Events and Presentations
This section is a catalog of past events and presentations that discuss the journey to zero waste to landfill. Many of these events are peer-to-peer exchanges at which manufacturing facilities and other organizations share the strategies that have worked best for them in their pursuit of zero waste.
Presentations
The ESI staff has prepared an "Introduction to ZWTL" presentation for use (PDF).
Coming soon.
2017 Manufacturers Zero Waste Networking Event
Thank you to all who participated in the 2017 Manufacturers Zero Waste Networking Event on November 15 at Burkert Fluid Control Systems in Huntersville, NC.
Presentations
- Environmental Stewardship Initiative
- Firestone Fibers and Textiles
- Recycling Business Assistance Center
- Waste Reduction Partner
- Zero Waste to Landfill
Thanks to all who participated in the 2016 Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference March 22 and 23 in Wilmington. Copies of the presentations are on the presentations and videos page.
2016 Manufacturers Zero Waste Conference Presentations
Zero Waste 101
- Defining the Goal
- Dumpster Dive
- Getting Started
- Green Teams
- Tips and Tricks
- Tracking Progress
- Zero Waste to Landfill 101
Session I
Session II
- PRC Industries
- Westinghouse - Practical Approaches that Work
- BorgWarner Thermal Systems Fletcher - Journey Toward Zero Waste to Landfill
Session III
Session IV
Session V
- Honda -Managing Materials that are the Last in Your Zero Waste Landill Process
- Grifols - Non-routine Wastes - Construction Projects
- Leggett & Platt - Benefits and Challenges of Using a Composting Service
- Caterpillar - Digging In: Zero Waste to Landfill Strategy
- Wrap Up and Resources
2014 ZWTL Conference Presentations
- Glen Raven: The Journey to Being Landfill-Free
- BMW Group: Going Landfill Free
- Daimler Trucks North America: Avoid the Roadblocks While Avoiding the Landfill
- NC Division of Environmental Assistance & Customer Service Resource Overview
- SC DHEC, Smart Business Recycling Program: Tools and Resources
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations: Zero Waste to Landfill
- John Deere Turf Care: Eco Efficiency-Path to Recycling Efficiency
- Integrated Resource Management Opportunities - Vendor Panel
- ThermoFisher Scientific: "So you say you want to dumpster dive..."
- Grifols: Treatment of Waste by Anaerobic Digestion
- Corning: Zero Waste to Landfill Journey - Engaging Employees
If a waste sort or dumpster dive is part of your ZWTL plan, these short videos may help you prepare and organize a successful event.