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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
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
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
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
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
Expanding Scrap-based Manufacturing through the Community Joint-Venture Process
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/expanding-scrap-based-manufacturing-through-the-community-joint-venture-process/This booklet provides information to help community economic development organizations create jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for their constituents through recycling. It focuses on using public-private joint ventures to attract and expand scrap-based manufacturing. by Neil Seldman and Tom Martin Download PDF File (3.99 MB) Continue reading
Preparing a Business Plan for a Small-Scale Recycling Related Venture
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/preparing-a-business-plan-for-a-small-scale-recycling-related-venture/This booklet describes how to develop a business plan for a recycling enterprise. A glossary defines some basic accounting and economic terms. by Michael Lewis Download PDF File (1.18 MB) Continue reading
Minimizing Waste, Maximizing Recycling
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/minimizing-waste-maximizing-recycling/This report identifies steps to reach high levels of waste reduction and recycling, and highlights model communities. by Brenda Platt Download PDF File (12.9 MB) Continue reading
Creating Local Recycling Markets
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/creating-local-recycling-markets/This booklet discusses how to develop local recycling-based production and manufacturing enterprises. by Tom Martin Download PDF File (7.97 MB) Continue reading
Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Composting Options: Lessons from 30 U.S. Communities
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/waste-prevention-recycling-and-composting-options-lessons-from-30-u-s-communities/This report is a summary and analysis of the research conducted in In-Depth Studies of Recycling and Composting Programs: Designs, Costs, and Results. It looks at the operating experiences of 30 communities ranging from rural towns of 2,000 to cities of two million. It also offers nuts-and-bolts advice to communities wanting to strengthen their own… Continue reading
Recycling Economic Development Through Scrap-Based Manufacturing
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/recycling-economic-development-through-scrap-based-manufacturing/This report documents manufacturer use of scrap materials and associated jobs and value added. It lays out strategies for keeping these benefits in the community and establishing scrap-based industries. An excellent primer for those interested in recycling-based economic development. by Michael Lewis ISBN 0-917582-97-7, LC 94-5188 Download PDF File (3.85 MB) Continue reading
Back Issues of ILSR’s Facts to Act On
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/back-issues-of-ilsrs-facts-to-act-on/Between 1990 and 1993, ILSR published its Facts to Act On series, 38 articles covering a wide range of topics on recycling, waste management, and grassroots organizing. The series was renewed between 2000 and 2002. Continue reading
The Economic Benefits of Recycling (monograph)
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/the-economic-benefits-of-recycling-monograph/by Brenda Platt and David Morris 1993, 15 pages $10.00 Download PDF File (714 KB) This report discusses the efficiency of recycling, cost-effective programs, and the jobs and value added created through recycling. A valuable tool for those arguing the case for recycling. Continue reading
States Close the Loop: A Survey of Recycled Content Laws and Other Market Development Strategies
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/states-close-the-loop-a-survey-of-recycled-content-laws-and-other-market-development-strategies/Are state recycled content laws effective? This report provides a comprehensive analysis of state recycled content laws, and documents the experiences of states that have enacted such laws. A collaborative project of the National Environmental Law Center, Californians Against Waste Foundation, and ILSR. by Lauri Aunan Download PDF File (3.52 MB) Continue reading