KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Tom Szaky from Terracycle
The Missouri Recycling Association announces Tom Szaky, CEO and Founder of Terracycle, and star of the new reality show “Human Resources,” as featured keynote speaker at the annual Missouri Recycling Association Conference, September 14-16, 2015 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Szaky founded Terracycle in 2001, at a mere 20 years old. Terracycle began producing organic fertilizer by packaging liquefied “worm poop” in used soda bottles. Today, they are a highly-awarded, international upcycling and recycling company that collects difficult-to-recycle packaging and products, then repurposes the material into new products. TerraCycle is widely considered the world’s leader in the collection and reuse of non-recyclable, post-consumer waste, partnering with over 100 major brands in over 22 countries.
Hear the inspiring story of one company’s mission to “Eliminate the Idea of Waste.”
Special thank you to the MARC Solid Waste District foe their sponsorship to fund Tom's presentation.
Tom will speak Monday, September 14th at 3:00 pm.
Tom in the news:
“The Incredible Story of How Terracycle CEO Tom Szaky Became a Garbage Mogul: ”http://www.businessinsider.com/exclusive-tom-szaky-terracycle-interview-2011-8
“Waste not, want not: Making money from rubbish.” http://www.bbc.com/news/business-31036601
“Packaging waste. Creating value by doing good.” http://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainable-packaging/packaging-waste-creating-value-by-doing-good150114
“Consumers Are Confused about Recycling and Here’s Why" http://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainable-packaging/consumers-are-confused-about-recycling-and-heres-why150223
Special thanks to the MARC Solid Waste Management District for Sponsoring Tom's presentation
The Missouri Recycling Association announces Tom Szaky, CEO and Founder of Terracycle, and star of the new reality show “Human Resources,” as featured keynote speaker at the annual Missouri Recycling Association Conference, September 14-16, 2015 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Szaky founded Terracycle in 2001, at a mere 20 years old. Terracycle began producing organic fertilizer by packaging liquefied “worm poop” in used soda bottles. Today, they are a highly-awarded, international upcycling and recycling company that collects difficult-to-recycle packaging and products, then repurposes the material into new products. TerraCycle is widely considered the world’s leader in the collection and reuse of non-recyclable, post-consumer waste, partnering with over 100 major brands in over 22 countries.
Hear the inspiring story of one company’s mission to “Eliminate the Idea of Waste.”
Special thank you to the MARC Solid Waste District foe their sponsorship to fund Tom's presentation.
Tom will speak Monday, September 14th at 3:00 pm.
Tom in the news:
“The Incredible Story of How Terracycle CEO Tom Szaky Became a Garbage Mogul: ”http://www.businessinsider.com/exclusive-tom-szaky-terracycle-interview-2011-8
“Waste not, want not: Making money from rubbish.” http://www.bbc.com/news/business-31036601
“Packaging waste. Creating value by doing good.” http://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainable-packaging/packaging-waste-creating-value-by-doing-good150114
“Consumers Are Confused about Recycling and Here’s Why" http://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainable-packaging/consumers-are-confused-about-recycling-and-heres-why150223
Special thanks to the MARC Solid Waste Management District for Sponsoring Tom's presentation
FEATURED SPEAKER - Elizabeth Cline
The book, OVERDRESSED: THE SHOCKINGLY HIGH COST OF CHEAP FASHION, has changed the way thousands of people around the world think about their clothes, helped to set in motion a revolution of sustainable and ethical practices in the global fashion industry, and established ELIZABETH L. CLINE as a leading thinker on the issues of fast-fashion and the globalization of the apparel industry. In the book, Cline set out to uncover the true nature of the global fashion juggernaut, tracing the rise of fast fashion retailers and discounters, and the roots of our obsession with deals and steals. She travels to factories in China, follows the fashion industry as it chases even lower costs into Bangladesh, and looks at the impact (both here and abroad) of America’s drastic increase in imports.
