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Welcome!
Zack HansenSeptember 5, 2012
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Elevator Speech – Why Business Recycling
Waste is an environmental challenge -- and an economic opportunity;
There is tremendous potential in the trash: a lot of resources are thrown away, and it costs more to toss than recycle;
The State has goals for all of us to meet – meaning we need a lot more recycling;
Ramsey County is creating new ways for businesses to make this happen;
Community POWER is one way to take action; Thank you!
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Minnesota’s Value-added Recycling in 2011
Direct jobs at manufacturers: 15,221Total job activity: 36,981 Gross economic activity: $8.5 billionWages: $1.96 billion~200 MN companies use recycled materialManufacturers are looking for locally
sourced material
Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, May 2012
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Waste is inefficiency…
1.2 million tons of recyclables were thrown in the trash in 2011 in Minnesota
That material was worth $285 million Minnesotans spent $200 million to get dispose of it.
Source: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, May 2012
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The Challenge: recover more
Recycling2011 Ramsey County: 40% recycling2015 Objective: 45-48%
That means 40,000 – 60,000 additional tons of recycling!
Organics2011 Ramsey County:6%2025 Objective: 6 – 12%
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Where will it come from?
Metal10%
Glass3%
Plastic10%
Paper25%
Lumber3%
Mixed Recyclables14%
Organics22%
Mixed MSW11%
Electronics1%
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How we’ve learned from businesses
Business Survey 2011Business focus groups
◦Small firms◦Large firms◦Hmong ◦Latino
Consultants working in the community
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What we’ve learned
Identified a variety of barriers:◦Awareness◦Service levels by haulers◦Space & equipment◦Tenant/landlord issues◦Leadership◦Time
Businesses want to recycle moreRaise awarenessExplain the economicsDon’t regulate it, but provide assistanceProvide tools
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Ramsey County’s Approach
A comprehensive approach:◦Raise awareness: inform, inform, inform◦Provide consultation and technical assistance◦Continue the financial incentive provided by the
County Environmental Charge (CEC)◦Partner with Washington County for an East
Metro recycling and organics approach◦Partner with other metro counties (SWMCB) on
research and resources
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www. LessTrash.com
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Community POWER
One way that we are seeking innovation in business recycling
Pilot programs that we can learn from and others can replicate
Opportunity for business-to-business growth and development
We are eager to learn from your projects!
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Thank you!