Property taxes encourage speculation, sprawl and property depreciation. Switching to a land value tax could help combat these urban ailments. By Pam Neary Continue reading
Feature Stories: The National Bank Robbery — Franchising: The Worst of Both Worlds — Seeing the Light — Paying for Past Mistakes — Sound Decisions — Making Waves. Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE New Fact Sheet Packet Highlights Record-Setting Food Recovery Programs January 1999 For immediate release Contact: Brenda Platt, Institute for Local Self-Reliance – 202-898-1610 Washington, D.C. — Food comprises almost 7% by weight of the total U.S. municipal solid waste stream. This translates to 14 million tons of food discards each year. Only a… Continue reading
Multi-family buildings are often overlooked when communities offer their residents recycling services. This fact sheet packet features four model apartment buildings and complexes, from garden apartments to high-rises, that are recycling between 20 and 65% of their discarded materials. Also profiled are five communities that provide recycling service to their multi-family dwelling sector. by Kelly… Continue reading
This report and fact sheet packet of the same title feature 18 cities and counties recovering 40 to 65% of their residential waste. They profile each community’s program, drivers for waste reduction levels, materials accepted, set-out and collection methods, and equipment and operating costs. The fact sheet packet summarizes and complements the full report. Essential… Continue reading
Tires MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY TIRE RECOVERY PROGRAM In 1990 the state began giving grants to clean up tire piles and spur development of markets for used tires. Since then, 14 million tires have been cleaned up from 320 sites. Currently, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency estimates that 98% of all scrap tires generated in… Continue reading
JC PENNEY CATALOG FULFILLMENT CENTER MANCHESTER, CONNECTICUT Contact: Diane Goodbar JC Penney Catalogue Fulfillment Center Manchester, CT(680) 647-4280 The JC Penney Manchester Catalog Fulfillment Center, which began its recycling efforts in 1982, is currently diverting 87% of its potential waste. The facility recycles 13 items (8 mandated by the state: white office paper, glass and… Continue reading
MAD RIVER BREWING COMPANY BLUE LAKE, CA Contact: Bob Ornelas Mad River Brewing Company 195 Taylor Way Blue Lake, CA 95525(707) 668-5409 Mad River Brewing Company’s commitment to the principles of conservation has allowed the company to grow at an annual rate of 50% per year while reducing its potential solid waste production by 97%…. Continue reading
GEORGIA DIAGNOSTIC AND CLASSIFICATION CENTER JACKSON, GA Contact: Boyd Leake Vice President Community Environmental Management, Inc. 770 Wesley Drive, NW Atlanta, GA 30305(404) 355-8770 fax (404) 355-8799 The Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center, a 1,600-inmate facility, was chosen as a solid waste management pilot project for the Georgia Department of Corrections in 1992. The facility… Continue reading
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