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    “The CWRE continues to be a key event for everyone involved in the industry.” see more

    Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and attracts more than 3,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors from across Canada, the United States and abroad, got off to a great start on October 25, Day 1 of the two-day event.

     

    CWRE is the country’s premier event for waste & recycling professionals representing these sectors: Collection, hauling, disposal service companies; construction / demolition companies; consultants / engineers; facility / site operators; ICI (industrial, commercial and institutional); landfill operators; manufacturers with waste streams; property managers; recycling coordinators; transportation / fleet managers and maintenance personnel; waste managers; federal, provincial and municipal government employees responsible for waste management and public works; airport managers; road supervisors; lawyers related to the sectors; industry publishers and industry associations.

     

    “The CWRE continues to be a key event for everyone involved in the industry,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) Director of Finance and Member Services.

     

    For more coverage of CWRE 2017, including photos, visit these links:

     

    twitter.com/OWMA1

     

    www.facebook.com/ontario.wastemanagement

     October 25, 2017
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    The events took place on October 25-26 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. see more

    The 2017 Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC), a two-day event that showcased over 25 workshop sessions, influential speakers, invaluable networking opportunities, poster presentations and more, took place on October 25-26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

     

    Having just wrapped up its eighth year, the CWRC continues to be a must-attend event for waste management and waste managers in the public and private sectors across Canada and internationally.

     

    Those who attended the conference received free entrance (with registration) into the 2017 Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE), also held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre.

     

    “With nearly 300 industry experts, distinguished speakers, special guests and industry members on-hand every year, the CWRC is widely regarded across the country and beyond as an essential event for waste management professionals,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) Director of Finance and Member Services. “By working with the CWRE, we were able to deliver a truly world-class experience that enabled participants to receive the latest industry insights, hear exciting new developments, network with colleagues, and make important business connections.”

     

    For more coverage from the CWRC and CWRE, visit:

     

    Twitter: www.twitter.com/OWMA1

     

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_owma/

     October 27, 2017
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    The gathering takes place (2:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m). on October 25 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. see more

    You are invited to join with the OWMA Board of Directors at the OWMA booth (#1807) at the CWRE for an informal ‘gathering’ to meet and network with the members of the OWMA Board of Directors, OWMA members and staff. 

     

    The gathering will take place from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25th in the Ballroom at the Scotiabank Convention Centre.

     October 23, 2017
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    Developing a Plan to Transition to EPR for Paper Products and Packaging in Ontario. see more

    Canada’s Biggest EPR initiative: Developing a Plan to Transition to EPR for Paper Products and Packaging in Ontario.

     

    Thursday, October 26th, 2017 - Ballroom D - 9:00 am

     

    Ontario has initiated the planning process towards a transition from shared responsibility to producer responsibility for paper products and packaging. This is the biggest EPR initiative nation-wide. If approved, the amended Blue Box plan will establish the approach by which producers will assume the responsibility for collection and management of PPP their emerging relationship with municipal and private sector service providers towards achieving a 75% diversion rate in Ontario. The issues are complex and the size or the program components create unique challenges. The transitional amended Blue Box plan will ultimately give way to a full Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) framework in the future

     

    Usman Valiante, President, Corporate Policy Group LLP, will discuss the planning process, the highlight the complexities that need to be addressed and the issues facing all stakeholders engaged in the Blue Box PPP system today.

     

    Don’t miss these new and informative sessions as well as the other scheduled speakers - last day today to register for the 2017 Canadian Waste to Resource Conference - Niagara Falls. www.cw2rc.ca

     October 20, 2017
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    The Coming Storm is Here – China’s Material Ban Impacting Canadian Recycling see more

    Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

    Track 1 – Ballroom D

    2:00 pm – 2:40 pm: The Coming Storm is Here – China’s Material Ban Impacting Canadian Recycling

    The panel members for the CWRC panel presentation on ‘The Coming Storm is Here – China’s Material Ban Impacting Canadian Recycling’ have been confirmed.

    CWRC is pleased to announce that the following experts will present:

     

    Paulina Leung

    VP Corporate Strategy & Business Development

    Emterra Environmental

    Jake Westerhof

    Vice President, Corporate Strategy

    Canada Fibers Ltd / Urban Resource Group

    Catherina Habermebl

    Director of Waste Management Services

    Region of Niagara

    Chaz Miller

    Director, Policy/Advocacy

    National Waste and Recycling Association

     

     October 19, 2017
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    You have a last chance to register for the CWRC – registration closes on Friday, October 20th. see more

    We are just one week away from the Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE) and the 8th Annual Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC)  – being held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls.  You have a last chance to register for the CWRC – registration closes on Friday, October 20th at 5:00 pm. If you are planning on attending, visit www.cw2rc.ca and register today. The price increases onsite.

