2016 Annual Conference & Exhibition Renaissance World Golf Village- St. Augustine, FL June 12 14, 2016 I Cycle, You Cycle, We Cycle RECYCLE Sunday, June 12, 2016 Preliminary Events Noon 6:00 pm Registration Open 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Board Meeting 3:00 pm 4:00 pm Committee Meetings 4:00 pm 5:00 pm New Member Meet & Greet and Young Professionals Networking and Mentoring Event Event Summary: The Recycle Florida Today Young Professionals Group is hosting an inaugural networking and mentoring event, where participants can mingle with fellow Young Professionals, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, and speak with established solid waste mentors about their experience in the recycling field. This event is a great way to kick-off the conference with thoughtful networking, as well as learn more about RFT s efforts to establish a strong network of Young Professionals in Florida. All participants both young and experienced are encouraged to attend. 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Evening Networking Reception Monday, June 13, 2016 General Track Day 1 7:30 am 2:30 pm Registration Open 7:30 am 8:30 am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 am 8:15 am Opening Plenary and Welcome Address 8:15 am 9:15 am Keynote Address: TBA 9:15 am 9:30 am Session Transition Break Recycle Florida Today, Inc. 2016 Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 1
9:30 am 10:30 am General Session 1 The State of Recyclables Processing in North America - Panelists Engage and Discuss the Latest Trends and Technology Session Summary: Three presenters, each an industry expert with their own perspective on the recyclables processing industry, will discuss the fluctuating markets, demand for quality, and the changing technology that will shape the future of materials processing. Hear from these recycling professionals that the death of recycling has been greatly exaggerated, and that although the future may look a little different, recycling is here to stay. 10:30 am 11:00 am AM Networking Break with Exhibitors 11:00 am Noon General Session 2 - The Power of P3 Public Private Partnerships Session Summary P3 has grown in both public and private sectors, showcasing the value of strong collaborations. This session will provide information on the mutual benefits and advantages of embracing successful collaborations in recycling and environmental education. Noon 1:30 pm Networking Luncheon with Exhibitors 1:30 pm 2:30 pm General Session 3 Interactive Session on Municipal Marketing Efforts Session Summary: In this session the audience will be asked to put together a Marketing Plan for their ReCyclAlity. This session will look at other municipalities literature: books, rack cards, door hangers, bill boards, give-aways, etc. We are asking everyone at the conference to bring a packet with your marketing literature, and put the cost for each piece, by taking the total cost to produce that piece divided by the number produced. Each ReCyclAlity will be given the same budget and they will get to pick from all the literature brought to the conference. We will even build in some costs of making changes to the literature into the budget. This will be a fun and exciting session, everyone will get a chance to look at other municipalities marketing literature and get ideas and municipalities will get a look at how popular their material is! 2:30 am 3:00 pm PM Networking Break with Exhibitors 2:30 pm 4:30 pm Environmental Initiative Programs and Tour(s) Overview: Take an opportunity to hear talks on sustainable programs as well as attend an environmental tour from where you play to where you stay. *Pre-Registration required, more information to come. 2:30 pm 4:30 pm General Session 4 - Florida Recycling Coordinator and Multi-Stakeholder Workshop Session Summary Calling all Recycling Coordinators and Professionals. This session aims to provide education and information on the County Annual Solid Waste Management Reports, Public Sector Recycling Reports, and the Recycle Florida Today, Inc. 2016 Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 2
