Conference Tracks
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Workshops Session Six
Thursday, October 31, 2013 • 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
EI.6: Emerging Issues in Green Business Programs – Partnerships, Green Jobs and Technology
Room 309/310
Green business program experts from the City of Placentia, the State of Hawaii and the California Green Business Program will share cutting edge program information that can benefit any environmental or pollution prevention program manager. Presenters will orient attendees to how today’s Green Business Programs help businesses and their agencies achieve environmental compliance and then go beyond to increase the sustainability of their operations. Innovations that are supporting the start up, expansion, and increased effectiveness of these programs include leveraging partnerships, focusing on economic development and job training, and gathering and using metrics to measure performance and increase program support. CAlifornia Green Business Program Network (CAGBN ) also recently participated in the first national Summit of Green Business Challenges and will share some fun new ideas for your P2 and zero waste programs.
Speakers
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Ms. Castro-Graham has over ten years of experience managing environmental programs for Southern California Municipalities. In 2010, she was chosen as an Emerging Leader by the American Public Works Association. She also teaches regulatory compliance and resource management at California State University Fullerton and Irvine Valley College.
Jon Chin
Jon Chin, Energy Analyst and Lead by Example Project Manager has a wide range of work experience including teaching/training, curriculum development, small business development and operations, sales, marketing, policy research, program coordination, data analysis and technical writing. Jon coordinates the Lead By Example initiative, which encourages energy efficiency and renewable energy development among state agencies. He manages the collection and analysis of state electricity consumption and cost data and authors annual report to Legislature that details state agency activities under the Lead By Example initiative. Jon also conducts trainings for state and county personnel on green purchasing, office sustainability and energy conservation and manages the Green Government Challenge.
Jonathan Chin,
Energy Analyst, State of Hawaii , DBEDT, Energy Office
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Jon Chin is an energy analyst for the Hawaii State Energy Office. He coordinates the Lead By Example program which promotes organizational sustainability through energy and resource efficiency, environmentally preferable purchasing, and fleet/transportation efficiency among State of Hawaii executive agencies. He oversees the State Energy Office’s ENERGY STAR program benchmarking state facilities and works on the Hawaii Green Business Program.
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Kirsten Liske is the Vice President of the Pollution Prevention and Zero Waste Division at Ecology Action, work which is fueled by a strong commitment to bring different segments of the community together to improve our quality of life. Kirsten leads development, fundraises and supports 7 project managers delivering 12 critical community programs with combined budgets of $2.6 million dollars annually. She directly manages the California Green Business Program engagement efforts within EA and serves on the management team contributing to strategic planning and fund development. When not working with the EA team, Kirsten enjoys taking long walks up big hills with heavy packs, diving in alpine lakes and playing with her neices and nephews anywhere they want to play.
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Gail Suzuki-Jones, Energy Analyst and LEED Accredited Professional, has worked with the Strategic Industries Division at the State of Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism since 1997. With government, non-profit, and private sector experience in the implementation of energy and resource-efficient design and construction practices, Gail is an active member of the Hawaii USGBC Chapter Education and Green Schools Committees and is on the WSPPN Advisory Board. She works closely with businesses, community groups and government to implement energy and resource efficient green building programs, projects and measures via the Hawaii Green Business Program for Hotels/Resorts, Office/Retail, Restaurants/Food Service, Schools and Events.
Presentations/Handouts
HHW.6: HHW Program Compliance Issues
Room 313
Household hazardous waste programs are subject to many regulatory requirements. The Department of Toxic Substances Control will begin the session with a presentation and discussion of current regulatory requirements and topics impacting operations. The session will then move into an open forum for HHW operators (and other stakeholders) to propose specific changes they believe are necessary to more effectively and efficiently collect HHW and CESQG waste. The primary audience is local government HHW program managers and operators.
Speakers
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Kevin Sanchez, Environmental Scientist, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), Industry Assistance, Training and Outreach Unit of the Hazardous Waste Management Program (HWMP). Kevin Sanchez has worked for DTSC for 5 years providing regulatory assistance to the public and regulated entities, including: lawyers; environmental consultants; local governments, including CUPAs and LEAs; and other State agencies.
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Larry Sweetser has provided guidance to Household Hazardous Waste programs throughout California for over 20 years and specializes in regulatory assistance to local government and facility operators on the design, operation, permitting, and compliance of Household Hazardous Waste programs. Larry has been assisting with the California Annual Household Hazardous Waste Conference Training Sessions since 2002 as well as providing assistance for the Rural Counties' Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority. Larry frequently participates in regulatory discussions related to HHW operations.
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Marc Winkler has a BS in Environmental Science and a minor in Geology from Sacramento State University. He has worked in the industry for 20+ years starting out as a technician working on a drill rig and was a project manager at PSC working the Northern CA DRMO contract. He then became a PM in the HHW field running several mobile and fixed facilities. Marc is now the Northern CA HHW Operations Manager for PSC, overseeing 50+ cities and jurisdictions.
Moderator: Dee Johnson,
, Novato Sanitary District
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UO.6: Why Bio? Time for an Oil Change
Room 311/312
Hiding in plain sight, on roads and parking lots are dirty spots of oil. Ever wonder where this oil comes from and where it goes as rain washes it away? CA buys 150 million gallons of motor oil each year generating 90 million of used oil. What happens to the other 60 million gallons of uncollectable used oil and how can we effectively apply Source Reduction and Pollution Prevention techniques to this massive annual “Silent Oil Spill?” Implementing extended oil drain intervals and increasing the recyling and re-use of used oil are two ways.
Speakers
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Speaking of Linda S. Adams, Governor Schwarzenegger described her as, “A mover and a shaker in California’s environmental policy” and commented that the impacts of her work “have been and continue to be felt around the world.” Governor Gray Davis called her a “. . . true trailblazer, constantly pushing the State toward more progressive, sustainable policies that better serve the people of California.” Linda has served in cabinet-level positions with three governors during her distinguished career with the State of California. She held key positions in both the Executive and Legislative branches during her many years in public service. In 2006, Linda was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), where she served until August of 2011.
Ed Benelli,
Hazardous Substances Engineer, California Department of Toxic Substances Control
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Ed Benelli is a Hazardous Substances Engineer with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Office of Research and Policy Development. His current work involves developing best management practices and regulations for the auto shredding industry. He holds a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and a Master's degree in civil and environmental engineering.
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Gregory D. Blake serves as Director of Public and Government Relations for Biosynthetic Technologies, and as the Executive Director of a public awareness campaign “Time for an Oil Change.” Responsibilities include developing and managing strategic business contacts, alliances and partnerships; government regulations and lobbying; communications and public relations.
Previously, Greg was the President of Blue River Advisors in Irvine, CA. In addition, he has built entrepreneurial ventures in the technology, media, and real estate fields. Greg received an MBA from the Marriott School of Management and he also received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of Utah.
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