What We Throw Away: How Trash is changing and what that means

Wednesday, September 20th, 1:00 PM

Hear a panel of experts talk about Madison and Dane County efforts to use technological advances to reduce landfill usage and create a new economy around waste. Session inspired by Forward Theater’s current production of “The Garbologists.” Cap Times members and VIP ticketholders will receive discounts to see the play.

Panelists: Sujata Gautam, Bryan Johnson and Lorenza Zebell
Moderator: Allison Garfield
Sponsor: Forward Theater

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