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August 16–19, 2020

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Instituting Zero Waste in Large Commercial Operations: Pre-COVID and Beyond

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM–12:30 PM PDT add to calendar
Room 4
PRESENTATION TOPIC
EDUCATION & OUTREACH
ZERO WASTE PLANS
Session Description
Looking to institute mandatory recycling and organics programs into multi-level, multi-tenant commercial complexes? Attendees of this panel will learn from the experts on how to integrate effective programs across varied operations with multiple stakeholders utilizing innovative ideas and approaches. Our panel includes an overview of highlights from programs instituted in large scale tech operations, universities and other commercial spaces.

Speakers

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Laura McKaughan, Envirolutions LLC
Title

Principal

Speaker Biography

Laura McKaughan is a consultant with over 12 years experience in planning and implementing recycling and zero waste projects. She has extensive experience working on projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and her work includes providing outreach and education, conducting surveys, performing waste audits, and providing technical assistance to property managers in the commercial and multifamily sectors to assist with local and statewide compliance.

Laura founded Envirolutions in 2014. Envirolutions specializes in designing and implementing zero waste, recycling and sustainability projects, assisting restaurants, hotels, multi-tenant commercial complexes and multifamily dwellings in implementing effective waste diversion programs. 

Abstract Title

Designing a Zero Waste Playbook for Large-scale Tech

Speaker Abstract

Envirolutions was engaged in the fall of 2019 by one of the largest tech companies in San Francisco to design and implement Zero Waste at 3 of their largest buildings. The program included innovative approaches to disseminate information via internal screens and social media posts as well as conducting surveys, floor-level and loading dock waste audits, and evaluating waste signage among other deliverables. Many aspects of the project were put on hold due to the shelter-in-place orders but the team reconvened and the project moved forward in new and innovative ways. Hear about how the client will be using a 'playbook,' to ensure that recycling and Zero Waste stay front of mind for all their employees, both in San Francisco and beyond.

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Vaishali Sampat, Kilroy Realty
Title

Manager, Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

Speaker Biography
Vaishali Sampat joined the team on November 2018 as Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Prior to her transition, she was Property Manager of the West LA/Santa Monica Portfolio.
 
At Kilroy, Vaishali is responsible for overseeing LEED certifications for development projects, assisting with Fitwell benchmarking and certifications, supply chain analysis, assisting with internal and external reporting and supporting the director and SVP in various sustainability and CSR initiatives. She is LEED AP: EBOM accredited and a Fitwell Ambassador. She currently serves as chairperson of the BOMA GLA Sustainability Committee.
Abstract Title

Best Management Practices for Zero Waste from Property Management's Perspective

Speaker Abstract

Kilroy Realty values sustainability as a foundational principal for their operations across their portfolio. Hear from their Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility about how Kilroy has incorporated Zero Waste guidelines into their operations throughout California and especially in larger commercial complexes. Learn about successes and challenges, best management practices, key components for effective waste diversion programs, as well as hear from their perspective what leads to the best possible collaboration between government, private industry and waste haulers. 

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Daniel Chau, UCSF
Title

Recycling and Waste Reduction Manager

Speaker Biography

Daniel Chau always had an interest in the environment. From hiking in the mountains, camping, and taking field trips to learn how eco-systems work, this was installed in him when he was younger. He graduated from UC Davis with his B.S. in Environmental Horticulture.

In 2011, Daniel joined UCSF in the Recycling & Waste Reduction Program. He helped create the Sorting Program to target high contamination at UCSF and various other programs that help increase the diversion rate. Along with increasing recycling & composting, the focus has always been on reducing waste or finding new avenues for reusing items.

Abstract Title

Mastering Zero Waste at UCSF

Speaker Abstract

UCSF has been steadily marching towards zero waste and is currently only 12% points away from achieving their zero waste goal. To accomplish this, they have implemented numerous programs from digitizing data collection to hyper-target communication, to instituting sorting operations to eliminate contamination in their waste streams.

The creation of the UCSF Sorting Program helped increase diversion rates and gain further insights on contamination issues by conducting waste characteristics campus-wide. Furthermore campus operations have been utilizing the Zabble platform to streamline operations, reducing staff costs and utilizing the data to investigate the root causes of the waste issues. Attendees will learn about how UCSF has utilized this technology and data to actualize significant reductions in contamination, increases in diversion, lower hauling fees and fines.

Moderator

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Nik Balachandran, Zabble Inc
Title

Founder and CEO

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