CWMA Special Evemt Friday, June 14, 2024 | 9:45 AM – Noon pacific Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach where producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of their materials. While BC’s first official EPR program came in 1994 with the Post-Consumer Paint Stewardship Program Regulation, many are not aware that BC was […]
CWMA Private Tour Event | June 26-27, 2024 A special event for the LFG Field & Flare Operators and Landfill Operators Working Groups – DETAILS – A 'hop on / hop off' style of event. Regardless if you are driving, flying or walking, you are welcome to attend all or only parts of this great […]
CWMA Members Mingle Event | June 26, 2024 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM – DETAILS – Come out for an after work mingle! Sip on refreshing beverages, mingle with fellow CWMA members, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere at Moxies in beautiful Kelowna. Moxies Kelowna is located at 1730 Cooper Road | There is a semi-private […]
CWMA Tour & Networking Event A special event created for CWMA Members and Friends in the industry (i.e. this is not an 'open-to-the-public' event). Friday, July 12, 2024 | 10:30 AM-2:00 PM pacific – DETAILS – The Gabriola Island Recycling Organization (GIRO) began in 1989 as a committee of the Ratepayers Association. It used various […]
Another Great CWMA Virtual Workshop! July 16, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM pacific time – DETAILS – This on-line workshop is an experience-informed discussion on handling fridges and freezers after a disaster. Join us to explore a number of examples of fridge collections after evacuations with a highlight presentation from the Columbia–Shuswap Regional District, […]
CWMA Special Workshop Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM – Noon pacific – DETAILS – Accessibility, like many aspects of inclusion, can feel overwhelming - What if you leave someone out? What if something well-intentioned, or even well-researched, doesn't pan out as intended after implementation? If you hire someone with a disability, will they […]
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:40 PM Pacific Standard Time – DETAILS– Join us for the first instalment of an insightful webinar series, co-hosted by the Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) and the Coast Waste Management Association (CWMA). This session will provide valuable information and insight into innovations and technologies designed to tackle […]
September 17, 2024 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM pacific time – DETAILS – CWMA's ESG Journey Series is aimed to help us all learn more about what Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) is, why it matters to our industry, and guide us on considering and implementing best practices. The first step in your ESG Journey... […]
September 24, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM pacific time – DETAILS – CWMA Technology & AI Series | Attend. Learn. Connect. As we all move into the digital era, more awareness, new skills, and knowledge are needed to ensure our organizations are prepared and making the most of technology and AI opportunities. This series of […]
Webinar event co-hosted by the Coast Waste Management Association and BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative October 2, 2024 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM pacific time – DETAILS – Solid waste management is an important aspect in the sustainable development of tourism across British Columbia. This event will highlight the work of BCTCRI and enlighten current tourism-based waste challenges in […]
CWMA Roundtable & Discussion Oct 3, 2024 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM pacific – DETAILS – Join us for this open discussion | the THIRD of THREE roundtables this year. IMPORTANT: Attendance for these roundtables is limited to BC Local Governments or First Nations specifically. Local governments include municipalities, regional districts, special purpose districts and local […]
A Virtual Bonus Event as part of 2024 Conference! October 8, 2024 | 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Pacific Time – DETAILS – The environmental and financial costs of debris management have been devastating across BC, exacerbating existing solid waste management challenges, causing pollution, and disrupting services. With an ever-increasing focus on disaster and emergency planning […]