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Title:

Zero Waste: The Future of Green

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Organizer:
Steven Mandzik, A Clean Life
Description:
Innovation, global warming, and green technology are all pushing in the same direction: zero waste. This concept is in practice in several cities (including Austin) and will soon be in yours. Learn about the current, future, and upcoming needs of this movement and how technology is playing a vital role.
Questions
Answered:
  1. How does zero waste work?
  2. What are the latest innovations making this possible?
  3. What green technology is being used in our cities?
  4. What upcoming technology will I soon see?
  5. How much does waste contribute to global warming?
  6. How can I go zero waste?
  7. How can my city go zero waste?
  8. What opportunities are there for start-ups in zero waste?
  9. How are Fortune 500 companies joining in to up their 'green prestige'?
  10. What kind of venture funding and government investing is occurring?
Level:
Beginner
Category:
Community / Online Community, Education, Green / Environmental, Non-Profits, Self-Help / Self-Improvement
Type:
Solo
Event:
Interactive 2010
Kelcy Allwein
on 19/8/09
I would consider eliminating or greatly reducing the points concerning fresh local food if your other presentation is also selected. Instead focus on the zero waste lifestyle such as composting, recycling (to include non-traditional roles like repurposing or doing artwork). I have not started composting yet but have greatly reduced my trash collection to the point that I only have a medium garbage pickup about every 10 days with recyclables every 2 weeks. That will drop radically once I start composting. But how to live a zero waste lifestyle at home, at work and in special events like conferences is not well understood. This would be a great presentation to get discussions started.
Steven Mandzik
on 20/8/09
Kelcy - thx for the comment. I had christine update this proposal to be more innovation and tech aligned. Its much more focused now for the audience with tighter points. Should be a great talk!
Andrea Baker
on 20/8/09
Seriously, since knowing Steve, I have reduced the waste output I create at home and in the office. And I know its rubbing off. I actually remembered to bring in my plastic coffee tumbler to work today because of Steve. He is a practitioner and that is someone I want to hear from.
Nick Aster
on 24/8/09
Looks good guys. Will definitely check this out. We're working on putting together an evening event in addition to a panel to get green-minded folks together at sxsw. Get in touch if you're interested in collaborating!
S Mandzik
on 24/8/09
With the right knowledge and compassion we change the world.
Zero waste can be done at home,work,and your daily travels.
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