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Embark on an enlightening journey with David Saltman, a distinguished executive, cleantech entrepreneur, and champion of environmental innovation. INCA Renewtech stands at the forefront of environmental innovation. Specializing in bio-composite materials, INCA is a global leader in developing, commercializing, and manufacturing sustainable solutions. With strategic partnerships including Toyota, Genesis, Winnebago, and Gurit, INCA is reshaping industrial landscapes. The company's cutting-edge work extends to varied applications, from automotive interiors to renewable energy solutions. INCA Renewtech, under David's guidance, is making significant strides towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly future, embodying a commitment to innovation that harmonizes with the planet's needs. Key Points: Mission-driven Excellence: Delve into INCA Renewtech's mission to revolutionize industrial applications through pioneering bio-composite materials. Strategic Alliances: Learn about INCA's strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Toyota, Genesis, Winnebago, and Gurit. Past Triumphs: Explore David's impactful roles at Malama Composites and Open Energy Corporation, where he led the development of eco-friendly materials for diverse applications. Accolades: Recognize the accolades, including the prestigious "Most Innovative Green Product of the Year" from the Society of Plastics Engineers. About David Saltman: David Saltman, a visionary executive and cleantech entrepreneur, serves as Chairman and CEO of INCA Renewtech, pioneering innovative bio-composite materials. With a career spanning impactful roles, he led Malama Composites, producing non-toxic, bio-based foams, and Open Energy Corporation, trailblazing building-integrated photovoltaic roofing tiles. As CMO of Flexform Technologies, he contributed to sustainable automotive interiors. Recognized for his environmental advocacy, David co-founded CleanTECH San Diego and served as Executive Director of the Surfrider Foundation, winning a landmark Clean Water Act lawsuit. A graduate of UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, David continues to shape a sustainable future.

The Innovation Speaker Series aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among diverse stakeholders passionate about addressing climate change. Today, we have the privilege of immersing ourselves in the remarkable journey of Dustin Bowers, the innovative mind behind Plaex Building Systems. Dustin began developing this innovative new product in 2017 in an attempt to find a solution to the insane amount of waste he saw in the building industry. With over 20 years of experience in many areas of the building process, from foundation to finish, Dustin has developed a modular construction block building system that is low-waste, no-cut*, reusable, and is almost exclusively made of recycled waste materials. Today, we have the privilege of delving into Dustin Bowers' extraordinary journey, gaining insights from his expansive experience in construction. Please join me in welcoming Dustin Bowers as he shares his insights, expertise, and vision for a sustainable future.

Collaboration. Amplification. Acceleration. The Atlantic Canada Climate Network and the Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) are excited to present the Innovation Speaker Series, a dynamic platform that showcases cutting-edge emergent technologies and their potential to advance climate solutions and create new opportunities. Watch our speaker series hosted on December 5 @ 2 PM AT with Tim Perrin, CEO of Paráterízo+ and Extrudia Canada, who leads a sustainable construction revolution. Perrin will take us through how Paráterízo+, a regenerative design + build firm, collaborates with Extrudia's cutting-edge robotics and 3D Construction Printing tech, reshaping our built landscapes. Explore the future of construction and affordable housing, as well as possible local 3D printed projects. Experience the synergy of real solutions that tackle housing needs in a cost-effective, environmentally-stable manner. Expect insights into how Paráterízo+ will utilize Extrudia’s state-of-the-art technology systems, to revolutionize our built environments, addressing current and future construction needs, their use of proven sustainability and efficiency frameworks, and the path forward in the construction and affordable housing world. Together, these two companies will provide and empower real solutions that address our housing needs, in the most cost-effective, synergistic, and spectacular way. About Extrudia Canada: Extrudia Canada pioneers 3D Construction Printing and advanced robotics, leading the way in cutting-edge technology that revolutionizes the construction industry. About Paráterízo+: Paráterízo+ stands as a regenerative design + build firm, focusing on rigorous sustainability frameworks such as Passive House, LBC, and WELL. With a commitment to realizing built environments beyond sustainability, Paráterízo+ is driving positive change in construction. Tim Perrin: A Visionary Entrepreneur, Tim Perrin's journey began with a passion for crafting, leading him to diverse construction roles across Canada. Formal education in Carpentry and Sustainable Construction Management, combined with innovation as a Registered Energy Advisor, solidified his commitment to sustainability. To learn more about the Atlantic Canada Climate Network, contact the ACCN team at atlanticcanadaclimatenetwork@climatereality.ca. We hope you’ll consider joining this important initiative.

