October 26
Zero Waste Communities
All activities are on the Main Stage – except Concurrent Sessions.
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Times are listed in Pacific Standard Time
Draft Schedule
| Time | Track A | Track B | Track C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 am | Start TimeModerator: Ruth Abbe | ||
| 8:00 am | Welcome & OpeningModerators: Jeremy Drake, Dennis Uyat • Speaker: Zeynep Çelikel | ||
| 8:15 am | Keynote • Baltimore’s Path to Zero WasteSpeaker: Shashawnda Campbell | ||
| 8:45 am | Plenary • Zero Waste CommunitiesSpeakers: Jayson M. Noveda, Jordan Figueiredo, Nazir Kahn | ||
| 9:45 am | Alternative Economy Research with Deep Dives into Fashion and CelebrationsModerator: Linda Rico • Speakers: Kelley Dennings, Kim Dinan, Malia Becker | Building Equity into CoalitionsModerators: Hayden Sloan & Daniella Menendez • Speakers: Sunni Hutton, Alexis Young | Environment & HealthSpeakers: Patti Toews, Mike Ewall, Jeff Morris |
| 10:45 am | Open Space Technology DiscussionsBreakout Rooms | ||
| 11:15 am | Sponsor Showcase & NetworkingThank you sponsors! | ||
| 11:45 am | Plenary • Overcoming Hurdles in Passing Zero Waste Legislative BillsModerator: Megan Wolff • Speakers: Heather Trim, Nick Lapis, Randy Moorman | ||
| 12:45 pm | Plenary • Success Stories from Profitable Reuse EnterprisesModerator: Neil Seldman • Speakers: Terry McDonald, Heather Walch, Mike Gable | ||
| 1:45 pm | Update on the Plastics TreatyModerator: Aditi Varshneya • Speakers: Jo Banner, Neil Tangri | Equity in Zero Waste Policies and ProgramsSpeakers: Marria Evbuoma, Zen Borlongan, Kelly York | Zero Waste Culture ChangeModerator: Jeremy Drake • Speakers: Daniela Ochoa, Michelle Struthers, Jessica Robinson |
| 2:45 pm | Open Space Technology DiscussionsBreakout rooms | ||
| 3:15 pm | Plenary • Food Waste Reduction & Surplus Food RecoverySpeakers: Marie Mourad, Lily Herd | ||
| 4:00 pm | Happy Hour with Sponsors & PartnersThank you sponsors! | ||
