14 Jan 2000

Case Studies of Innovative Recycling Strategies Prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board

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These five case studies of innovative recycling strategies were prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) to help jurisdictions meet the state’s 50% diversion goal. Each case study details model programs, costs and benefits, tips for replication, contacts, and resources for more information. Food Waste Recovery by Brenda Platt This case study features food … Read More
10 Jan 2000

Product Stewardship in British Columbia

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This Facts to Act On examines product stewardship programs and policies in place in British Columbia, Canada: its deposit-refund system for beverage containers and its household hazardous waste stewardship program (covering used motor oil, paints, solvents, flammable liquids, domestic pesticides, gasoline, and pharmaceuticals).… Read More
1 Jan 2000

Wasting and Recycling in the United States 2000

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This report—prepared for the GrassRoots Recycling Network—summarizes the state of wasting and recycling in the U.S., details recycling’s many environmental and economic benefits, introduces the concept of zero waste planning, and concludes with an agenda for action. Recycling continues to increase, but is being outpaced by the rise in wasting. Landfill tonnage and interstate shipments of … Read More
1 Jun 1999

Select Community Waste Reduction Record-Setters

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Community Population Residential Waste Reduction Level1 Ann Arbor, MI 112,000 52% Bellevue, WA 103,700 60% Bergen Co., NJ 825,400 54%2 Chatham, NJ 8,300 65% Clifton, NJ 75,000 56%2 Crockett, TX 8,300 52% Dover, NH 26,100 52% Falls Church, VA 10,000 65% Fitchburg, WI 17,300 50% Leverett, MA 1,900 53% Loveland, CO 44,300 56% Madison, WI 200,900 … Read More… Read More
14 Jan 1999

New Fact Sheet Packet Highlights Record-Setting Food Recovery Programs

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NEWS RELEASE New Fact Sheet Packet Highlights Record-Setting Food Recovery Programs January 1999 For immediate release Contact: Brenda Platt, Institute for Local Self-Reliance – 202-898-1610 Washington, D.C. — Food comprises almost 7% by weight of the total U.S. municipal solid waste stream. This translates to 14 million tons of food discards each year. Only a small … Read More
1 Jan 1999

Complex Recycling Issues: Strategies for Record-Setting Waste Reduction in Multi-Family Dwellings

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Multi-family buildings are often overlooked when communities offer their residents recycling services. This fact sheet packet features four model apartment buildings and complexes, from garden apartments to high-rises, that are recycling between 20 and 65% of their discarded materials. Also profiled are five communities that provide recycling service to their multi-family dwelling sector. by Kelly Lease, … Read More
1 Jan 1999

Cutting the Waste Stream in Half: Community Record-Setters Show How

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This report and fact sheet packet of the same title feature 18 cities and counties recovering 40 to 65% of their residential waste. They profile each community’s program, drivers for waste reduction levels, materials accepted, set-out and collection methods, and equipment and operating costs. The fact sheet packet summarizes and complements the full report. Essential reading … Read More
14 Nov 1998

Recycling Record Setters Program Profiles: Specific Waste Streams

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Tires MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY TIRE RECOVERY PROGRAM In 1990 the state began giving grants to clean up tire piles and spur development of markets for used tires. Since then, 14 million tires have been cleaned up from 320 sites. Currently, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency estimates that 98% of all scrap tires generated in Minnesota … Read More
14 Nov 1998

Recycling Record Setters Program Profiles: Wholesalers

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JC PENNEY CATALOG FULFILLMENT CENTER MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT Contact: Diane Goodbar JC Penney Catalogue Fulfillment Center Manchester, CT(680) 647-4280 The JC Penney Manchester Catalog Fulfillment Center, which began its recycling efforts in 1982, is currently diverting 87% of its potential waste. The facility recycles 13 items (8 mandated by the state: white office paper, glass and metal … Read More

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