The Recycling Council of Alberta’s 2026 Circular Economy Conference will be held from October 21-23, 2026 at The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Please email us if you would like to subscribe to our conference updates.
Archive | Shoot for the Stars
Claire Theaker-Brown
Bio coming soon.
Hotel / Accommodation
September 4 update: Please note that our room block at the Jasper Park Lodge is sold out, however, they are keeping a waiting list in case rooms open up. If you wish to be waitlisted, you can call JPL’s Reservations Department – toll free with Canada and US at 866-540-4454, direct at 780-852-6044 – or […]
Travel / Bus / Carpool
Travel directions and options to get to The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge are outlined here (click on the “Location & Contact” tab). Transportation Sundog daily scheduled service (leaves from/returning to the airports) – please book your trip directly with Sundog (use code RCA2025 in the shopping cart which will apply the 20% discount): Jasper to […]
Brian Wonnacott
Brian Wonnacott is Co-owner of Alternative Root and Elevate Ag. Growing up in Southern Ontario, Brian worked on a variety of farms including feedlot, equine, agroforestry and cash cropping operations. He nurtured a keen interest and respect for using natures resources effectively and economically. Brian thinks of waste as a product with an undiscovered use. Brian […]
Mark Emsden
Leading Alberta’s beverage container recycling system, Mark Emsden was appointed President and CEO of the Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) in April 2025. His goals over the coming years include ensuring Alberta’s system remains the best in Canada, and is convenient, accessible, and builds a circular economy that benefits all Albertans. Prior to his current role, Mark […]
Richard Ireland
Richard Ireland was born and raised in Jasper. After pursuing a law degree and establishing a career elsewhere, he returned to Jasper with his family in the late 1980s. He was first elected to the Jasper Town Committee in 1989, where he played a key role in the establishment and consolidation of local government, supporting […]
Joseph Dahmen
Joseph Dahmen is Associate Professor at the UBC School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, where he is Chair of the Bachelor of Design in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urbanism program. Professor Dahmen directs the Biogenic Architecture Lab and is co-founder of Mycofoundry, a startup company developing commercial applications of mycelium biocomposites. He is a founding […]
Exhibitors
View the list of registered Exhibitors here Floor plan Please note that the floor plan shows approximate locations for booths #39 to #45 – final placement will be determined on-site.*** Information for Exhibitors We are once again offering a small trade show with our conference. Costs for exhibit booths are: $2,100 for RCA members ($2,500 […]
Exhibitor List
The following Exhibitors will be part of the “Shoot for the Stars” Conference trade show: Acumen Trading Co. Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation Alberta Bottle Depot Association & Alberta Depot Alberta Innovates Alberta Recycling Management Authority Aquatera Utilities Inc. Beverage Container Management Board Big Truck Rental Call2Recycle Canada Cascades Recovery+ Circular Materials Circular Plastics Taskforce […]