The document discusses solid waste management and describes the waste management hierarchy. It explains the key concepts of reduce, reuse, recycle, waste to energy recovery, treatment, and disposal. Reduce is the best option, which involves preventing waste generation through product design and reducing toxicity. Reuse involves using products multiple times. Recycling reprocesses waste into new products. Waste to energy converts waste into fuel or generates energy from incineration. Treatment and disposal are the least preferred options, such as landfilling.
The New Paltz staff ran a successful pilot food waste composting program, receiving waste from local colleges and businesses. Over 900 tons of food waste was composted before the hauler opted to use another site. Brush drop-off increased after fees were waived, providing material for composting and mulch sales. A rigid plastics recycling program diverted an average of 1 ton per month from the waste stream. While landfill fees decreased with waste reduction initiatives, disposal costs also dropped and reuse center sales covered operating costs. Composting and permaculture workshops generated more interest than other programs. Over 150 compost bins were distributed to residents.
This document discusses how audiences have impacted journalism. It explores how audiences now consume and interact with news as consumers and producers, and how little audiences understand the challenges facing journalism. The document also examines audience behavior over time, whether audiences can help or hurt journalism, and if they are truly participating or evolving in how they engage with news.
The document discusses lean software development principles for achieving continuous delivery, including eliminating waste, amplifying learning, deciding late, delivering fast, empowering teams, building integrity, and seeing the whole process. It provides examples of how following these principles can reduce wait times, unnecessary processes, and bugs by making decisions quickly with the whole team and delivering changes more rapidly based on feedback. The overall message is that lean principles can help teams optimize their processes for continuous delivery.
Practical insights in implementing lean principles Lean India Summit 2014Lean India Summit
The document describes how lean principles were used to improve a test maintenance program. Key lean principles implemented included value stream mapping, takt time, work load leveling, SMED (single minute exchange of die), 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain), and visual controls. This led to a 262% improvement in productivity, reduced setup time from 65 to 15 hours, more effective hardware utilization, capacity for new testing, and happier employees.
The document discusses solid waste management and describes the waste management hierarchy. It explains the key concepts of reduce, reuse, recycle, waste to energy recovery, treatment, and disposal. Reduce is the best option, which involves preventing waste generation through product design and reducing toxicity. Reuse involves using products multiple times. Recycling reprocesses waste into new products. Waste to energy converts waste into fuel or generates energy from incineration. Treatment and disposal are the least preferred options, such as landfilling.
The New Paltz staff ran a successful pilot food waste composting program, receiving waste from local colleges and businesses. Over 900 tons of food waste was composted before the hauler opted to use another site. Brush drop-off increased after fees were waived, providing material for composting and mulch sales. A rigid plastics recycling program diverted an average of 1 ton per month from the waste stream. While landfill fees decreased with waste reduction initiatives, disposal costs also dropped and reuse center sales covered operating costs. Composting and permaculture workshops generated more interest than other programs. Over 150 compost bins were distributed to residents.
This document discusses how audiences have impacted journalism. It explores how audiences now consume and interact with news as consumers and producers, and how little audiences understand the challenges facing journalism. The document also examines audience behavior over time, whether audiences can help or hurt journalism, and if they are truly participating or evolving in how they engage with news.
The document discusses lean software development principles for achieving continuous delivery, including eliminating waste, amplifying learning, deciding late, delivering fast, empowering teams, building integrity, and seeing the whole process. It provides examples of how following these principles can reduce wait times, unnecessary processes, and bugs by making decisions quickly with the whole team and delivering changes more rapidly based on feedback. The overall message is that lean principles can help teams optimize their processes for continuous delivery.
Practical insights in implementing lean principles Lean India Summit 2014Lean India Summit
The document describes how lean principles were used to improve a test maintenance program. Key lean principles implemented included value stream mapping, takt time, work load leveling, SMED (single minute exchange of die), 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain), and visual controls. This led to a 262% improvement in productivity, reduced setup time from 65 to 15 hours, more effective hardware utilization, capacity for new testing, and happier employees.
