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Commercial-Free School Board Policies

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/commercialfree-school-board-policies/

Prepared and distributed by the Center for Commercial-Free Public Education.  TheCenter for Commercial Free Public Education is a nonprofit public education advocacy organization that addresses the issue of commercialism in our public schools. The Center provides support to students, parents, teachers, school board members and other concerned citizens organizing across the U.S. to keep their schools commercial-free and community-controlled. By providing our constituents with the information and the skills that they need to have a voice in the running of their schools, we facilitate leadership development and democratic participation at the local level. Continue reading

filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Feb 14, 2000

Serving Diverse Populations with Recycling

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/serving-diverse-populations-with-recycling/

Serving Diverse Populations with Recycling by Mark Jackson 2000This case study, prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board, identifies barriers communities may face in delivering recycling services to diverse populations (multi-ethnic, low-income, tourist, student, elderly), and features how cities are overcoming these challenges. Continue reading

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Special Events

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/special-events/

Recycling at Special Events by Kelly Lease 2000This case study, prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board, will help event organizers to reduce waste and local planners to establish programs and policies to encourage event recycling within their jurisdictions. It highlights efforts in California and elsewhere. Continue reading

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Office Building Models

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/office-building-models/

Mini Trash Bins Help Office Settings Reduce Waste 50 Percent and More by Brenda Platt 2000Taking away people’s trash cans to reduce office waste is a novel concept-a concept that is spreading and resulting in high waste diversion. The heart of the system is making employees responsible for their trash by replacing their deskside trash… Continue reading

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Apartment Building Programs

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/apartment-building-programs/

Recycling in Multi-Family Dwellings by Kelly Lease 2000This case study, prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board, features programs and policies to encourage recycling in multi-family dwellings. It documents programs in Central Costa Contra, Davis, and Malibu (CA) as well as examples from across the U.S. Complex Recycling Issues: Strategies for Record-Setting Waste Reduction… Continue reading

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Food Scrap Recovery

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/food-scrap-recovery/

Food Waste Recovery by Brenda Platt, 2000 This case study, prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board, features food recovery initiatives in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Santa Cruz County. It details collection systems for the commercial and institutional sector, collection of residential food discards with yard trimmings, and on-site composting of private sector food… Continue reading

Article filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Feb 9, 2000

Recycling Means Business: Job Creation Through Product Reuse

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/recycling-means-business-job-creation-through-product-reuse/

Product reuse is even more job-intensive than recycling. It is a knowledge-based industry, with a premium placed on accurate sorting and pricing, and good inventory management. Continue reading

Resource filed under Composting, Waste to Wealth | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 14, 2000

Case Studies of Innovative Recycling Strategies Prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/case-studies-of-innovative-recycling-strategies-prepared-for-the-california-integrated-waste-management-board/

These five case studies of innovative recycling strategies were prepared for the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) to help jurisdictions meet the state’s 50% diversion goal. Each case study details model programs, costs and benefits, tips for replication, contacts, and resources for more information. Food Waste Recovery by Brenda Platt This case study features… Continue reading

Resource filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 10, 2000

Product Stewardship in British Columbia

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/product-stewardship-in-british-columbia/

This Facts to Act On examines product stewardship programs and policies in place in British Columbia, Canada: its deposit-refund system for beverage containers and its household hazardous waste stewardship program (covering used motor oil, paints, solvents, flammable liquids, domestic pesticides, gasoline, and pharmaceuticals). Continue reading

Resource filed under Broadband, Independent Business, The Public Good | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Jan 5, 2000

The New Rules Journal – Winter 2000

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/new-rules-journal-winter-2000/

Feature Stories:
“Local Retailers Hit the Web,” “Paving Our Electronic Dirt Roads,” and “Keeping the Minors Home.” Continue reading