Tours
& Talks
Spring & Summer 2009
- Free Workshops: How to Build and Ramp Up the Recycling
Program You Want!
GPCRC is partnering with allied companies
and volunteer members to run sector-specific recycling workshops
every month during the spring. Our core workshop title is "How
to Build and Ramp Up the Recycling Program You Want!"
The object is to change the paradigm from recycling being an add-on
to trash disposal to recycling becoming your principle means of
managing discards. It is entirely possible to divert as much as
80-90% of waste from most businesses and institutions. We want to
show you how to do that in an informal setting where you can ask
questions and learn amongst your peers. Topics in our workshops
will include:
 Presentation
on Philadelphia's Commercial Recycling Regulations by Robin
Geller, Philadelphia Streets Department
Growing
Your Green Team
Training
Co-workers
Case
Studies of Highly Successful Programs
Tracking
and Troubleshooting
Schedule
Our first workshop is geared for hospitals
and healthcare establishments and will be on March 6th from
9:30 to 12:30 in Center City. Future workshops are still in a scheduling
mode but will include:
April - Hospitality Industry
May - Multi-Family Housing and Apartment Buildings
June - Cultural Institutions
July - Business Districts and Shopping Centers
To register and for more information, call Ann at 215-764-9071.
If you don't see your industry on this list and would like to collaborate,
call Ann as well and we will be able to oblige you and your colleagues.
 Did
We Miss You at Harrah's Racetrack and
Casino in Chester, PA?
Over 80 people attended our June 20, 2008
networking event at Harrah's. Attendees had a chance to learn more
about the Big Belly solar compactor and got to see the company's
new recycling kiosk add-on units. Most importantly, Judy Ward, president
of Advanced Enviro Systems, Inc.
spoke about a number of new and innovative solar-oriented waste
equipment options that her company is now handling.
Environmental
Solutions was also there to show off their three-stream model
of The Collector. And The Institution
Recycling Network was also in attendance providing members with
information on their One-Stop recycling program as well as their
C&D and Surplus material diversion capabilities. Most importantly,
members had the honor of listening to Margaret O'Sullivan,
the Philadelphia City Director for the Clinton Climate Initiative
(CCI) speak on building energy efficiency and the plans that CCI
has for working with government, businesses and institutions in
the region.
2009 Scheduling (TBA) - We want to
tour great facilities in the region. Email:
dbiddle@gpcrc.com for consideration,
or call 215-247-3090. Council events are always a great opportunity
to stay ahead of the curve. These events are free to members in
good standing.These events are free to members in good standing.
Membership information may be found
here.
Recent Talks and Tours
May 20, 2005 - WXPN
Studios/World Cafe Live-over 50 attendees enjoyed a
recycling program tour of one of Philadelphia's newest worldclass
music venues and then listened to a lively discussion about the
merits of incentive-based recycling with Ron Gonen, co-founder of
RecycleBank, LLC. A four-star
lunch, sponsored by Blue
Mountain Recycling, followed along with live entertainment overlooking
the World Cafe Live stage.
April 21, 2006 - DEP SE Regional
Offices - about 40 of the
region's top recycling professionals and facility managers toured
the DEP's
green offices in Norristown and then listened to a talk by David
Biddle summarizing the results of GPCRC's solid waste and recycling
study of the five-county region. Lunch was graciously sponsored
by Waste Management of the Delaware
Valley.
Annual
Meeting and Awards Luncheon - March
9, 2007
Award created by Neil Benson, Philadelphia Dumpster Divers
With over 130 representatives of businesses, institutions,
governement and the non-profit sector, our 2007 Annual Meeting was
a big hit. The intent of this year's meeting, as always, was to
provide a venue for attendees to get smarter and more motivated
about recycling, waste reduction and environmental programming in
general. Don Welsh of EPA started the ball rolling, then Rod Muir
of Waste Diversion, Canada, picked up the
pace. our panel on incentive-based recycling really got folks talking.
And then, after lunch, keynote speaker Sheli Smith really hit the
nail on the head with her talk about recycling and solid waste education
in Ohio schools and the whole need to re-think and completely integrate
recycling in everything we do.
If you didn't attend, here's what you missed:
Agenda
for Annual Meeting (PDF
File)
Attendee
Registration Form (PDF
File)
We need your help!
The Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon is our big fund raiser. Help
us help you! We've got a number of contribution opportunities for
all sizes and kinds of businesses. Check out the two files below.