    The OWMA will once again have an amazing presence on the CWRE show floor and we invite you to visit us at booth #1807. The booth space for the association has once again been designed as an ‘open concept,’ in a central location that will be promoted as the meeting place or centre of the show for OWMA members, non-members and show attendees.

    We encourage all members to meet at the OWMA booth – talk to OWMA staff about any issues – connect with OWMA Board and Committee members onsite and network your peers. The OWMA booth location and setup will provide an important opportunity to connect with existing members and potential members. 

    OWMA On-Show Floor Cocktail Reception (Booth 1807)

    You are invited to join with the OWMA Board of Directors at the OWMA booth (#1807) at the CWRE for an informal ‘gathering’ to meet and network with the members of the OWMA Board of Directors, OWMA members and staff.  The gathering will take place from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 in the Ballroom at the Scotiabank Convention Centre.

     October 18, 2017
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    The CWRE, CWRC and Municipal Equipment Expo Canada all take place on Oct. 25-26. see more

    With this year’s Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE) and Municipal Equipment Expo Canada set for October 25-26 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, a special offer has been made available for exhibitors, sponsors and industry partners to invite their respective customers to the event taking place at Scotiabank Convention Centre.

    Customers and prospects can still pre-register for a FREE Show Pass to the trade show floor by simply filling out and sending in the registration form (see link below) before October 23. By doing so, your clients will save the $60 door fee.

    The Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC), also slated for October 25-26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre, will showcase over 25 informative workshop sessions, high-profile speakers, key networking opportunities, poster presentations and more.

    In its eighth year, the CWRC continues to be a must-attend event for waste management and waste managers in the public and private sectors throughout Canada and the world. Conference attendees will receive free entrance (with registration) into the CWRE.

    For more, visit: www.cw2rc.ca

    We look forward to seeing you in Niagara Falls.

    SPECIAL OFFER LINK: www.CWRE.ca/vip1

    Waste & Recycling Expo Canada / Municipal Equipment Expo Canada / Canadian Waste to Resource Conference

    Scotiabank Convention Centre

    Niagara Falls, Ontario

    October 25 - 26, 2017

     October 12, 2017
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    On Oct. 25, opening day of the two-day CWRC, Timmermans will address attendees from 10:30-11:00 a.m. see more

    October 3 – The Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC) is proud to announce that Toine Timmermans (Holland), Program Manager, Circular Economy in Food at Wageningen University & Research, will speak at this year’s event, slated for October 25-26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, ON.

    On Wednesday, October 25, opening day of the two-day CWRC, Timmermans will address attendees from 10:30-11:00 a.m. in the session titled, Private-Public Collaborations – A Successful Model to Fight Food Waste; Experiences from EU FUSIONS and REFRESH.

    “We are thrilled to have a phenomenal group of highly-respected and influential people speaking at this year’s event,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and the Ontario Waste Management Association’s Director of Finance and Member Services. “Toine’s expertise and experience in combating food waste is an important topic, one that will be of great interest to those attending the CWRC.”

    In his professional career, Timmermans has worked over 15 years to support businesses and public organizations to contribute to more sustainable food chains and a responsible food system. As Program Manager, his main role is to connect people and organizations across the full supply chain to innovate and make progress to create an economic, social and environmental impact.

    The goal of the project REFRESH is to contribute to halving food loss and food waste across the post-harvest supply chain, while also building a responsible and sustainable food consumption and production system within the EU, based on circular economy principles, and to prevent and reduce food waste and maximize the value from unavoidable food waste.

    A central ambition of the REFRESH project is to develop and implement national

    Framework for Action models, based on strategic agreements across all stages of the supply chain (backed by Governments), delivered through a collaborative effort and supported by evidence-based tools to allow targeted, cost-effective interventions.

    Within REFRESH, different Framework for Action platforms have been set up in five countries: Germany, Hungary, Spain, The Netherlands and China, with different stages of development, ways of workings and ambitions.

    The Dutch Taskforce Circular Economy in Food is a clear example of a well-functioning voluntary agreement among stakeholders, with business frontrunners in the lead, establishing an ecosystem for solutions where new connections are made to create impactful, scalable innovations.
    For more on this year’s CWRC Program, including the extensive list of accomplished speakers slated to attend the event, visit www.cw2rc.ca/cpages/program

     October 03, 2017
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    "Robin’s expertise and experiences within our industry will certainly resonate with everyone." see more

    The Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC) is proud to announce that Robin Nagle, anthropologist-in-residence for New York City’s Department of Sanitation and author of Picking Up, a book about what it takes to manage the municipal waste of the continent’s largest metropolis, will speak at this year’s event, held on October 25-26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, ON.

