2026 Schedule Details, Day 1
October 21
Zero Waste Businesses & Institutions
All activities are on the Main Stage – except Concurrent Sessions.
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Times are listed in Pacific Standard Time
Program brewing…
| Time | Track A | Track B | Track C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | Prevention Meets Payoff – Practical Waste Reduction Assistance for RestaurantsPrevention Meets Payoff: How Denver's technical assistance program helped 50+ restaurants cut food waste, reduce costs, and keep edible food in the… | ||
| 9:15 am | Using Data and AI to Drive Progress Toward Zero WasteYou can't manage what you don't measure. This is especially true for waste. Let's explore how data and AI can make all the difference in your waste… Speaker(s): Lucy Bai, Sam Brundrett, Laurent Canneva, Dennis Carlberg | ||
| 11:00 am | Sustainability in Aviation – Reusable Cup Programs in AirportsThe transition towards reusable cups is gaining momentum as airports seek sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics. Speaker(s): Randall Russell | Transitioning K-12 Schools to Reuse in Food ServiceZero Waste Washington and partners conducted a project to support bulk milk transformation at K-12 schools in King County, Washington in 2025. The… Speaker(s): John M. Fedyski, Heather Trim | |
| 12:00 pm | Waste Diversion and Circular Economy with the San Diego PadresDriving High-impact Waste Diversion Through Smart Sorting and Compost‑Focused Operations Speaker(s): Ciara Aw, Risa Baron, Randy McWilliams | ||
| 1:00 pm | Why Zero Waste Programs Stall or Fail and How to Fix ThemHear from Zero Waste experts about how to fix failed or stalled recycling and organics collection programs after implementation. The speakers will… Speaker(s): Michelle Horneff-Cohen, Paolo Muir | ||
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