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TOTAL RESOURCE USE AND EFFICIENCY

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HOUSEKE KEEPING

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TOTAL RESOURCE USE AND EFFICIENCY

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▪ Articles ▪ Project Profiles ▪ TRUE Advisor Registration and Handbook ▪ Guide to Certification ▪ TRUE Registration Form ▪ TRUE Application form ▪ TRUE Zero Waste Rating System

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CELESTE MCMICKLE

Director, Client Solutions TRUE Zero Waste Certification, GBCI

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TRUE CORE CONCEPTS: Reuse se

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TRUE Rating g Syst stem: R : Reuse se

• Credit 1: Develop systems that emphasize reuse
• Credit 2: Document pallet and shipping container reuse
• Credit 3: Implement reusable transport containers
• Credit 4: Establish program to reuse office supplies and materials
• Credit 5: Use reusable/durable food service ware
• Credit 6: Donate all food safe of human consumption
• Credit 7: Participate in animal feed program for inedible food

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MaryEllen Etienne is the director of USGBC's Ohio Community. Prior to USGBC, she was the founder and executive director of multiple reuse

• rganizations including ReuseNYC, Reuse

Alliance and Reuse International, and is the creator and producer of ReuseConex - the international reuse conference and

• expo. She has co-authored federal Zero

Waste legislation that prioritized waste reduction and reuse, and was a key contributor to the first iteration of the TRUE

• certification. She holds LEED Green

Associate and TRUE Advisor credentials from GBCI.

What is Reuse?

Reuse means to extend the life of a product, package or resource by either using it more than once with little to no processing (same or new function), repairing it so it can be used longer, and/or sharing, renting, selling or donating it to/with another party. – Reuse International

What comprises the Reuse Industry?

Conventional Reuse

➢ Thrift Shops & Consignment Stores ➢ Building Materials Reuse Centers ➢ Furniture Banks & Food Rescue ➢ Online Exchanges ➢ Flea Markets, Garage Sales & Swaps

Creative Reuse

➢ Nonprofit Creative Reuse Centers ➢ Upcycling Artists & Designers ➢ Fine Art ➢ Clothing & Jewelry ➢ Furniture ➢ And more…

Deconstruction & Adaptive Reuse

➢ Deconstructing Building Materials ➢ Transforming Disused Buildings

Reusables

➢ Individual-scale personal durable products ➢ Commercial-grade durable Products

Sharing

➢ The “Intense Use” of a durable products, used infrequently

Repair

➢ Personal Self-Repair ➢ Professional Repair ➢ Refurbishing ➢ Remanufacturing

What are the Benefits of Reuse?

How can your business apply these strategies?

Determine the waste stream baseline ➢ Manufacturing process by-products ➢ Transport packaging / logistics ➢ General packaging waste ➢ Paper & other office supplies ➢ Service ware ➢ Food ➢ Bathroom products ➢ Other areas/products

Access the Situation

Figure out how to measure diversion ➢ # of tons diverted from the landfill ➢ $ avoided disposal costs (donor/seller) ➢ $ avoided purchase costs recipient/buyer) ➢ $ value of materials donated (donor) ➢ $ revenues earned (donor/seller) ➢ # of job created or retained ➢ # of families/individuals/organizations assisted

Track your Efforts

NOT just end-of-pipe solutions, must look to purchasing & maintenance ➢ Logistics – durable/reusable packaging ➢ Furniture – refurbished workstations ➢ Office – remanufactured toner cartridges, refillable pens/pencils ➢ Kitchen/Cafeteria: reusable service ware, reusable to-go boxes, divert food ➢ Share/Repair – online exchange & repair cafes

Go Full Circle

Keys to Success

Implement a successful waste reduction plan by

➢ Knowing your basics – Figure out the baseline ➢ Working the hierarchy – Highest & best use ➢ Scoping it out – Who can help you ➢ Getting buy-in – Pitch it and get feedback ➢ Integrating reuse – Help meet overall goals ➢ Learning from your efforts – Track, analyze,

improve

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Hailing from U.S. EPA Region 9 since 2005, André Villaseñor serves in the Sustainable Management of Food Program where he coordinates the Food Recovery Challenge and aspects of excess food prevention, recovery and

• recycling. Prior to EPA, he served in the U.S.

Peace Corps in Ecuador. He holds an M.S. Environmental Science from State University of New York and an M.A. International Relations from Syracuse University.

