The beneficial use of industrial materials that were previously considered wastes has been expanding with a number of applications gaining market and regulator acceptance. Environmental and economic benefits derived from the recycling and beneficial use of industrial materials are becoming more evident:

• Conserving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing the demand for products made from energy-intensive manufacturing processes;
• Preserving natural resources by decreasing the demand for virgin materials - recycled materials have many of the same properties as the virgin material they replace, and may improve the quality of the products in which they are used;
• Decreasing the economic and environmental burdens of disposal, as well as reducing the cost of material for end users.

Come listen and participate with representatives from the private sector, reuse and recycling community, non-profit organizations, trade associations, researchers, and local, state and federal government agencies to learn about the important issues, challenges, and successes surrounding the beneficial use of industrial materials.

The Summit supports discussions: (a) between industry and regulators to increase the understanding of the beneficial use of industrial materials and regulatory programs; (b) among state regulators to share information and experiences on beneficial use regulations and determination processes; (c) among industries to share experiences on successful reuse and recycling, and to assess the potential to utilize each others' materials, and (d) among researchers, nonprofit representatives, industry, and regulators to share information and concerns regarding risk assessment, beneficial use determinations, environmental safety, and new research.

Due to the excellent networking opportunity the Summit provides, satellite events are common. This Summit is no exception. Tours of the EPA Region 8 Gold LEED Office Building at 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver 80202 will take place. Field Trips are scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 8:30am-11:30am (specifics to be announced soon). Refer to the agenda or contact Kendra Morrison, U.S. EPA Region 8 at morrison.kendra@epa.gov for more information. There is no charge for the tour or the field trips.

There will also be an evening reception, Monday, March 31 from 6:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m, it will provide an excellent opportunity to network with your peers.

Other general topics include:
• Strategies for optimizing the use of materials
• A framework for assessing risk of the beneficial use of industrial materials
• Approaches for ensuring performance
• How industrial materials recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions
• Case studies of the use of industrial materials in various applications
• Policy implementation in local government
• Material applications in mining and minerals processing, oil and gas, and alternative fuels

Limited financial assistance is available for state regulators. For more information, contact Kerry Callahan at kerryc@astswmo.org.

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When: March 31 - April 3, 2008
Where: Denver, Colorado
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Denver
Venue: Colorado Convention Center

For the most up-to-date details, visit www.beneficialusesummit.com often.