Post on 12-May-2015
EPA Region 1 Update
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Jeri WeissEPA Region 1
Sustainable Materials Management
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Sample WasteWise Report
Electronics Challenge Reduces ghg emissions
Conserves resources
Recovers valuable materials
EnergyWaterWaste
ElectronicsTransportationPurchasing
Federal Green Challenge
Zero Waste Pilot Middletown , CT
Food Recovery ChallengeColleges and Universities
Venues ( sporting arenas)
Supermarkets
Healthcare and Hospitality
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Food Waste is a National Problem
We Need Champions! Food Waste: Huge Problem & Opportunity
Take the Food Recovery Challenge and together – let’s take a bite out of food waste!
Participating organizations can receive national recognition for their outstanding Challenge
achievements & leadership
www.epa.gov/foodrecoverychallenge
Join Us!
Reduce, Reuse, RecycleStep #1 and #2 = Biggest Bang for Your Buck
• Step #1: Source Reduction - reducing waste at the “source”• Reducing over-buying & processing wastes• Reducing over preps & plate waste• Make the most of the product you purchased
• Step #2: Feed Hungry People• Donating wholesome food, supplies and prepared foods to food banks,
rescues, pantries, and kitchens• Liability protection & tax deductions
• Step #3: Recycle (compost)• Sending off to an existing composter or composting on-site
EPA Tools & Resources:Waste Audit Sheets, Calculators, Guides…
www.epa.gov/foodrecovery
Re-TRAC thru WasteWise
What WasteWise Re-TRAC does:• Compiles and analyzes your waste
management data and maintains historical files.
• Submits your annual data to the WasteWise program with a click.
• Generates instant reports on program performance and trends, and calculates GHG emission reductions associated with your activities.
• Provides your official EPA Climate Profile report on an annual basis. "The new Re-TRAC system is beyond fabulous. It really
improves the data entering experience. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!" - Mariah Titlow Tinger, Senior Environmental Program Coordinator, Genzyme Corporation
Food Recovery ChallengeFour Easy Steps!
1. Assess It! Conduct baseline food waste assessment w/in first 60 days of joining
2. Commit to It! Set a three year goal with a commitment to increase food reduction/diversion by 5% in the first year.
3. Do It! Undertake food waste reduction and recovery activities to meet your goals!
4. Track It! Report annually using ReTRAC
Food Recovery Challenge
Benefits Reduce your costs
Improve your image
Feed your communities
Protect your environment
Food Scrap Recycling PrimerUnderstanding Large-Scale Food Scrap Recycling Technologies for
Urban Areas
Why did we do this
For whom is the audience
When will it be available
What it includes
Food Scrap Recycling Primer
Key Considerations
Quality of LifeLand AreaEnvironmental ConcernsEconomicsRegulatory Requirements
Food Scrap Recycling PrimerUnderstanding the basics:
Anaerobic Digestion
Windrows Composting
In-vessel Composting