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Join us for a look at Waste to Resource Technology through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International. Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions.
Across the U.S. and Canada, many public works professionals have made conscientious efforts to adopt sustainability measures. Leaders in the fleet industry must be focused on what is happening in their shops and towns, and must also be able to adapt to what is coming over the horizon. As local officials look to be more environmentally aware, fleet leaders must be prepared for alternative fuels. A popular choice for fleet leaders is a compressed natural gas (CNG) program. With fewer emissions, lower costs, and no risk of spills, CNG is, at the least, an interesting proposition.
Leading and Managing a Public Works department in a small city / rural community means wearing multiple hats, effective communication, and benchmarking best practices. This panel discusses what it takes to…
The Commonwealth of Kentucky Light Duty Fleet is largely owned by the Finance Cabinet and leased to other agencies with agencies own their own heavy duty and specialty vehicles. With…
Small towns and rural communities may produce less waste but that does not mean less work. Fewer staff, resources and vendor options create unique obstacles for smaller town solid waste managers. This panel discusses new challenges related to collections and post-collections.
The discoveries of man-made, contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), especially a group of chemicals names PFAS, constitute the greatest future threat to public confidence in our nation’s drinking water. The…
Roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year—approximately 1.3 billion tons—gets lost or wasted. Food loss and waste also amount to a major…
The principles of sustainability ask designers to consider the three E’s – Environment, Equity, and Economics. This presentation focuses on how public works professionals can evaluate program choices considering comprehensive…
Facing years of aging infrastructure and inadequate sewer system capacity, the City of San Mateo was issued a Cease & Desist Order by the State of California Regional Water Quality…
Climate change discussions are becoming more and more necessary as changes to weather patterns and coastal communities are observed. California has experienced larger and more severe fires. The southeast has…