Over the past two decades, Intel's business and its recycling rate have both grown tremendously; in 2018, the American technology manufacturer generated $70.8 billion in revenue, and recycled 90% of its non-hazardous waste, sending just 4% of its hazardous waste to landfill. Taimur Burki, an Intel sustainability leader and global waste program manager, drove that change both as an individual—diving in dumpsters—and from an enterprise level, in influencing the Fortune 500 company to adopt industry-leading recycling goals. He will be joined in conversation by Arizona DEQ Manager of Solid Waste Inspections, Compliance & Enforcement Unit Michele Ogburn. Learn from his successes, failures, and unique insight into just what it takes to transform an organization’s culture to achieve a lasting and sustainable waste management program.
SPECIAL NOTE:
This year, WASTECON brings you special "Discovery Series" sessions that — together— explore a topic in more details. Consider participating in the following sessions to take a deep dive into recycling.