Waste: The Socioeconomic Footprint

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Every year we (re)design, produce, trade and consume millions of products in our “throw-away” society. Globally we generate 3.5 million tons of solid waste a day from our households, industries and business. If nothing is done this figure will grow to 11 million tons by the end of the century. Tremendous amounts of resources, energy and labour go into these products -  what are the real costs and impacts of our waste? With the increasing population, and our consumption habits assuming infinite resources on a finite planet, our waste is an imminent global concern. What is the socioeconomic impact of our waste and what are we doing about it? With the 'golden age' of recycling coming to an end how do we shift the conversation to becoming a zero waste society? 

Join our panel of experts for a seated table discussion that explores the socioeconomic footprint of waste over the next 20 years in Calgary and beyond. Our speakers will address how people can reconsider their consumption habits and where they put their waste.