1. WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING 1

2. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 2

3. WASTE GENERATION 3 In 2009, Americans produced about 243 million tons of municipal solid waste, or about 4.3 pounds of waste per person per day. That is enough trash to circle the earth 24 times.

4. WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS 4 Landfill Transfer Station Waste-to-Energy Composting Recycling

5. WASTE STREAM 5

6. RECYCLING 6

7. 7 Overall, Americans recovered 34% of waste generated in 2009. We recycled 82 million tons of material. In 2009, we saw a 44% increase in the use of recycled content plastic used in food and beverage bottles.

8. THE 3 R’S 8 REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE

9. WHY RECYCLE? Saves natural resources Prevents air & water pollution Saves energy Provides raw materials for industry Creates jobs Saves landfill space Keeps habitats intact 9

10. HOW RECYCLING SAVES ENERGY 10

11. DEFINITIONS 11 Pre-consumer vs. Post-consumer Commingled vs. Source Separated Recyclable vs. Recycled Closed Loop Recycling

12. PLASTICS RECYCLING 12 True or False? Any plastic product that has a number within the chasing arrows is recyclable?

13. THE 3 ARROWS - CYCLE 13 1. Collection of Recyclables 2. Process & Manufacture the Material 3. Buy Recycled Products

14. COLLECTION Curbside Drop-off Deposit Program Out and About 14

15. PROCESS AND MANUFACTURE 15

16. BUYING RECYCLED 16

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