SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009

CERTIFICATION TRAINING CLASSES

Intro to Zero Waste the Foundation for Resource Management Fiesta 3

This workshop is intended to provide a solid foundation of understanding the broad features and issues of zero waste, the foundation to resource management. The impetus in the industry is towards zero waste management, and practitioners need to know and understand the history, technology, socio-economics, communications, ecology, and application of zero waste principles to real world problems of wasting.

Zero Waste Businesses are leading the way for Zero Waste and have diverted over 90% of their waste from landfill and incineration. Zero Waste Communities have adopted Zero Waste goals and plans to implement those goals. Join us to understand how Zero Waste can be a key part of community and business sustainability plans and help contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and global cooling.

Instructors:

Rick Anthony, Richard Anthony Associates

Gary Liss, Gary Liss Associates



Clean Business & the Triple Bottom Line Certification Training Fiesta 6

This advanced course is intended to provide participants with an advanced understanding of Clean Production principles including the triple bottom line. As a vital component of zero waste, clean production represents best practices utilized by a growing number of businesses to avoid wasting and achieve local, state, and federal legal requirements including international ISO 14001 environmental standards. Many companies in California have adopted these clean production principles, and are making money while protecting the environment. The workshop will include three components: (1) a 3.5-hour interactive lecture, (2) a one-hour facilitated laboratory, and (3) a 30-minute exam. A course workbook will be provided.

Instructor:

J. Michael Huls, Huls Environmental Management

Jaime Lozano, South Bay Business Environmental Coalition



Introduction to Recycling & Rethinking Waste 101A Certification Training Desert Suite 1&2

This course will provide participants an understanding of the history of recycling in California. The course will cover the development of residential, commercial and institutional recycling programs, composting, construction and demolition debris diversion, and hard to recycle Sections of the waste stream. The course will provide an overview of state legislation and regulations relating to waste management concepts, with a strong focus on AB939, AB2020 and AB32. The course will cover the original 3Rs, plus an additional 3Rs; reduce, reuse and recycle (and compost), plus recovery, remanufacture and repurchase.

Instructor:

Richard Gertman, Principal, Environmental Planning Consultants




WORKSHOPS



Advanced Policy Workshop: Zero Waste and Climate Protection Fiesta 1 & 2

Recycling and Greenhouse Gas Reduction

This is a chance to participate in a dialog about recycling's role in community greenhouse gas inventories, greenhouse gas reduction plans, and alternative methods of treating materials. Two very knowledgeable practitioners will frame the topics and provide needed background, as we work to define translate our visions to reality.

  • Why inventories matter and what's missing in conventional inventory protocols
  • Importance of materials, materials consumption, waste prevention, and recycling
  • Opportunities to supplement traditional inventories
  • Using WARM for community greenhouse gas reduction planning
  • CARB's community inventory protocol
  • Oregon's consumption-based GHG inventory

Speakers:

Debra Kaufman, Stop Waste.org

David Allaway, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Moderator: Mark Gagliardi, City of Oakland,



Extended Producer Responsibility Workshop Fiesta 7 & 8

Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility in California

Presented by
California Product Stewardship Council

AGENDA

1:00 Introduction (Bill Sheehan, Product Policy Institute) Overview of workshop and inquiry of what participants need.

1:15 Welcome: Rob Bernheimer, Mayor & Council Member, City of Indian Wells (2000-2008), Attorney and CEO, CV Strategies

1:20 Olivia Bernheimer - A Packaging story

1:25 CRRA, CPSC & EPR (Peter Slote, City of Oakland)

1:30 EPR: What is It? (Heidi Sanborn, CPSC, Executive Director)

  • Definitions
  • EPR policies for products and packaging
  • Examples from Europe, Canada and beyond
  • EPR framework
  • Funding EPR systems - understanding Advance Recycling Fees versus cost internalization

1:50 EPR in California Today and Tomorrow (Heidi Sanborn, CPSC)

  • EPR legislation through 2008
  • EPR Legislation in 2009 and beyond

2:05 Existing Statewide Stewardship Programs

  • Rechargeable Batteries - Sean Burchill, RBRC
  • Agricultural Plastic Containers - Mr. Biddle, Interstate Ag Plastics [Invited]
  • Mercury Thermostats - Samantha Omey, Honeywell [Invited]

2:30 Discussion: Participants Questions and Ideas for California

2:45 Break

3:00 Local Governments Supporting the Transition to EPR

  • Bahman Hajialiakbar, Los Angeles County & CPSC Board
  • Olivia Sanchez, San Bernardino County & CPSC Board

3:20 Businesses as Product Stewards

  • Los Angeles Fibers rep [Invited]
  • Sony (Mark Small) [Invited]
  • * Mattel - representative [Invited]

Discussion: How Can We Support the Business Transition to EPR?

4:10 Utilizing the CPSC Website (Bonnie Low, CPSC, Outreach and Development Manager) Review the web pages and tools so you know how to access support

4:20 Closing