The New Jersey WasteWise Business Network is a free educational program designed to help businesses and other organizations learn how waste reduction, recycling, and recycled product procurement not only help the environment, but also their bottom line.

Attend the New Jersey WasteWise Business Network Webinar on Thursday, May 4, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. There is no fee charged to attend this webinar or any of our WasteWise events!

The webinar registration link can be found at https://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/recycling/wastewise/wwevents.htm

Agenda:

• 10:00 a.m.  Welcome – Steve Rinaldi, Chair, New Jersey WasteWise Business Network/NJDEP, Bureau of Sustainability
• 10:05 a.m. Introduction to the DEP’s Plan for Sustainability – Ky Asral, Chief, NJDEP, Bureau of Sustainability
• 10:15 a.m. “Compostable,” “Degradable,” “Recyclable,” “Recycled content,” and Other "Green" Product Claims That Confuse the Public - The Federal Trade Commission Green Guides and their Impact on Waste Management – Matthew Karmel, Principal Attorney, Offit Kurman Attorneys At Law
• 10:35 a.m. Sustainable Asset Management – Reuse and Recycling Opportunities for the Business Sector – Robert Frustaci, President and Nelson Silva, Project Coordinator, Sustainable Asset Management/Premier Facility Management
• 10:55 a.m. The Business Case for Reducing, Rescuing and Recycling Wasted Food – Victoria Phillips, Waste Reduction Consultant, Center for EcoTechnology
• 11:15 a.m.  Waste Reduction and Recycling Strategies at Firmenich, Inc. – Clare Lumkong, Director of Sustainability, Firmenich, Inc.
• 11:35 a.m. Q&A
• 11:45 p.m. Adjourn

Note for NJ Certified Recycling Professionals- Those individuals who are NJ Certified Recycling Professionals will earn 1.5 recertification credits for attending this webinar!