Recovered Materials Dealer Reporting Program. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in an open forum dialogue session facilitated to discuss the current status and future of recycling and integrated solid waste management here in Florida. Information shared will assist EPA in summarizing a report for decision makers to identify system changes as well as provide a platform for idea sharing amongst participants. 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Networking Reception and Dinner Tuesday, June 14, 2016 General Track Day 2 7:30 am 3:40 pm Registration Open 7:30 am 8:00 am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 am 9:00 am General Track 1 The State of Construction and Demolition Recycling in Florida Session Summary: Come hear the latest trends, technology and best practices for construction and demolition recycling in the State of Florida. 9:00 am 9:10 am Session Transition Break 9:10 am 10:10 am General Track 2 Effective Communication Education and Outreach Strategies on a Limited Budget Session Summary: Recycling outreach doesn t have to burn a hole in your budget. Understand how you can more effectively reach key audiences with specific yet consistent messaging. Connect with current and potential recyclers through thought-driven and economical outreach strategies. In this interactive session attendees will learn how to develop and implement an effective communications plan on a limited budget. Key takeaways will include ideas for resident engagement, digital media and resources to help in each community. 10:10 am 10:20 am Session Transition Break 10:20 am 10:50 am AM Networking Break with Exhibitors 10:50 am 11:50 am General Track 3 Current Trends and Challenges in Hazardous Waste Management Session Summary: Come hear information on electronics, pharmaceuticals, E-cig waste, and other household hazardous waste. 11:50 am Noon Transition to Luncheon Noon 1:15 pm Annual Business Luncheon and Dessert with the Exhibitors 1:15 pm 1:30 pm Transition from Lunch Recycle Florida Today, Inc. 2016 Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 3
1:30 pm 2:30 pm General Track 4 Integrating Sustainability within the Education System Session Summary: A deeper look into how sustainability is being integrated into Florida's education system. This session will discuss how two public education systems have incorporated sustainability initiatives within everyday practices. From LEED Building practices to recycling programs, the District of Palm Beach County and the University of South Florida are paving the way for innovative sustainability practices. 2:30 pm 2:40 pm Session Transition and Afternoon Refreshment Break 2:40 pm 3:40 pm General Track 5 3:40 pm -- Adjourn Special Events Recycling Session Summary: Beginning with pre-event planning, to day-of-event tips, and post-event recycling should be a part of special events. Learn how some organizations are handling special event recycling while gaining information on ways to successfully plan recycling programs and other green practices for special events. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Organics Day Track 7:30 am 3:40 pm Registration Open 7:30 am 8:00 am Continental Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 am 9:00 am Organics Track 1 ORC s Recent ELLS Events Sweetwater Farm s Onsite Composting and Use, and WM s Okeechobee Co-Composting Facility and On- Farm Compost Use Session Summary: Presentations on recent ELLS Events to the Sweetwater Farms Onsite Composting and Commercial Gardens, and WM s Okeechobee s Co-Composting Facility and one of their commercial farms usage of their compost, and the City of Orlando s community garden program. 9:00 am 9:10 am Session Transition Break 9:10 am 10:10 am Organics Track 2 Co-Composting Case Studies, Utilization of WWTP Capacity for Food Waste and School Composting Programs Session Summary: Presentations on the recent success stories in Hillsborough County s Co-Composting Pilot Program and the Emerald Coast Utility Authority s Co-Composting Facility, the ability to utilize excess treatment capacity in WWTP s for food waste and Pasco County s School Composting Program. 10:10 am 10:20 am Session Transition Break Recycle Florida Today, Inc. 2016 Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 4
10:20 am 10:50 am AM Networking Break with Exhibitors 10:50 am 11:50 am Organics Track 3 FDEP s Organics Recycling Strategic Plan Workshop Session Summary: Come and be a part of FDEP s efforts to develop an Organics Recovery and Recycling Strategic Plan for the State of Florida. Organics make up a significant amount of the State s waste stream and needs to be recovered and recycled at much higher levels for the State of Florida to meet its 75% Recycling Goal. Please assist the FDEP in its efforts to develop a strategic plan to accomplish this. FDEP has secured the services of EPA s Region 4 s Professional Facilitator to assist in this effort. 11:50 am Noon Transition to Luncheon Noon 1:15 pm Annual Business Luncheon and Dessert with the Exhibitors 1:15 pm 1:30 pm Transition from Luncheon 1:30 pm 2:30 pm Organics Track 4 FDEP s Organics Recycling Strategic Plan Workshop (Continued) 2:30 pm 2:40 pm Session Transition and Afternoon Refreshment Break 2:40 pm 3:40 pm Organics Track 5 FDEP s Organics Recycling Strategic Plan Workshop (Continued) 3:40 pm -- Adjourn Recycle Florida Today, Inc. 2016 Annual Conference and Exhibition Tentative Agenda 5