Cline explores how cheap fashion harms the charity thrift shops and textile recyclers where our masses of clothing castoffs end up. And more important, what are they doing to us, our society, our environment, and our economic well-being.
Special thank you to USAgain, St Louis Department of Public Health, MARC Solid Waste District, and the St Louis Jefferson Solid Waste District for sponsoring Elizabeth.
Elizabeth will speak on Tuesday, September 15th at 9:00 AM
The book, OVERDRESSED: THE SHOCKINGLY HIGH COST OF CHEAP FASHION, has changed the way thousands of people around the world think about their clothes, helped to set in motion a revolution of sustainable and ethical practices in the global fashion industry, and established ELIZABETH L. CLINE as a leading thinker on the issues of fast-fashion and the globalization of the apparel industry. In the book, Cline set out to uncover the true nature of the global fashion juggernaut, tracing the rise of fast fashion retailers and discounters, and the roots of our obsession with deals and steals. She travels to factories in China, follows the fashion industry as it chases even lower costs into Bangladesh, and looks at the impact (both here and abroad) of America’s drastic increase in imports.
Cline explores how cheap fashion harms the charity thrift shops and textile recyclers where our masses of clothing castoffs end up. And more important, what are they doing to us, our society, our environment, and our economic well-being.
Special thank you to USAgain, St Louis Department of Public Health, MARC Solid Waste District, and the St Louis Jefferson Solid Waste District for sponsoring Elizabeth.
Elizabeth will speak on Tuesday, September 15th at 9:00 AM
FEATURED SPEAKER - Chris Ladd
Christopher Ladd, is the Director and CFO of The Closed Loop Fund. Chris leads investment due diligence as well as administrative, financial, and risk management for Closed Loop. Previously, he led a Strategy and Finance team dedicated to providing support to Walmart Sustainability. While at Walmart, Chris worked on Waste, Transportation, and Energy projects, including several that focused on increasing Walmart’s recycling rate and closing commodity loops. Before Walmart, Chris worked in TPG Capital’s Ops group, where he provided post-acquisition execution and support and KSL Capital on the buy-side.
In April 2013, Walmart convened 30 recycling, consumer product and supply chain experts to discuss how to increase recycling in the United States. The participants cited systemic challenges that shared the same root cause: cities lack or do not have access to the capital required to invest in the infrastructure needed to increase recycling rates. The convening led Walmart and Ron Gonen to co-develop The Closed Loop Fund.
The Closed Loop Fund has been formed with invested capital from manufacturers, consumer goods companies, retailers, and recyclers who are committed to helping cities in North America achieve high recycling rates.
Chris will speak on Monday, September 14th at 2:00 PM
Christopher Ladd, is the Director and CFO of The Closed Loop Fund. Chris leads investment due diligence as well as administrative, financial, and risk management for Closed Loop. Previously, he led a Strategy and Finance team dedicated to providing support to Walmart Sustainability. While at Walmart, Chris worked on Waste, Transportation, and Energy projects, including several that focused on increasing Walmart’s recycling rate and closing commodity loops. Before Walmart, Chris worked in TPG Capital’s Ops group, where he provided post-acquisition execution and support and KSL Capital on the buy-side.
In April 2013, Walmart convened 30 recycling, consumer product and supply chain experts to discuss how to increase recycling in the United States. The participants cited systemic challenges that shared the same root cause: cities lack or do not have access to the capital required to invest in the infrastructure needed to increase recycling rates. The convening led Walmart and Ron Gonen to co-develop The Closed Loop Fund.
The Closed Loop Fund has been formed with invested capital from manufacturers, consumer goods companies, retailers, and recyclers who are committed to helping cities in North America achieve high recycling rates.
