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SUMMARY:CWMA AGM + Event | The Logistics of Reuse: From Barriers to Solutions
DESCRIPTION:CWMA AGM / Speaker Event  / Lunch / Tour\nMay 8\, 2026 | Nanaimo or Virtual \nIn-Person: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM pacific + Optional Tour: 1:45 – 2:30 PM\nVirtual: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM pacific \n\n– AGM –\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | CWMA Annual General Meeting (In-Person and Virtual) \nOur 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. \n\n– EVENT –\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |  Speaker Panel Event (In-Person and Virtual) \nThe Logistics of Reuse: From Barriers to Solutions\nReuse 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. \nThis 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. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nLight House — about the process and experience in partnering with Habitat for Humanity ReStore to divert construction and demolition materials through salvage and resale\, several\nDistrict of Saanich — implementing reuse at a large community event\nReusables .com — modernizing reusable food service systems at large institutions\nCity of Victoria — driving the reuse economy with reusable foodware for dine-in services and supporting community-led reuse initiatives\nWith a vignette by DreamStill — extending the life of textiles through an app connecting users to repair\, reuse\, and resale options\n\nWhether 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. \n\n– LUNCH –\n12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (In-Person) / Menu is in the works! \n\n– TOUR –\n1:45 – 2:30 PM | Optional Tour of the Regional District of Nanaimo Landfill \nThe 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. \n\n– COST –\nIn-Person: $55 CWMA Members | $65 Non-Members/Friends | includes event/lunch/tour\nVirtual: $23 CWMA Members | $28 Non-Members/Friends | includes event\nAGM Only: Priceless \n+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? \n\n– AGENDA –\nIn-Person Doors Open at 10:00 AM for visiting and coffee\nVirtual Doors Open at 10:15 AM for visiting and a/v check \n10:30 – 11:00 AM | CWMA Annual General Meeting (In-Person and Virtual)\n11:00 – 12:30 PM | Speaker Panel Event (In-Person and Virtual)\n12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (In-Person)\n1:45 – 2:30 PM | Optional Tour RDN Landfill  (In-Person) \n\n– IN-PERSON NOTES –\n\n\nCome and network!  Nanaimo Golf Club (https://www.nanaimogolfclub.ca/) is convenient for everyone coming from up-Island\, down-Island or across the ocean. We have selected times to make driving and ferry travel as convenient as possible. Carpool options/information will be sent out in advance of the event. Parking is free. \n2800 Highland Blvd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9S 3N8 \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA 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.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-agm-event-the-logistics-of-reuse-from-barriers-to-solutions/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Golf Club and Online\, 2800 Highland Blvd\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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SUMMARY:Industry Conference: Zero Waste Conference hosted by Metro Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:CWMA is proud to help our members and partners with courtesy listings of their Conference information. CWMA only posts other Conferences that add value to our community and whose timing does not conflict or compete with CWMA events. \nNovember 27\, 2025 | Virtual or In-Person | Zero Waste Conference hosted by Metro Vancouver in collaboration with the National Zero Waste Council | Registration is open!
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/industry-partner-event-zero-waste-conference-hosted-by-metro-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251010T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T163651Z
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SUMMARY:CWMA 2025 Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2025 Conference Registration\n\nOnly Virtual Attendance Remain. Visit the Main Conference Site for more details on the event. \n\n\nVarious attendance options are available\, please read carefully.\nOur 30-Anniversary Celebration Reception on Wednesday October 8 is included for Full Conference delegates and Wednesday-only delegates\, but can also be attended as a single event (Learn More)!\nBest pricing ended September 17\, 2025\nGrassroots pricing\, please email us at info @ cwma.ca to learn more.\n\nCancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing on or before October 1\, 2025 at 4:00 PM pacific time are fully refundable but may be subject to a $40 processing fee. No refunds or credits will be issued after October 2\, 2025 but exceptions will be considered by the Board for compelling reasons (e.g. personal health emergency). Non-payment or non-attendance does not constitute cancellation.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-2025-conference/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Virtually Via Event Mobi\, 100 Harbour Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 0G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T103000
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SUMMARY:CWMA AGM + Event: Perspectives in Non-Residential Waste Reduction
DESCRIPTION:CWMA AGM / Speaker Event  / Lunch / Tour\nMay 28\, 2025 | Nanaimo or Virtual \nIn-Person: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM pacific + Optional Tour: 1:45 – 2:30 PM\nVirtual: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM pacific \n\n– AGM –\n10:30 – 11:00 AM | CWMA Annual General Meeting (In-Person and Virtual) \nOur 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. \n\n– EVENT –\n11:00 AM – 12:30 PM |  Speaker Panel Event (In-Person and Virtual) \nPerspectives in Non-Residential Packaging (and other) Waste Reduction \nHow 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. \nAvery 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: \nJamie McLaren\, Island Health\nClaire Lewis\, GRT / Regenerock\nMark Anson\, Timber Tiles \n\n– BONUS –\nThis 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. \n\n– LUNCH –\n12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (In-Person) \nPre-summer Burger Barbecue menu is in the works!\n– 6oz Beef Pattie (and Vegetarian Options) on a brioche bun served with all the fixings including cheese\n– Pasta Salad (dill cream dressing)\n– Green salad\n– Fries\n– Desserts \n\n– TOUR –\n1:45 – 2:30 PM | Optional Tour of GRT \nTake 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! \n\n– COST –\nIn-Person: $55 CWMA Members | $65 Non-Members/Friends | includes event/lunch/tour\nVirtual: $23 CWMA Members | $28 Non-Members/Friends | includes event\nAGM Only: Priceless \n+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? \n\n– AGENDA –\nIn-Person Doors Open at 10:00 AM for visiting and coffee\nVirtual Doors Open at 10:15 AM for visiting and a/v check \n10:30 – 11:00 AM | CWMA Annual General Meeting (In-Person and Virtual)\n11:00 – 12:30 PM |  Speaker Panel Event (In-Person and Virtual)\n12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch (In-Person)\n1:45 – 2:30 PM | Optional Tour GRT  (In-Person) \nAs always\, a recap will be sent following the event \n\n– IN-PERSON NOTES –\nCome and network!  Cottonwood Golf Club is convenient for everyone coming from up-Island\, down-Island or across the water. We have selected times to make driving and ferry times most convenient. Carpool options/information will be sent out in advance of the event. Parking is free \n1975 Haslam Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC V9X 1T1 \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA 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. \n\n– SPEAKERS –\nMore information on our speakers coming soon!
