Ben Dunbar is an Associate and Manager of Waste Operations (Canada) at AET Group (AET).   Ben graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental studies, completed a post-graduate certificate in Environmental Management and Assessment at Niagara College, is a Canadian Certified Environmental Professional (EP) and a LEED Accredited Professional.

He joined AET in 2006 and has extensive experience coordinating and completing solid waste studies and developing waste management programs for all levels of government and IC&I sectors including: optimization studies at material recovery facilities, curbside participation studies, new program pilot studies, construction waste management and inspections, and waste assessments and analysis including GHG emissions calculations. He has completed more than 500 waste projects across Canada.

Paolo Muir is a Zero Waste Associate in British Columbia. Paolo developed his Zero Waste background learning closely from the council of Capannori in Tuscany, Italy, the first European council to adhere to a Zero Waste policy. Paolo’s postgraduate fieldwork research offered a comparative analysis between top-down and bottom-up approaches to Zero Waste in Europe. His work has led him to develop a strategically valuable network within the Zero Waste field via Zero Waste Europe and the Zero Waste International Alliance.

Paolo has extensive experience in the development of Zero Waste education and certification programs, as well as in their implementation in a consulting role. In addition, Paolo brings his training and experience as a professional solid waste auditor for the IC&I sector. With a decade of international work, he is currently working in Canada to spread the portfolio of good practices developed, towards implementing Zero Waste policies and practices.

Peter Landry is an environmental consultant with 20 years of experience as an auditor, trainer, and business/systems analyst. He has been the director of his own company, Viridis Environmental Inc. since 1994. Peter has completed projects across Canada and has managed or personally completed over 500 waste audits encompassing all regulated sectors.

Peter is a certified Environmental Professional (EP) specializing in Waste Management; a CSA Approved Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quantifier; and holds a Masters Certificate in Business Analysis from the Schulich School of Business at York University and a Bachelor of Environment and Resource Studies from the University of Waterloo.

Paul van der Weff, BSc. (Agr), M.Sc., MCIWM, is President of 2cg Inc. and has more than 20 years of national and international experience developing and managing a wide array of waste management projects for private and public sector clients. He is a specialist and has recognized expertise in the diversion of organic wastes through composting.

As well he has developed expertise in the assessment of recycling programs, waste auditing, energy management, training and communications. Paul has been qualified to provide evidence as an expert witness regarding waste management and waste diversion by the Ontario Municipal Board.