1. Product Stewardship and Local Government in Minnesota Lebanon Hills Regional Park Visitor Center 860 Cliff Road Eagan, MN October 1, 2009, 8:30-11:30 am

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5. SWMCB Policy Development August 2009 SWMCB meeting – Discussion of SWMCB Roles, policy direction Foundation for waste management policy A means to increase efficiency (that is, less waste) in business and government A way for government to reduce its waste management costs

6. Recommended SWMCB Roles Develop policies to advance product stewardship, focus on framework Education & Communication – common definition, advance understanding with others, develop information materials Advocacy – legislative support, focus on framework Research – GHG, Canadian models, LCA Coordination & Regulation – partners, purchasing, targets, goals Prioritizing products – GHG, resource conservation, markets, infrastructures, volume, potential for success, etc.

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