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Increasing Diversion Without a Zero Waste Plan/Resolution

Increasing Diversion Without a Zero Waste Plan/Resolution. Ana Carvalho Environmental Specialist ACarvalho@sandiego.gov 2011 GRRN National Zero Waste Action Conference – Learn Globally; Act Locally San Diego 7.30.11. Working to change the “Out of Sight Out of Mind” Paradigm ….

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Increasing Diversion Without a Zero Waste Plan/Resolution

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  1. Increasing Diversion Without a Zero Waste Plan/Resolution Ana Carvalho Environmental Specialist ACarvalho@sandiego.gov 2011 GRRN National Zero Waste Action Conference – Learn Globally; Act Locally San Diego 7.30.11

  2. Working to change the “Out of Sight Out of Mind” Paradigm …

  3. …To the “Throwing Away… There is No Away” Paradigm

  4. Recognizing Obstacles Lack of Knowledge

  5. Working with all segments to change the “flow” • Local, state & federal governments • Grassroots groups • Businesses • Local residents • Educational, businesses and religious associations

  6. Showing the Financial Gains FY2010 63,000 tons $4,226 milhões

  7. Identifying the DifficultiesProblems/Solutions • Problems • Poor participation/lack • of info • Lack of convenience • Lack of space • Recyclables in the trash/not recognizing recyclables • Improper use of recycling container • Not adequate volume capacity • Solutions • Proper recycling containers (well marked, size, adequate volume) • Split bins • Education/Outreach flyers, posters, signs, newsletters, events • Lease agreement language • Fines

  8. Mandatory Recycling Ordinance (CRO) • Food Waste Recycling Program • Public Space Recycling • Environmental Preferable Purchasing Program (EP3) • Construction & Demolition Debris Deposit Ordinance • City Facilities Ban on Styrofoam and Disposable Water Bottles Creating Recycling Programs

  9. Thinking Outside the Box Split Bins

  10. Exploring PossibilitiesCompostables Test- Results Minimal Biodegradation - 56% of products Week 10 Week 0 Partial Biodegradation - 7% of products Week 10 Week 0 Complete Biodegradation - 37% of products Week 0 Week 10

  11. Educating Seeing & Promoting the Results Before After

  12. EducatingSeeing and Promoting the Results Before After NO

  13. Recognizing/Promoting Yearly Business Recycling Awards Recycler of The Month Awards San Diego County Apartment AssociationEnvironmental Partner 2010 Santa Fe Manor Recycler of the Month February 10

  14. Results MiramarLandfill The Miramar Greenery CY10 Saved ~ 52 days of landfill space

  15. Results 10 Years Before Ordinances 2 Years After Ordinances Economy 49%

  16. Results Overall saving 864 days of landfill space Without major distances to travel or exporting waste Without ZeroWaste talk

  17. Conclusion Same Basic Programs 11% diversion difference Formal ZeroWaste resolution/plan/goal allows for more political focus

  18. Next… In 2010 San Diego decreased the gap Will achieve higher diversion with expansion of commercial food waste in 2011

  19. Thanks! • Ana CarvalhoEnvironmental Specialist • 858-573-1243 • ACarvalho@sandiego.gov • 2011 GRRN National Zero Waste Action Conference – Learn Globally; Act Locally • San Diego 7.30.11

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