🌍 Join us for a Transformational Event! Explore how GreenStep is changing the world through sustainability and regeneration. Discover innovative strategies, carbon footprint measurement, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the sustainability revolution! The Atlantic Canada Climate Network and the Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) are excited to present the Innovation Speaker Series, a dynamic platform that showcases cutting-edge emergent technologies and their potential to advance climate solutions and create new opportunities. Join us for an inspiring event as we highlight the remarkable work of Greenstep Solutions. Angela Nagy is a sustainability expert with more than 25 years of international experience working with all levels of business, utilities, and governments, on a variety of environmental and sustainability-related projects. In 2008, Angela founded GreenStep Solutions, a company that provides sustainability strategies, program development, assessments, and certifications to help small and medium-sized enterprises measure and improve their sustainability performance and reduce their carbon footprint. To date, GreenStep has worked with thousands of businesses and organizations including utilities, government, industry associations, and businesses ranging from one to thousands of employees. Through their Sustainable Tourism Division, Angela and her team have built a range of programs and certifications specifically for the tourism and hospitality sector. Join us on November 15th at 2 PM to hear from Angela, who has been trained by former Vice President and Nobel Laureate, Al Gore, David Suzuki, and IPCC scientists to deliver the Climate Reality Project. She is certified in Organizational GHG Accounting through the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute and as a Sustainability Practitioner through The Natural Step. Her experience also includes politics, and Angela has served as an elected official at both the municipal and regional levels, elected on a platform of sustainability.

Marine Renewables Canada is Canada’s national association for tidal, offshore wind, wave and river current energy, representing a membership of technology and project developers, suppliers, utilities, Indigenous organizations, researchers, and communities. Since 2004, the association has worked to build the sector by advocating for supportive policies, building domestic and international business development opportunities, providing education and outreach, and disseminating market intelligence. Today we’re going to hear from Lisen Bassett, Marine Renewables Canada’s Policy and Communications Lead. Lisen is responsible for monitoring and analyzing the legal and regulatory landscape governing marine renewable energy, developing policy input and recommendations that foster growth for the industry, and implementing effective outreach and communications strategies. Previously, Lisen practiced law, both in-house at an energy efficiency consulting firm and in private practice.

The Innovation Speaker Series aims to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among diverse stakeholders passionate about addressing climate change. This edition of the series will focus on the crucial issue of waste management and how innovative technologies can revolutionize the way we approach this challenge. Emergent Waste Solutions has garnered significant attention for their groundbreaking approaches to waste management, aiming to minimize environmental impact and create a sustainable future. Through advanced technological solutions and a commitment to research and development, they have developed pioneering methods to reduce, repurpose, and recycle waste materials effectively. Today we are going to hear from Kevin Hull, Kevin is a sales and marketing expert with extensive experience in sales roles in many different industries. His most recent experience is as an Investor Relations Manager for a junior mining company where he worked on improving the image of the company through a targeted marketing campaign and managing trade shows as well as raising funds for exploration. Previously Kevin founded Ektisa Marketing in Calgary, Alberta focussing on aiding companies with their marketing strategy and developing marketing materials. Besides extensive sales training, Kevin has a degree in Business Administration. Kevin, on behalf of Emergent Waste Solutions, will present their transformative technologies, sharing insights into their research, development process, and successful implementation strategies.