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Reinventing Recycling

With the US recycling system teetering on the point of collapse, and a global plastic pollution crisis on the horizon, a group of determined scientists and engineers engage in a race to rescue recycling.  

Reinventing Recycling is a feature documentary that peels back the layers of the waste problem and shares the stories of those innovating to solve it.

From breakthroughs in recycling technologies to public policy – these are the people working to transition the linear economy of today to the circular economy of tomorrow.

Agenda

Moderated by JoAnn Gemenden, Executive Director of New Jersey Clean Communities

9:00 AM – Registration, Networking & Light Breakfast
Sponsored by NJ Clean Communities
Helpsy clothing drive set up outside

9:30 – 10:00 AM – NJ Natural Gas Presentation
Recycling and Energy Efficiency
Mike Mandzik,Senior Energy Efficiency Program Liaison

10:00 – 10:30 AM – Helpsy
The Big Picture of Textile Reuse and Recycling
Alex Husted, CIO & Lisa Sciannella, Chief of Staff

10:30 – 10:45 AM – Break

10:45 – 11:45 AM
Introduction to AI and Generative AI for Local Government Officials
Marc Pfieffer, Associate Director, Bloustein Local, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM – Sustainable Jersey
Green Purchasing Resources
Tracey Woods, Energy Program Manager

12:15 – 1:15 PM – Lunch Break

1:15 – 2:15 PM – Movie Presentation
Reinventing Recycling
A race is on to find a new future for a broken system
Movie candy sponsored by NJ Natural Gas

2:15 – 2:30 PM – Break

2:30 – 2:45 PM – Union County Bureau of Recycling & Planning
County of Union Recycling Updates
Stuart Newman, Bureau Chief

2:45 – 3:00 PM – NJ Clean Communities
NJ Clean Communities Updates
JoAnn Gemenden, Executive Director

Approved CEU Credits

DLGS Course # 17550

  • QPA – Green Purchasing (4)
  • CMFO/CCFO – Office Mgmt and Ancillary Subjects (4)
  • CPWM – Government (4)
  • RMC – Professional Development (4)
  • Rutgers RPPO/RPPS – Public Purchasing (4)
  • CRP – Certified Recycling Professionals – Meetings (2) and Classroom (2)
  • NJ Clean Communities (NJCCC) (4 hours)