E-Newsletter
December 2005
Waste Reduction at WasteCap….
In an effort to reduce office paper waste at your office and ours,
WasteCap utilizes an electronic newsletter. Past e-newsletters can
be found on our website under the
“Archives”
tab. Check out our website at
www.wastecapne.org
for the latest events, publications, and new member listings for
WasteCap Nebraska.
What’s New
for December 2005:
New
Staff Profile-Sue Ellen Pegg
Retrofit
Recycling Pick-Up Days
Federal
Government Should Do More to Promote Electronics Recycling and Reuse
Updated
Online Paper Calculator Available
Environmentally
Friendly PC Announced
Green Holiday Tips
WasteCap Nebraska welcomes Sue
Ellen Pegg to the position of Technical Assistance Coordinator. Sue
Ellen recently relocated to Lincoln from Illinois where she worked in
membership, fundraising, and grant writing for the Illinois Agricultural
Leadership Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and
has a background in agricultural research at both the university and
industry level. Sue Ellen has always been concerned with the issues of
environmental health, waste reduction, and recycling and is excited to
be a part of the important mission of WasteCap Nebraska. She will be
responsible for member services, and you may contact her at 402-436-2383
or
sepegg@wastecapne.org
with any questions.
WasteCap Nebraska members
receive discounted fluorescent lamp, ballast, electronic and battery
recycling services through Retrofit Recycling (800-274-1309) and
Environmental Compliance Enterprises (466-2268). Please let us know if
you need an updated price sheet. Pick up dates are subject to change,
please call 7-10 business days ahead of time if you wish to schedule
additional pick ups.
Week of January 9th
Week
of January 23rd
A recently released report by
the Government Accountability Office found that the federal government
should provide more incentives to encourage the recycling and reuse of
electronic equipment. Their investigation found that the cost currently
charged to recycle this equipment discourages consumers from protecting
the environment by recycling since federal regulations allow for
landfill disposal of such items. The report recommends the EPA propose
legislation to promote recycling and reuse as well as guarantee safe
disassembly of electronics shipped to other countries.
http://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/news.asp?ID=8854
Source: Recycling Today
Would you like to know the environmental impact of
your paper consumption? A newly upgraded version of Environmental
Defense’s paper calculator is now accessible online. It allows you to
evaluate your paper use and determine how changes in paper grade and
quantity consumed would utilize fewer resources. Learn more at:
EP Online
A personal computer that
utilizes less electricity, has a lead-free motherboard, and offers free
unit recycling has been introduced by Computer Technology Link
Corporation. For more information see: http://www.wastenews.com/headlines2.html?id=1134581144
Source: Waste News
The holidays are traditionally
a season of excess, and this is evidenced by the increased input in our
landfills during this time of the year. Some suggestions to reduce
waste during the holidays are to send electronic mail or telephone
greetings instead of cards, use alternative wrapping materials such as
tins, decorative boxes, or reusable gift bags as a substitute for paper,
carry a canvas bag when shopping rather than accumulating store sacks,
and use recycled or edible tree decorations. Gift ideas can include
homemade baked goods, event tickets, gift certificates, or IOU’s for
household chores. Many more suggestions on environmentally suitable
holiday practices may be found at:
http://www.musc.edu/recycle/holidays.
Source:
Medical University of South Carolina, Office of Recycling and Solid
Waste Management