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The document provides guidance on using Google+ for local businesses. It recommends setting up a Google+ page to improve search engine optimization and rankings by having more social credibility. It also suggests using Google+ to increase relevant traffic and customer interactions. The document then outlines the steps to set up a Google+ page for business including making posts, creating circles to organize contacts, adding photos/videos, and using features like hangouts and measurements tools. Finally, it lists some Google+ shortcuts and tips for using the platform.
Congress Approves Major Increase in Alzheimer’s Research FundingScott Robarge
Scott Robarge is the founder of Another8, a recruiting firm which addresses the needs of emerging technology companies. As a philanthropist, Scott Robarge contributes to the Alzheimer’s Association.
This document contains three lessons:
1. The first lesson discusses relative clauses, which provide additional information about something in a sentence. They can be essential or non-essential information.
2. The second lesson covers auxiliary verbs like "can", "could", "must", and "may" and their uses for ability, permission, requests, and possibility.
3. The third lesson explains the future form "going to", which is used to talk about plans and predictions based on present evidence, such as "I'm going to see him later today" or "It's going to rain soon."
Dokumen tersebut memberikan informasi tentang blog, termasuk definisi blog, manfaat blog sebagai media interaksi antara guru dan siswa, penyedia blog gratis seperti blogger dan wordpress, langkah-langkah mudah membuat blog di blogger dan wordpress, serta cara posting tulisan di blog wordpress.
This document discusses aspects of African American, Maori, and Japanese cultures. For African Americans, it covers identity, politics, culture and history including the film 12 Years a Slave. For Maori, it discusses culture, traditions, the film Whale Rider, and impacts of European colonization. For Japanese culture, it outlines traditions such as weddings and ceremonies, religions including Shintoism and Buddhism, and the film Spirited Away.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso a la UE y se implementará de manera gradual durante los próximos seis meses. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE contra Rusia destinado a aumentar la presión económica sobre el gobierno de Putin.
The document provides a single name - Mario Teixeira. No other details are given about this person, such as their occupation, age, nationality or other biographical information. The brevity of the document leaves the reader without meaningful context about the individual named.
This document discusses Sukuk, which are Islamic financial certificates similar to bonds. It defines Sukuk and explains that they are structured around the securitization of various asset types. The document then categorizes different types of Sukuk and discusses the Sukuk market in Pakistan, providing examples like WAPDA Sukuk. It notes challenges for the Pakistani Sukuk market like a lack of short and long-term instruments and secondary market liquidity. The conclusion recommends the government establish an institution to support the Sukuk market and calls for concerted efforts across stakeholders to further develop it.
The document is a presentation about fast tracking user acquisition. It discusses frameworks for different media types and stages of the conversion funnel. It covers choosing early marketing channels like paid search, social media and email marketing. Metrics like CPA, LTV and ROI are explained. Lean startup principles of testing assumptions and validating the business model are emphasized. Exercises are included to help attendees apply the concepts to their own business. Future opportunities on networks like Instagram and Pinterest are also mentioned.
Rpl biodiversity report new word version 2015Ashlee Savage
The document is Ricoh UK Products Ltd's 2014 biodiversity report. It provides background on Ricoh's biodiversity policy and initiatives at its Telford site. The report identifies areas of biodiversity value on the site, including black poplar trees, old hedgerows, and young woodland. It outlines actions to protect these areas, such as monitoring tree health, planting additional trees and flowers, and thinning woodland. The report also discusses benefits to Ricoh such as reduced costs, skills development for employees, and demonstrating social responsibility to customers.
The document discusses the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's event that will take place on September 20, 2014. The Alzheimer's Association advocates for Alzheimer's research and supports those with the disease. They host an annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in over 650 locations to raise funds and awareness for research and patient support programs. Scott Robarge, an entrepreneur involved with charitable organizations like the Alzheimer's Association, will participate in the upcoming San Francisco walk.
