Recycle NOW Philadelphia: The Vision is Zero Waste
A Forum Celebrating the Future for Recycling in Philadelphia
November 15, 2008, 9 am – noon
This forum will be Philadelphia’s signature America Recycles Day event and will target neighborhood leaders as well as environmental and recycling advocates to explore future opportunities for recycling in Philadelphia. Open to the public.
- 9 – 9:30 am
- Registration
- 9:30 – 9:45 am
- Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Maurice Sampson II, Recycle NOW Campaign Chair - 9:45 – 10:15 am
- “Stop Trashing the Climate: Relationship of recycling and composting to Climate Change Issues”
Brenda Platt, Institute for Local Self-Reliance Co-Director - 10:15 – 11 am
- Panel: Zero Waste in Philadelphia – How do we get there from here?
- Rina Cutler (Facilitator), Deputy Mayor, City of Philadelphia
Clarena Tolson, Streets Commissioner, City of Philadelphia
Bob Anderson, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Blue Mountain Recycling - 11 – 11:30 am
- Recognition of “Hometown Heroes,” local individuals and organizations that have supported recycling in the City of Philadelphia
Christine Knapp, Penn Future - 11:30 – noon
- Presentation
The Honorable Michael Nutter, Mayor, the City of Philadelphia
Recycle NOW Philadelphia is sponsored by the Recycling Alliance of Philadelphia with funding from Blue Mountain Recycling.