Source Reduction and Recycling Progress & Opportunities in Virginia Colleges & School Systems Tom Griffin, Greener Results Consulting

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Source Reduction and Recycling Progress & Opportunities in Virginia Colleges & School Systems Tom Griffin, Greener Results Consulting ; Regional School System Source Reduction and Recycling Symposium Fredericksburg, Virginia August 3, 2010 Assess, Improve, Promote

Sustainability Consulting Services for the Hospitality Industry 10/17/20152 Assess, Improve, Promote  Voluntary Certification Programs  Sustainable Program Design  Training  Green PR Services  Green Events Management  Waste Stream Auditing

Virginia’s Campaign to Encourage Green Practices in All Sectors of Virginia’s Tourism Industry 10/17/20153  Voluntary; Self-Certification  Core Requirements  Continuous Improvements  Virginia Green Profile  Consumer Involvement & Feedback  Recognition

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Virginia Green Cafeterias College Dining Halls Virginia Green Cafeterias College Dining Halls

Randolph-Macon Waste Audit Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting!

VCU Waste Audit Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting!

University of Virginia is Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting!

So, of course, so is Virginia Tech! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting! Virginia Green Cafeterias: Composting!

Virginia Green Events: “Eco-Stations”

Sustainable Restaurant Management Training Program

1 million bottles of beer…. in the landfill

Sustainability Consulting Services for the Hospitality Industry 10/17/ Assess, Improve, Promote  Voluntary Certification Programs  Sustainable Program Design  Training  Green PR Services  Green Events Management  Waste Stream Auditing

Questions? Tom Griffin Assess, Improve, Promote