This document provides a biodiversity report for Ricoh UK Products Ltd compiled by several employees. It includes an introduction outlining Ricoh's biodiversity policy and strategy, a background on the initial site survey identifying areas for enhancement, and proposed actions. These include protecting rare black poplar trees, improving hedgerows and ditches, and managing a young woodland through tree thinning. The report also describes benefits to the business such as engaging employees, improving site management, and demonstrating social responsibility.
The document discusses Australia's recycling system. It outlines the major components of the system including eCycle for electronics recycling, greywater recycling systems, newsprint recycling into new paper products, and plastic recycling by sorting, shredding, and reprocessing into new plastic items. The best parts of the system are high recycling rates for newspapers and aluminum cans. However, the worst parts are consumer confusion about what can be recycled and lack of standard national measures, resulting in recyclable materials being wasted.
This document summarizes California's efforts to increase organic waste diversion from landfills through legislation like AB 1826. It defines organic waste as food, green waste, wood waste, and food-soiled paper. Over 30% of California landfill waste is organic. The document outlines the timeline for implementing AB 1826, which requires businesses that generate a certain amount of organic waste per week to recycle organics. It also discusses challenges cities may face and provides recommendations for developing long-term recycling plans to meet the state's 75% diversion goal by 2020.
Unit 210 Reasons and Targets in the Recycling Industryrfelters
This document discusses the reasons for and targets of recycling in the UK. It explains that recycling aims to reduce environmental impacts from landfill waste, protect the environment per EU directives, and avoid landfill taxes. The Waste Strategy 2007 set targets to increase household recycling and reduce household waste sent to landfill. It aimed to recycle/compost 40% of household waste by 2010, 45% by 2015, and 50% by 2020. The Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme set limits on biodegradable waste sent to landfill by local authorities to reduce landfill amounts.
The document discusses the reasons for and targets of recycling in the UK. It aims to reduce waste sent to landfill by improving collection and processing efficiency. The Waste Strategy 2007 set targets to reduce household waste and increase recycling and composting rates to 40% by 2010, 45% by 2015, and 50% by 2020. It also established the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS) and landfill tax to discourage waste disposal and encourage alternatives like recycling.
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The document provides guidance on using Google+ for local businesses. It recommends setting up a Google+ page to improve search engine optimization and rankings by having more social credibility. It also suggests using Google+ to increase relevant traffic and customer interactions. The document then outlines the steps to set up a Google+ page for business including making posts, creating circles to organize contacts, adding photos/videos, and using features like hangouts and measurements tools. Finally, it lists some Google+ shortcuts and tips for using the platform.
Congress Approves Major Increase in Alzheimer’s Research FundingScott Robarge
Scott Robarge is the founder of Another8, a recruiting firm which addresses the needs of emerging technology companies. As a philanthropist, Scott Robarge contributes to the Alzheimer’s Association.
This document contains three lessons:
1. The first lesson discusses relative clauses, which provide additional information about something in a sentence. They can be essential or non-essential information.
2. The second lesson covers auxiliary verbs like "can", "could", "must", and "may" and their uses for ability, permission, requests, and possibility.
3. The third lesson explains the future form "going to", which is used to talk about plans and predictions based on present evidence, such as "I'm going to see him later today" or "It's going to rain soon."
Dokumen tersebut memberikan informasi tentang blog, termasuk definisi blog, manfaat blog sebagai media interaksi antara guru dan siswa, penyedia blog gratis seperti blogger dan wordpress, langkah-langkah mudah membuat blog di blogger dan wordpress, serta cara posting tulisan di blog wordpress.
This document discusses aspects of African American, Maori, and Japanese cultures. For African Americans, it covers identity, politics, culture and history including the film 12 Years a Slave. For Maori, it discusses culture, traditions, the film Whale Rider, and impacts of European colonization. For Japanese culture, it outlines traditions such as weddings and ceremonies, religions including Shintoism and Buddhism, and the film Spirited Away.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso a la UE y se implementará de manera gradual durante los próximos seis meses. El embargo forma parte de un sexto paquete de sanciones de la UE contra Rusia destinado a aumentar la presión económica sobre el gobierno de Putin.
