Author Archive | Christina Seidel

Ralph Torrie is an independent expert on sustainable energy and a senior associate of the Canadian Energy Systems Analysis Research initiative at the University of Calgary.  He has a special interest in the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of materials reuse and recycling, and served on the board of Beyond the Blue Box, an innovative social […]

Raised in the countryside of the Cariboo Chilcton by a couple Swiss immigrant hillbillies is where Oliver has his roots. His schooling is compromised of his many adventures and travels throughout the world. Always ready to give a big wave and thanks to the local garbage truck driver, Oliver is very passionate about managing our […]

Mark Badger currently serves as President of the Urban Resource Group of Companies and also as an Executive of Canada Fibers Limited. In these roles, he is engaged in expanding recovery and recycling of valuable materials post-use. After graduating from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in 1980, Mark held […]

Julien Rosset completed his engineering studies in France and holds a Masters of Technological Innovation and Industrial Management. Since 1998, Julien has had the opportunity to develop his waste management expertise at all stages of projects’ life cycle: planning, feasibility study, design, construction, operation, assistance and training. He has managed various projects for municipalities, aboriginal […]

John Longchap had completed high school in Chibougamau and earned himself a diploma in Business Administration in Hull (now Gatineau) Quebec. For many years, John served on the local Council of his community. He became the first full-time Deputy Chief for his community. He was elected as Chief in 2000-2010. In his tenure, the Cree […]

Jodi has 15 years’ experience of working in the fields of waste minimization and recycling policy. In 2016, she formed a company, JTL Squared Consulting Inc., and currently provides services to several clients including: the Alberta Used Oil Management Association (AUOMA) where she acts as their Executive Director, and CleanFARMS, where she acts as their […]

Emmett MacLeod graduated high school in Mistissini, and graduated Algonquin College in 2002 with two diplomas, civil engineering technology and construction building technician. He started working in 2002 for the Cree Nation of Mistissini as land registrar for 1 year. Then he moved on to the Cree Nation Government’s technical branch called the Cree Regional […]

Bill Stitt is the General Manager, Calgary Operations, at CASCADES RECOVERY+, a Division of Cascades Canada ULC. He was born in Montreal and decided to move to Vancouver in 1979.Two weeks later, he was in the Recycling Industry! He was transferred to Toronto in 1985, then to Calgary in 1990 where he continues to reside […]

Barry Friesen is general manager of CleanFARMS Inc., a non-profit stewardship organization committed to environmental responsibility through the proper management of agricultural waste. Under his leadership, CleanFARMS programs have earned a reputation of excellence around the world. A professional engineer, Barry’s influence in waste management spans over two decades. He is a recipient of numerous […]