CWMA AGM + Event: Perspectives in Non-Residential Waste Reduction

CWMA AGM / Speaker Event  / Lunch / Tour

May 28, 2025 | 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.

– EVENT –

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

Perspectives in Non-Residential Packaging (and other) Waste Reduction

How can we all improve the prevention and recycling of non-residential waste in communities across BC? Let’s hear new perspectives to help us build our knowledge and understand the challenges of managing non-residential packaging (and other) waste. With the Ministry’s “what we heard’ information just released, it is a perfect time to hear from those managing this day-to-day (challenges and successes) as a way of building awareness and thinking towards solutions.

Avery Gottfried from the Ministry of Environment and Parks will present a summary on their Non‑Residential Packaging Waste Engagement. We will hear from organizations representing the Industrial, Institutional and Commercial sectors including:

Jamie McLaren, Island Health
Claire Lewis, GRT / Regenerock
Mark Anson, Timber Tiles

– BONUS –

This is the second event in a series to gather perspectives. The first event Perspectives in Waste Reduction for Commercial Businesses was held as a bonus event at 2024 CWMA Conference and will be made available to registrants of this event at no cost. 

– LUNCH –

12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (In-Person)

Pre-summer Burger Barbecue menu is in the works! 
– 6oz Beef Pattie (and Vegetarian Options) on a brioche bun served with all the fixings including cheese
– Pasta Salad (dill cream dressing)
– Green salad
– Fries
– Desserts

– TOUR –

1:45 – 2:30 PM | Optional Tour of GRT

Take a tour of Vancouver Island’s one-stop, sustainable alternative to landfilling and quarrying. GRT’s plant uses a unique tech stack—from mining, wastewater  and other industries—to wash and sort excess soils. They remove the impurities, then treat and recycle water on site in a closed-loop system. It will be a great tour!

– 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 GRT  (In-Person)

As always, a recap will be sent following the event

– IN-PERSON NOTES –

– VIRTUAL NOTES –

CWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. The Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance.

– SPEAKERS –

More information on our speakers coming soon!