Recycle Committee
- lImplement a recycling program within business facilities
- lRecycle all paper, bottles, cans, and cardboard throughout schools
- lEliminate use of any non-recyclable, non-reusable, non-compostable products from cafeterias
- lAfter waste reduction efforts, recycle and compost as much as possible to reduce residual waste
- lConduct waste audits to identify best targets for waste reduction, recycling, cost savings, and greenhouse gas reduction
- lTarget high profile locations to be model recycling facilities – IBM Watson as example
- lSchools create and market awareness campaign re: recycled projects. Fundraisers and other school events should promote and use recycled products
- lEnlist the help of realtors that can support recycling for those moving out and those moving in
- lAdopt pay-as-you-throw rate structure, eliminate free bulky waste pickups OR offer additional pickups for targeted materials (PCs, appliances, etc.)
- lDevelop Recycling Branding program to identify non-recyclable containers (Styrofoam) and work with local stores to label items (such as Hannaford has done with nutrition)
- lPromote on-site deconstruction sales
- lEncourage drives and collection bins for materials that are not currently recycled by the county, such as VHS tapes and CDs
- lPromote second-hand shops, salvage companies, food banks, and swap sites
- lReview purchasing for office supplies implementing a policy to purchase recycled goods
- lCreate training programs to education custodial teams on importance of recycling, source separation, purity of stream and proper handling techniques