California, and beyond. We transform the ideals of sustainability - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Ecology Center’s mission is to inspire and build a sustainable, healthy, and just future for the East Bay, California, and beyond. We transform the ideals of sustainability into everyday practice. We deliver information you can act on, infrastructure you can count on, and leadership for lasting change.

Our Services Include:

• 3 Weekly Farmers’ Markets
• 2 Produce Stands
• Residential Curbside Recycling
• Classes And Workshops
• Youth Environmental Academy
• Help Desk And Hotline
• Book, DVD, And Seed Library
• Zero Waste Berkeley
• Store For Sustainable Living,
• A Demonstration House And

Garden.

• Convene The Berkeley Food

Policy Council, The Berkeley Climate Action Coalition, And The California Alliance Of Farmers’ Markets.

• We Also Lead Market Match, An

Innovative Nutrition Incentive Program That Doubles The Value Of “Food Stamps” At Farmers’ Markets Across California,

• Serve As The Fiscal Sponsor For

A Wide Range Of Projects That Align With Our Mission.

The Ecology Center Zero Waste

• Mission Driven
• Zero Waste Vision In Action
• Providing High Quality Service With High Environmental Value
• Providing Multiple Community Benefits Beyond Recycling Services
• Strong Community Partnerships
• Strong Organizational Structure & Leadership

Evolution of Ecology Center Recycling in Berkeley

• 1973 Monthly Newspaper Collection
• 1979 Cans and Bottles Added
• 1989 Weekly Collection Begins
• 1994 Mixed Paper and Cardboard Added
• 2000 Plastics of Type #1 and #2 Added
• 2008 Economy Crashes Newspapers Decline
• 2010 Cart Based Collection
• 2013 Mixed Plastics #3 - #7 Added

Efficient Dual Stream Recycling Collection & Public Education

Split Cart Collection Program

Cart Program Goals

• Improve Customer Convenience
• Increase Participation Rates
• Improve Multi-Family Residential Service
• Maintain Or Improve Quality Of Materials
• Reduce Cross Contamination
• Reduce Poaching
• Increase Tonnage And Revenue

Mixed Plastics Collection Program Goals

• Reduction Of Pollution In Waterways
• Improve Residential Options For Hard To Recycle Plastics
• Increase Participation Rates Through Customer Education
• Increased Diversion

Customer Education Introduction of Split-Cart Addition of Mixed Plastics

1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Fibe Fiber Con Conta tainer iners

Additional 1,083 tons collected 16% increase from prior year Additional 710 tons collected 9% increase from prior year Additional 281 tons collected 4% increase from prior year

COLLECTION TONNAGE

1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

MIXED FIBER

1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

CONTAINERS

500 1000 JAN MAR MAY JUL SEP NOV

Total Tonnage 2015 Total Tonnage 2016 Total Tonnage 2017

Cart Delivery 17.0% Cart Exchange 6.6% Cart Removal 8.5% Cart Repair 16.8% Exemption Request 1.7% Collection Related 62.90% Move-In's 2.00%

Service Request Breakdown 3,336 Service Calls

Safety & Compliance

Cal/OSHA Targeted Inspection & Enforcement Audit

• Regular Safety Meetings
• Injury & Illness Prevention Plan
• Chemical Hazard Communication Plan
• Emergency Action Plan
• Vehicle Inspection Audit
• Staff Interviews

COAMSS In March 14th, a delegation of the Council of Mayors of San Salvador toured the facility and met with our new Mayor Plastic Free July (Altamont Fund) The City of Berkeley issued a proclamation, declaring the month of July - Plastic Free The Ecology Center produced 6 events as part of the campaign including a film screening, shoreline cleanup, and a tour of the 2nd St zero waste & recycling facility Zero Waste Apartment Project (Stopwaste) Disposable Foodware Reduction Pilot with UC Berkeley and Telegraph Ave BID (Chancellor's Fund Pending) Bottle Bill and Packaging Policy engagement at Cal Recycle and State Legislature Participation in the international #BreakFreeFromPlastic movement

ADVOCACY & EDUCATION

Berkeley’s Unique Approach to Resource Management:

Retaining Material Quality Through Our Partner Network

Ecology Center

Efficient dual stream recycling collection

Community Conservation Center

Small scale high quality material processing

Urban Ore

Successful building material salvage & reuse

Vision for the Future

Unified and seamless provision and promotion of Curbside, Drop Off, and Buy Back Services Innovative New Facility Keeping True to Highest and Best Use and Quality of Materials Expanded Drop Off and Pay-to-Recycle Services adding More and Harder to Recycle Materials Workforce Development and Homeless Services Integration Expanded Public Education, Tours, and Workshops

Ecology Center

Curbside Recycling Since 1973

THANK YOU