Grant Tools Workshop
Join this interactive workshop in a session on grant writing. After a brief introduction, attendees will break up into smaller groups to learn more about how to write and win competitive grants. Whether your focus is on Department of Conservation, other agencies or even corporate grants this is a must attend session!

Special Focus: E-waste
SB 20 has been hailed a landmark standard in universal waste handling and product stewardship. Come and learn more about the current issues revolving around E-Waste.
Among the topics are current trends and markets, possible detrimental effects on the program to existing reuse programs and the need to source separate materials destined
for refurbishing.

Reuse
Why aren’t there more reuse programs in the State of California? What’s NOT working? And WHY? A state wide panel of leading reuse experts from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will lead us in a discussion of the pit falls and problems that seem to plague reuse programs and examine why this waste management practice has not
received the acceptance and attention it would seem to deserve.

Community Recycling Education
All Hands on Deck! Community Education and Action Three unique opportunities that
educate your community on waste reduction and recycling, and provide ideas on how to create change within your community.

RecycleMania: Making Recycling Competitive at Colleges and Universities
How do you motivate college students to think about recycling and waste reduction in between studying and their social lives? Begun six year ago as a challenge between
two Ohio universities, Recyclemania harnesses the competitive spirit found on college campuses to motivate students to reduce and recycle. Schools across the country square off in categories ranging from overall per capita recycling to lowest total waste generation. This session will feature an overview of the competition followed by a panel discussion with recycling coordinators from a handful of the over 200 schools participating nationwide.

Implementing Zero Waste In Your Community
Before setting sail on your zero waste voyage, you’ll need a seaworthy vessel, a motley crew, and detailed ship’s log. Learn what you need to set your course toward zero
waste.

Where’s the Loot? Grant Opportunities to Support Programs
Do you often feel like you’re on a treasure hunt for funds to support existing and new programs? Come find out what grant opportunities are out there, and share what types of
opportunities you’d like to see made available. This is a rare opportunity to share with state agencies your thoughts on under funded areas and how they can best make funding resources available.

Saving Lives and Managing Disaster Debris
Debris management after a disaster is a huge undertaking that requires pre-planning and the cooperation of local, state and federal agencies. What is the role of the private sector and where does debris management fall in comparison to saving lives, buildings and restoring the infrastructure of a community hit by a disaster? Hear from three
professionals who will offer different perspectives on disaster debris management.

Plastic Bags: Searching For An Effective Policy
Should we recycle plastics bags, compost them, or source reduce them? We will discuss the state of plastics bag recycling, the impact of compostable bag on local programs, and where we should go from here.

Recycling Education to Schools
Mike di Milo and Lynn Haley will share their tips, tricks and views to help maximize your speaking skills and education efforts. They will demonstrate presentation techniques and hands-on tools for various grade levels and community groups.  You will gain knowledge about planning basics and will be motivated to put your program into high gear! Science Discovery's school education program, administered on behalf of the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority, presented 400 classroom programs and 125 field trips last school year.

Current State of Recycling in Nevada
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection will host a panel discussion on the current state of recycling in Nevada. This panel will discuss the historical events, current
recycling programs, and future initiatives for recycling in Nevada.