Hazardous Materials in the Waste Stream: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies
November 17th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET | Free Webinar |
This webinar will examine the growing risks posed by hazardous materials such as lithium-ion batteries and pressurized tanks throughout the waste and recycling industry. From fires and explosions to operational disruptions, these hazards are impacting MRFs, C&D facilities, e-scrap processors, scrap yards, and transfer stations. Panelists will discuss evolving state policies and legislation shaping how these challenges are being addressed today and what lies ahead for future operations. |
Lia Kiam - Moderator
Head of Strategy and Operations, Visia
Lia Kiam runs Strategy and Operations for Visia, the recycling industry’s only multi-modal AI platform. Her work focuses on helping facilities improve safety and efficiency by detecting hazards like lithium-ion batteries through burden depth. |
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Shane Thompson
EVP Strategy & Business Development, Cirba Solutions
Shane Thompson has an impressive 25-year career in battery life cycle management. This experience includes leadership in environmental sales, commercial operations, and process development. He currently serves as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for Cirba Solutions. |
Will Hancock
Business Development Manager, OEM-Florida
Will Hancock has been in the recycling industry or facets of it for over 15 years. Starting out in the aggregate recycling world, quickly moving into Organics then finally settling into system design and integration. |
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Jeff Gloyd
Founder, Gloyd Recycling Solutions LLC
Jeff Gloyd is the founder of Gloyd Recycling Solutions LLC (GRS) a partner in engineering firm, Archimedes Industrial Advisory & Investments (AIAI), and a seasoned expert in environmental services, bringing over 20 years of experience across electronic waste, solid waste, medical waste, and logistics. |
Stakeholder Engagement with Local Farms and Agriculture Partners
November 20th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Free Webinar | Register Now
This webinar will explore the critical role of local farms in sustainable food systems and how policy decisions impact community connections. |
Material Reuse Forum 11: Government Policies to Elevate Reuse
December 2nd | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Free Webinar | Register Now
Hear examples from Minnesota’s Pollution Control Agency, Massachusetts’ Reduce and Reuse Action Plan, and Canadian efforts that are driving innovation and investment in reuse. |
Certified Compostable Products: Perspectives
December 11th | 1:30 - 3:00 PM | Free Webinar | Register Now
Join panelists to examine the role of certified compostable products in the waste stream and their impact on composting infrastructure and MRFs. |
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