    Nagle, who served New York as a uniformed sanitation worker, and is also the critical professor of anthropology and environmental studies at New York University, will address attendees on Day 1 of the two-day CWRC.

    “We are extremely pleased to have such a distinguished group of speakers at this year’s event,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and the Ontario Waste Management Association’s Director of Finance and Member Services. “Robin’s expertise and experiences within our industry will certainly resonate with everyone attending the CWRC.”  

    Nagle’s most recent book, Picking Up, is an ethnography of New York City’s Department of Sanitation, based on a decade of work with the Department, which included time on the job as a uniformed sanitation worker.

    As a clinical professor of anthropology and environmental studies in New York University’s School of Liberal Studies, Nagle’s research fits within the new interdisciplinary field of discard studies.

    “I consider the category of material culture known generically as waste, with a specific emphasis on the infrastructures and organizational demands that municipal garbage imposes on urban areas,” said Nagle on her website. “Within this broad perspective, I’m especially interested in the people, history, and politics that are always inherent to labors of waste, and in the many ways that the form of waste we call garbage is implicated in every contemporary environmental crisis.

    “I also consider mechanisms of evaluation that determine how and when a particular example of material culture is defined as “trash” and the varied consequences, in many contexts, of such a definition.
    For more on Robin Nagle, visit: www.robinnagle.com

    For more on this year’s CWRC Program, including the extensive list of accomplished speakers slated to attend the event, visit www.cw2rc.ca/cpages/program

     September 29, 2017
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    The CWRC is set for October 25-26 in Niagara Falls, ON. see more

    OWMA, September 28 – Chris Ballard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, has been invited to address attendees at the Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC), taking place on October 25-26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, ON.

    Appointed to his new role on July 31, 2017, Ballard is one of several prominent people that have either been invited or are confirmed to speak at this year’s CWRC. 

    The native of King City, ON is tasked with leading Ontario's fight against climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and overseeing the province's transition to a low-carbon economy.

    “We are extremely honoured to have so many high-profile and influential people speaking at this year’s event,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and Ontario Waste Management Association’s Director Finance and Member services. “We have also extended invitations to other notable individuals, including Mr. Ballard.”   

    Ballard was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2014 as the MPP for Newmarket-Aurora.

    Previously, he was Minister of Housing and Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy. Prior to that post, he was Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister Responsible for the Poverty Reduction Strategy, and to the Minister of Government and Consumer Services.

    Ballard has also served as a town councillor for Aurora, where he was Chair of the Economic Development Advisory Committee and of the Parks and Recreation Committee.

    As a councillor, his focus was on developing a complete community and facilitating residents’ access to municipal government.

    Ballard began his career as a journalist, starting with the Aurora Banner and Newmarket Era before moving on to daily journalism. He worked in public affairs for the Scarborough Board of Education and launched a public affairs company over 25 years ago. Ballard was president of the Public Affairs Association of Canada and was made an honourary Lifetime Member for his work and dedication.

    He worked on behalf of Ontario consumers with both the Consumers' Association of Canada, where he was Executive Director of the Ontario group, and as a founding board member of the Consumers Council of Canada.

    Ballard also has a first-hand understanding of Indigenous issues, having spent several years working for Dene and Gwich’in organizations in northern Canada.

    For more on this year’s CWRC Program, including the extensive list of influential speakers, visit http://www.cw2rc.ca/cpages/program

     September 28, 2017
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    "This year’s CWRC once again offers something for everyone." see more

    A two-day event offering over 25 informative workshop sessions, expert speakers, key networking opportunities and poster presentations, the 2017 Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC) is set for October 25-26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

    In its eighth year, the CWRC continues to be an integral event for waste management and waste managers in the public and private sectors throughout Canada and the world.

    Conference attendees will receive free entrance (with registration) into the 2017 Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE), which is also being held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre.

    Prior to the start of this year’s conference, on October 24, the CWRC will provide a one-day tour of waste management recycling facilities before officially kicking off the event with an opening gala reception at the Niagara Falls Casino (R5).

    “This year’s CWRC once again offers something for everyone, including workshop sessions that will cover a variety of important issues for industry members,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and Ontario Waste Management Director of Finance and Member Services. “This year’s event will also bring together nearly 300 industry experts and feature influential guest speakers and other special guests.

    “By working together with the CWRE, we will deliver a first-class experience, while providing attendees with an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues and also establish new business connections.”

    For more information about sponsorship and further details, please contact Michele Goulding at mgoulding@owma.org

     September 26, 2017
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    Saxe is scheduled to speak on October 26. see more

    The Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC) is honoured to have Ontario Environmental Commissioner (ECO) Dr. Dianne Saxe as the keynote luncheon speaker for this year’s event, to be held in conjunction with Waste and Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE) and the Municipal Equipment Expo, at the Scotiabank Centre in Niagara Falls on October 25 and 26.

