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Resource filed under Waste to Wealth | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Oct 1, 1996

A Non-Incineration Alternative for Mercer County, New Jersey

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/a-non-incineration-alternative-for-mercer-county-new-jersey/

This report, for the Mercer Citizens for Public Accountability, helped defeat the Mercer County (NJ) waste incinerator. It includes a discussion of other incinerators that have fallen far short of their developer, consultant, and government expectations. by Brenda Platt Download PDF File Continue reading

Resource filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Sep 18, 1996

RECYCLING AT THE CROSSROADS: DEBATING ITS POTENTIAL

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/recycling-at-the-crossroads-debating-its-potential/

Plenary Session Debate with Brenda Platt, Jerry Powell, and J. Winston Porter National Recycling Congress Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 18, 1996 Remarks by Brenda Platt Director of Materials Recovery Institute for Local Self-Reliance 2001 S Street NW Suite 570, Washington, DC 20009 202-898-1610 – fax 202-898-1612 Fifteen to twenty years ago, many solid waste planners thought… Continue reading

Article filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Sep 14, 1996

The Five Most Dangerous Myths About Recycling

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/the-five-most-dangerous-myths-about-recycling/

Institute for Local Self-Reliance 2001 S Street NW Suite 570 Washington, DC 20009 Tel: 202-898-1610 MYTH #1: We can recycle only 25 to 30% of our solid wastes.1 FACT: Twenty five percent was considered a maximum level in 1985. Today it should be considered a minimum, not a maximum. By continuing to build the reuse,… Continue reading

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Community Development Corporations and Reuse Operations: Four Case Studies of Working Relationships

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-development-corporations-and-reuse-operations-four-case-studies-of-working-relationships/

This document profiles four reuse operations and the community development corpora-tions (CDCs) with which they work. New neighborhood jobs, low- and no-cost materials for CDC programs, and cost savings are examined. Prepared for the National Congress for Community Economic Development and the Economic Development Administration. by Michael Lewis, Russell Clark, and Jeffrey Vandall Download PDF… Continue reading

Resource filed under Waste to Wealth, Zero Waste & Economic Development | Written by admin | No Comments | Updated on Feb 1, 1995

Manufacturing from Recyclables: 24 Case Studies of Successful Enterprises

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/manufacturing-from-recyclables-24-case-studies-of-successful-enterprises/

This study presents 24 state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturers utilizing recycled materials as feedstock. Includes details on feedstocks, process, products, economics, and replicability. Valuable for those interested in attracting new businesses to their communities. Published by the U.S. EPA. by Michael Lewis, Timothy Swope, Bhushan Tuladhar, Daniel Sapon-Borson, Taraneh Stallings, and Tom Martin EPA-530-R-95-001 Download report (8.3 MB) Continue reading

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Recycling Means Business in Baltimore, D.C., and Richmond

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/recycling-means-business-in-baltimore-d-c-and-richmond/

This report documents the jobs and revenues created by recycling and disposal operations in three cities. Appendices detail each city’s recycling activities and businesses. by Brenda Platt, Henry Jeanes, and Anne Kaufmann Download PDF File (4.63 MB) Continue reading

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Recycling Means Business for the Baltimore, D.C., and Richmond Regions: Two Choices for the Future (poster)

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/recycling-means-business-for-the-baltimore-d-c-and-richmond-regions-two-choices-for-the-future-poster/

This multi-color poster illustrates the economic growth and job potential for Baltimore, D.C., and Richmond during the next decade if recycling is maximized. Continue reading

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Reuse Operations: Community Development Through Redistribution of Used Goods

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/reuse-operations-community-development-through-redistribution-of-used-goods/

This text surveys 67 reuse operations. The report covers materials targeted; warehouse, brokering, and listing services; warehouse and truck parameters; and employment practices. It also addresses financing reuse enterprises. by Michael Lewis, Russell Clark, Jeffrey Vandall, and Neil Seldman ISBN 0-917582-95-0, LC 95-31168 Download PDF File (13.3 MB) Continue reading

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Financing Recycling-Related Ventures: Options for Community Development

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/financing-recycling-related-ventures-options-for-community-development/

This guide lists financing and funding institutions available for recycling-related ventures, and includes a glossary of financing terms. It profiles 18 specific sources of capital, their requirements, and contact information. by Michael Lewis, Jeffrey Vandall, Russell Clark, and Neil Seldman ISBN 0-917582-94-2, LC 95-31169   Continue reading