing a Packaging Stewardship Program for Alberta

Packaging is on Alberta's radar for stewardship program development. This workshop-style session will focus on getting your input on what criteria are important to consider in the development of a packaging and printed materials stewardship program for Alberta. Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard regarding this important initiative.

Facilitator: Christina Seidel (RCA)

Introduction: Pat Kane (Alberta Environment)

Panel:

• Mayor Linda Bruce (City of Airdrie)
• Ken Friesen (StewardEdge)
• Bob Kenney (Nova Scotia Environment)
• Joanne Fedyk (SWRC)
• Barry Friesen (CleanFARMS Inc.)

Sponsored by Strathcona County

Conference Closing

• Philippa Wagner (incoming RCA President)

Working Lunch

Sponsored by Merlin Plastics

ALBERTA RECYCLING BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP

The workshop includes information on Alberta Recycling’s “Collection Site Requirements” for managing program electronics, tires and paint. Updates will be provided regarding the three programs in general. Recognition Awards will be presented to the top three Municipal Collection Sites (small, medium and large) that are registered with Alberta Recycling. Issues that will be addressed in the workshop include:

TIRES

• Proper storage and separation
• Prevention from West Nile
• Identification on Program Tires
• Understanding the Fire Code
• Tire Pickups and Site Servicing
• Tire collection Form (TCF)

PAINT

• Maximizing Bin Storage
• Secondary Containment
• Container Recycling
• Bin contamination
• Identifying Program Material
• Bulking in Drums
• Aerosol Separation
• Paint Pickups and Site Servicing
• Incentive Claim Paperwork

ELECTRONICS

• Eligible Material
• Proper Storage
• Potential Hazardous Material
• E-Waste Pickups and Site Servicing
• Paperwork and Completing Documents to Receive Incentive Claims

Session times and topics are subject to change. Speakers will be added as they are confirmed.

Grassroots and Student Sponsorships generously provided by ABCRC, Alberta Environmental Rubber Products Inc., Product Care and Suncor Energy Inc.

Organics from this conference will be collected and composted by Cleanit Greenit Composting System Inc.

Audio-Visual Services sponsored by Sharp's Audio Visual.

GREEN for GOLD is bullfrogpowered with 100% green electricity. This means that Bullfrog Power will inject carbon-free green power onto the Alberta grid to match the amount of electricity used by this event. All of the electricity injected on our behalf will be sourced exclusively from producers who meet or exceed the federal government's EcoLogo™ standard for renewable energy.