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Zero Waste conference in Nanaimo emphasizes alternatives to incinerators and landfills

Zero Waste conference speaker:Eric Lombard

Zero Waste Canada hosts authentic Zero Waste Conference in Nanaimo B.C.                                                                

Alternatives to Incinerators & Landfills; Zero Waste International Alliance Conference and Dialogue

Oct 2-4 Nanaimo BC

This is a conference that unites international and local communities to share Zero Waste solutions. International experts, representatives of the public and private sector, environmental organizations, and community leaders will discuss and present Zero Waste success stories.

ZERO WASTE CANADA INVITES YOU TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. Join us in Nanaimo BC Oct 2-4

The conference’s diverse program will feature practical solutions and actions for conserving resources, eliminating waste and pollution, engaging and educating community, creating jobs and economic opportunities, promoting sustainability and self-reliance.

*connect and network with international Zero Waste leaders and change-makers

*discover how the grassroots organizations are working with the business community to achieve sustainable outcomes

*learn about innovations and new technologies

*learn about genuine Zero Waste

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Paul Connett: Author of The Zero Waste Solution , Zero Waste activist

Dan Phillips: Founder of Phoenix Commotion, builder and designer

On the forefront of the world’s transition to a circular economy, Zero Waste Canada is proud to host the 9th annual Zero Waste Zero Waste International Alliance Conference and Dialogue in Nanaimo BC. This multi-day and multi=location solutions-based conference and dialogue will make the connection between product design, procurement, lifecycle, public policy and true economic, cultural and environmental sustainability of our communities.

Featuring over 28 speakers from around the globe including:

Flore BerlagenOuiShare, Co-founder of Zero Waste France

David Katz: Founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank

Stephanie Barger: Founder and Director of US Zero Waste Business Council

Lluis Amengual: Environmental journalist, Waste Specialist

Jutta Gutberle: Participatory Sustainable Waste Management

Taiwo Adewole: Chairman & Managing Director Taiwo Adewole and Associates Nigeria

Gary Liss: ZWIA Certifications Chair, Gary Liss and Associates

 

        

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