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California s Recycling Success

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California s Recycling Success

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    1. Californias Recycling Success ISRI - Paper Stock Industries Annual Conference November 13, 2008

    2. California Current Statistics 37 million people Eighth largest economy in the world Generating 92 million tons of waste/year

    3. AB 939 California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 6-Member Board (Full-time) 1 Industry Experience 1 Environmental Experience 2 Public 2 Legislative Executive Director Local Jurisdictions

    4. AB 939 Goals 25% Diversion by 1995 50% Diversion by 2000 Currently 54% using 2007 numbers

    5. Funding Sources

    6. Expenditures

    7. Success Increased recycling at local levels Electronic Waste Recovery Recycling Market Development Zone Program Shared Commitment

    8. Organization

    9. The Next 50% Extended Producer Responsibility Other

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