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/32995/
LOCATION:Cottonwood Golf Club OR Online Via Zoom (watch for details)\, 1975 Haslam Rd\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9X1T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T130000
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SUMMARY:CWMA Conference ~ Private Joint Meeting Registration
DESCRIPTION:Joint Meeting\nWednesday\, October 23\, 2024 | 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nSpecial session with Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities Committee on Solid Waste and Circular Economy and Coast Waste Management Association Regional Collaboration Group: Coastal\nOnline or In-Person | Agenda & further details will be sent via email by co-organizers.\nVirtual attendees watch for login information the week before the meeting.
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/29341/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Ocean Pointe or Virtual Via Zoom\, 100 Harbour Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A0G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T113000
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SUMMARY:Reducing Material and Carbon Waste Through Deconstruction\, Reuse and Design for Disassembly  | Single Event Virtual Registration
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Option as part of 2024 Conference!\nOctober 23\, 2024 | 10:30 – 11:30 am | Pacific Time | Virtual\n\n– DETAILS –\nOur Carbon Knowledge Series will kick off at the conference and flow into 2025 as we expand knowledge of carbon reduction in every aspect of solid waste management. In this session\, we will explore how Reducing Material and Carbon Waste can be done through Deconstruction\, Reuse and Design for Disassembly. \n\n– COST –\n$20 | CWMA Members & Friends \n+GST.  We grateful for your virtual attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits\, please be in touch. \n\n– SPEAKERS –\nPresentation by: Stephanie Dalo\, Carbon Leadership Forum BC\nModerator: Leah Berscheid\, Cowichan Valley Regional District\n\n– LOGIN DETAILS –\nWe will send Zoom Login Details the Friday before the event. \n\nSTOP: BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT\nAre you already registered  for the Conference? This event is included with that registration. You need not register again. Details will follow! \nOtherwise\, carry on…
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/reducing-material-and-carbon-waste-through-deconstruction-reuse-and-design-for-disassembly-single-event-registration/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Ocean Pointe or Virtual Via Zoom\, 100 Harbour Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A0G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T100000
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SUMMARY:CWMA Conference ~ Educators & Communicators Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 23 | 8:00 – 10:00 AM Pacific\nRoundtable & Discussion hosted by CWMA team members Ingalisa Burns and Abby McLennan\, Let’s Talk Trash\nBringing solid waste diversion industry educators and communicators together to discuss current initiatives\, challenges and successes. \nConference Delegates can attend In-Person: Pacific Room at the Delta Marriott\nCWMA Members can attend online: Via Zoom\n\nAgenda\n\nIntroductions\nRoundtable\nAll to share successful campaigns or challenges.\nOpen Discussion.\nOptions for discussion. With the group picking which two to cover and the third can move to a 2025 meeting…\nDiscussion topic: How do we reach the unreached\nDiscussion topic: Best bang for our sustainable communications campaign buck?\nDiscussion topic: Measuring Marketing – how do we assess if our marketing campaigns are successful?
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-2024-conference-educators-communicators-roundtable/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott or Virtually Via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241025T190000
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SUMMARY:CWMA 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Be sure to visit the MAIN CONFERENCE SITE and the detailed information on registration\n\n\nVarious attendance options are available.\nVirtual Hall opened October 7\, 2024 | Login information will be sent once you register.\nIf you have any questions\, please connect with us anytime.\n\nVIRTUAL TICKET SALES END October 22 at 11:30 AM
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-2024-conference/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Virtually Via Event Mobi\, 100 Harbour Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 0G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231025T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231027T123000
DTSTAMP:20240112T203009Z
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SUMMARY:CWMA 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Tickets are now SOLD OUT. Virtual Tickets will be on sale until Friday\, October 20. 2023 at 4:00 PM\nVisit the Main Site | October 25-27\, 2023 | We are looking forward to hosting you!
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-2023-conference/
LOCATION:Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Virtually Via Event Mobi\, 100 Harbour Road\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 0G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Event: In-person & virtual
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