10:00-11:30 AM: Engaging a New Generation of Organics Managers

Join us to learn how a new generation of organics managers are evolving with the Universal Recycling Law through a myriad of projects and experiences. In this panel we’ll hear about solutions and opportunities in this growing industry ranging from pre-school experience-learning to post-college service.

This panel of presenters include teachers, middle school students and ECO AmeriCorps members. Topics include planting for pollinators and healthy soils, food waste reduction and perceptions around composting, as well as how young professionals are engaging in this effort through ECO AmeriCorps positions with Solid Waste Management Entities in Vermont.

Elly Ventura (moderator), starts at 5:14
Julia Parker-Dickerson, starts at 5:51
Miranda Dalton, starts at 23:24
- Alaina Jacobson, starts at 26:55
- Ruby Sausville, starts at 28:38
- Kiersten Osgood, starts at 29:24
- Q&A, starts at 30:15
ECO AmeriCorps Introduction, starts at 31:00
- Colin Clarcq, starts at 31:28
- Lexi Chambers, starts at 38:44
- Amanda Clement, starts at 42:13
- Dustin Bowman, ECO AmeriCorps Program Supervisor, starts at 47:53
Q&A, starts at 52:47

1:00-2:30 PM: Haulers' Roundtable

The Haulers’ Roundtable provides a place for organics haulers to get together to trade notes on topics including (but not limited to) equipment or customer relations, and ways to address issues such as contamination. Three organics haulers will share their stories, followed by lots of time for discussion and Q&A.