Ballroom ABC

More than just a policy, EPR is making waves across the value chain with a positive impact on the circularity of packaging design. Hear from producers and packaging manufacturers about how the introduction and anticipation of EPR is changing their products and practices for improved environmental outcomes. We’ll explore changes on consumer-focused packaging from Canadian Tire and Loblaws and an industry packaging update from Cleanfarms and McKenzie and Associates.

Moderator: Allen Langdon, Circular Materials
Speakers:

• Barry Friesen, Cleanfarms
• Don McKenzie, McKenzie Begin and Associates
• Kent Wootton, Canadian Tire
• Zahra Bhojani, Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Ballroom A

Food loss and waste account for 8-10% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions and cost $1 trillion annually*(UNFCC). As a wicked problem, there are many reasons to get discouraged by these statistics. Our panelists are motivated to change the current system of organics management. Join this dynamic presentation as we delve into the world of solutions and improvements for organics. 

Moderator: Paul Grenier, Clorox Company of Canada

Speakers:

• Leslie Rodgers, Biodegradable Products Institute
• Catherine Tays, CSA Group
• Mary Tress, City of Nelson
• Colby Hansen and Brian Wonnacott, Alternative Root – “Waste is only waste if it’s wasted”

Ballroom C

If we can imagine it, it can be a reality. The companies that are taking tech to the next level in the roll out of a circular economy and how they are challenging the status quo in their industries.

Moderator: Mehr Nikoo, Alberta Innovates

Speakers:

• Nelson Mandela, Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
• Rick Penner, Z3 Data Company
• Sophie Langlois-Blouin, Machinex – Smart and Simple: Shaping Deposit Return Systems Through Technology
• Rafiq Ahmad, University of Alberta

Ballroom A

Municipalities and industry partners are leading the way in the roll out of circular roadmaps and more. This session will feature municipalities leading the way and organizations that are providing roadmaps and toolkits for municipalities to follow.

Moderator: Holly Hastings, City of Edmonton
Speakers:

• Maggie Bain, Circular Innovation Council
• Leah Seabrook, Strathcona County
• Gil Yaron, Light House
• Vahid Rashidi, City of Edmonton
• Tamara Shulman, Share, Reuse, Repair Initiative

Ballroom C

The work of local, national and international collaboration to address the massive challenge of plastics in our natural world. We will talk about the role of data and measurement to highlight problem areas but also host a discussion about what’s next and the steps we can all take to manage plastics.

Moderator: Jodi Tomchyshyn London, JTL Squared Consulting Inc.

Speakers:

• Hannah De Frond, International Trash Trap Network
• Chloe Dubois, Ocean Legacy Foundation
• Pierre Benabidès, Circular Plastics Taskforce