Conference Tracks
Select a conference track from the list below to see session, speaker, and handout/presentation information for that track.
Workshops Session One
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 • 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
EI.1: EPR for Batteries, Sharps, and Pharmaceuticals
Room 309/310
Local governments face several challenges in collecting household batteries, sharps and pharmaceuticals in California, but statewide efforts toward Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for each of these products could help. Learn how existing programs make the case for statewide action and discuss the pros and cons of an EPR program that balances public goals with private program efficiency.
Speakers
Rob D’Arcy,
Division manager, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management, Santa Clara County
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Rob D’Arcy is the Hazardous Materials Program Manager for the County of Santa Clara Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management. Rob has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. For twelve years, he has been the manager for Santa Clara County’s Household Hazardous Waste Program. He was responsible for the design, construction and permitting of three household hazardous waste facilities. Rob has developed special program components, such as the Universal Waste Retail Take-it-back Partner Program to offer convenient and cost effective solutions for residents throughout the County. Rob is also a strong supporter of Producer Responsibility and believes industry take-back is the most constructive mechanism to achieve sustainability and reduce the local government burden of hazardous waste management.
Ryan Jackson,
Residential Toxics Reduction Associate, San Francisco Department of the Environment
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Ryan Jackson recently joined the San Francisco Department of the Environment as a Residential Toxics Reduction Associate. He assists in administering the Safe Medicine Disposal Pilot Program and maintaining San Francisco’s universal waste collection network. Ryan previously supported the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Water Pollution Prevention Program and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s NPDES Enforcement Division. He studied environmental science policy at UC Berkeley and Columbia University.
Burke Lucy,
Integrated Waste Management Specialist, CalRecycle
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Burke Lucy is an integrated waste management specialist at the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) specializing in home-generated waste sharps, pharmaceuticals, batteries, and lamps and is managing the Form 303 household hazardous waste annual reporting process. Before joining CalRecycle, he worked for more than 17 years in the private sector primarily with government agencies. He managed a corporate website, produced a variety of marketing materials as a marketing writer, helped secure million dollar contracts as a proposal manager, and most recently managed and wrote environmental impact report sections for a variety of high-profile projects including landfills as a project manager and environmental specialist. He earned a bachelors degree in architecture from the University of Texas at Austin.
Bill Pollock,
Program Manager, HHW Program, Alameda County
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Carl E. Smith heads Call2Recycle Inc., which operates Call2Recycle®, North America’s first and most successful battery recycling program. In this capacity, he oversees the organization’s strategy, partnerships and management of its national promotion and education efforts, serving as a model for product stewardship. Working directly with its Board of Directors, Mr. Smith leads the overall direction of the company. Additionally, Mr. Smith has extensive experience in strategic marketing, brand positioning, product / business development and environmental leadership. He previously served as the CEO of GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes indoor air quality standards and programs. Before that, he was a senior marketing and general management executive with a Fortune 500 company and served in various capacities on Capitol Hill.
Presentations/Handouts
HHW.1: Practical Approaches to Making Decisions on Alternative Products
Room 313
Many products manufactured today generate large quantities of waste and wastewater and contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that contribute to smog. These toxic materials pose a threat to workers and community members. This panel will feature practical approaches to making decisions on alternative products: 1) Nine Ways to Avoid Household Toxins; and 2) Safer Alternative Graffiti Management Methods.
Speakers
Matt McCarron,
Senior Environmental Scientist, CA. Department of Toxics Substances Control (Hazardous Waste Management Program)
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Matt McCarron has been with the State of California for 23 years. He is Currenlty a Senior Environmental Scientist with DTSC having worked in Enforcement, Pollution Prevention, and External Affairs. Matt has previously work in the Governor's Office of Business Assistance, CIWMB/Calrecycle, and Cal/EPA.
Matt has Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco.
Katy Wolf,
Ph.D., Institute for Research and Technical Assistance
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Dr. Katy Wolf is Director of the Institute for Research and Technical Assistance (IRTA), a nonprofit organization established in 1989. IRTA identifies, develops, tests and demonstrates safer alternatives for industrial and consumer product applications. IRTA also performs emerging and advanced technology demonstrations that reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances. Over the last 20 years, IRTA's projects have led to a reduction in the use of hazardous substances in California of more than 100 tons per day. Dr. Wolf spent fourteen years at the Rand Corporation, where she performed research on alternatives to ozone depleting substances and chlorinated solvents. Dr. Wolf has authored more than 200 publications. She has a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics.
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Since 2003, Jessica Counts-Arnold has worked as a Pollution Prevention Coordinator in the Office of Pollution Prevention & Solid Waste at EPA Region 9. She has championed waste/toxics reduction work in the nail and hair salon sectors, while also addressing the environmental justice issues linked to these sectors. Jessica’s current work also involves working with Tribal Casinos to identify pollution prevention opportunities in their operations to help reduce their environmental footprint. In addition, Jessica coordinates EPA Pollution Prevention Grant for States solicitation. Jessica strives to identify emerging problems, develops strong partnerships and listens to stakeholder concerns to find and work on solutions to ensure everyone has a healthy and safe environment in which to live, learn, work and play.
Presentations/Handouts
UO.1: Outreach Strategies for Your Target Audience
Room 311/312
The audience for used oil and filter recycling messages can be large and varied. Learn how to “find” your target audiences and reach them using different outreach and event strategies. The speakers will discuss how they identified their audiences and then developed outreach programs, event organizing strategies and messages to reach their audience and achieve their program goals.
Speakers
Marianne Butler,
Environmental Education Program Manager, Solano Resource Conservation District
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Marianne Butler has thirteen years of experience as a watershed educator with a focus on multi-cultural and disadvantaged students. At the RCD, she works collaboratively with partners throughout the region to plan, implement, administer, and coordinate environmental education programs for adults and students that reflect priority environmental concerns. Marianne also convenes and chairs quarterly meetings for the Lake Berryessa Watershed Partnership and manages a summer intern program at the lake. She has successfully developed funding partnerships with local agencies to support and grow her education programs; she has also built an amazing group of committed and talented staff to help with program implementation. Marianne holds a BA in Education and an MS in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Sustainability.
Raquel Ruvalcaba,
Used Motor Oil Recycling Associate, San Francisco Department of Environment
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Raquel Ruvalcaba is the used motor oil recycling program associate for the San Francisco Department of the Environment. Since January 2010 she has implemented person-to-person and community-based outreach efforts within the DIYer community. She exhibits exemplary, cultural-specific understanding of the Spanish-speaking Do-it-Yourselfer and Shade Tree Mechanic communities. Prior to joining the San Francisco Department of the Environment in early 2010, she worked for 7 years as a store manager for Kragen Auto Parts where she developed an inside perspective on collection center operations and overcoming communication barriers with the DIYer community.
Jen Winfrey,
Recycling Specialist, County of San Diego, Department of Public Works
Speaker-submitted biosketch
Jen Winfrey has worked for the County of San Diego's Recycling Section since 2005. She manages the Used Oil Recycling Program, Tire Cleanup and Amnesty Events, Public Education Outreach activities (including social media) and the School Recycling Assistance Program. Jen's background in public relations and marketing has expanded our event outreach resulting in more event participation. She expanded the Used Oil Recycling Program to include airports, high school auto shops, ESL class presentations, curbside collection, and oil filter exchange events.
Presentations/Handouts
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