2010 GLOBAL FOCUS Seminar

Global Focus Seminar: Current and Emerging Waste Producer Liability Schemes
(Including Case Studies) in Latin America

Produced by: CHWMEG, Inc. in Conjunction with CHWMEG's 2010 Annual Meeting (April 14-15)

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wyndham Union Station Hotel
Nashville, TN

Day Time (CDT) Topic Presenter Participants
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 8:00 - 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast CHWMEG Members and Invited Guests
8:30 - 9:00 am Welcome & Introductions CHWMEG, Inc. Chair
9:00 - 10:00 am Overview of Waste Producer Liability Laws & Regulations Affecting Manufacturers/Industry in: MEXICO Guest Speaker
10:00 - 10:30 am Related Case Studies Concerning Waste Producer Liability Impacting Manufacturers/Industry in: MEXICO Guest Speaker
10:30 - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Overview of Waste Producer Liability Laws & Regulations Affecting Manufacturers/Industry in: BRAZIL Guest Speaker
12:00 - 12:45 pm Lunch Provided
12:45 - 1:30 pm Related Case Studies Concerning Waste Producer Liability Impacting Manufacturers/Industry in: BRAZIL Guest Speaker
1:30 - 2:30 pm Overview of Waste Producer Liability Laws & Regulations Affecting Manufacturers/Industry in: ARGENTINA Guest Speaker
2:30 - 3:00 pm Related Case Studies Concerning Waste Producer Liability Impacting Manufacturers/Industry in: ARGENTINA Guest Speaker
3:00 - 3:30 pm Break
3:30 - 4:30 pm Attendee Discussion: Past, Present, and Future Vendor Management in Latin America
  • Who has been impacted by "polluter pays" in the region
  • Who has programs already and what are their experiences
  • Who is planning to develop and implement programs in the region
 Facilitated by:
CHWMEG, Inc. Administrator
4:30 - 4:45 pm Wrap-Up CHWMEG, Inc. Chair
6:00 - 7:30 pm Cocktail Reception with Hors d'oeuvres Seminar Presenters and Attendees