Headwaters Cooperative Recycling, Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Western Sustainability Exchange invite you to join us for the 2009 Waste NOT Montana Conference & Sustainable Living Expo. The Waste NOT Montana Conference is the ONLY statewide conference that brings together professionals from the solid waste, recycling and waste reduction industries to learn about new trends, discuss changing market conditions, and develop new strategies for reducing environmental impacts related to trash generation. The conference is held only every two years – so don’t miss this chance to network with your peers and influence the future of solid waste management in Montana!

This year’s hot topics:

• Changes in Solid Waste & Resource Management
  • Headwaters Floating Islands
  • Arc plasma technology - (Cancelled, we will have to keep you posted)

• Increasing Rural Recycling
  • Cooperative marketing & Market conditions
  • Partnering with nearby communities
  • Maximizing value of commodities

• Sustainable Living Expo
  • Celebrate sustainable living in our communities -- for people, for businesses and for the environment. Enjoy more than 100 exhibits, showcasing everything from sustainable land management to green building design, renewable energy, green home care products to recycled art and jewelry. Special events include a green transportation show, hands-on kids’ activities, delicious, sustainable food and lots of learning opportunities.