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Christine.wolter@sanjoseca.gov

Greening Special Events San Jose’s Signature Approach . Christine.wolter@sanjoseca.gov. Integrated Waste Management Environmental Services Department. City of San Jose Green Vision. Adopted in October 2007 Environmental Goals for the Next 15 Years Goal #5 – Zero Waste to Landfill.

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Christine.wolter@sanjoseca.gov

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  1. Greening Special Events San Jose’s Signature Approach Christine.wolter@sanjoseca.gov Integrated Waste Management Environmental Services Department

  2. City of San Jose Green Vision • Adopted in October 2007 • Environmental Goals for the Next 15 Years • Goal #5 – Zero Waste to Landfill

  3. Diverting Special Event Waste Large Amount of Waste…. …..Short Period of Time

  4. Event Recycling in San Jose A Progression…… • Mandatory Recycling – July 2007 • #1 Plastic Cups • January 2008 • Zero Waste Events • 2008 Season

  5. Stakeholder Buy-In • Office of Cultural Affairs • Parks and Recreation • Event Organizers • Vendors

  6. San Jose’s Zero Waste Package • Free Required Compostable Food Service Ware • Collect & Process Recyclables • Front-end & Back-end Sorting • Eco-Stations • Grease Collection • Signage • Staffing

  7. Key Partnerships • Conservation Corps • Green Mary • Waste Haulers • Volunteers

  8. Website Resources • Greening Your Event • Fact Sheets • Resource Lists

  9. Successes • Vendor Participation • Event Pride • Public Feedback • City Council Support • Diversion Rates

  10. Challenges

  11. Big Picture Questions • Corn for Cups? • Front End or Back-End? • Bottled Water? • Bans or Partnerships?

  12. Next Steps • Evaluate 2008 Program Success • Examine Alternative Materials • Make Program Recommendations

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