Waste management and treatment is an ever-growing issue, influenced by consumerism trends, continued urbanization, and rising public awareness. Tackling this issue will require significant innovative thinking, both from policymakers and the technological sector. Join the Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management, the MS Program in Sustainability Management, the MS Program in Sustainability Science, and the MPA Program in Environmental Science and Policy for a conversation about the role of urban policy at the municipal, state, and federal levels, as well as new technological approaches in shaping effective solutions for the future of waste management in New York City and beyond.
Moderator:
Steven Cohen is the Director of the Research Program on Sustainability Policy and Management at Columbia’s Climate School.
Panel:
Edward Grayson, served as the 44th Commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) from 2020-2022.
Jamie Lowrey is the Director of Strategic Operations at Circular Services, where he leads projects to improve recycling facility performance and supports business growth across the recycling and organics divisions.
Samantha MacBride is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, CUNY.
Christoph Meinrenken is an Associate Professor of Practice in Columbia's Faculty of Professional Studies, a Principal Investigator at the Climate School, the Academic Director of the M.S. degree in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS), and an Affiliate of the Foundations of Data Science Center at the Data Science Institute.
Event program is available here.
RECEPTION
Light refreshments will be served at this event.
This event is free and open to the public.
Registration for all guests is recommended for this event and it closes on Monday, April 14.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For further information please contact Lili Csorba, lcsorba@climate.columbia.edu or Tal Henig-Hadar, thenig-hadar@climate.columbia.edu.
To obtain additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at inquire@sps.columbia.edu.
If you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation, or any other disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services, disability@columbia.edu, at least 10 days in advance.
This event is open to individuals irrespective of identity and sex.