Oklahoma Recycling Conference slated Oct. 20

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Those interested in learning more about recycling can do so at the 2015 Oklahoma Recycling Conference. The conference is hosted by the Oklahoma Recycling Association and will take place Oct. 20 at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa Schusterman Center.

The conference is geared toward municipal and county officials, recycling professionals, community and business leaders, educators, students and Oklahoma residents interested in recycling or improving local programs, said Lynn Malley, assistant Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension specialist, waste management programs.

“We’re really excited to be a part of this conference and hope participants will go home with many new ideas that can be implemented in their communities,” Malley said.

This one-day conference will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature Scott Cassel, chief executive officer and founder of the Product Stewardship Institute, as the keynote speaker. The PSI is a national, member-based nonprofit committed to reducing the health, safety and environmental impacts of consumer products across their lifecycles with a strong focus on sustainable end-of-life management.

“Oklahoma is a member of PSI and has been working with the organization to develop product take-back programs and fact sheets that focus on the economic and financial benefits of recycling,” Malley said.

Participants may register online now at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/oklahoma-recycling-conference-tickets-17361054381. Early registration is $60 until Oct.13. After that date it is $75. OKRA members may register early for $40 or $55 after Oct. 13. The student early registration rate is $15, or $20 after Oct. 13. Registration includes a continental breakfast, a local foods lunch and break refreshments. Parking is free. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.recycleok.org/okra/oklahoma-events-activities/.

OKRA is a nonprofit corporation established to improve the business of recycling by providing education and referral services about integrated solid waste management, including reduction, reuse and recycling.