establishing a curbside recycling program in g.f
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Establishing A Curbside Recycling Program in G.F. Loryann G. Garcia Ph.D. Student Walden University PUBH-8135 Dr. Marino 8 May 2011. AGENDA. Presentation Introduction Learning Outcomes The 3 R’s of Recycling The Strengths to Recycling Why Recycle? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Establishing A Curbside Recycling Program in G.F.
Loryann G. GarciaPh.D. StudentWalden UniversityPUBH-8135Dr. Marino8 May 2011
AGENDA
• Presentation Introduction• Learning Outcomes• The 3 R’s of Recycling• The Strengths to Recycling• Why Recycle?• Current Statics on Montana and Recycling• Process to Establishing A Program
PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION
United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter This Presentation You Will Be Able to:
Describe the Purpose of RecyclingDefine the 3 R’s of RecyclingDescribe Why a Curbside Recycling Program is a Value to the Community Develop a Plan to Begin Recycling Program in your Community
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING
• Recycle, Reduce, Reuse• Recycle is to process old and used items• Reducing items – decrease the amount• Reusing items – extend the life
United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved fromhttp://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
MT Department of Environmental Quality (2011). Recycling Summary of 2009 in Montana. Retrieved from: http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING Recycling
• Strengthening Our Community
• Strengthens Our Environment
• Build a Strong Economy
United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING
• Why Recycle?• Lessen the Impact of Global Warming• Protecting Our Environment• Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions• Saves Energy• Conserves Resources• Preserves Landfill Space• Reduces Water Pollution• Protects Wildlife
United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING
• By 2025, Montana will reach over 1 million in population
• Glacier National Park has over 2 million tourist each year which increases waste disposal.
• 30-40% of waste generated outside the home
• 19% of Montanans recycle• 90 % of Montana communities offer some
type of recycling
United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on tourism. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html
Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.gov/Recycle/recycling_statistics_Page.mcpx
HOW TO START A RECYCLING PROGRAM?
• Identify Recycle Coordinator
• Establish a Team• Identify Supporters• Determine Scope
and Assess GF Waste
• Evaluate Options and Set Reduction Goals
United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING
• Identify Recycle Coordinator
• Establish a Team
United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved fromhttp://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING
Assess and Identify Program Supporters
U.S. EPA Region 8Montana Department of Quality of
EnvironmentPacific Steel & Recycling of Montana
Recycle MontanaHigh Plains Landfill of Great Falls
Great Falls Public WorksConcern citizens of Great Falls
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLINGDetermine Scope and Assess Your Waste Recycling drop-off centers in
placeWhat about annual recycling
campaigns Are We ready to begin curbside
recycling? How will we address multifamily
housing?
Electronic Waste
United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING
Evaluate Options & Set Reduction Goals
Landfilled in Mon-tana:1,370 ,950 tonsRecycled Com-modities:176, 445 tons‐Other Materials Diverted: 147,490 tons
Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.gov/Recycle/recycling_statistics_Page.mcpx
ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING
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References
• Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.qov/recycling.statistis Page.mcpx
• United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on tourism. Retrieved from:
http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html
• United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html
SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCES
• Montana Department of Environmental Quality. (2003). The Economics and
Ecological Impacts of recycling for Montana. Retrieved from: :
http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx
• MT Department of Environmental Quality (2011). Recycling Summary of 2009 in
Montana. Retrieved from:
http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx
• United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on
tourism. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html
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