11 how to get involved

How Can I Get Involved?

Contents: These slides describe what you can do to support product stewardship.

This presentation was prepared by The Product Stewardship Institute, an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Who makes product stewardship happen?

Businesses

Local governments

State governments

Environmental/health

organizations

Other institutions

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Be a responsible consumer1. Buy Better Products

o Buy goods that are durable

o Buy used when possible

o Look for environmentally preferable goods

• That don’t contain toxics

• Are made from recycle materials

2. When you are finished:o Resell

o Reuse

o Recycle

o Or safely dispose of your goods

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Take Advantage of Existing Programs

Use these companies’ collection programs

• Call2Recycle

• Thermostat Recycling Corp.

• End of Life Vehicle

Solutions

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Take Advantage of PSI

• Website – product information

• Government strategic conference calls – legislation

• Product-specific dialogues

• Member/Partner Update Calls (monthly briefings)

• Networking Conference Calls

• Product Stewardship Updates

• Newsletter

• Annual Product Stewardship Forum

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Sign Up to Participate

• Receive information about the Product Stewardship Institute

Kate@productstewardship.us

(617) 236 - 8293

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