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Del Mar Fairgrounds: Leading the Path to Zero Waste

Explore the innovative Zero Waste approach at Del Mar Fairgrounds, including the extensive recycling program launched in 1985, recycling over 21,400 tons of materials annually. With a goal of "Zero Waste or Darn Close," the fairgrounds have achieved significant financial benefits and environmental impact through initiatives like vermicomposting and environmentally preferable purchasing practices. Discover how the Fairgrounds' conservation efforts, such as using reclaimed water, hosting the Annual Enviro Fair, and installing solar arrays, are setting a sustainable example for event venues worldwide. Join the Green Team and learn how collaboration with partners and dedicated staff has made this progressive resource conservation program a success story.

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Del Mar Fairgrounds: Leading the Path to Zero Waste

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  1. Nancy Strauss Resource Conservation Coordinator Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, CA, USA E-mail – nstrauss@sdfair.com 858-792-4298 A “Zero Waste” Approachat the Del Mar Fairgrounds

  2. Program Ideas • Introduction • Zero Waste as a Goal • Fairgrounds Recycling Program Overview • Other resource conservation programs

  3. Fairgrounds Recycling Program • Began in 1985 with office paper recycling & now recycles, participates in the local alternative daily cover program or sends to compost over 21,400 tons of material representing 92% of our solid waste. • With support of the Board of Directors, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Premier Foods, Management, Recycling Staff, and others, the recycling program grew in leaps and bounds • The Fairgrounds adopted a goal of “Zero Waste or Darn Close”

  4. $150,000in Container Grants

  5. Materials Recycled, Re-used, Composted or used in the local Alternative Daily Cover Program: Aluminum, Appliances, Antifreeze, Asphalt, Batteries, Cardboard, Carpet, Carpet Padding, Ceiling Tiles, Clothing, Compost, Concrete, Dirt, Drywall, Electronics, Fluorescent Lamps, Food Scraps, Glass, Greens, Mixed Paper, Newsprint, Oil, Paint, Plastics, Metals, Rail Road Ties, Shavings, Straw, Telephone poles, Wire, and Wood

  6. Straw removal during the races • Put Photo Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  7. Financial Benefit of Recycling • In 2009, the combined Financial Benefit saved over $1.1 million. • Financial Benefit = Revenue earned + landfill diversion savings – tipping fees

  8. VermiTech Worm Bin

  9. Vermicomposting Partnershipwith Solana Center

  10. One of our hungry little critters

  11. Our Other Resource Conservation Programs • The Fairgrounds saves $45,000 annually on our sewer bill by keeping food out of the kitchen drains • The Fairgrounds has developed an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing and Practices Policy

  12. Continued…Other Conservation Efforts • The Fairgrounds uses 75 acre feet of reclaimed water annually for landscape purposes, including the grass race track • Staff created The Annual Enviro Fair for public education now held during the Annual San Diego County Fair one day, June 19th. • Formed a “Green Team” to oversee Source Reduction, Energy Conservation, Recycling and buying recycled content products in each department.

  13. Poly Track

  14. Solar Array Installed 1 megawatt of solar energy on the roof tops of 11 horse barns

  15. Credits • Del Mar Fairgrounds Board of Directors • Tim Fennell – CEO – for his support and leadership • Ric Anthony – Ric Anthony & Assoc. – numerous projects and mentoring • Larry Baumann – Solar Project • Dave Wilbur – Recycling Manager • Fairgrounds Management, Staff & Recycling Crew • Fairtime and year-round contractors, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Premier Food Service and other contractors and other participants

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