The sooner you sign on, the sooner we can get the word out about
your company's committment to recycling in the region. Hurry,
please. All meals and breaks for the day are now covered. We need
advertising, vendor tables, and partnership and sponsorship support.
Sponsors
and Partners Information (PDF
File)
Vendor
Table Information (PDF
File)
Awards
Application Form
Nominate your own facility or someone elses.
No one has a perfect program, but there are plenty of hardworking
operations, facility and property professionals out there who deserve
recognition. Awards are for: Multi-unit programs;
Large Facilities; Small Businesses; Recycling Innovators; and the
coveted Recycler of the Year! Just download this PDF file, fill
it out and mail it back.
Deadline for
award applications extended to March 1st.
•
Awards Application Form (PDF File)
To see some photos of other events, go to our photo
gallery.
To be put on our mailing list for information on exhibits and tables
at our next event, please e-mail: dbiddle@gpcrc.com.
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Past
Newsletters (all newsletters are now only mailed electronically)
(pdf files)
Fall 2006 (note
date change)
Spring 2006
Spring 2004
Winter/Spring 2003
Fall
2002
Summer
2002
Winter
2002
Fall
2001
You need Acrobat Reader to read our newsletters. Free
download here.
Advertising
Rates for Electronic Newsletter (per issue)
Retail Rate - $125
General
Members - $90
Vendor Members - $50 (first
one is free with membership)
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Peer-to-Peer
Support
One of our most important roles as advocates for efficient waste
management is to provide peer-to-peer coordination and support for
facility and environmental managers and purchasing professionals
interested either in starting programs up from scratch or just enhancing
and modifying existing programs.
Council members have collectively saved millions of dollars for
their companies and institutions over the last decade. Many members
have learned how to make recycling and waste reduction work through
the school of hard knocks.
Getting peer support is easy. Just fill out the form below and e-mail
it to our executive director and he will put you in touch with someone
who should be able to help you.
Complete this on-line Peer Request Form,
or e-mail us providing the
following information: name, title, company, type of facility,
contact information, and describe any specific needs or issues you
are interested in.
We're Always Looking for Smart and Knowledgeable Peers
If you are interested in becoming a peer supporter, please e-mail
dbiddle@gpcrc.com. Let us
know about your programs and if you're interested in becoming a
member of the Commercial Recycling Council.
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Publications
and Reports - all files are (pdf
files)
"Successful
Recycling in Philadelphia" This
white paper, prepared to coincide with Philadelphia's mayoral election
in November 2007, priovides insights and commentary on key policy
and institutional challenges to the development of successful recycling
in Philadelphia. The paper addresses both residential and commercial
recycling issues.
Changing the Climate of Business-As-Usual
A straight-up,
four-page primer for executives and decision makers on how to address
climate change from a business perspective. This is the place to
start. The Resource section is chock-full-of the best information
out there. Prepared specially for our members and their bosses.
Lead, don't follow!
The
State of Commercial Solid Waste in Southeastern Pennsylvania
A report on business recycling and solid waste generation
in the Delaware Valley.
Summary
of The State of Commercial Solid Waste in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Key findings of our report on solid waste and recycling in the metro-Philly
region.
Recycling:
We Mean Business A new edition of the Philadelphia
Commercial Recycling Guide, finally available on-line!
Licensed Hauler's List
for Philadelphia This is the most up to date list of
licensed trash, recycling, and/or food waste haulers with the Philadelphia
Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Final Report 2003
First two years of GPCRC grant activities, plus new directions for
2004 and 2005.
Final
Report 2004-2005 GPCRC 2004-2005 Activities.
Audit Report
Sample output from GPCRC Environmental Business Reporting Tool.
(It's 2007! Do you know what your recycling rate is?)
You need Acrobat Reader
to read our publications. Free
download here.
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Regulatory
Issues
Recycling has been the law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey since
the late 1980s. But well-planned and managed programs also reduce
overall costs for buildings and demonstrate responsible corporate
citizenship. The information below summarizes key regulatory issues
for the region.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Commercial Recycling Plan
Pennsylvania
EPA
Universal Wastes
For more information, go to the sites referenced below.
PADEP
- Recycling
PADEP
- SE Region
NJDEP
DNREC
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
DSWA
- Delaware Solid Waste Authority
EPA
Office of Solid Waste
EPA
Global Warming Site
EPA
Hazardous Waste Site
EPA
Universal Waste Rule
EPA,
Region III (Mid-Atlantic)
Philadelphia Streets Department
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