RECYCLE Annual Conference & Exhibition. June 12 14, 2016 I Cycle, You Cycle, We Cycle

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1 2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition Renaissance World Golf Village- St. Augustine, FL June 12 14, 2016 I Cycle, You Cycle, We Cycle RECYCLE Sunday, June 12, 2016 Preliminary Events Noon 6:00 pm Registration Open 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Board Meeting 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Committee Meetings 4:00 pm 5:00 pm New Member Meet & Greet and Young Professionals Networking and Mentoring Event Event Summary: The Recycle Florida Today Young Professionals Group is hosting an inaugural networking and mentoring event, where participants can mingle with fellow Young Professionals, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, and speak with established solid waste mentors about their experience in the recycling field. This event is a great way to kick-off the conference with thoughtful networking, as well as learn more about RFT s efforts to establish a strong network of Young Professionals in Florida. All participants both young and experienced are encouraged to attend. 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Evening Networking Reception Monday, June 13, 2016 General Track Day 1 7:30 am 2:30 pm Registration Open 7:30 am 8:30 am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 am 8:15 am Opening Plenary and Welcome Address 8:15 am 9:15 am Keynote Address: Chaz Miller, National Waste and Recycling Association Summary: Recycling is fundamentally about supplying raw materials to buyers. The last decade has seen tremendous changes in the nature of these raw materials a change known as the evolving ton. Compounding that problem is the decline in market value for recyclables and other commodities. In addition, ever-increasing weight-recycling goals are struggling to keep pace with these changes. Our speaker will give you an overview of what to expect when the materials mix, commodity values and goals collide. We are not facing the end of recycling, but we need to be prepared to evolve with these changes. Recycle Florida Today, Inc Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 1

2 9:15 am 9:30 am Session Transition Break 9:30 am 10:30 am General Session 1 The State of Recyclables Processing in North America - Panelists Engage and Discuss the Latest Trends and Technology Session Summary: Three presenters, each an industry expert with their own perspective on the recyclables processing industry, will discuss the fluctuating markets, demand for quality, and the changing technology that will shape the future of materials processing. Hear from these recycling professionals that the death of recycling has been greatly exaggerated, and that although the future may look a little different, recycling is here to stay. Moderator: Don Ross, Kessler Consulting, Inc. Maximum Recovery of Recyclable Materials from Municipal Solid Waste Thanks to State-of-the-Art Automated Separation Technology Felix Hottenstein, CP Group Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling Rusty Angel, Machinex Technologies The Changing Waste Stream Eddie McManus, Waste Management 10:30 am 11:00 am AM Networking Break with Exhibitors 11:00 am Noon General Session 2 - The Power of P3 Public Private Partnerships Session Summary P3 has grown in both public and private sectors, showcasing the value of strong collaborations. This session will provide information on the mutual benefits and advantages of embracing successful collaborations in recycling and environmental education. Moderator: Shelley Samec, Alachua County Achieving Zero Waste at a Sustainability Themed Conference A Study of A Successful Public Private Partnership in Key West Dee Dee Green; City of Key West and Kathy Mantz, Waste Management Strategic Solutions to Recycling and Landfill Diversion Kim Brunson; Publix Super Markets, Inc. and Jennifer Nelson, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Noon 1:30 pm Informational Networking Lunch Session Summary: Hear information on how US EPA s vision to create an Integrated Solid Waste Management profile in the Southeast, with specific focus on materials management at end of use. Desire is to collect information in order to create State-specific Profiles as a snapshot of what is ongoing in Florida as well as the gaps/system changes needed to reach desired end state. In addition to, attendees will also review an update and review of outstanding programs from our 2015 Recycle Florida Today Environmental Sustainability (R.F.T.E.S) award winners. Desired End State for SMM in EPA Region 4 Adam Saslow, CSRA 2015 R.F.T.E.S. Award Winners Update Recycle Florida Today, Inc Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 2

