Orillia hosting first Zero Waste Conference

Orillia’s first Zero Waste Conference on Aug. 10 and 11 will promote accelerated waste solutions and share successful waste-diversion strategies.

The one-day forum and evening gala at the Lakehead University Orillia campus is being organized by the City of Orillia’s Waste and Environmental Management Advisory Committee. The conference will feature speakers and panel discussions, as well as small group plenary sessions with various government and business leaders and institutional organizations.

“Council is pleased to support the first Zero Waste Conference in Orillia,” said Mayor Angelo Orsi. “This conference will increase awareness of waste issues in our area and provide community leaders with information on best practices and other strategies to help reduce waste in our communities.”

Event organizers recently launched a new website – www.zerowasteconference.ca – highlighting key speakers, program details, registration specifics and their unique accommodation arrangements.

A wide-range of viable, practical waste solutions will be shared, with consideration for how they can protect the bottom line, improve marketing abilities and public image.

A number of waste-reduction specialists will share their insight and offer tips for effective waste solutions. Paul Connett, author of The Zero Waste Solution, will present 10 steps to zero waste.

"What we need to look for are model communities that are providing working examples of one or more of the 10 steps to zero waste so that they can inspire other communities to copy them,” said Connett.

The first Zero Waste Conference takes place Aug. 10-11 at Lakehead University, 500 University Ave. in Orillia, Ontario. Registration is $250 per person. The fee includes an evening gala on Sunday Aug. 10 and the all-day conference Monday Aug. 11. Bring a guest to enjoy the gala evening for only $50 per person.

Payment is by cheque only and must be made payable to the City of Orillia, noting Zero Waste Conference.  Mail cheque to: City of Orillia, c/o Robin Cadeau, Zero Waste Conference, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia, Ontario, L3V 7T5.

For more information, email zerowasteconference@outlook.com or visit www.zerowasteconference.ca.

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Warren Howes
Zero Waste Conference Task Force
705-327-9727
whowes@rogers.com

Jennifer Ruff
Manager of Communications
City of Orillia
705-325-8929
705-238-9209 (cell)
jruff@orillia.ca