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CalRIN k California Recycling Information Network Bruce Olszewski. Overview. Population projection Increase waste generation Current waste issues California Recycling Information Network (CalRIN) CalRIN goals. CALIFORNIA NET POPULATION PROJECTIONS. Population History.
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CalRINkCalifornia RecyclingInformation NetworkBruce Olszewski
Overview • Population projection • Increase waste generation • Current waste issues • California Recycling Information Network (CalRIN) • CalRIN goals
CALIFORNIA NET POPULATION PROJECTIONS Population History Future Population Projections Department of Finance Demographic Research Unit.
Population Growth & Waste Generation More materials are being managed with an increasing population Integrated Waste Management Board
Current Waste Issues • California creates 76 million tons of waste annually, less than 50% is diverted from landfill • IWM Act - Requires California diversion rate to exceed 50% • 58 counties in California, 37 do not have recycling information hotline
California Recycling Information Network (CalRIN) • Information network database for recycle, reuse, and donation centers that service all of California using: • State wide 1-800 number • Email • Website • Fax
Data Management • Collection for recycling, reuse, and donations will be disseminated, but not limited, for public use
CalRIN Goals/Purpose • Increase diversion rates from landfill • Encourage recycling and reuse • Promote economic activity in local areas • Generate awareness of recyclables • Create changes in consumer attitudes about recycling • Establishment of Recycling Information Centers (RIC) for local community and government recycling programs • Service learning opportunities for college students (Future professionals)
Funds & Service Flow Chart Cal-EPA SJSUF (Fiscal agent) CalRIN Board of Directors RIC RIC RIC County County County County County County County County County
Returns on investment of CalRIN will lead to new job markets and create more economic revenue
More Information? • BruceO@email.sjsu.edu • (408) 924-5350