September 11 - 13, 2008
Presented by HIEDB & EPA
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
The 2008 “Zero Waste” Conference offers an outlook for our Island communities to explore the many opportunities to our island’s waste stream. Zero waste is a philosophy that aims to guide people in the redesign of resource systems with the aim of reducing waste to or close to zero.
Why Attend The Zero Waste Conference?
“What’s on the Menu” at the Zero Waste Conference?
Special Guest Speakers:
- Professor Gunter Pauli - Founder Zero Emissions Research Institute (ZERI) and world renowned sustainability educator.
Watch video, The Power of System Design - Gary Liss - Zero Waste Consultant who has worked on more Zero Waste Plans for communities than anyone in the U.S.
- Rick Anthony - Zero Waste Consultant developed Zero Waste Plan for Hawai‘i.
- Patrick Michael Hayes - Project Manager, Oakland C&D - specializes in Construction and Demolition with reuse outcomes.
Conference Activities and Focus Include:
- Closing the loop - Recycle, reuse and recovery of the waste stream
- Renewable Energy - Hawai‘i as the Model, Sustaining our Islands Environment
- Zero Waste Plan - Comment on Draft Plan being developed for Hawai‘i
- Getting Compostable Organics out of Landfills to help Cool the Planet
- Hawai‘i Gateway Energy Center, Cultural Tours, Golf, Sunset Cruises and Paniolo BBQ
View the Zero Waste 2008 Schedule of Events
Mauna Lani Resort was named the only US property in North America to be honored as one of the world’s Top Luxury Eco-Friendly Beach Destinations in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s January, 2008 issue. Mauna Lani’s solar energy innovations earned the resort the distinction of generating the most solar electric power of any luxury resort in the world. Condé Nast Traveler also recognized Mauna Lani Resort’s green sea turtle program as an ecotourism attraction. The resort also was selected as one of only ten golf resorts in the world for the first-ever Green Golf Award as a leader in environmental stewardship by Golf Magazine in their April, 2008 issue.
A ‘ohe hana nui ke alu ‘ia.
No task is too big when done together.
Sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
and Hawaii Island Economic Development Board
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 11, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Registration
Mauna Lani Ballroom Lanai
11:00-12:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Mauna Lani Ballroom I, II, & III
Pule Wehe
Daniel Kaniela Akaka Jr.
Masters of Ceremony
Hawaii Island Economic Development Board
Mark McGuffie, Executive Director
Skylark Rossetti, Senior Program Manager
Welcome Address
- The Honorable Mayor Harry Kim, Hawaii County
- Ted Liu, Director, Department of Business and Economic Development & Tourism, State of Hawaii
- Dean Higuchi, Congressional Liaison Press Officer, U.S. EPA Region 9
- Keynote speaker, Professor Gunter Pauli
12:30-3:00 p.m.
Professor Gunter Pauli presents ZERI Systems Design Workshop
- Introduction to ZERI principles, methodology and case studies
- How to discover “hidden assets” and to identify clusters of business opportunities
- Background literature “UpSizing” and “Out of the Box”
The particpants of this workshop will greatly benefit from reading “UpSizing” prior to the conference, which can be acquired over the internet at www.amazon.com. As a result of this reading, the workshop can advance more rapidly into the case studies which are the basis of the learning process.
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Break - Visit Lobby Exhibits
3:15-4:45 p.m.
Panel I: Renewable Energy - “Hawaii as The Model”
- Maurice Kaya, Strategic Energy and Management Consultant, Moderator
- Robbie Alm, Executive Vice President-Public Affairs, Hawaiian Electric Company
- Michael L. Kaleikini, Plant Manager, Puna Geothermal Venture
- Tim Lasocki, Vice President Development & Project Finance, MMA Renewable Ventures
- Bill Parks, Assistant Deputy Director Research and Development, U.S. Department of Energy
- Henk Rogers, Founder, Blue Planet Foundation
5:15 p.m.
Depart for Kahua Ranch
Board bus at hotel entrance
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Welcome: Kahua Ranch Paniolo BBQ Dinner
Hawai‘i Island’s Sustainable Working Ranch and Wind Farm. Relax and Enjoy Roping Demonstration, Entertainment, Campfire S’mores and Astronomical Star Gazing (weather permitting).