The document provides a single name - Mario Teixeira. No other details are given about this person, such as their occupation, age, nationality or other biographical information. The brevity of the document leaves the reader without meaningful context about the individual named.
This document discusses Sukuk, which are Islamic financial certificates similar to bonds. It defines Sukuk and explains that they are structured around the securitization of various asset types. The document then categorizes different types of Sukuk and discusses the Sukuk market in Pakistan, providing examples like WAPDA Sukuk. It notes challenges for the Pakistani Sukuk market like a lack of short and long-term instruments and secondary market liquidity. The conclusion recommends the government establish an institution to support the Sukuk market and calls for concerted efforts across stakeholders to further develop it.
The document is a presentation about fast tracking user acquisition. It discusses frameworks for different media types and stages of the conversion funnel. It covers choosing early marketing channels like paid search, social media and email marketing. Metrics like CPA, LTV and ROI are explained. Lean startup principles of testing assumptions and validating the business model are emphasized. Exercises are included to help attendees apply the concepts to their own business. Future opportunities on networks like Instagram and Pinterest are also mentioned.
Rpl biodiversity report new word version 2015Ashlee Savage
The document is Ricoh UK Products Ltd's 2014 biodiversity report. It provides background on Ricoh's biodiversity policy and initiatives at its Telford site. The report identifies areas of biodiversity value on the site, including black poplar trees, old hedgerows, and young woodland. It outlines actions to protect these areas, such as monitoring tree health, planting additional trees and flowers, and thinning woodland. The report also discusses benefits to Ricoh such as reduced costs, skills development for employees, and demonstrating social responsibility to customers.
The document discusses the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's event that will take place on September 20, 2014. The Alzheimer's Association advocates for Alzheimer's research and supports those with the disease. They host an annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in over 650 locations to raise funds and awareness for research and patient support programs. Scott Robarge, an entrepreneur involved with charitable organizations like the Alzheimer's Association, will participate in the upcoming San Francisco walk.
This document provides a biodiversity report for Ricoh UK Products Ltd compiled by several employees. It includes an introduction outlining Ricoh's biodiversity policy and strategy, a background on the initial site survey identifying areas for enhancement, and proposed actions. These include protecting rare black poplar trees, improving hedgerows and ditches, and managing a young woodland through tree thinning. The report also describes benefits to the business such as engaging employees, improving site management, and demonstrating social responsibility.
The document discusses Australia's recycling system. It outlines the major components of the system including eCycle for electronics recycling, greywater recycling systems, newsprint recycling into new paper products, and plastic recycling by sorting, shredding, and reprocessing into new plastic items. The best parts of the system are high recycling rates for newspapers and aluminum cans. However, the worst parts are consumer confusion about what can be recycled and lack of standard national measures, resulting in recyclable materials being wasted.
This document summarizes California's efforts to increase organic waste diversion from landfills through legislation like AB 1826. It defines organic waste as food, green waste, wood waste, and food-soiled paper. Over 30% of California landfill waste is organic. The document outlines the timeline for implementing AB 1826, which requires businesses that generate a certain amount of organic waste per week to recycle organics. It also discusses challenges cities may face and provides recommendations for developing long-term recycling plans to meet the state's 75% diversion goal by 2020.
Unit 210 Reasons and Targets in the Recycling Industryrfelters
This document discusses the reasons for and targets of recycling in the UK. It explains that recycling aims to reduce environmental impacts from landfill waste, protect the environment per EU directives, and avoid landfill taxes. The Waste Strategy 2007 set targets to increase household recycling and reduce household waste sent to landfill. It aimed to recycle/compost 40% of household waste by 2010, 45% by 2015, and 50% by 2020. The Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme set limits on biodegradable waste sent to landfill by local authorities to reduce landfill amounts.
