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Establishing A Curbside Recycling Program in G.F.

Establishing A Curbside Recycling Program in G.F. Loryann G. Garcia Ph.D. Student Walden University PUBH-8135 Dr. Marino 8 May 2011. AGENDA. Presentation Introduction Learning Outcomes The 3 R’s of Recycling The Strengths to Recycling Why Recycle?

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Establishing A Curbside Recycling Program in G.F.

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  1. Establishing A Curbside Recycling Program in G.F. Loryann G. Garcia Ph.D. Student Walden University PUBH-8135 Dr. Marino 8 May 2011

  2. AGENDA • Presentation Introduction • Learning Outcomes • The 3 R’s of Recycling • The Strengths to Recycling • Why Recycle? • Current Statics on Montana and Recycling • Process to Establishing A Program

  3. PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  4. LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter This Presentation You Will Be Able to: Describe the Purpose of Recycling Define the 3 R’s of Recycling Describe Why a Curbside Recycling Program is a Value to the Community Develop a Plan to Begin Recycling Program in your Community

  5. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING • Recycle, Reduce, Reuse • Recycle is to process old and used items • Reducing items – decrease the amount • Reusing items – extend the life MT Department of Environmental Quality (2011). Recycling Summary of 2009 in Montana. Retrieved from: http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved fromhttp://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  6. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING • Recycling • Strengthening Our Community • Strengthens Our Environment • Build a Strong Economy UnitedStates Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  7. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING • Why Recycle? • Lessen the Impact of Global Warming • Protecting Our Environment • Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Saves Energy • Conserves Resources • Preserves Landfill Space • Reduces Water Pollution • Protects Wildlife United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  8. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING • By 2025, Montana will reach over 1 million in population • Glacier National Park has over 2 million tourist each year which increases waste disposal. • 30-40% of waste generated outside the home • 19% of Montanans recycle • 90 % of Montana communities offer some type of recycling United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on tourism. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.gov/Recycle/recycling_statistics_Page.mcpx

  9. HOW TO START A RECYCLING PROGRAM? • Identify Recycle Coordinator • Establish a Team • Identify Supporters • Determine Scope and Assess GF Waste • Evaluate Options and Set Reduction Goals UnitedStates Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  10. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING • Identify Recycle Coordinator • Establish a Team United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved fromhttp://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  11. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING Assess and Identify Program Supporters U.S. EPA Region 8 Montana Department of Quality of Environment Pacific Steel & Recycling of Montana Recycle Montana High Plains Landfill of Great Falls Great Falls Public Works Concern citizens of Great Falls

  12. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING Determine Scope and Assess Your Waste Electronic Waste Recycling drop-off centers in place What about annual recycling campaigns Are We ready to begin curbside recycling? How will we address multifamily housing? United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  13. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.gov/Recycle/recycling_statistics_Page.mcpx

  14. ELECTRIC CITY RECYCLING Questions or Answers

  15. References • Montana Department of Environment Quality (2011). Homepage. Retrieved from: http://www.deq.mt.qov/recycling.statistisPage.mcpx • United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on tourism. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html • United States Protection Agency. (2011). Toolkit home. Retrieved from: http://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  16. SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCES • Montana Department of Environmental Quality. (2003). The Economics and Ecological Impacts of recycling for Montana. Retrieved from: : http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx • MT Department of Environmental Quality (2011). Recycling Summary of 2009 in Montana. Retrieved from: http://deq.mt.gov/Recycle/Publications_homepage_new.mcpx • United Nations on Environment Programme (2001). Environment Impact on tourism. Retrieved from: http://www.gdrc.org/uem/eco-tour/envi/one.html

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