Tours
Join us Monday evening in lovely downtown Springfield (shuttle busses also available) as we showcase some exciting local recycling projects and success stories! Graciously hosted by the Discovery Center of Springfield, we will highlight Dairy Farmers of America’s Innovative Glass and Aluminum Recycling System, the one-of-a-kind, highly Collaborative Springfield Downtown Glass Recycling Program, and one of the best Educational venues around…the Discovery Center itself!
As part of an extended tour of the Discovery Center, be one of the first to see the “Green Revolution:” a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit. Join us for an exclusive “Sneak Peek” at this famed exhibit on the night BEFORE its grand opening to the public!
Tuesday - Farmer's Market and Zero Waste Luncheon. Lunch will be served on reusable dinnerware at the Hilton Garden Inn. The hotel is LEED certified. Matt O'Reilly will speak to big picture waste diversion and the nation's 1st LEED platinum certified Green Circle Shopping Center.
Workshop
Managing Waste in Missouri
through Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility
It’s a known fact that, in the U.S., municipal solid waste generation in the U.S. outpaces post-consumer product recycling. Not only does this lead to increased landfilling and, thus, environmental pollution, but it also puts a financial burden on local and state governments, which are responsible for collecting and managing post-consumer products. In rural areas, the financial burden on governments can be particularly heavy, as there are far fewer options for collection and processing—and, because of smaller populations, far less tax revenue to support such services. In this presentation, Scott Cassel, CEO of the Product Stewardship Institute, will provide an overview of the concepts and practice of both “product stewardship” and “extended producer responsibility”—proven tools that help reduce waste, boost economies, and minimize environmental damage while making manufacturers more responsible for managing the products they produce and sell into the marketplace. In particular, Mr. Cassel will explore potential solutions for “difficult-to-manage” products like electronics, carpet, mattresses, thermostats, tires, gas cylinders, and paint. He will also explain how EPR legislation can lead to greater economic opportunities and local job creation. 
Scott Cassel, CEO and Founder, has over 30 years of
experience tackling waste management issues in the public, private, and
nonprofit sectors. He is a founding Board Member and four-time past-President
of the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association (NAHMMA), and
a founding Board Member of the Global Product Stewardship Council. Prior to
founding PSI in 2000, he served seven years as the Director of Waste Policy and
Planning for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, where
he developed and implemented solid and hazardous waste management policies and
programs. He is also the author of a chapter in the 2008 Handbook on Household
Hazardous Waste that focuses on product stewardship. Scott is a nationally
renowned leader in the product stewardship movement and has experience across
multiple product categories, including electronics, lamps, thermostats,
pharmaceuticals, mattresses, packaging, and paint. As PSI’s CEO, he developed
the widely acclaimed facilitation process that the organization uses for
stakeholder engagement and consensus-building—a process that resulted in the
nation’s first industry-run, government-mandated paint stewardship program.
Scott holds a master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Dispute Resolution
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in
Geology and Environmental Studies from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Keynote Speaker
Dan Hoy, Bass Pro Shops Monday, Sept. 8 ~ 12:00 - 1:30 pm Grand Ballroom Dan Hoy, Bass Pro Shops Director of Facilities, promotes sustainability through a comprehensive Facility Management platform. Resource conservation through efficient operation of the built environment, under pinned by a holistic focus on pollution prevention and waste reduction engages the associate team at every level of the company. As evidence of the success of these programs Bass Pro Shops 1.7 million square foot National Headquarters in Springfield, MO is a zero waste facility. Over the past 30 years of company growth Dan has played a part in creating a successful, award winning facilities program that proves the triple bottom line benefit of sustainable business practice. From Anchorage, AK to the Florida Keys, in 38 states and 5 Canadian Provinces, in industries as diverse as manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and marine service centers, Bass Pro Shops Facilities program proves the value of a conservation ethic. Bass Pro Shops is America’s leading outdoor retail store and takes pride in being a company that puts the environment first in all aspects of its business processes. Dan Hoy will discuss the steps it took to reach Bass Pro’s current rate of 90% waste diversion. Thank you to Solid Waste Management District Region O for sponsoring this session. |
