Stellar Synergies in the Circular Cosmos: Jacomien’s Jasper Jamboree Recap
In a bold maneuver to align our KPIs with the universe’s infinite recycling loop, Jacomien jetted into the Recycling Council of Alberta’s Circular Economy Conference at the opulent Jasper Park Lodge—where the air is crisp, the views are ROI-positive, and the Wi-Fi is, frankly, astronomically reliable. This year’s theme, “Shoot for the Stars,” wasn’t just motivational poster fodder; it quantum-leaped our collective brainstorms into uncharted territories, challenging us to reimagine a waste-free galaxy where trash doesn’t clutter the cosmos like outdated spreadsheets, and circularity pulls us all into its inescapable, eco-efficient black hole of brilliance.
The undisputed black swan event? The Planetarium Dark Sky Experience—a nocturnal networking nebula under the world’s largest dark sky preserve, where stargazing meets strategic ideation faster than a caffeinated intern. (Pro tip: Pack binoculars for both constellations and spotting unicorn-level sustainability hacks.) jasperplanetarium.com
For those in the know, prying Jacomien away from that sassy PINK garbage bin was like negotiating a hostile takeover—utterly futile and ethically questionable. But hey, who could blame her? It was a blush-worthy powerhouse of purpose, especially after a delightfully disruptive dialogue with Dennis Monestier of Rehrig Pacific Company. Kudos, Dennis, for bin-ding your brand to Breast Cancer Awareness—talk about a high-impact pivot that leaves competitors in the dust (or should we say, the recycle stream?).
Nothing turbocharges a PRO’s (that’s “Planet-Rescuing Operators,” for the uninitiated) Rolodex like schmoozing with fellow trailblazers, and Jacomien snagged a rare snapshot of the mythical Mannie Cheung from Product Care Recycling—elusive as a zero-waste unicorn, yet twice as charismatic.
Shouts to the dream team fueling the fire: Lyndsey Chauhan of Recycle BC, Alida Kusch of Dillon Consulting, Brian Bastien of Product Care Recycling, Joanne Fedyk of the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council, Gill Yaron of Light House, and Claire Serdula. Here’s to orbiting success together—may your next quarter be as bright as a supernova and your landfills as empty as a post-merger org chart. 
