A growing number of companies around the world are repurposing what we used to call “waste” into new and higher-value products. An exciting example of this is in the area of organics, where companies are taking post-consumer food materials and turning them into products as diverse as biofuels, renewable natural gas, and plastics – in addition to more traditional compost. As growing populations and industries produce more organic by-products each year, how are companies taking advantage of this opportunity to deliver environmental and economic benefits? 

This event will bring together parties that collect and sort organics and those that process them to extract value to discuss their innovative approaches and the challenges they face in a real-life example of a circular economy value chain. 

• DATE:  Wednesday, September 22, 2021
• TIME:  1:00 to 2:30 PM EST
• LOCATION:  Held via zoom

1. Introductions
2. Maximizing Organic Value: Two leading companies (Stormfisher and Convertus) in repurposing organics offer virtual tours of their facilities and how they derive value from organics feedstock.
3. Collections and Sorting - Challenges and Innovations: Leading companies in collecting and sorting organic materials and a leading municipality will share their perspective, challenges and innovations they are developing.
4. Panel Discussion: The representatives discuss supply chains, collaboration challenges and best practices, and what they need from a progressive regulatory environment.
5. Government Response: Regulator and/or municipalities are invited to respond to the discussion. 
6. Q&A Period

For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities email info@oneia.ca.

This event is brought to you in partnership with the Consulates-General of the Netherlands in Toronto and Vancouver.