1. Life Cycle Assessment of Organic Diversion Alternatives and Economic Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Options April 19, 2010 Public Workshop 1

2. Workshop Agenda 1:00 – 1:30 Introduction Project Background Purpose of workshop 1:30 – 2:00Project Staff Evaluation Matrix 2:00 – 3:00Workplan Research gaps Future studies 3:00 – 4:00Public Comment 4:00Closing Comments OPTIONAL Staff will be available to review Tool Testing and Results at the end of the workshop. 2

3. Project Overview Purpose: Complete a Life cycle Assessment and Economic Analysis that quantifies organic diversion alternatives and recycling options on a regional basis in the State of California to optimize GHG emission reductions in the most cost-effective manner while also striving towards zero waste. Develop a Customized California GHG Tool that will provide additional information on GHG emission reductions related to diversion activities. 3

4. Project MilestonesDate Contract BeginsMay 2007 Project Kickoff MeetingAugust 2007 Stakeholder WorkshopJanuary 2008 LCA Tool EvaluationFebruary 2008 Contract Suspended by Executive OrderJuly 31 - Oct. 15, 2008 Facilities Data SurveyNovember 2008- March 2009 Technical Approach to Recycling /Recycling Cost AnalysisJanuary 2009 Stakeholder WorkshopFebruary 2009 Scenarios, Process Boundaries, and Key Data AssumptionsApril 2009 Compost Sampling and Analysis ReportApril 2009 Working Draft ReportJune 2009 Stakeholder WorkshopJuly 2009 Draft ToolAugust 2009 Contract EndsOctober 2009 Draft Final Report and ToolNovember 2009 CalRecycle Staff EvaluationNovember 2009 – March 2010 Stakeholder WorkshopApril 19, 2010 4

5. P roject Challenges Lack of primary data Data survey was unsuccessful in obtaining information from industry Contractors had to rely on secondary data Economic downturn CIWMB Economic Incentive Workshops Suspension of contract Governor Schwarzenegger's Executive Order S-09-08 5

6. Staff Observation Matrix 6

7. CalRecycle LCA Workplan 7

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11. CalRecycle LCA Workplan 11

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13. CalRecycle LCA Workplan 13

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15. Public Comments Draft deliverables CalRecycle LCA Workplan Recommendations for future work 15

16. Closing Comments The LCA Tool review is not available via the Webinar Please contact Teri Wion for information regarding the LCA Tool Testing and Results. Teri.Wion@calrecycle.ca.gov or (916) 341-6374 Next Steps 16

17. – Promoting a More Sustainable California 17