[USCC] Reducing Greenhouse Gases Through Composting Organics

[Matthew Cotton]

CRRA WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT: California

Reducing Greenhouse Gases Through Composting Organics
Monday, March 19, 2007  (9:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Cal EPA Building
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA

Landfills are a significant source of manmade methane emissions in 
California. Methane is created when organic materials, whether disposed 
of or used as cover materials, decompose anaerobically in landfills. 
Therefore, one way to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions in 
California would be to phase out compostable organic materials such as 
yard trimmings and food scraps from landfill disposal or use. In 
addition, organic materials have numerous benefits when returned to the 
soil, from replenishing the soil, retaining water, helping to prevent 
soil erosion, and treating stormwater, among others. Join CRRA and 
industry experts as we discuss the purpose and design of such a policy 
and explore alternatives to organics disposal.
  Workshop Details
Reducing Greenhouse Gases Through Composting Organics

Welcome
9:00 - 9:10:

How Landfilling of Organics Contributes to Global Warming
9:10 – 10:15:
  Moderated byy Gary Liss, Gary Liss & Associates
  Speakers: Dr. Sally Brown, University of Washington; James Goldstene, 
Air Resources Board; TBD, CIWMB
An overview of AB32 will be provided and presentations about how much 
greenhouse gases could be reduced through composting organics, how 
State agencies working on this issue are responding and opportunities 
for public input.

Key Policy & Program Changes Needed to Compost More Organics
10:30 – 12:00:
  Moderated by David Krueger, HF&H Consultants
  Speakers: Scott Smithline, Californians Against Waste; Matt Cotton, 
Integrated Waste Management Consulting & President, US Composting 
Council; Jack Macy - San Francisco Department of the Environment; Peter 
Anderson, RecycleWorlds; Evan Edgar, Edgar & Associates.
Experts will highlight the need for aggressive action to remove 
organics from the landfill to reduce GHG emissions and what are key 
policies and programs that are needed to accomplish that goal.

12:00 - 1:00 - Lunch on Your Own

Roundtable Discussion of Key Issues with Stakeholders and Audience
1:00 – 2:30:
  Discussion moderated by Richard Anthony, Richard Anthony Associates.
  Speakers: Rich Flammer - Hidden Resources; Michele Young, City of San 
Jose & CA Organics Recycling Council, John Davis, Mojave Desert and 
Mountain Recycling Authority & co-Author of CRRA's Resource Management 
Act; Michael Gross, Z-Best Representative; Roger Van der Wende, 
Community Recycling.
Stakeholders will respond to suggested policies from morning and 
interact with audience to develop proposals further..

Where Do We Go From Here?
2:45 – 4:00:
  Plenary discussion wwith all attendees moderated by Julie Muir, 
Peninsula Sanitary Services and President, CRRA.
All earlier speakers are invited to participate as resources.

  This is a FREE event.
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California Resource Recovery Association
PO Box 276567
  Sacramento, CA 95827
  916-441-CRRA (2772)
info at crra.com
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  The California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) is a statewide 
recycling association in California with over 500 recycling 
professionals and practitioners as members. Founded in 1974, the 
California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) is a non-profit 501(C)3 
organization dedicated to promoting waste reduction, reuse, recycling, 
pollution prevention, and composting. The CRRA works to expand markets 
for recycled materials, promotes sustainable materials policies and is 
a clearinghouse for information, innovation, and industry and 
governmental initiatives. CRRA is the premier organization for linking 
like- minded individuals from every facet of the industry. Non-profits, 
waste haulers, recyclers, state, federal and local government, academic 
institutions, recycled product manufacturers, and many others come 
together under the CRRA umbrella.

Matthew Cotton
Integrated Waste Management Consulting, LLC
19375 Lake City Road
Nevada City, CA  95959
(530) 265-4560
Fax (530) 265-4547
mattcotton at mindspring.com

Join us at the US Composting Council's 16th Annual Conference & Trade 
Show, February 8 - 12th, 2008 at the Oakland Marriott City Center, 
Oakland, California.  Check it out at www.compostingcouncil.org