President’s Hall

Food waste is not only a waste management challenge, but also a huge lost opportunity to properly channel a very valuable resource that represents a significant social and economic issue. Hear from some key players who are undertaking approaches to address food waste. 

Moderator: Julie Dickson Olmstead (Canadian Centre for Food Integrity)

• Jessica Regan (Food Mesh)
• Bob Lowe (Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef)
• Victoria Ross (aGRO Systems)

President’s Hall

Waste prevention through better design is the foundation of Circular Economy efforts. This session brings some practical local efforts to tackle waste reduction through practices such as reuse. 

Moderator: Carla Bitz (Town of Banff)

• Tanya Pacholok (Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley) 
• Karli Fleury (Banff Lake Louise Hospitality Association) – Banff Borrows
• Joanne Fedyk (Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council) – Building Reuse in Frankenstein’s Lab – first steps in grocery store reuse on the Prairies
• Adriana Shu Yin (CSA Group) – CSA Reuse Standard

Van Horne A/B

Banquet sponsored by Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation

Wine sponsored by Rehrig Pacific Company and New West Gypsum Recycling Inc.

Make sure to dress according to our conference theme by donning your scariest Halloween costume. In the spirit of being circular, please consider incorporating reuse/recycling into your ‘wear’. More info.

MC: Donovan Workun

Rs of Excellence Awards

Sponsor Tribute

Monster Mash Entertainment: Retrofits

Entertainment sponsored by Cascades