Take your ideas to the next level at the Waste Management Sustainability Forum - the nexus for environmental best practices. Here, thought leaders from every business and civic sector unite to exchange ideas and gain practical insights on how to transform big thinking into far-reaching actions. During the morning session, business leaders and entrepreneurs will provide real life inspiration for turning world-changing ideas into transformative actions. The exchange of ideas continues in the afternoon session with in-depth content and engaging panels discussing Recycling in a New, Bigger-than-Recycling Era. Topics include the consumer purchasing trends around packaging, the future of recycling, recycling processing technology, the environmental impacts of recycling, and choosing the metrics we use to measure success.
At the Waste Management Sustainability Forum, you'll learn how to take your ideas to the next level. You'll be inspired by thought leaders to transform your big ideas into the kind of bold, far-reaching actions that will change the world. This forum is your best chance to participate in conversations that will shape the future and network with experts from a huge variety of fields.
If you're attending in person, you'll also get the chance to see how Waste Management took a big idea and, through bold action, turned it into the world's largest zero waste event.
Speakers
Jim Fish
Mike Rowe
Keller Rinaudo
David Allaway
Steve Alexander
Brent Bell
Jarrod Bridge
Cheryl Coleman
Shannon Davis
Mayor Denny Doyle
Dr. Tim Townsend
Events
Sustainability Tour of the Greenest Show on Grass
Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Waste Management has pulled off the world's largest zero waste event for the last five years. You'll see how we took a big idea and turned it into bold action. You won't want to miss this remarkable journey, so make sure to indicate your interest when you register for the Sustainability Forum.
Networking Event
The Waste Management Sustainability Forum brings together experts in various segments but similar fields and industries, who offer different skills, products and services. Every year, our guests tell us how much they enjoy networking at the Executive Sustainability Forum. Let’s start building the foundation of Forum partnerships early.
Please join us for cocktails and snacks as we explore common interests and sustainability goals! You will meet and learn from the other Forum attendees, share your expertise, and create new relationships.
Sign up for networking when you register for the Forum.
Agenda
The Forum kicks off its eighth year with expanded audience participation and online interaction. You'll get real-life inspiration from business leaders and entrepreneurs to turn your world-changing ideas into transformative action.
After lunch, the exchange of ideas continues with in-depth conversation and exciting panels on the subject of Recycling in a New, Bigger-Than-Recycling Era. We'll discuss consumer purchasing trends around packaging, the future of recycling, recycling processing technology, the environmental impact of recycling, and choosing the right metrics to measure success.
| Wednesday, January 31, 2018 | ||
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5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Networking at the 2018 Sustainability Forum
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess WM Green Room |
| Thursday, February 1, 2018 | ||
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7:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
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8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Welcome: Barry Caldwell, Waste Management, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief People Officer
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8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Keynote: Jim Fish, President and CEO, Waste Management
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8:45 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Mike Rowe, Executive Producer and Show Host
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9:55 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
Break
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10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
Keller Rinaudo, Founder and CEO of Zipline
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11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mayor's Panel
Interactive conversation between Mayors who lead positive change, sharing their unique perspective on livability, resilience, economics, community compassion – and defining moments that have shaped their cities and citizenries. |
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12:00 p.m.
Lunch
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1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Recycling update: Market Trends and Technologies
Brent Bell, Vice President Recycling Operations, Waste Management Representatives from Chinese and domestic mills |
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1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sustainability Tour of the Greenest Show on Grass
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1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Overview and Panel
David Allaway, Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) Cheryl Coleman, Director, U.S. EPA Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division Shannon Davis, Materials Management Program Manager, ODEQ Mayor Denny Doyle, Beaverton, Oregon Dr. Tim Townsend, University of Florida |
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2:45 p.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Digging deeper into SMM/lifecycle assessment (LCA) and recycling-focused efforts along the supply chain: a discussion of how they complement each other
David Allaway, ODEQ Steve Alexander, Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR) |
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3:05 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Break
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3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Lifecycle Assessment Workshop led by Jarrod Bridge, Environmental Scientist and Waste Reduction Model (WARM) Specialist, U.S. EPA
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10:00 a.m.
Sustainability Tour of the Greenest Show on Grass
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Event Venue
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E Princess Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Hotel
Waste Management’s room block at the Courtyard North Scottsdale and the Springhill Suites North Scottsdale is full or nearly full. Please use the link to see if rooms are still available at the Group Rate.
We apologize if rooms are no longer available at the Group Rate. Below is a list of surrounding hotels, including four hotels that provide Government Rates.
Government rates for attendees who qualify are based on availability, and the rates are subject to change. Waste Management does not have a secured block of rooms at any of these locations and recommends making a reservation at your earliest convenience.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix Scottsdale
8888 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 614-5300
http://www.laquintaphoenixscottsdale.com
Best Western Plus Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites
7515 E Butherus Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-2416
(480) 951-4000
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-scottsdale/best-western-plus-scottsdale-thunderbird-suites/propertyCode.03156.html
Inn At Eagle Mountain
9800 N Summer Hill Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 816-3000
http://www.innateaglemountain.com
3 Palms Hotel
7707 E. McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 941-1202
http://www.scottsdale-resort-hotels.com
Hospitality Suite Resort
409 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 949-5115
http://hospitalitysuites.com
The McCormick Scottsdale
7401 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
(800) 243-1332
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/scottsdale/the-mccormick-scottsdale
Scottsdale Camelback Resort
6302 East Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(800) 891-8585
http://www.scottsdalecamelback.com
Extended Stay America
10660 N. 69th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 483-1333
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/az/phoenix/scottsdale
Days Inn & Suites Scottsdale North
7330 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 948-3800
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/scottsdale-arizona/days-inn-scottsdale-north/overview
Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort
5001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 949-1414
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/arizona/embassy-suites-by-hilton-scottsdale-resort-SCTESES/index.html
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn® Resort & Spa
5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
(480) 948-1700
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/phxcb-jw-marriott-scottsdale-camelback-inn-resort-and-spa
The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch
7700 E McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 991-9000
https://www.destinationhotels.com/scottsdale-resort
Best Western Plus Sundial
7320 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3404
(480) 994-4170
http://bestwesternarizona.com/hotels/best-western-plus-sundial
Transportation
Waste Management will provide shuttle transportation to and from the event for registered attendees staying at both the Courtyard North Scottsdale & Springhill Suites North Scottsdale. Shuttles will pick up attendees at the starred location on the map for both hotels. Departure times: 6:45 am and 6:55 am.
Springhill Suites North Scottsdale
17020 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Courtyard North Scottsdale
17010 N Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Fairmont Princess to the Springhill Suites North Scottsdale & Courtyard North Scottsdale
Meeting location: Morning bus drop off area
Departure: 4:30 pm
Shuttle transportation is subject to change. Please check back the week of the Forum for a finalized schedule.
*Transportation between the Fairmont Princess and hotels other than the Springhill Suites North Scottsdale & Courtyard North Scottsdale will not be provided by Waste Management.
Sustainability Tour of the Greenest Show on Grass
Waste Management will provide shuttle transportation to the course for Thursday and Friday’s Greenest Show on Grass Tour participants. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the course to the Springhill Suites North Scottsdale and the Courtyard North Scottsdale after the Tour on Thursday. Shuttle transportation will not be provided after the Tour on Friday. A shuttle will pick up at the starred location for both hotels on Friday. Departure time: 9:30 am.
Live Stream
Can't make it to the Sustainability Forum in person? No worries! We'll be streaming the whole event live, so you can participate no matter where you are. Just register for the live stream and join us from your home or office as we build a better world together.
Register for Live Stream