2025 Call for Papers
The 14th annual Canadian Waste to Resource Conference is scheduled for June 17th & 18th, 2025. It will provide a forum for presentations to the waste, recycling & resource sectors across North America. Professionals from private and public organizations in waste collection, landfills, transfer stations, material recycling, resource recovery facilities, energy-from-waste (EFW), organics waste processing and composting, hazardous waste recycling and safe disposal should attend CWRC. CWRC is also a platform for associates who supply technical support, services, or manufacture and distribute waste and recycle collection and processing equipment.
This platform serves as a hub for industry leaders to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and explore solutions related to recovery, recycling, and waste management practices. By presenting your paper at CWRC, you will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable recycling, waste management, and resource recovery. Participating in CWRC not only grants you visibility within the industry but also enables you to establish valuable connections with like-minded professionals. This conference provides a supportive environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing among individuals passionate about creating a better future.
We encourage submissions on various topics such as waste reduction strategies, recycling innovations, circular economy approaches, environmental policies, and technological advancements in the industry. Your contribution can make a significant impact on the attendees who are eager to learn from your experiences and research findings.
We invite papers in all areas of waste management, resource recovery, and recycling, with an emphasis in 2025 on:
- Landfill operations and capacity
• Innovation and efficiency in waste management
• Fleet management, equipment, and new emerging technologies
• Extended producer responsibility – tires, electronics, batteries, and hazardous waste (MHSW)
• Blue Box recycling including printed paper, plastics, and packaging.
• Deposit Return Systems
• Waste transfer and disposal
• Food and organic waste management
• Material recycling and reuse including commodity markets
• Construction & Demolition Recycling
• PFAS
• and more…
Don't miss this chance to be part of Canada's premier waste to resource event. Submit your proposal today and join us at CWRC as we collectively work towards building sustainable solutions for our great industry.
Paper Submission Requirements
Please review the following requirements carefully and keep them in mind before submitting your paper.
• Submission: by email to LWeinberger@w2ro.org prior to January 1, 2025. Papers will be reviewed by the conference committee, and submitters will be notified before March 1, 2025.
• Presentation Length: Sessions are 45 minutes long and should include some time for a question-and-answer period (about 5-10 minutes). Speakers may be asked to repeat their session.
• Speakers: A single presentation will typically only have one to two presenters. Consideration will be given to 'panels' of more than two presenters based on the subject and speaker(s). All speakers must be identified at the time of the submission deadline.
• CWRC will not accept any kind of sales content in the presentations: It is against CWRC's policy for speakers to support, promote, or endorse any single company, product, and/or service. A presenter or a session that attempts to sell to attendees will not be considered. All presentations must be "commercial free.”
• Registration and Expense Reimbursement: Speakers will be invited to attend the whole event at a reduced registration fee. Additionally, transportation, meals, and lodging are the responsibility of each presenter and **will not be reimbursed**.
• Presentation abstracts: Maximum length of 250 words, title, author, and brief presenter(s) bio and headshot should be included at time of submission.
Papers will be reviewed by the conference committee and submitters will be notified of the paper acceptance or rejection.
For questions regarding this Call for Papers, please contact W2RO – Lauryn Weinberger at (416) 674-1542 ext. 22 or LWeinberger@w2ro.org
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS IS March 1, 2025.