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SUMMARY:Technology & Innovations for Difficult-to-Divert Materials - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 11\, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:40 PM\nPacific Standard Time\n\n– DETAILS–\nJoin 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). \nThis session will provide valuable information and insight into innovations and technologies designed to tackle difficult-to-divert materials. Learn about new\, emerging\, and potentially transformational ideas to manage the most challenging materials. \nHear from several organizations as they share fresh ideas\, advances in technology\, and innovation that may be a solution to re-circulate\, re-use\, find value in resources currently wasted\, and manage this material in ways that is better for the environment. \nThis is the first in a multi-part series dedicated to highlighting numerous potential opportunities for the future. \n\n– COST –\n$27 CWMA & RCA Members | $35 Non-Members/Friends \n+GST.  Both organizations are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits\, please be in touch. \n\n– AGENDA –\nVirtual Doors Open at 12:45 PM Pacific Standard Time for visiting and a/v check \n1:00 PM | Welcome & Introductions \n1:10 PM | Presentations \nJoanne Rodriguez | Mycocycle | https://mycocycle.com/\nMycocycle improves the natural functions of fungi to transform construction waste into low-carbon raw materials for the built environment \nLouis Dénommé | Enerkem | https://enerkem.com/\nGlobal technology provider enabling low-carbon fuels and chemicals production from waste \nSithu Ranamukhaarachchi | Sixone | https://sixone.ca\nSixone transforms post-consumer polyester-blended textiles from landfill waste into high-quality polyester pellets \nLaurent Nassif | Meta LNG + Nation Clean Energy + Renewable Solutions\nWith cutting edge Canadian waste-to-energy technology\, this project team is working with a BC First Nation to divert waste and produce renewable energy \n2:20 PM | Q & A\n2:38 PM | Farewell / Next event \nAs always\, a follow up/recap and handy information will be sent after the event to registered attendees. Yes. This event will be recorded and available for registered attendees only. \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nWe use the Zoom Platform for webinar events. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance. Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event.  \n\n– OUR SPEAKERS–\nBios and details to follow!
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/technology-innovations-for-hard-to-recycle-materials-part-1/
LOCATION:Online Via Zoom | Watch for the login details the day before the event
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SUMMARY:An ESG Journey Series | Session 1: ESG Essentials – Understanding the What and the Why
DESCRIPTION:September 17\, 2024 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM pacific time\n\n– DETAILS –\nCWMA’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. \n\nThe first step in your ESG Journey… \nSession 1: ESG Essentials – Understanding the What and the Why  \nThis 1-hour session is co-convened with the Government of British Columbia ESG Centre of Excellence and will help companies\, teams\, and individual employees increase understanding of ESG and how it impacts the waste management sector across the province. \nStart your ESG journey with a comprehensive overview of Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) principles. This session will cover the basics of ESG\, its importance\, and the benefits it brings to businesses. Learn how ESG factors are influencing the business landscape and why integrating these principles is becoming essential for long-term success. The session will provide an overview of ESG as a risk-management framework and how its importance has evolved from global capital markets to local SMEs and smaller businesses. This session will address the complexities of ESG and try to demystify the language surrounding it. \n\n– COST –\nNo Cost! This event has been subsidized by CWMA’s regular operating funding supported by our regular sponsors and members. Everyone who wishes to attend must register/rsvp below. Please be sure to invite other’s in your organization who would benefit from this discussion. \n\n– AGENDA – \nVirtual Doors Open at 9:20 AM for visiting and a/v check\n9:30 AM — Welcome Everyone\n9:35 AM — Presentation \n10:15 AM — Questions and Discussion \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nCWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events.  Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance. \n\n– PRESENTERS –\nHosted by Sheila Molloy\, Executive Director\, CWMA \nSpeakers: Meegan Armstrong\, Business Development Lead\, Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) Centre of Excellence and Jennifer Horsman\, Partnerships Lead\, Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) Centre of Excellence \n\n– SERIES –\nNovember 21\, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:15 PM Pacific time | Virtual | CWMA Special Event | Session 2: Integrating ESG – Practical Steps and Strategies | Speakers TBA  \nJanuary 23\, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Pacific time | Virtual | CWMA Panel Event & Discussion | ESG in Action – Panel Discussion with SWM Industry Leaders | Speakers TBA
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/an-esg-journey-series-session-1-esg-essentials-understanding-the-what-and-the-why/
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SUMMARY:Technology and AI Series | Session 1: The Power of AI and an Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365
DESCRIPTION:September 24\, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM pacific time\n\n– DETAILS –\nCWMA 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 informative webinars will be co-convened with technology experts from member organizations and will cover a variety of topics\, products and services that are relevant for organizations and operations across the waste management industry. \nNote: our series partners will proudly represent their specific organizations and bring general high-level expertise to ensure a balance for all of us to learn about a topic while comfortably welcoming information on their products or service. We encourage open discussion about all aspects of a topic. \n\nTechnology Series Session 1: The Power of AI and an Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365 \nWe are proud to work with Grey Sky Tech and Microsoft to help our members learn what technology and AI can do for their business and personal skills. \nJoin us for this co-convened workshop to explore real-world scenarios and demonstrations to illustrate the power of AI and introduce Microsoft Copilot. \nCopilot is already being used to create new business processes\, comply with regulations\, reduce risk\, and shift the way people work and interface with technology. If you have been considering it or are just curious about what AI can do\, plan to attend! \n\nUnderstand the background and history of modern generative AI (like ChatGPT and others)\nLearn more about Microsoft Copilot versions\, capabilities\, privacy\, and security\nA Day in The Life – Demonstrations of business functions and how Copilot creates efficiencies in the flow of work across multiple Microsoft 365 application you already use.\nOpen discussion and additional resources.\nLive interactive demo will be an option for those who want to “go deeper” into the Copilot.\n\n\n– COST –\nNo Cost. This series is subsidized by our expert partners and CWMA’s regular operating funding. Everyone who wishes to attend must register/rsvp below. Please be sure to invite other’s in your organization who would benefit from this session. \n\n– AGENDA – \nVirtual Doors Open at 9:20 AM for visiting and a/v check\n9:30 AM — Welcome Everyone\n9:37 AM — Workshop\n10:50 AM — Questions and Discussion \n\n– VIRTUAL NOTES –\nThis event will be held in Microsoft Teams. Login Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance. \n\n– PRESENTERS –\nHosted by Sheila Molloy\, Executive Director\, CWMA \nAnu Jolliffe\, co-owner\, Grey Sky Tech | As the resident Innovation Champion at Grey Sky Tech\, Anu leverages AI and Automation to optimize business processes and drive innovation. His unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement enables organizations to achieve remarkable success and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. \nAshley Beck\, co-owner\, Grey Sky Tech | Ashley is highly skilled in strategic business development and client success. As an Innovation Champion\, she ensures customer success by helping organizations Adopt AI and Automation. Her standardized approach gives them the knowledge and skills to thrive in the continually evolving AI revolution. \n\n– SERIES –\nNovember 26\, 2024 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM Pacific time | Virtual | CWMA Technology Series | Series Session 2: A Deeper Dive Into AI — ChatGPT\, Copilot\, Grammarly\, and others \nFebruary 8\, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM Pacific time | Virtual | CWMA Panel Event & Discussion | Emerging Waste Management AI and Technologies – Panel Discussion | Speakers TBA
URL:https://cwma.ca/event/cwma-learning-technology-ai-series-session-1-the-power-of-ai-and-introduction-of-copilot-for-microsoft-365/
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