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BOREAL AGREEMENT MEDIA COVERAGE
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Paper Futures 2009
September 22, 2009, in Toronto
As key stakeholders in paper production, printing and publishing, we all play important roles in shaping and defining the future of our industries. Paper Futures is an annual event where we discuss how the publishing industries can lighten their footprint on our planet, its forest and it species as well as how businesses can have a positive impact on how people interact with their natural world.
Featured Speakers
Forests, Carbon and Caribou
Dr. Faisal Moola, PhD., Director of Science at the David Suzuki Foundation will talk about why forests need advocates now more than ever. Inparticular, his presentation will look at the special carbon and biodiversityvalue of old growth forests.
A Vision for the Next 10 Years
Nicole Rycroft, Executive Director of Canopy will outline 10 years of work engaging the publishing sector on endangered forest conservation while presenting a forward-looking vision for a greener paper market in the next 10 years.
Building a Greener Supply Chain
Carl Hastrich, Industrial Designer and teacher at Ontario College of Art and Design will explore concepts borrowed from the Biomimicry approach in order to present a blueprint for designing the greenest and most innovative paper supply chain 'inspired by nature.'
Albino Metauro, CEO at MetroWaste Paper Recovery will dig deep into the recovered fibre issue and identify priority areas for engagement in order to help publishers and printers close the loop in paper supply, de-inking and recycling.
Wade Chute, Team Leader Pulp and Paper at the Alberta Research Council will discuss the possibilities for paper made from leftovers (using agricultural residue).
Bringing Green to Your Boardroom and Company
Greg Judelman, a senior designer with Bruce Mau Design will define the successful design firm's 'Do, Be, Say' concept as he explores better performance with your green organization.
Amanda Pitre-Hayes from the Pembina Institute will present "Carbon Accounting 101" and discuss how we get carbon footprint results that count.
Eric Brody, Principal of Shift Advantage will look at "Creatinga Culture of Change" by presenting ways to build a greener company culture, based on his experience consulting with successful brands like Nike and Nau, Inc.