Reach True Zero Waste By Reusing Excess Food with Haste

EPA mission:

To protect human health and the environment.

1970-2020: Cut air pollutants by 73% 92% compliance with drinking water standards. >9 million tons of virgin materials avoided.

These presentations are provided as part of EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management Web Academy. This document does not constitute EPA policy. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation of

• use. Links to non-EPA websites do not imply any official EPA

endorsement of, or a responsibility for, the opinions, ideas, data or products presented at those locations or guarantee the validity of the information provided. Links to non-EPA servers are provided solely as a pointer to information that might be useful to EPA staff and the public.

Disclaimer

TRUE Zero Waste: Reuse Credit 6 DONATE ALL FOOD SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

• Submittal Documentation

– Narrative describing implementation

• f food donations, reception and

redistributing the food. – Document food donated to people (receipts, letters, agreements, reports).

Donating surplus from Golub Corporation

TRUE Zero Waste: Reuse Credit 7

PARTICIPATE IN ANIMAL FEED PROGRAM FOR INEDIBLE FOOD

• Submittal Documentation

– Identify food donated, and the recipients. – Document food donated to animals (receipts, letters, service contracts, reports).

Food scraps to animals at GIANT Food Stores

epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/united-states-2030-food-loss-and-waste-reduction-goal

epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/food-recovery-hierarchy

Food Donation Liability Protection

• Federal Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food

Donation Act

• CA Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (AB1219)

U.S. Congressional Rep. Bill Emerson

Food Donation Liability Protection

Food Donation Tax Benefits

MGM Bellagio, in Las Vegas, donates its surplus food via three square.

chlpi.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/12/Food- Donation-Fed-Tax-Guide-for-Pub-2.pdf

Food Donation Tax Benefits

• Internal Revenue Code 170(e)(3) of 2011
• Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of

2015

Where to Find Food Banks/Pantries

feedingamerica.org/ find-your-local- foodbank

Where to Find Food Banks/Pantries findafoodpantry.org

Excess Food Opportunities Map

• Interactive food waste data and recovery map.
• Displays 1.2 million excess food generators and 4,000

potential recipients of surplus food.

epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/excess-food-opportunities-map

Food Date Labeling

The Food Date Labeling Act HR 3981 & SB 2337

• “BEST If Used By”
• “USE By”

Participants: Track and measure their surplus food. Move toward their food recovery goals. Endorsers: Educate on the sustainable management of food. Conduct Food Recovery Challenge outreach.

Food Recovery Challenge (FRC)

epa.gov/foodrecoverychallenge

FRC Annual Food Diversion Tracking Form for Participants

epa.gov/foodrecoverychallenge

FRC Participant Annual Climate Profile

epa.gov/foodrecoverychallenge

Food Recovery Challenge 2018 Achievements

• Donated 317,000 tons of surplus food.
• Saved $42 million in avoided tipping fees.
• GHG benefit= like removing 139k cars from Earth.

epa.gov/foodrecoverychallenge

EPA.GOV/SUSTAINABLE-MANAGEMENT- FOOD/REDUCE-WASTED-FOOD-FEEDING-HUNGRY- PEOPLE

villasenor.andre@epa.gov epa.gov/sustainable- management- food/forms/contact-us- about-sustainable- management-food

As a visual artist and environmentalist, Leah Sherry finds great joy in working alongside fellow planet- loving creatives to spark positive change in our

• community. She is an avid rockhounder, loves her

pets: Peter, Scamper, and Sparkler; and couldn't be any more Aquarius if she tried.

Fostering creativity & sustainability through reuse

About Me

USGBC True Zero Waste Certification & Women in Green Leadership

About TGCR

• 501c3
• Nashville, TN
• Keeps materials out of the

landfill by accepting donations from individuals and businesses

• Reconnect them to people

who need them such as teachers, artists, and students

We do this in 4 ways: 1)reuse art galleries, 2)an open studio workspace, 3)a reuse shopping and donation center and 4)education programming We provide an inclusive, safe space for all to create and we believe materials should be accessible so we have a pay-what- you-can model.

In all that we do, we educate about the environment, sustainability, and creativity to all in order to continue this cycle of investing in earth and community.

We have diverted 760,000 pounds to date, the equivalent of 31 school buses!

Impact Report

How Creative Reuse Works:

Creative Reuse is for Everyone!

