Promoting recycling and waste minimization - Source Reduction
The Time to Recycle Vision of Success is that purchased materials are reused and recycled wherever possible. In order to achieve this goal, an ad hoc subcommittee was formed in 2002 to ensure both public and private participation in the planning process. This committee was responsible for assessing the current and future needs of the region concerning three of the six strategies from the original plan.
These strategies are:
- minimizing household trash;
- minimizing apartment and commercial trash;
- and expanding recycling markets.
The subcommittee was also tasked with giving input on new issues that may not have been addressed in the original plan. This was done to ensure that the new plan is emblematic of the region's needs. The subcommittee developed eight objectives to help the region achieve the Time to Recycle vision.
1A. Increase Citizen Participation in Reuse and Recycling
2A. Expand Multi-Family Housing Recycling Efforts
3A. Track the effectiveness of regional waste reduction efforts on an ongoing basis
4A. Expand Commercial Recycling Efforts
5A. Promote Construction and Demolition (C&D) Material Reuse and Recycling
6A. Use Education Programs to Change Attitudes About Source Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
7A. Promote Innovative Technologies to Reduce Waste
8A. Expand Collection and Management of Special Waste
For more information see www.timetorecycle.com.
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