Chris will speak on Monday, September 14th at 2:00 PM
FEATURED SPEAKER - Brandon Hamilton
Brandon Hamilton - As Director of Facilities for the Kansas City Chiefs, Brandon oversees all maintenance, carpentry, engineering, and grounds crew departments for the club. After joining the team in 2010, Hamilton has been innovative and successful, developing the Chiefs Green Initiative Committee and serving as the effort’s Chairman. Through the efforts of the Committee and Brandon’s staff, the club has improved their amount of waste diversion to 50% in 2013 by broadening recycling efforts and developing a new composting program.
Brandon will speak about why the sustainability initiatives are important at Arrowhead Stadium—home to the Kansas City Chiefs! Brandon will share highlights of the recycling and composting initiatives at the stadium and provide information on the creation of the Extra Yard for the Environment Program.
Brandon will speak on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00 AM
Brandon Hamilton - As Director of Facilities for the Kansas City Chiefs, Brandon oversees all maintenance, carpentry, engineering, and grounds crew departments for the club. After joining the team in 2010, Hamilton has been innovative and successful, developing the Chiefs Green Initiative Committee and serving as the effort’s Chairman. Through the efforts of the Committee and Brandon’s staff, the club has improved their amount of waste diversion to 50% in 2013 by broadening recycling efforts and developing a new composting program.
Brandon will speak about why the sustainability initiatives are important at Arrowhead Stadium—home to the Kansas City Chiefs! Brandon will share highlights of the recycling and composting initiatives at the stadium and provide information on the creation of the Extra Yard for the Environment Program.
Brandon will speak on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00 AM
Featured Speaker - Patty Moore
Patty founded Moore Recycling Associates in 1989 while she was completing her M.S. in Resource Management and Administration from the University of Antioch, New England's Environmental Studies Department.
Moore Recycling Associates offers 25 years of research, consulting and management experience in the recycling of postconsumer materials; we provide technical, management and short- and long-term strategic planning services. Packaging, especially plastic packaging, is our primary area of expertise, and we've developed a deep understanding of its complex and ever-changing lifecycle—from collection to recycling infrastructure and end-use markets.
Patty founded Moore Recycling Associates in 1989 while she was completing her M.S. in Resource Management and Administration from the University of Antioch, New England's Environmental Studies Department.
Moore Recycling Associates offers 25 years of research, consulting and management experience in the recycling of postconsumer materials; we provide technical, management and short- and long-term strategic planning services. Packaging, especially plastic packaging, is our primary area of expertise, and we've developed a deep understanding of its complex and ever-changing lifecycle—from collection to recycling infrastructure and end-use markets.
Featured Speaker - City of Blue Springs, Mayor Carson Ross
Carson Ross, a Blue Springs resident for 40 years, was reelected in April 2012. He is the first African American Mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri.
Mayor Ross presently serves as a Past President and member of the Missouri Municipal League Board of Directors, a member of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Board of Directors and serves as the Missouri CoChair of the MARC Total Transportation Policy Committee. Mayor Ross serves as Co-Chairman of the Eastern Jackson County Betterment Council, and as Chairman of the Mayor’s Advisory Board for the Little Blue Valley Sewer District where he also serves as the current Vice Chairman for their Board of Trustees. He worked at Hallmark Cards for 39 years and is President of Smoking Hill Bar-B-Que at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Mayor Ross will deliver the Welcome Message at 3:00 pm on Monday, September 14.
Carson Ross, a Blue Springs resident for 40 years, was reelected in April 2012. He is the first African American Mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri.
Mayor Ross presently serves as a Past President and member of the Missouri Municipal League Board of Directors, a member of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Board of Directors and serves as the Missouri CoChair of the MARC Total Transportation Policy Committee. Mayor Ross serves as Co-Chairman of the Eastern Jackson County Betterment Council, and as Chairman of the Mayor’s Advisory Board for the Little Blue Valley Sewer District where he also serves as the current Vice Chairman for their Board of Trustees. He worked at Hallmark Cards for 39 years and is President of Smoking Hill Bar-B-Que at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Mayor Ross will deliver the Welcome Message at 3:00 pm on Monday, September 14.
