CRRA 2007 Conference

CRRA• 31st Annual Conference • July 29 - August 1, 2007 • Marina Hotel • San Pedro

Workshops

SUNDAY, JULY 29

2:15 - 3:45 pm
Advanced Policy Discussion
CRRA will host a roundtable discussion focused on practical ways to increase composting and recycling in California. Veteran Recycler Richard Gertman and Veteran Composter Matt Cotton will moderate. Come with your ideas, issues and practical real-world solutions and be part of the dialog.

TUESDAY, JULY 31
10:15 - 11:30 am
Zero Waste Workshop— The Power of Groups
Zero waste takes all hands on deck. Not a solo voyage, there are models of “unofficial” crews working to support each other and work together as a region. Learn what hot topics SF Bay Area zero waste communities are tackling and strategies they are using to navigate toward zero waste. Workshop includes group breakouts to get new regional groups started on their journey.

12:45 - 4:15 pm
Zero Waste Business Workshop: Successful Working Business & Community Partnerships for Sustainability
General Introduction by Michael Huls, CEO, Huls Environmental Media, Inc. and Board Member SBBEC

Speakers from 12:45 - 2:45 Panel:
Board First Session “Partnerships for Sustainability”: This session presents four models for partnerships among and between businesses and communities for sustainability.

Keynote: Jeff Danzinger, Board Member, California Integrated Waste Management
1st Panel Partnerships for Sustainability: Leonard Robinson, Chief Deputy Director, CA Department of Toxic Substances Control; Eiko Risch, Division Manager, Sustainability Office, Ricoh Electronics; Jaime Lozano, President, South Bay Business Environmental Coalition

Speakers from 3:00 - 4:15 Panel:
Second Session “Business Success Stories for Sustainability”: presents a series of four success stories of businesses that have opted for sustainability as a principle of doing business and promoting environmental stewardship

Bert Ball, Executive Director, LA SHARES, Principal Speaker
2nd Panel Business Success Stories for Sustainability: Rodney Davis, MPH, Manager, Global Sustainability, Mattel Corporation; Mark Yamauchi, Facilities Operations Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.; Roian Atwood, Sustainability Director, Sole Technology; Clarence Smith, Operations Services Manager, Neutrogena Corporation

12:45 - 4:15 pm
California Collegiate Recycling Workshop
The University of California system has adopted zero waste goals by 2020 and various California State Universities have also adopted zero waste targets. Come learn about how some college and university campuses are navigating to zero waste. Information and best practices from University of California, California State University, community colleges, and/or private colleges will be presented.
Moderator: Lin King, UC Davis. Speakers: Mike Carey, Orange Coast Community
College; Suzanne Hibbs, UC Irvine; Robyn DiFalco, CSU Chico; Lin King, UC Davis