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The Northern Lights Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is pleased to be hosting SWANA’s 5th Canadian Waste Symposium,
The Summit for Sustainability, in Banff, Alberta April 18-21, 2010 at the Fairmont Banff Springs.

SWANA represents over 8000 waste and recycling industry professionals from across North America whose mission is advancing the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste. Our Northern Lights Chapter includes over 250 members from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the Northwest Territories.

The 5th Canadian Waste Symposium' is expected to attract close to 300 delegates from both public and private sectors. In addition to a dynamic trade show, interactive social program and facility tours, the Summit for Sustainability will offer educational sessions ranging from innovations in Recycling, Collection, Composting and Community Marketing to the latest research on issues such as equipment emissions standards, Construction and Demolition Waste and Landfill Gas.

This national event also features a distinctly international flavour as the SWANA International Board will be in attendance, including representatives from all 45 Chapters across Canada, the United States and, just recently, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. It’s a unique opportunity to connect personally with decision-makers from all levels of government – municipal, provincial, state and federal – all in a royal Rocky Mountain setting.

after all....When was the last time you were invited to a Castle?

The Summit for Sustainability Symposium features:

• Access to decision-makers at all levels of government – Municipal, Provincial/State & Federal
  • Representatives coming from all over Canada, US, Puerto Rico & Caribbean
  • Opportunity to network with the SWANA International Board
• Leading-Edge Technical Program (click here for Agenda)
  • Opening Speaker: Brian Keating - Readers Digest Enviro Hero of the Year; author; TV host; conservationist and explorer extraordinaire!
    In homage to our Chapter's Northern Lights name, Keating will transport us to the mythical North through amazing photography and personal anecdotes, fresh from his travels there in fall 2009.
  • half-day interactive workshop covering the A-Z about Waste-to-Energy
  • Extended Producer Responsibility- National & International Developments
  • and all the latest in Landfill Management, Collection, Transfer Station, Recycling, Composting, Community Engagement Initiatives & more.
• Dynamic Industry Trade Show (click here for Exhibitor Information)
  • opens with a Networking Mixer and all meal breaks are held within Show concourse
  • opportunity to host Live Equipment Demos at our Tour sites, as well as outdoor static displays at the Castle.
• Social Program fit for a King or Queen
  • Fun-in-the-Snow Icebreaker Event, with dogsledding, snow-shoeing and more.
  • Medieval Feast - a visit to the Castle is incomplete without one, including a Royal Jester and old-thyme wear and fare.

Special SWANA hotel discounts available to first 100 to register

Click Here for Banff 2010 PowerPoint presentation (45.5MB)