The document discusses the reasons for and targets of recycling in the UK. It aims to reduce waste sent to landfill by improving collection and processing efficiency. The Waste Strategy 2007 set targets to reduce household waste and increase recycling and composting rates to 40% by 2010, 45% by 2015, and 50% by 2020. It also established the Landfill Allowance Trading Scheme (LATS) and landfill tax to discourage waste disposal and encourage alternatives like recycling.
This document analyzes the potential cost savings of sustainable filmmaking practices compared to traditional practices. It finds that adopting sustainability measures could save as much as 51% on water costs, 40% on waste costs, 6% on dishware costs, 12.7% on transportation costs, and 58% on battery costs. Specific sustainable practices discussed include eliminating single-use plastic water bottles (potential savings of $5,489), increased recycling and composting (hauling savings of up to 30% of waste costs), reusing or donating props and set materials, and reducing paper use. Case studies on films that implemented these practices show actual savings in the thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
PHS Wastetech - Recycling For BusinessesPHS Wastetech
The document discusses recycling in the UK. It states that household waste has decreased over the last decade while recycling has increased. The UK aims to recycle 50% of household waste by 2020 to meet EU directives. Key waste streams targeted for improved recycling are packaging, vehicles, batteries, and electronics. The government Responsibility Deal provides support to businesses to help them recycle more cost effectively and achieve waste management goals.
How to Close Material Loops and Drive Value from Innovative PartnershipsSustainable Brands
This document discusses P&G's efforts to close material loops and drive value from innovative partnerships related to sustainability. It outlines P&G's long-term sustainability vision and 2020 goals focused on conservation of resources, renewable resources, and eliminating waste. Specific initiatives discussed include the Closed Loop Fund providing loans to improve recycling infrastructure in the US, a "Waste to Worth" model to profitably manage waste in developing countries, and P&G's Global Asset Recovery Program that forms partnerships to find value in manufacturing waste and has achieved zero waste to landfill at 70 P&G facilities.
This document outlines an agenda for a waste management presentation. The agenda includes discussing the waste hierarchy, life cycle assessment and how it relates to rethinking waste, examples of LCA counterintuitive results, tools and calculation approaches for waste, and what the state of Minnesota is doing regarding waste reduction. Key points from the document include that the waste hierarchy guides discards management but not purchasing decisions, and that attributes like recyclability and recycled content do not always correlate with reduced environmental impacts when analyzed using life cycle assessment. The document advocates using LCA and full supply chain analysis to more effectively reduce waste and environmental impacts.
Waste management involves the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste, as well as monitoring and regulation. It also includes the legal framework around guidance for recycling. Modern concepts of waste management focus on reducing, reusing, and recycling waste over disposal. Improper waste management can lead to environmental contamination of air, soil, surface water and groundwater. It can also negatively impact public health and the economy. However, proper waste management through recycling saves resources, prevents pollution, and creates jobs and economic opportunities.
Carbon trading allows companies and countries to buy and sell permits to emit carbon dioxide. It is a key part of international agreements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Under a cap and trade system, a maximum amount of emissions (the cap) is set and permits equivalent to the cap amount are distributed which can then be traded. If an entity emits less than its allotment of permits it can sell the excess, while those that emit more must purchase additional permits. The goal is for entities to find the most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions over time as the cap amount is reduced. Buildings account for a large portion of emissions and architectural strategies like efficient HVAC, insulation, lighting, and renewable energy can significantly reduce a building
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The perceived expense of green IT has caused many to
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While it is true that purchasers may opt for cheaper,
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This document discusses industry's role in climate change and outlines strategies for corporations to address it. It notes past international agreements on sustainability and climate change. While climate change is real and nations have agreed to limit global warming, current national commitments still fall short of emissions reductions needed. The document recommends corporations embed climate considerations in long-term planning, establish credible climate strategies, and lead by innovating and setting sustainability benchmarks. A case study highlights an Indian company's roadmap to achieve carbon neutrality through operational efficiencies, renewable energy sourcing, and community projects that offset remaining emissions.
