October 16, 2012
The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) hosted a series of three Summits as part of their Solid Waste Management Plan and Climate Change Action Plan strategies. The idea for the events grew out of a Roundtable discussion which took place on January 18, 2012 with Northeast environmental and economic development commissioners. The Roundtable set the stage for exploring how 21st century waste management could unlock the value of the materials economy.
The last Summit was held on October 4, 2012 and focused on moving the "transformative materials management journey" from learning and ideas to action.
Presenters included:
- Commissioner Daniel C. Esty
- Geri Weiss, EPA New England
- Kerrin O'Brien, Michigan Recycling Coalition
- DEEP Deputy Commissioner Macky McCleary to share highlights on the Governor's Recycling Working Group findings
- David T. Hudson, Strategic Materials, Inc.
- Lynn Rubinstein, Northeast Recycling Council, Inc.
- Kristin Brown, Green Waste Solutions
Left to right: Kristen Brown, Green Waste Solutions;
Lynn Rubinstein, Northeast Recycling Council;
Jeri Weiss, EPA New England; Kerrin O'Brien, Michigan Recycling Coalition;
David T. Hudson, Strategic Materials, Inc.
Presentations focused on innovative efforts implemented throughout the country that are advancing a materials economy, including zero waste policies, funding mechanisms for solid waste management programs, and keeping businesses innovative with changing recycling markets. The goal of the Summit was to serve as a rallying point to help build ownership and consensus for launching a sustainable materials economy in Connecticut and the region.
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