(as of 1/11/18)
Monday February 26
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration in Mezzanine |
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lodge Manufacturing Tour |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. City of Chattanooga HHW and Mulch Facility Tour |
Tuesday February 27
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration |
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast in Mezzanine |
8:30 a.m Opening Remarks Moderator (all day): Betsy Spetich, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Speakers: Betsy Spetich, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality; Dr. Shari Meghreblian, Deputy Commissioner; Kathleen Salyer, US EPA |
9:00 a.m. History Overview and Celebration of SMP Success Speaker: Cheryl T. Coleman, US EPA Expected Outcomes: To provide historical reference and demonstrate this is not a new idea but a growing effort to share data, improve benchmarking, and use the data effectively for messaging (internal and externally within our state governments) |
9:30 a.m. Demonstration of State Measurement Program (SMP) Speakers: Chris Ronson, Emerge Knowledge; Rhonda Rollins, US EPA Region 4 Expected Outcomes: To provide an understanding of the SMP, basic navigation of the SMP system. |
10:15 a.m Morning Break/Exhibit Hall opens |
10:30 a.m. The Importance of Data Quality Speakers: Wolf Kray, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Gretchen Newman, Washington Department of Ecology; Terri Goldberg, (NEWMOA) Expected Outcomes: A frank discussion on how to improve data quality and identify ideas for improvement. |
11:30 a.m. Lunch in the Ballroom |
1:00 p.m. Insights on Measurement and Benchmarking Data Speakers: Matt Hittle, Ohio EPA; Seth McCormick, Tennessee DEC Expected Outcomes: Gain understanding on how various states make data driven decisions. Learn how to Benchmark your state to meet goals and compare with other states. Identify examples of successful data decision making. Description: Part B – Session will seek an industry perspective and overview of data quality and issues related to data collection. Perspective from industry on why data is important and how it is used. Speaker: Trina Matta, Sustainable Packaging Coalition Expected Outcomes: Gain understanding on why industry needs data, how industry makes data driven decisions, importance of consistency, and how does industry use this info to site businesses? |
2:00 p.m. Networking Break and Exhibitor Time |
2:30 p.m. State Level Discussions on Measurement Speakers: Facilitated Table Top Discussions Expected Outcomes: Table groups will identify barriers to participating in the national State Measurement Program. Explore how to move past these barriers preventing collaboration. Identifying strategies needed for changes that hold states back from collaborating on their data reporting. |
4:00 p.m. Closing and Adjourn for the Day Speaker: Betsy Spetich, Recycling/Reuse Specialist Organization, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Expected Outcomes: Provide a wrap up on the Measurement Matters Summit Day 1 activities. Identify and verbalize critical ideas and points needed to bring harmony to increase participation in the SMP identified during the day. |
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Social and State Award Ceremony (heavy hors d'oeuvres and liquid refreshment) in the Ballroom Enjoy A Chattanooga Dinner Near By with New Colleagues On Your Own afterwards |
Wednesday February 28
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration |
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Ballroom |
8:00 a.m Welcome and Opening Remarks Description: Recapping of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2 Agenda Expected Outcomes: Get the Audience Energized for Day 2. |
8:30 a.m. EPA's Measurement of Sustainable Materials Management Speaker: Ron Vance, US EPA Expected Outcomes: Audience will learn about variability in performance benchmarking for materials management and explore a path forward in performance benchmarking. |
9:00 a.m. Definitions and Performance Benchmarking for Sustainable Materials Management Description: What are the performance benchmarks for materials management, waste diversion, and what are the indicators of a well-run recovery system? What is the role of state goals? This session will include research on these questions, as well as an open discussion of how performance benchmarks should be chosen. Speakers: Debra Kantner, EREF; Nora Goldstein, BioCycle; Karen Moore, State of Florida; Scott Pasternak, Burns & McDonnell/SWANA Expected Outcomes: Audience will learn about variability in performance benchmarking for materials management and explore a path forward in performance benchmarking. |
10:15 a.m. Morning Break with Exhibitors |
10:45 a.m Measurement of Recycling from a Nationwide Perspective Moderator: Trina Matta, Sustainable Packaging Coalition Speakers: Adam Gendell, Sustainable Packaging Coalition; Cody Marshall, The Recycling Partnership; Jerry Powell, Resource Recycling; Nina Butler, Moore Recycling Expected Outcomes: Audience will gain understanding of existing national reports on recycling performance. |
12:00 p.m. Lunch in the Ballroom Speaker: Nicole Smith, Coca-Cola North America |
1:00 p.m. Innovative Tools for Measuring Local Recycling Performance Speakers: Cody Marshall, The Recycling Partnership; Rick Penner, Re-TRAC Connect; Wendy G. Worley, NC Division of Environmental Assistance & Customer Service; Kanika Greenlee, City of Atlanta Expected Outcomes: Audience will learn about the variety of ways to measure recycling program performance. |
2:15 p.m. Measuring the Economic Impacts of Recycling Moderator: Will Sagar, SERDC Speakers: Scott Pasternak, Burns & McDonnell; Will Sagar, SERDC; Joe Pickard, ISRI; James Goldstein, The Tellus Institute Expected Outcomes: Audience will learn about the variety of ways to measure recycling program performance. |
3:30 p.m. Afternoon Break with Exhibitors |
3:45 p.m. Looking Beyond Tons Description: This session will share how Life Cycle Analyses and other non-tonnage methods can be used to measure the impacts of materials management. We will begin with an introduction to LCAs, and then share examples of how these methods have been used in materials management programs. Speakers: Dieter Eckels, Cascadia Consulting; Rob Hallenbeck, Waste Management; Martin Brown, Oregon DEQ Expected Outcomes: Audience will learn about the pros and cons of LCA and other non-tonnage measures. |
5:00 p.m. Closing and Adjourn for the Day |
6:00 p.m. Networking Reception held at the Tennessee Aquarium (heavy hors d'oeuvres) Free city shuttle service is provided directly outside the hotel on an ongoing rotation (about every 5 minutes) daily until 11:00 pm. |
Thursday March 1
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration |
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Mezzanine |
8:00 a.m. Final Day Welcome and Preview of Day 3 Agenda Moderator for the Day: Dylan de Thomas, The Recycling Partnership |
8:15 a.m. Panel Discussion on Advancing Materials Management Measurement Panelists: McKenna Morrigan, Cascadia Consulting; Ron Vance, U.S. EPA; Samantha McBride, New York City Department of Sanitation; Karen Moore, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Expected Outcomes: To develop a plan of action that will identify next steps, identify interested parties, and set into action a process to achieve the goals established by this Summit. |
8:45 a.m. Discussion of Advancing Community Level Data Expected Outcomes: To develop a plan of action that will identify next steps, identify interested parties, and set into action a process to achieve the goals established by this Summit. |
10:10 a.m Morning Break |
10:30 a.m. Discussion of Advancing State and National Level Data Expected Outcomes: To develop a plan of action that will identify next steps, identify interested parties, and set into action a process to achieve the goals established by this Summit. |
12:00 p.m. Closing Remarks Speakers: Cheryl T. Coleman, US EPA; Will Sagar, SERDC |
Conference Adjourns at 12:30 p.m.