WASTE MANAGEMENT

AND RECYCLING

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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

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WASTE GENERATION

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In 2009, Americans produced about 243 million tons of municipal solid waste, or about 4.3 pounds of waste per person per day.

That is enough trash to circle the earth 24 times.

WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

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LandfillTransfer StationWaste-to-Energy

CompostingRecycling

WASTE STREAM

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RECYCLING

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RECYCLING

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Overall, Americans recovered 34% of waste generated in 2009. We recycled 82 million tons of material.In 2009, we saw a 44% increase in the use of recycled content plastic used in food and beverage bottles.

THE 3 R’S

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REDUCEREUSE

RECYCLE

WHY RECYCLE?

Saves natural resourcesPrevents air & water pollutionSaves energyProvides raw materials for industry

Creates jobsSaves landfill spaceKeeps habitats intact

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HOW RECYCLING SAVES ENERGY

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DEFINITIONS

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Pre-consumer vs. Post-consumer

Commingled vs. Source Separated

Recyclable vs. RecycledClosed Loop Recycling

PLASTICS RECYCLING

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True or False?

Any plastic product that has a number within the

chasing arrows is recyclable?

THE 3 ARROWS - CYCLE

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1. Collection of Recyclables

2. Process & Manufacture the

Material3. Buy Recycled

Products

COLLECTION

CurbsideDrop-offDeposit

Program Out and About

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PROCESS AND MANUFACTURE

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BUYING RECYCLED

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Thank you

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