Climate Justice Through a Circular Economy Lens (Day 1)

The Office of Planning, Sustainability, and Project Management (PSPM) and Institute of Policy and Civil Engagement (IPCE) is hosting Erika Allen of the Urban Growers Collective (UGC) in a working group discussion of alternative economic models that generate revenue from waste while avoiding exploitation. Erika Allen, the co-founder and CEO of Operations for Urban Growers Collective and President of Green ERA Educational NFP and co-owner of Green Era Sustainability Partners, will be introducing how Auburn-Gresham is making energy and compost of their food waste through the use of anaerobic digesters. Her talk, followed by a Q&A session, will take place on Wednesday, April 14, from 4 to 5:30 PM. Breakout sessions, facilitated by both UIC and UGC experts, will follow on Thursday, April 22, from 4 to 5:30 PM. Breakout topics will cover the topics of community engaged planning and implementation; food, nutrition, and spiritual pathways to health; and, technology and the circular economy.

Day One Agenda – April 14th, 4-5:30pm

4:00 to 4:05 PM – Introduction (5 min)

4:05 to 4:35 PM – Erika Allen speaks (30 min, up to ten additional minutes)

4:35 to 4:55 – Breakout group introductions (20 min, up to 5-7 additional minutes)

(5-minute break – Zoom Poll will be given to allow choice of breakout discussion)

5:00 to 5:15 PM – Breakout discussions (15 min)

Remaining time – Conclusion