Aspects of “go green” program will highlight the agenda for a Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Environmental Symposium coinciding with the Washington, Maryland & Delaware Service Station and Tire Dealers Association Annual Convention and Mega Trade Show in Ocean City, Md.
“The goal of this new event is to help tire dealers, recyclers, manufacturers and auto services firms acquire the tools and knowledge to use resources more efficiently and reduce the impact of their facilities and operations on the environment,” explains Larry Brandt, co-chairman of the Tire Industry Association’s (TIA) Environmental Advisory Council (EAC).
“The Environmental Symposium advances TIA’s commitment to sustainable practices with a strong educational program, exhibits and networking opportunities designed to help companies incorporate green practices in their facilities and operations,” Brandt says.
Topics will cover what tire dealers, recyclers and other generators need to know about superfund liability, the benefits and performance of rubber-modified asphalt, scrap tire programs and projects in Maryland, the health and environmental safety facts concerning the use of crumb rubber, how the tire industry is making environmental sustainability a part of their green business strategy, and ecofriendly tire and auto care tips, tools and programs for starting a green program or expanding an existing one.
In addition to the educational sessions, environmental and recycling exhibits will be showcased at the Mega Trade Show, plus attendees will be provided additional “hands-on” knowledge.
“Anyone who manufactures tires, operates a tire dealership, recycles tires, produces products from the tire raw material or consumes recycled tire products should attend this symposium and trade show,” Brandt points out.
“This is an opportunity to meet the ‘go-to’ experts within the tire industry who can assist in advancing the initiatives that will support our industry’s commitment to protecting and improving the environment,” notes EAC Co-Chair Dick Gust.
“The Ocean City program represents one of the EAC’s first initiatives to carry out their mission to ‘identify and promote, through education, environmentally sustainable practices,’” he adds.
For more information, visit www.tireindustry.org.