3 1:30 pm 2:30 pm General Session 3 Interactive Session on Municipal Marketing Efforts Session Summary: In this session the audience will be asked to put together a Marketing Plan for their ReCyclAlity. This session will look at other municipalities literature: books, rack cards, door hangers, bill boards, give-aways, etc. We are asking everyone at the conference to bring a packet with your marketing literature, and put the cost for each piece, by taking the total cost to produce that piece divided by the number produced. Each ReCyclAlity will be given the same budget and they will get to pick from all the literature brought to the conference. We will even build in some costs of making changes to the literature into the budget. This will be a fun and exciting session, everyone will get a chance to look at other municipalities marketing literature and get ideas and municipalities will get a look at how popular their material is! 2:30 pm 3:00 pm PM Networking Break with Exhibitors 2:30 pm 5:00 pm Environmental Initiative Programs and Tour(s) Overview: Take an opportunity to hear talks on sustainable programs as well as attend an environmental tour from where you play to where you stay. *Pre-Registration required, more information to come. 2:30 pm 5:00 pm General Session 4 - Florida Recycling Coordinator and Multi-Stakeholder Workshop Session Summary Calling all Recycling Coordinators and Professionals. This session aims to provide education and information on the County Annual Solid Waste Management Reports, Public Sector Recycling Reports, and the Recovered Materials Dealer Reporting Program. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in an open forum dialogue session facilitated to discuss the current status and future of recycling and integrated solid waste management here in Florida. Information shared will assist EPA in summarizing a report for decision makers to identify system changes as well as provide a platform for idea sharing amongst participants. Moderator: Dee Dee Green, City of Key West Rick Penner, ReTrac Shannan Reynolds, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Adam Saslow, CSRA 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Networking Reception and Dinner Recycle Florida Today, Inc Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 3

4 Tuesday, June 14, 2016 General Track Day 2 7:30 am 3:40 pm Registration Open 7:30 am 8:30 am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 am 9:00 am General Track 1 The State of Construction and Demolition Recycling in Florida Session Summary: Come hear the latest trends, technology and best practices for construction and demolition recycling in the State of Florida. Moderator: Patti Hamilton, Waste Management County "Nails It" With Retrofitted C&D Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Bruce Clark; SCS Engineers 9:00 am 9:10 am Session Transition Break 9:10 am 10:10 am General Track 2 Effective Communication Education and Outreach Strategies Session Summary: Understand how you can more effectively reach key audiences with specific yet consistent messaging. Connect with current and potential recyclers through thought-driven and economical outreach strategies. In this interactive session attendees will learn how to develop and implement an effective communications plan. Key takeaways will include ideas for resident engagement, digital media and resources to help in each community. Moderator: Donn Githens, Goodwill Manasota Changing Behavior Around Waste Laurie Johnson; RecycleBank SMART Recycling Communications on a Shoestring Marissa Segundo; Resource Recycling Systems 10:10 am 10:20 am Session Transition Break 10:20 am 10:50 am AM Networking Break with Exhibitors 10:50 am 11:50 am General Track 3 Current Trends and Challenges in Hazardous Waste Management Session Summary: Come hear information on electronics, pharmaceuticals, E-cig waste, and other household hazardous waste. Moderator: Robert Madden, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Current Topics and Trends in Hazardous Materials Management Richard Lobinske, PH.D.; NAHMMA Florida Chapter and Don Stillwaugh,; Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste 11:50 am Noon Transition to Luncheon Noon 1:15 pm Annual Business Luncheon 1:15 pm 1:30 pm Transition from Lunch 1:30 pm 2:30 pm General Track 4 Integrating Sustainability Within The Education System Recycle Florida Today, Inc Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 4

