2023 Conference Sessions and Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Keefe Harrison
Founder and CEO
The Recycling Partnership
An international speaker, media pundit, and environmental author, Keefe is a 22-year veteran of the space, dedicated to protecting the planet by fixing recycling and activating a circular economy in the U.S. as well as engaging companies in making measurable, lasting change. Under her leadership, The Partnership has grown significantly since its founding in 2014 and has transformed $95 million of investment from over 80 funding partners into $241 million in value creation, reaching over one million households and diverting over 770 million incremental pounds of recyclables from landfills.
Local Programs Session Speakers
Martyna Griffin
Keep Carroll Beautiful
Mason Towe
University of Georgia
Malte Weiland
Georgia Tech
Ryan Walden
ECGO
Learn how Georgia universities and local government programs continue to expand their recovery efforts via innovation and technology.
Advancing Recovery Session Speakers
Paul Benvenuti, Reynolds Consumer Products
Hefty ReNew Program
Chris Mahin
Knauf Insulation NA
Abbey Patterson
Resource Recycling Systems/NAIMA
From glass and plastics to food service packaging, hear how the latest efforts to increase recovery of materials are continuing to grow & evolve.
Circular Solutions
Christy Sapp
Nexus Circular
Mark Steadman
Call2Recycle
Hear two diverse perspectives on how challenging, but valuable, materials are being addressed more aggressively as we strive toward a more circular economy.
Next Level Action Session Speakers
Rachel Musetti
Cox Enterprises
Candace Rutherford
Brightmark
Scott Chase
AMP Robotics
Get a glimpse into how technology and vibrant programs are elevating the reach of recycling.
Recycling Program Managers Workshop Speakers
Lena Chambless
GA EPD
Kim Charick
US EPA Region IV
Sarah Knapp
GA EPD
Hear update on state and federal funding for recycling programs.
Serving Diverse Populations Session Speakers
Leonard Robinson
Archdiocese of Atlanta
Jon Huls
SEMCO
Natasha Dyer
SWEEP
Hear how to bridge the gaps between economy and ecology, unify disparate audiences, and inform industry of ways that can monetize conservation while improving life for disadvantaged communities.
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