    “We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Saxe as the keynote luncheon speaker for the upcoming CWRC,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) Director of Finance and Membership Services. “Her extensive knowledge of important and relevant industry issues will no doubt be appreciated by all of those who are attending.”

    Saxe was a popular guest at the Ontario Waste Management Association’s Annual General Meeting and Conference earlier in 2017. Her expertise of environmental issues which affect the waste management sector were well received by the numerous attendees, who represented numerous sectors, organizations and professions within the industry.

    Her comprehensive and engaging presentations deliver essential insight into the most important environmental developments in Ontario.

    Saxe has earned a well-respected reputation for being a tough but fair watchdog over the province’s environmental, energy and climate performance, and guardian of the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (EBR).

    Prior to her appointment, Saxe was one of Canada’s highest profile environmental lawyers. She has 40 years of vast experience in writing, interpreting, and litigating Ontario’s energy and environmental laws.

    Saxe’s career began with the Ontario Public Service and two major Bay Street law firms. She then established one of the country’s top environmental law boutiques.

    For more information about the Environmental Commissioner, visit: www.eco.on.ca/

    Who: Dr. Dianne Saxe

    Where: The Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (Scotiabank Centre in Niagara Falls)

    What: Keynote Speaker

    When: Thursday, October 26, 2017

    12:30 pm      Environment Commissioner Report

    2:15 pm        Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner

     September 25, 2017
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    Attendees to CWRC receive free entrance (with registration) to CWRE see more

    Attendees to the upcoming Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC) on October 25-26 will receive free entrance (with registration) into the 2017 Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE), also being held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

    Canada’s only trade show serving the waste, recycling and public works markets, Waste & Recycling Expo Canada, celebrating its 20th anniversary, attracts more than 3,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors from across Canada, the United States and abroad.

    The Waste & Recycling Expo Canada is the country’s premier event for waste & recycling professionals representing these sectors: Collection, hauling, disposal service companies; construction / demolition companies; consultants / engineers; facility / site operators; ICI (industrial, commercial and institutional); landfill operators; manufacturers with waste streams; property managers; recycling coordinators; transportation / fleet managers and maintenance personnel; waste managers; federal, provincial and municipal government employees responsible for waste management and public works; airport managers; road supervisors; lawyers related to the sectors; industry publishers and industry associations.

    “CWRE offers our company a means to reconnect with our current customer base and establish new customers all in one convenient location,” noted Jackie W. Barlow, Chief Operating Officer, Paradigm Software, on the CWRE website.

    “The CWRE is a key event for everyone involved in the industry,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) Director of Finance and Member Services. “We encourage all those who are registered for the CWRC to take advantage of the free entrance to the CWRE, which is sure to offer an invaluable experience for all attendees.”

    To register for the CWRC, please visit:: http://www.cw2rc.ca/cpages/home

    To learn more about the CWRE event, please visit:https://canadian-waste-recycling-expo.us.messefrankfurt.com/canada/en-ca/for-attendees/welcome.html?nc

    For more information about sponsorship and further details, please contact: Michele Goulding at mgoulding@owma.org

     September 21, 2017
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    There are several appealing sponsorship options available for the 4th annual Opening Gala Reception. see more

    On the evening of October 24, the night before the two-day Canadian Waste to Resource Conference (CWRC) begins, attendees will be treated to an opening gala reception at the Niagara Falls Casino.

    Co-hosted with the Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE), the event will be held on Tuesday, October 24, at the R5 bar/lounge in the Fallsview Casino.

    There are several appealing sponsorship options available for the 4th annual Opening Gala Reception, a fun-filled evening of networking between exhibitors and visitors.

    “With hundreds of people attending the gala, including prominent industry figures representing some of the most influential organizations in waste management, this is an excellent opportunity to promote your company,” said Michele Goulding, Conference Manager and the Ontario Waste Management Association’s Director of Finance and Membership Services. “Depending on your sponsorship choice – Royal Flush, Four of a Kind or Full House – benefits range from the chance for a short presentation, to a full-page ad in the show directory, to onsite signage.”

    The two-day CWRC, showcasing over 25 informative workshop sessions, expert speakers, key networking opportunities and poster presentations, will be held on October 25-26 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

    In its eighth year, the CWRC continues to be an integral event for waste management and waste managers in the public and private sectors throughout Canada and the world.

    Conference attendees will receive free entrance (with registration) into the 2017 Waste & Recycling Expo Canada (CWRE), which is also being held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre.

    If you are interested in sponsoring, please email Michele Goulding at mgoulding@owma.org. Feel free to contact us with any additional questions.

    Sponsorship form:

     

     September 27, 2017