TGCR Education Programs

• Largest provider of free aftercare services

in Metro Nashville Schools, based in high- need schools

• Data supporting reduction in chronic

absenteeism, increased math and literacy scores for students in our programs

• Holistic approach, wrap-around services to

ensure the wellbeing of each child

• Cross curricular

instruction, including STEAM, Social Emotional Learning, and of course - hands on creative reuse!

TGCR Afterschool Programs

The heart of all TGCR afterschool programs is the principle of reuse. These programs encourage students to adopt reuse attitudes in all aspects of their days, not just during arts time.

Other Education Programs

Reduce, reuse, recycle, rot!

• Litter pickups
• Pick up for a pint
• River cleanups
• Composting 101
• Reuse Birthday parties
• Library workshops
• Festival booths

2020: creative reuse allowing us to serve our community in brand new ways

Paid internships, work experience programs for low-income youth Thousands of art kit distributions to students who have been out of the classroom for 7 months

Safe, daily childcare for families in need. Partnering with local businesses who have additional space due to employees now working from home to host our small learning pods.

Turnip Sprouts

Reuse Resources & Relationships

https://www.pinterest.com/turnipgrnreuse/_saved/

1. Relationship building propels creative reuse 2. Search for a creative reuse and creative reuse opportunities near you 3. Take advantage of creative reuses offering virtual opportunities 4. Utilize Craigslist, Nextdoor, Facebook groups to educate yourself and connect with other creative reusers 5. Use the internet, especially pinterest, to get inspired on how to creatively reuse specific materials

Give creative reuse a try! No-sew T-shirt bag

For more information:

Website: https://www.turnipgreencreativereuse.org/ Instagram: @turnipgreencreativereuse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnipGreenCreativeReuse/ Email: Leah@turnipgreencreativereuse.org

Thank you!

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Emily DeCremer

Certification Program Lead, TRUE GBCI

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TRUE Rating System: Reuse

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TRUE Rating g Syst stem: R : Reuse se

• Credit 1: Develop systems that emphasize reuse
• Credit 2: Document pallet and shipping container reuse
• Credit 3: Implement reusable transport containers
• Credit 4: Establish program to reuse office supplies and materials
• Credit 5: Use reusable/durable food service ware
• Credit 6: Donate all food safe of human consumption
• Credit 7: Participate in animal feed program for inedible food

Documentation

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Reuse Credit it 2: : Document pallet and shipping container reuse

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Establish a process to track and document the reuse of pallets,

incoming shipping containers and outgoing shipping containers.

• 2. Develop a methodology to quantify the numberand monthly volume

by weight of reused pallets and containers. INTENT: To quantify reuse activity and reduce the need for new pallet and/or shipping container purchase.

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Reuse Credit it 2: : Document pallet and shipping container reuse Pallets Reused

Month Number Pallet Weight (lbs) Total Weight (lbs) January 55 33 1815 February 60 33 1980 March 77 33 2541 April 35 33 1155 May 60 33 1980 June 70 33 2310 July 64 33 2112 August 48 33 1584 September 37 33 1221 October 57 33 1881 November 24 33 792 December 10 33 330 TOTAL 597 19701

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Reuse Credit it 2: : Document pallet and shipping container reuse

Reusable Plastic Shipping Totes - Incoming from Vendor

Month Number Tote Weight (lbs) Total Weight (lbs) January 12 10 120 February 10 10 100 March 13 10 130 April 15 10 150 May 17 10 170 June 9 10 90 July 8 10 80 August 11 10 110 September 17 10 170 October 19 10 190 November 13 10 130 December 10 10 100 TOTAL 154 1540

Reusable Plastic Shipping Totes - Outgoing to Vendor

Month Number Tote Weight (lbs) Total Weight (lbs) January 5 10 50 February 8 10 80 March 12 10 120 April 13 10 130 May 18 10 180 June 11 10 110 July 5 10 50 August 10 10 100 September 19 10 190 October 21 10 210 November 18 10 180 December 7 10 70 TOTAL 147 1470

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Reuse Credit it 3: : Implement reusable shipping containers

REQUIREMENTS:Utilize reusable plastic, metal, wood, or other durable

material containers for transporting items or supplies. Reusable containers can be used for outgoing shipping and/or receiving from vendors, inter-company shipments,

• r customers.

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Reuse Credit 1: Develop systems that emphasize reuse

Food Waste Reduction: Chips n’ Shuka!

Reuse Credit 3: Reusable transport containers

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TRUE Rating System: Reuse

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