CRWC 2012 OrlandoPhotos by Aaron Eckels

Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference

Investing in Sustainability: ROI and Beyond

October 8-10, 2013

Welcome to the Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference. This world-class business conference gathers environmental managers from Fortune 1000 firms, government officials and other organizations concerned with advancing sustainability issues while controlling expenses and maximizing profits.

Heading into its third year, the CRWC consists of two days of presentations by some of the leading recycling and waste management innovators in North America. Sustainability officials from FedEx, Southwest Airlines, The Home Depot, General Motors, The Portland Trail Blazers and Family Dollar illustrate a small sample of the high-quality speakers the CRWC attracts each year.

In addition, benefits available to registered attendees include two evening networking receptions, daily continental breakfast before the general session and full access to the exhibit hall where lunch is served. Pre-conference activities include a tour of a local environmental management business as well as continuing education classes administered by Penn State University.

Another highlight of the CRWC is the awarding of the annual Green Corporate Citizen Awards, which recognize businesses that go above and beyond their peers in balancing environmental impact and fiscal responsibility. Collins Bus Corp., Fegley Brew Works and General Motors are the first three winners of the Green Corporate Citizen Awards.

We invite you to join us in St. Louis for the 2013 Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Environmental executives from Fortune 1,000 firms
• Procurement managers
• Sustainability officers
• Business owners
• Policymakers
• Commodity managers
• Waste handlers
• Recyclers
• Equipment manufacturers
• Operations managers at recycling and waste facilities
• Regulators
• Packaging experts
• Attorneys
• Consultants
• Educators
• Advocates

Registration

Thank you to all of our attendees, exhibitors and sponsors!

Registration for the 2013 Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference will open soon. Registration includes full admission to the conference sessions, exhibit hall, two evening receptions with strolling dinner, as well as continental breakfasts, networking lunches and refreshment breaks.

See you in St. Louis!

Hotel Information

Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel

Reserve your hotel rooms.

The Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel is located in the heart of downtown amongst upscale Washington Avenue restaurants, nightlife, and attractions including the Gateway Arch.

Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel
800 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63101

2012 AGENDA

Event Extras

There are always extra learning and networking opportunities the day before a WRN conference. The 2013 tour has been announced. CEU information is coming soon.

2013 Anheuser-Busch Tour

On behalf of Anheuser-Busch, Corporate Recycling and Waste Conference (CRWC) attendees are invited to discover how your favorite beer is crafted by following it through the steps of the brewing process. Since its founding in 1852 in St. Louis, Missouri, Anheuser-Busch has been perfecting this process, taking pride in producing some of the world's finest beers, one batch at a time. From the finest, all-natural ingredients, to the finished product, visitors will experience first-hand how we brew and package Budweiser.

Also at our St. Louis location, you will explore the rich architecture and heritage of the oldest and largest Anheuser-Busch Brewery which includes visits to three national historic landmarks. See some of our brew kettles, feel the cool Beechwood Aging Cellars and hear the thunder of bottles and cans flying by on our state-of-the-art high-speed packaging lines. You will also learn about the extraordinary initiatives and practices Anheuser-Busch has in place that allow our breweries to recycle more than 99 percent of the solid waste they generate.

Cost of the tour is $59, which includes lunch and round-trip transportation.

Conference Speakers

2013 Call for Speakers

Conference Chairman

ROBERT RENDER
CEO
A Greener Solution

Conference Chairman Robert Render, CEO of A Greener Solution, welcomes potential speakers for the 2013 Corporate Recycling & Waste Conference in St. Louis, MO. Those individuals interested in presenting papers and topics for the 2013 CRWC should submit them to CRWCspeaker@agreenersolution.com. Include your name, company, title, paper topic and a 100-word description of your topic.

Speaker proposals must be received by May 24, 2013.

Topics include:

• Change Management: Communicating The Logistics And The Value To Your Internal Teams
• Convincing The Board Room That Sustainability Matters
• Goal Setting: Creating Realistic And Measurable Key Performance Indicators
• Help! We've Never Completed A Waste Audit
• How To Manage Food And Organic Waste
• How To Turn Your Sustainability Program Into Meaningful Public Relations
• Is Zero Landfill possible for everyone? Or, more importantly, is it possible for you?
• Measuring And Reporting Your Program's Impact – From Hard Dollars To Good Will
• Multiple Offices Mean Multiple Waste Streams and Haulers
• Navigating Hard And Soft Value: The Business Case And What's Included
• Paper, Plastics, By-products: What Commodities Should My Company Focus On?
• The Unique Challenges Of Recycling At Industrial Facilities
• We Don't Have Time To Recycle – Exploring Excuses and Myths in Sustainability

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Conference Registration Fee include?

Registration includes admission to the general sessions, the welcome reception and networking reception, two luncheons, multiple refreshment breaks, two continental breakfasts, and admission to the exhibit area.

What's the hotel venue for the 2013 event?

The Renaissance St. Louis Grand is the venue for 2013. The hotel is situated in the heart of downtown amongst upscale Washington Avenue restaurants, nightlife, and premier downtown St. Louis attractions.

What attractions are in the surrounding area?

Area attractions include the St. Louis Science Center, the St. Louis Zoo and the Gateway Arch, all just minutes away from the hotel.

Are there Networking Opportunities?

Yes. Enjoy a strolling dinner with new clients and friends at our welcome reception on Tuesday, and the networking reception on Wednesday evening. Additional opportunities to network include buffet lunches, refreshment breaks, and continental breakfasts. All of these events are included in your conference registration.

Are there additional events at the 2013 CRWC?

The 2013 tour location has been announced. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour Anheuser-Busch. More information can be found by clicking the Event Extras tab above.

What are the benefits of becoming a Sponsor?

Sponsorship opportunities help you reach your customers before and during this event. Our fully integrated sponsorships include print media, conference website exposure, and on-site event sponsorships such as name badges, receptions, award ceremonies, transportation, conference program guide and many more. Send sponsor inquiries to blafferty@crain.com.

What is the Green Corporate Citizen Award?

Retailers, manufacturers, grocers and other general businesses are invited to submit their nominations for the Green Corporate Citizen Award. This award will recognize the businesses that, in the view of the judges, have made major strides to reduce their environmental footprint. Learn more about the Green Corporate Citizen Award here.

Who are the speakers? Is there a preliminary agenda?

The agenda and speaker coordination is in the planning stages. If you have a particular subject you would like to see covered or a speaker to suggest, please submit your suggestions. Visit the Speakers tab for more information.

ABOUT US

A Greener Solution LLC offers landfill avoidance and by-product management, consulting and program development services. The company, based in Zion, Ill., manages recyclables, solid waste, hazardous waste, non-hazardous waste, universal waste, surplus IT assets, pallets and organics. A Greener Solution specializes in waste audits, recycling programs, product destruction, vendor management, onsite labor, onsite management and waste-to-energy services. For details, visit www.agreenersolution.com.

Waste & Recycling News is a Crain Communications Inc. news organization based in Detroit, Michigan. Through its biweekly newspaper, events, website and e-newsletters, it reports on environmental management, specifically solid and hazardous waste, recycling and scrap materials. The newspaper is edited for and circulated to businesses and organizations involved in the recycling, disposal, collection, transportation and the generation and processing of waste. Waste & Recycling News is audited by BPA and has 45,000 print subscribers. For more details visit: www.wasterecyclingnews.com.