• Keynote speaker Brenda Platt, Co-Director, Institute for Local Self Reliance- "Stop Trashing the Climate" report highlights, Recycling, Reuse and Composting as effective strategies in addressing climate change.
• Panel on Zero Waste in Philadelphia-How do we get there from here? City of Philadelphia Streets Commissioner Clarena Tolson (invited), John Casella, CEO, Casella Waste Systems, parent company of Blue Mountain Recycling (invited)
• Recognition of Hometown Heroes by Christine Knapp, Director of Outreach, PennFuture
• Presentation by Mayor Michael Nutter

This even will present a forum for exploring future opportunities for recycling in Philadelphia. Blue Mountain Recycling, processor of Philadelphia's curbside materials, is providing funding support for this program.

Recycling is truly a collective effort of many unsung heroes. The Recycling Alliance plans to honor these heroes who have fought for decades to demand better recycling services, educated their fellow community members, and engaged their communities. Tell us who has inspired, organized, and improved recycling in your neighborhood, block, apartment complex or workplace and we will recognize them in a ceremony at this event. Please email all nominations (deadline November 1st) and requests for event information to symposium@recyclenowphilly.org.