Friday, September 12, 2008
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Mauna Lani Ballroom I, II, & III
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Panel II: Getting To Zero Waste
- Richard Anthony, Zero Waste Consultant, Richard Anthony & Associates
- Paul Connet PhD, former Chemistry Professor, St. Lawrence University, NY
- Gary Liss, Zero Waste Consultant, Gary Liss & Associates
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Break - Visit Lobby Exhibits
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Panel III: Making the Most From Construction & Demolition
- Patrick Hayes, Oakland Construction & Demolition, Moderator
- Michael Gleason, Executive Director, Arc of Hilo Construction & Demolition
- Tim Mauldin, Project Manager, Lualima Hana Construction & Demolition Reuse Store
- Neil Seldman PhD, Institute for Local Self-Reliance on “Deconstruction”
12:15-1:30 p.m.
Luncheon
Mauna Lani Canoehouse Restaurant
1:45-2:45 p.m.
Panel IV: County of Hawaii Waste Disposal issues
- Mike Dworsky, Solid Waste Manager, County of Hawai’i
- Bobby-Jean Leithead-Todd, Director, County of Hawaii Environmental Management
- Linda Peters, Recycling Specialist, County of Hawaii Environmental Management
2:45- 3:00 p.m.
Break - Visit Lobby Exhibits
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Panel V: Sustaining our Islands’ Environment
- Peter Simmons, Regional Assets Manager, Kamehameha Schools, Moderator
- Rich Flammer, Hidden Resources
- Richard Ha, President, Hamakua Springs Country Farms
- James Koshiba, Director, Kanu Hawaii
- Monty Richards, Chairman, Kahua Ranch
- David Rietow, Managing Member, Agricon Hawaii LLC
Saturday, September 13, 2008
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Mauna Lani Ballroom I, II, & III
9:00 a.m.
Drafting a Hawaii Island Zero Waste Plan - Facilitated Discussion with
- County Solid Waste Agencies
- State and Federal Solid Waste Agencies
- Local Reuse, Recycling, and Composting Businesses
- Local Waste Haulers
- Local Businesses (e.g., realtors, lending institutions, manufacturers, green businesses)
- Multiple City Agencies (e.g., public works, planning, redevelopment and economic development)
Resources
- Richard Anthony, Zero Waste Consultant, Richard Anthony & Associates
- Gary Liss, Zero Waste Consultant, Gary Liss & Associates
- Paul Connet PhD, former Chemistry Professor, St. Lawrence University, NY
- Neil Seldman PhD, Institute for Local Self-Reliance on “Deconstruction”
- Rich Flammer, Hidden Resources
12:00 p.m.
Ua ko!
Please Register NOW
or Call Mahina (808) 935-2180
Optional Tours
- Renewable Energy Tour of Mauna Lani Resort
- Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA), Hawaii Gateway Energy Center
- Cultural Tour of Historic Kalahuipua’a
- Sunset Sail on Winona
Executive Director
Mark McGuffie – markmcguffie@hiedb.org
Senior Program Manager
Skylark Rossetti – sky@hiedb.org
Community Outreach Coordinator
Mahina Gronquist – mahina@hiedb.org
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To complete your registration:
- Print and Mail your completed registration form with your payment to: HIEDB 117 Keawe Street, Suite 107, Hilo, HI 96720
- For more information call HIEDB at 808– 935-2187
Note: You can also download a copy of the registration form here. You’ll need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and read the file.
Special Needs: If you have special needs or dietary requirements addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify HIEDB at 808–935-2180 by September 1, 2008.
Cost for Events: The conference includes conference materials, opening luncheon & dinner on Thursday. A continental breakfast, snack breaks, luncheon Friday, and Saturday morning breakfast all for $450 early registration until July 31, 2008 or $500 from August 1, 2008. Discounts for Non Profits, State and County employees are available by calling (808) 935-2180.
Refund Policy: There is a $55 cancellation fee. Refunds will be granted if a written request is submitted to HIEDB before August 1, 2008. From August 1, no refunds will be granted, but substitute registrants are welcome. There are no refunds for no shows.