2020 Oklahoma Recycling Conference
“Staying Green in Quarantine”
Video Recordings and Presentation Files
The Oklahoma Recycling Conference is a two-day educational and networking event organized by the Oklahoma Recycling Association featuring Oklahomans and national experts in recycling, solid waste management, and extended producer responsibility. Select any link in the Recording Directory to view a video recording or presentation slides.
Conference recordings and presentations made available with support from the Chickasaw Nation, Department of Commerce.
Conference Day 1
October 7, 2020
Welcome & Introductions
Sara Ivey, OKRA President
Session 1
National Sword and the Pandemic: What's Next for Recycling?
Chaz Miller, Miller Recycling Associates
Session 1 Slides
Session 2
Municipal Challenges during and after COVID-19
Moderated Discussion Panel:
Crystal Bennett, Republic Services (Moderator)
Garmon Smith, Ada Recycling Coalition
Bob Masterson, City of Edmond
Megan Waters, Keep McAlester Beautiful
Maureen Turner, City of Tulsa
Faye Henson, Weatherford Environment Group
Session 3
National Sword and the Pandemic: What's Next for Markets?
Chaz Miller, Miller Recycling Associates
Session 3 Slides
Social Time with Recycle Michael
Networking Event
"Talking Green" with Michael Patton
Conference Day 2
October 8, 2020
About OKRA
Sara Ivey, OKRA President
Session 1
Panel: Finding a Way to Recycle Glass in Oklahoma
Moderated Discussion Panel:
Megan Waters, Keep McAlester Beautiful (Moderator)
Scott DeFife, Glass Packaging Institute
Josh Boyer, Ripple Glass
Terry Craghead, Fertile Ground
Graham Brannin, The M.E.T. of Tulsa
Fertile Ground Slides
Glass Packaging Institute Slides
Session 2
Breakout Discussions
Food Waste
Discussion Facilitator:
Stephen Sturdivant, US EPA Region 6
Batteries
Discussion Facilitator:
Dr. Suna Bayrakal, Product Stewardship Institute
E-Waste
Discussion Facilitators:
Traci Phillips, Natural Evolution Inc.
Amanda Scofield, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
Ewaste Slides - Amanda Scofield
Glass
Discussion Facilitator
Scott DeFife, Glass Packaging Institute
Session 3
Extended Producer Responsibility in OK and Beyond
Scott Cassel and Dr. Rachel Perlman - Product Stewardship Institute
Session 3 Slides
Thank you to OKRA’s 2020 Sponsors!
The Conference is not possible without you!
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
Chickasaw Nation
SWANA - Indian Nations Chapter
Oklahoma Compost Conference
Crafting Wood for a Better World
Additional Support Provided:
Metals Level
Oklahoma Green Schools Program
Covanta
Fibers Level
American Waste Control
Natural Evolution, Inc.
OSU Coop Extension Service
Pinpoint Wire Technology
Glass Level
Ripple Glass
Please see 2020 sponsorship opportunity details here
and see 2020 support opportunity details here