Ibstock aims to operate sustainably by achieving zero workplace accidents, increasing water recovery and energy efficiency, reducing waste, and investigating alternative energy sources. It supports local communities through employment, sourcing materials locally, and community sponsorship. It also operates efficiently through water recycling, waste recycling, and energy generation from landfill gas.
Reusing corrugated cartons has environmental benefits by reducing waste sent to landfills and saving trees. For every ton of corrugated cartons reused, 34 trees are saved along with 14,000 gallons of water and 35% less pollution compared to using virgin materials. Additionally, reusing cartons improves air quality and reduces waste water. Baling corrugated cartons for recycling costs $45 per ton on average due to additional handling and processing. Duffy Box offers customized recycling programs and drop trailer programs for facilities within 250 miles to help companies reuse and recycle corrugated cartons.
The document provides an update on waste management in the Vale of Glamorgan. It discusses how recycling and waste are currently treated and disposed of. It notes that recycling rates are around 64% but need to increase to meet future targets of 70%. Future service changes are planned, including implementing separated recycling collections in 2019/20. Organic waste is processed through new anaerobic digestion and composting facilities. The performance of recent service changes, such as reduced residual waste, is also summarized. Long term aims include reducing waste and achieving near 100% recycling by 2050.
Paper recycling is the process of recovering waste paper and
remaking it into new paper products. It is estimated that on a
global basis municipal solid waste constitutes of about 35% by
weight of paper and paper products which are recyclable.
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This document discusses a layered approach to managing solid waste using source separation and organics diversion. Layer 1 involves source separating organics through programs like the Green Bag Organix collection program which allows residents to collect food scraps in compostable bags and co-collect with trash. Layer 2 involves processing source separated organics and recyclables at a materials recovery facility. Layer 3 uses an anaerobic digestion system to process organics into renewable energy. Layer 4 involves highest value use of processed engineered feedstock.
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) provide a natural approach to managing drainage around developments. SUDS slow and hold back rainwater and runoff from impervious surfaces like roads and buildings. This allows the water to be purified as it is held in wetland environments on site. The purified water is then slowly released into local waterways to prevent contamination. SUDS also increase biodiversity by creating habitats like ponds and wetlands that attract various wildlife.
This document discusses installing bird boxes to provide nesting sites for birds as natural sites like tree holes disappear. An estimated 2 million young birds fledge from nest boxes each year in the UK, where there are now 5-6 million boxes. Putting up nest boxes allows people to help birds and see species like blue tits or robins using the boxes.
The document discusses National Nest Box Week (NNBW), which aims to encourage people to put up nest boxes in their gardens and local areas. Since NNBW was launched in 1997, over 5-6 million nest boxes have been installed across the UK to compensate for the loss of natural nest sites. NNBW takes place annually from February 14-21 and provides an opportunity for families, teachers, wildlife groups, and bird clubs to contribute to conservation efforts while observing any birds that use nest boxes.
The document outlines the inputs and outputs of business activities related to extracting and processing natural resources. It shows that businesses require a continuous input of resources like fuels, minerals, and raw materials to produce products, which results in a linear output of chemical substances and waste. If natural resources are depleted, businesses will no longer be able to operate normally. Therefore, the document questions whether there is a way for businesses to avoid running out of resources by moving away from such linear production models.
This document outlines the recycling processes for various materials collected at Ricoh including paper/cardboard, food waste, PET bottles, glass, toner, hazardous waste, WEEE, wood, soft plastics, mixed metals, and general waste. The materials are collected, processed, and converted into new raw materials and products or used to generate energy. Key steps involve collection, sorting, baling, transportation to processing facilities, breaking down materials, and producing new items or putting energy back on the grid.
Cardboard and paper waste from UK Products Ltd is bailed on site and collected by Parry and Evans recycling company, who take it to a paper mill in the UK where the waste is processed into recycled products like toilet paper.
