Repurposing Waste for Beneficial Reuse – A Zero Landfill Solution

Discover how label manufacturers and suppliers can move beyond landfill disposal and waste-to-energy incineration by embracing beneficial reuse strategies. This session explores practical ways to repurpose label matrix and related manufacturing waste, helping your business implement a true zero-disposal approach, while unlocking potential cost savings and sustainability benefits.

Key Takeaways:

• Strategies for repurposing label matrix and manufacturing waste in both converting and supply processes.
• How implementing zero-disposal practices can drive sustainability and operational efficiency.
• Examples of innovative reuse opportunities that benefit your business and the environment.

Speaker: Jim LaDue, President, Innovative Waste Strategies, LLC

Jim is a respected industry leader with nearly four decades of experience advancing sustainable waste-to-value solutions. He has spent his career developing scalable processes that extend the lifecycle of post-industrial waste, turning materials that would otherwise go to landfills or incinerators into valuable resources. After leading national expansion efforts as COO of Materials Lifecycle Management Company (MLMC) and contributing to EPA regulations on waste reuse, he founded Innovative Waste Strategies, LLC, helping manufacturers implement beneficial reuse initiatives. Jim is frequently sought by industry and investment groups for his expertise in operations, regulatory strategy, and creating value from waste.