[Sdpg] September Zero Waste Workshops in San Diego

[Sarah Boltwala-Mesina]

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Date: Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Subject: September Zero Waste Workshops in San Diego
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 Make Your School Go Zero Waste! - Free Workshops In San Diego

Is your school interested in recycling/composting programs but doesn’t know
where to start or how to mobilize the staff and school community? Inika
Small Earth is pleased to announce our upcoming Zero Waste Workshops. At the
workshops you can learn more about how zero waste is economically,
operationally and educationally feasible for schools and learn how to write
and implement a zero waste plan for your school. To learn more about these
workshops click
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The Zero Waste Corporate Partners Program – A Win-Win-Win for Everyone!

The Zero Waste Corporate Partners program is a way for businesses to lead
the way to sustainability by example. Inika will work with companies to help
them achieve their sustainability and Zero Waste targets. A portion of the
savings realized in the process will support our work with schools.

Starting in July 2012, AB 32 requires businesses that generate more than 4
cu. yds of solid waste per week to either 1) source separate their
recyclables or 2) subscribe to a mixed recycling service that would separate
recyclables at the back end and achieve a similar diversion rate as source
separation.

Introducing a composting program for the cafeterias and zero waste friendly
purchasing, shipping and special events policies, will allow businesses to
go above and beyond their compliance requirements towards AB 32 to become a
‘Zero Waste Business’.  Most entities are able to pay for their zero waste
programs by eliminating unnecessary trash service, diverting recyclables
from trash, realizing revenues from scrap materials wile gaining marketing
leverage for their commitment to sustainability.

We offer the following comprehensive sustainability planning services:

   - Waste audits and characterizations to create your customized waste
   profile
   - Generating savings by right sizing your waste service
   - Review of supply chain to identify source reduction opportunities (e.g.
   packaging, purchasing, alternatives to single serve disposables)
   - Opportunities in recycling (identify lapses in current recycling
   programs, introduce practices and identify markets to recycle new materials)
   - Organics recycling (cafeteria operations, food scrap management pre and
   post consumer)
   - Review of building operations and maintenance
   - Transportation, energy and water use
   - Toxic materials survey and product replacement recommendations
   - Incorporate Zero Waste into special events









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