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With over a decade of experience in climate-solutions businesses, Leslie Rodgers has led business development, marketing strategies, and policy initiatives across the U.S. As the former Director of Sales & Marketing at the commercial composting company Atlas Organics, she played a key role in building and launching new markets, and crafting campaigns that connected communities, […]

Carl is the Sr. Manager, Sustainability & Packaging for Tim Hortons and board member of the Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association. He’s been recognized with a Corporate Knights Top 30 under 30 award and is a multiple-award winner at PAC Global, including for developing 100% PCR returnable packaging and a plastic-free fibre lid. Through his […]

Jane Ni is the General Supervisor of Waste Strategy in the Waste Services Branch, City of Edmonton. She has 20 years of experience in municipal waste management and is working with her fantastic coworkers to transform waste management with a new focus on rethink, redesign, reduction, and reuse over processing and disposal. To Jane, social […]

Iris Yan is the Environmental Systems Manager at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Ottawa and has pursued advanced studies in Business Management. A licensed Professional Engineer in Ontario, Iris brings several years of experience in environmental management, GHG accounting, and sustainable infrastructure development. Before […]

Alida Kusch is a Senior Waste Management Specialist and Partner at Dillon Consulting, with over 18 years of experience in strategic planning, operations review, and program development for solid waste systems. Her expertise serves a diverse clientele, including municipalities, Indigenous communities, and national private sector clients across Canada. Alida is committed to advancing long-term sustainability […]

Karen Alm is the Manager of Collection Services at Waste and Recycling Services at The City of Calgary. She graduated from The University of Calgary with a BSc in Civil Engineering and is a registered professional engineer. She started at The City of Calgary in 1997 and has worked in many areas including traffic signal […]

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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 […]

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 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 […]