CWMA AGM + Event | The Logistics of Reuse: From Barriers to Solutions

CWMA AGM / Speaker Event  / Lunch / Tour

May 8, 2026 | Nanaimo or Virtual

In-Person: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM pacific + Optional Tour: 1:45 – 2:30 PM
Virtual: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM pacific

– AGM –

10:30 – 11:00 AM | CWMA Annual General Meeting (In-Person and Virtual)

Our AGM is where important organizational decisions are made, including electing our board members and voting on key initiatives. Your presence strengthens the community. Please plan to attend virtually or in person. Non-members do not need to attend this portion of the event, but are welcome to.

– EVENT –

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |  Speaker Panel Event (In-Person and Virtual)

The Logistics of Reuse: From Barriers to Solutions

Reuse sounds simple — until you try to actually do it at scale. Collection logistics, storage constraints, consumer behaviour, and system coordination all stand between good intentions and materials that stay in use.

This session brings together organizations that have done the hard work of making reuse happen — across textiles, building materials, food service, and digital platforms. Each presenter will walk through the real logistics challenges they faced and the practical solutions they built to overcome them.

You’ll hear from:

• Light House — about the process and experience in partnering with Habitat for Humanity ReStore to divert construction and demolition materials through salvage and resale, several
• District of Saanich — implementing reuse at a large community event
• Reusables .com — modernizing reusable food service systems at large institutions
• City of Victoria — driving the reuse economy with reusable foodware for dine-in services and supporting community-led reuse initiatives
• With a vignette by DreamStill — extending the life of textiles through an app connecting users to repair, reuse, and resale options

Whether you manage waste systems, advise municipalities, or are looking for models to bring home to your community, this session will leave you with concrete examples of what it takes to move reuse from concept to reality.

– LUNCH –

12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (In-Person) / Menu is in the works!

– TOUR –

1:45 – 2:30 PM | Optional Tour of the Regional District of Nanaimo Landfill

The Regional Landfill is located at 1105 Cedar Road, Nanaimo, BC. It’s the only landfill site in the region and receives more than 58,000 tonnes of waste per year.

– COST –

In-Person: $55 CWMA Members | $65 Non-Members/Friends | includes event/lunch/tour
Virtual: $23 CWMA Members | $28 Non-Members/Friends | includes event
AGM Only: Priceless

+GST.  CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these, dedicated patronage from sponsors, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits; please be in touch. | Am I a member?

– AGENDA –

In-Person Doors Open at 10:00 AM for visiting and coffee
Virtual Doors Open at 10:15 AM for visiting and a/v check

10:30 – 11:00 AM | CWMA Annual General Meeting (In-Person and Virtual)
11:00 – 12:30 PM | Speaker Panel Event (In-Person and Virtual)
12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (In-Person)
1:45 – 2:30 PM | Optional Tour RDN Landfill  (In-Person)

– IN-PERSON NOTES –