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Conference Start Time: 1 PM EDT
April 29, 2008
Reaching Citizens Electronically with Web 2.0 Technologies
Not familiar with Web 2.0 technologies? Many use them everyday and aren’t even aware of it. Do you enjoy reading the opinions of your favorite pundant daily? Or get the latest information from a ListServe you’re a member of? Then you use these great new technologies and with this session you can learn how to reach your citizens on a more modern scale, via the internet. Around the continent web 2.0 technologies are being used to inform citizens of the latest information regarding all facets of solid waste management.
Using Social Media in NC to Increase Recycling
Kelly Dennings, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, NC
May 6, 2008
Reaching Out to Little Recyclers
School recycling programs have long been known for establishing good environmental habits to those future citizens of tomorrow. Around the continent communities are establishing new and innovative programs to capture the attention of kids of the 21st century. This session will feature exciting programs from Ontario as well as the Southern US.
Waste Diversion Outreach Through Children - “A Small Urban/Rural Community's Perspective” Elizabeth Graham, Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre, ON
Make the Grade!
Kelli Collins, City of Mesa, AZ
May 13, 2008
Breaking the Language Barrier: Outreach to Diverse Communities
In the 21st century more and more communities are finding themselves home to non-native English speakers and reaching out to these diverse populations has proven a difficult task. With the right planning and programs multi-cultural populations can achieve the same diversion rates as their counterparts. Attend this session and learn what two communities in different regions of the U.S. have done to reach out to all their citizens.
Victoria Garland, City of Charlotte, NC
Terry Gellenbeck, City of Phoenix, AZ
May 20, 2008
Budget and Outreach Campaign Idea Swap
Want to hear what your counterparts from around North America are doing to address the daily problems they see, whether regarding outreach on a limited budget or whether or not to outsource their marketing plans. Other solid waste professionals have the answers to your problems. Attend this interactive electronic idea swap to exchange your war stories with your peers and come away with solutions you can use.
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