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Community Economic Development Through Recycling. AMAZING RECYCLED PRODUCTS, INC. Saving Mother Earth One Step At A Time…. Private Sector Perspective. Community Economic Development Through Recycling. Introduction What type of companies and how we assist them Company examples
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Community Economic Development Through Recycling AMAZING RECYCLED PRODUCTS, INC. Saving Mother Earth One Step At A Time… Private Sector Perspective
Community Economic Development Through Recycling • Introduction • What type of companies and how we assist them • Company examples • How City Planners and Government can influence the private sector • Conclusion
Introduction Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. www.amazingrecycled.com
1. The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products. Planners can influence the private sector by looking at what type of products could be used in open space and community areas. We have worked with planners to create products that are not only a better environmental alternative but actually perform better than previous choices.
1. The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products. Trail Marker Along a Canal Trail
The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products. A Gazebo in the Wetlands
The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products. Baseball Backboard in Community Park
3. Artisans use unusual local material and molders use regional plastic waste.
3. Artisans use unusual local material and molders use regional plastic waste.
What type of companies and how we assist them Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. www.amazingrecycled.com
What type of companies and how we assist them Review and analysis of company: • General organization • Review of potential product and current marketing
What type of companies and how we assist them Important traits we look for • Years in business • Passion of artist or founder • Environmental Commitment
What type of companies and how we assist them How we help the company • Redesign the product or features of the product • Develop a targeted marketing plan for their product • Look into grants, employment assistance they may need • Expand current product development and production with the larger factories
Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons a. New product design
Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons b. New packaging design
Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons c. New availability of material
Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons d. Consult on restructure of business
2. Example of Larger Factory- Plastic Molder a. Expand them to use recycled materials
2. Example of Larger Factory- Plastic Molder b. Develop new products within their current process
2. Example of Larger Factory- Plastic Molder c. Add new recycled materials to their process Made with plastics from 100% post consumer electronics.
3. International Programs a. Develop programs to assist with small villages with jobs and income
3. International Programs b. Work with programs to assist non-profits
3. International Programs c. Develop new products within the programs
4. Example of Made in the USA products- Recycled extreme sport equipment
Made in the USA – extreme sports a. Expand product line
4. Made in the USA– extreme sports b. Develop cost competitive products
Made in the USA – extreme sports c. Create involvement in community programs
How City Planners and Government can influence the private sector Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. www.amazingrecycled.com
How City Planners and Government can influence the private sector • Review with current vendors to assist with seeking out current products • Look at current manufactures and request possibility of manufacturing with recycled materials • Look at current design and review where recycled products might work • Meet with current recycled suppliers and manufactures ask brainstorm to see if they can produce other products. • Be open to the unusual and willing to try and test new products.
Conclusion • Outdoor Auditorium • Retaining Wall System • Fencing • Rubber tire tread markers used for temporary parking on sand Examples of what we have designed and done with Architects
Conclusion Examples of what we have designed and done with Architects
Conclusion Examples of what we have designed for Open Space areas with input from City Planners: • Wetlands Gazebo • Bollards for park area • Trail Markers for trail along canal • Benches along trail