August 26-28, 2024 

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel

21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 

(251) 540-4000

 

Monday, August 26

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Registration Table Opens and Exhibitor Setup (12:30 pm)

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The Lodge: Live Oak Room 

 

2:00 pm  – Alabama Department of Environmental Management Grant Writing Workshop 

Join us for a concise session on managing ADEM grants. Learn how to effectively utilize funds, meet reporting requirements, and leverage events for community engagement. Whether you've received a grant or are seeking funding, this session provides essential guidance for maximizing your impact.

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Blake Pruitt, ADEM Materials Management Section, Chief

Lauren Grace Johnson, ADEM Materials Management Section 

Max  Stonicher, - ADEM Materials Management Section 

Callie Sautter, ADEM Materials Management Section 

 

3:00 pm --  Opening Remarks & Welcome

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           Virginia Banister, ARC President, Alabama Beverage Association President

            Noel Hand, City of Gulf Shores, Public Works Director

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3:30 pm -- Alabama Recycling Grant Fund Award Celebration

Join us for an exciting presentation by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) as they award over 2 million dollars in funding to support recycling infrastructure and programs across the state. Learn about impactful projects, engage with stakeholders, and celebrate efforts to advance recycling in Alabama. 

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Lance LeFleur, Alabama Department of Environmental Management Director 

Steve Cobb, Alabama Department of Environmental Management Land Division, Chief 

Jason Wilson, Alabama Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Branch, Chief

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5:00 pm -- Celebration Reception 

Join us for a lively reception with exhibitors to celebrate Alabama's recycling achievements. Enjoy a charcuterie board and drinks as we network and toast to the progress of recycling initiatives across the state. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow advocates and celebrate our shared commitment to sustainability in Alabama. Enjoy dinner on your own with friends or customers.

 

Tuesday, August 27​​

Breakfast voucher provided for the Foodcraft Restaurant (7 am - 11 am) 
Registration Table Opens (8 am)

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9:00 am – Welcome 

Virginia Banister, ARC President, Alabama Beverage Association President

Board & Sponsor Recognition, & Exhibitor Highlight

Chandra Wright, The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Director of Environmental and Education

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9:15 am - "Alabama Recycles Panel: Successes & Challenges Across the State"

Discover the diverse landscape of recycling programs across Alabama as we delve into the successes and challenges of recycling initiatives spanning the state. From urban centers to rural communities, learn how various programs are making a difference and explore opportunities for collaboration and improvement.

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Terri Graham, Baldwin County Solid Waste, Chief Executive Officer

Scott Story, Solid Waste Disposal of the City of Huntsville, Operations & Compliance Manager

Catrina Cook, City of Auburn, Environmental Services Director

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Refreshment Break with Exhibitors

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10:30 am – “Growing Recycling from the Ground Up” Panel: The Recycling Partnership

Recycling is not one thing but a series of loosely connected but highly interdependent parts -- from store shelves to consumers to collection to processing to the recycler and the ultimate end markets. Delivering a robust recycling system requires each of those parts to be healthy and strong. In this session, we discuss the components of a robust recycling system with a firm eye on recyclers and end markets. What steps and policies could help grow Alabama's recycling system? Come to this session to dig in and plant some seeds.

 

Moderator: Dylan de Thomas, The Recycle Partnership VP of Public Policy & Government Affairs

Stephanie Baker, KW Plastics, Director of Advocacy

Byron Geiger, Indorama Ventures Sustainable Solutions, Recycling Operations 

Fiona Bell, Novelis, Director, State Government Affairs

Virginia Banister, American Beverage Association Director

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Exhibitor Spotlight

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12:00 pm -- Keynote Speaker & Lunch 

Lee Lawson, President and CEO of the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance

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1:30 pm -- "Going the Extra Mile: Recycling Innovations & Safety Panel"

Join us as recycling experts share their experiences, insights, and successes in pushing the boundaries of sustainability and the importance of safety.

 

Emma Dufresne, Live Thrive, Inc, Program Manager

Franziska Trautman, Glass Half Full, CEO

Jason Woodmansee, Greif, Safety and Health Manager

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Exhibitor Break Down (after 2:30 pm)

Enjoy dinner on your own with friends or customers. 

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6:30 pm -- Celebrate on the Dolphin Cruises at The Wharf

Meet us at the dock for an 1.5 hour sunset ride on the Sunny Lady Dolphin Cruise at the Wharf.

4673 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Wednesday, August 28

Breakfast voucher provided for the Foodcraft Restaurant (7 am - 11 am) 
Registration Table Opens (8 am)

 

​8:00 am -- ARC Annual Membership Meeting

Virginia Banister, ARC President, Alabama Beverage Association President

Charmayne Watson, ARC Treasurer, Greif Inc.

Haywood Dozier, ARC Membership Chair, Waste Recycling Inc.

Rachel Koonce, Alabama Recycling Coalition, Executive Director​

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8:30 am -- Regulations & Updates: Key Changes and Impacts

Explore the latest developments in regulations and updates from federal and state agencies that are shaping the recycling and environmental sectors. This session will provide valuable insights into new policies, compliance requirements, and emerging trends in sustainable materials management. Our expert panel will break down key changes and discuss their potential impacts on businesses, communities, and environmental initiatives.

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Moderator: Phil Davis, LaBella & Associates, Senior Engineer and Director of Regulatory Affairs 

Alyssa Kuhn, EPA, Sustainable Materials Management & Brownfields Project Manager 

Blake Pruitt, ADEM Materials Management Section, Chief 

Denise Taylor, Keep Alabama Beautiful, Executive Director

 

Exhibitor Door Prizes

 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm -- Excursion Opportunity to Baldwin County Recycling Facility 

Register for the tour by Thursday, Aug 22

All registered to tour can meet at the Baldwin County Facility  at 11:30 am. 

Address: 15093 Landfill Drive, Summerdale, AL 36580 / Phone: (251) 972-6878

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