5 Session Summary: A deeper look into how sustainability is being integrated into Florida's education system. This session will discuss how two public education systems have incorporated sustainability initiatives within everyday practices. From LEED Building practices to recycling programs, the District of Palm Beach County and the University of South Florida are paving the way for innovative sustainability practices. Moderator: Adrienne Willix, Goodwill of Central Florida Recycling and Greening School Practices on a (Nearly) Zero Budget Karen Aubry and Lisa Toy; Palm Beach County Schools Implementing Sustainability at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg Brian Pullen; University of South Florida 2:30 pm 2:40 pm Session Transition and PM Refreshment Break 2:40 pm 3:40 pm General Track 5 3:40 pm -- Adjourn Optimizing Recycling In Public Spaces And At Special Events Session Summary: Beginning with pre-event planning, to day-of-event tips, and post-event recycling should be a part of special events. Learn how some organizations are handling special event recycling while gaining information on ways to successfully plan recycling programs and other green practices for special events. Moderator: Travis Barnes, Hillsborough County Optimizing Recycling in Public Spaces and For Special Events Joseph Petti; Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Special Event Recycling in Tampa Lori Van Bemden; City of Tampa Solid Waste Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Organics Day Track 7:30 am 4:30 pm Registration Open 7:30 am 8:30 am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 am 9:20 am Organics Track 1 ORC s Recent ELLS Events Sweetwater Farm s Onsite Composting and Use, WM s Okeechobee Co-Composting Facility and On-Farm Compost Use Session Summary: Presentations on recent ELLS Events to the Sweetwater Farms Onsite Composting and Commercial Gardens, and WM s Okeechobee s Co-Composting Facility and one of their commercial farms usage of their compost, and the City of Orlando s community garden program. Moderator: Chris Snow, Consolidated Resource Recovery Sweetwater Community Farm Overview Peter Engel; Kessler Consulting, Inc. Recycle Florida Today, Inc Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 5

6 Food Waste and Community Gardens, Creating a Closed Loop Ian Jurgensen; City of Orlando Harvest Community Garden Composting Event Overview Ray Stamper; Waste Management 9:20 am 10:20 am Organics Track 2 Co-Composting Case Studies, Utilization of WWTP Capacity for Food Waste Session Summary: Presentations on the recent success stories in Hillsborough County s Co-Composting Pilot Program and the Emerald Coast Utility Authority s Co-Composting Facility, and the ability to utilize excess treatment capacity in WWTP s for food waste. Moderator: David Hill, CycleLogic Co-Digestion of Food Wastes at Wastewater Treatment Plants Mike Muffels; and Alice Varkey, GHD Biosolids Compost Taking Root in Florida Peter Engel; Kessler Consulting, Inc. 10:20 am 10:50 am AM Networking Break with Exhibitors 10:50 am 11:50 am Organics Track 3 U.S. Composting Council Session Summary: Lorrie Loder, President of the US Composting Council (USCC) will provide an overview of how the US Composting Council is helping to grow the compost manufacturing infrastructure. Special attention will be paid to the Seal of Testing Assurance program, along with their education, certification and advocacy activities. Moderator: Miriam Zimms, Kessler Consulting, Inc. The USCC - Programs and Tools for Closing the Loop on Organic Recycling Lorrie Loder; U.S. Composting Council 11:50 am Noon Transition to Luncheon Noon 1:15 pm Annual Business Luncheon 1:15 pm 1:30 pm Transition from Luncheon 1:30 pm 4:30 pm Organics Track 4 FDEP s Organics Recycling Strategic Plan Workshop Session Summary: Come and be a part of FDEP s efforts to develop an Organics Recovery and Recycling Strategic Plan for the State of Florida. Organics make up a significant amount of the State s waste stream and needs to be recovered and recycled at much higher levels for the State of Florida to meet its 75% Recycling Goal. Please assist the FDEP in its efforts to develop a strategic plan to accomplish this. FDEP has secured the services of EPA s Region 4 s Professional Facilitator to assist in this effort. Adam Saslow; CSRA Interactive participant planning workshop. 4:30 pm -- Adjourn Recycle Florida Today, Inc Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 6