As a line manager, you are responsible for declaring any goods that could be considered dual-use to customs officials. Dual-use goods have both civilian and potential military applications. Examples of dual-use goods at Ricoh include pumps, CMM machines, and aluminum tubes. The Pollution Prevention and Control Act requires Ricoh to control and prevent emissions that could cause harm from its toner and OPC production. Employees should report any potential breaches of emissions regulations or visible signs of pollution to the environmental officer.
This document provides a list of items that can be recycled by UK Products Ltd as part of their zero waste initiative. It includes common paper and cardboard materials like envelopes, newspapers, magazines and copy paper as well as various metal and hard plastic items like empty drink cans, plastic bottles, food cans and wrappers. The list also mentions some packaging materials that can be recycled such as cardboard boxes, plastic bags, bubble wrap and cellophane.
Ricoh first published Green Procurement Guidelines in 1998 and updated them in 2002 as the Green Procurement Standard to minimize the environmental impact of raw materials, parts, and products. The standard focused on pollution prevention, resource conservation and recycling, and energy conservation. It required suppliers to establish environmental management systems. Ricoh works with suppliers and customers to produce sustainable, low-impact products throughout the manufacturing process and comply with EU environmental legislation and regulations on banned substances, chemicals, and hazardous materials in electronic products.
The document describes UK Products Ltd's zero waste process for recycling food waste. Food waste and crops are collected and sent to an anaerobic digester which produces biogas, methane and digestate. The biogas is then used to generate power, heat and transport fuel or injected into the gas grid.
In 2013, Ricoh employees (Eco-ninjas) participated in several environmental projects on their site including small mammal trapping, moth surveying, and hosting tours about sustainability measures. They received training from local wildlife groups on tracking mammals and identifying moths. Surveys found evidence of rare shrews and other small mammals. Unexpectedly, a rare Death-Head hawk moth was discovered on site, attracting media attention. Camera traps later confirmed a badger population on the property.
Environmental projects in 2012 included installing nest boxes and bird feeders, surveying small mammals in local forests, and hosting site tours to increase employee awareness of biodiversity conservation efforts. Volunteers helped with projects involving nesting birds, small mammal trapping and monitoring, and three "Springwatch" tours attracted over 35 employees total. Recognition was received for conservation work when the environment officer was invited to celebrate the Wildlife Trust centenary in London.
Ricoh volunteers were involved in several environmental projects in 2011, with a focus on hedgerow planting and surveying. In June, volunteers underwent hedgerow survey training and then conducted surveys of hedgerows in local areas. They also installed nest boxes for birds. In November, Ricoh members planted 275 bare root plants along identified gaps in hedgerows to provide shelter and food for wildlife. Nest box maintenance was also performed in November across multiple sites. Throughout 2011 Ricoh participated in various forums and presentations to spread knowledge of conservation efforts and promote Ricoh's environmental work.
The 2009 environmental project focused on increasing the population of the declining Pied Flycatcher bird in the Wrekin and Ercall Woodlands. Volunteers constructed 60 nest boxes from sustainable wood and installed them over three days in March and April. A survey in June found that most boxes were occupied by Pied Flycatchers, Blue Tits, or Great Tits, exceeding expectations. Specifically, 10 pairs of Pied Flycatchers were recorded nesting in the boxes and banded for future monitoring, including 7 pairs with 44 young in the Wrekin woodland and 1 pair with 6 young in the Ercall Woodland.
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In the intricate tapestry of life, connections serve as the vibrant threads that weave together opportunities, experiences, and growth. Whether in personal or professional spheres, the ability to forge meaningful connections opens doors to a multitude of possibilities, propelling individuals toward success and fulfillment.
Eirini is an HR professional with strong passion for technology and semiconductors industry in particular. She started her career as a software recruiter in 2012, and developed an interest for business development, talent enablement and innovation which later got her setting up the concept of Software Community Management in ASML, and to Developer Relations today. She holds a bachelor degree in Lifelong Learning and an MBA specialised in Strategic Human Resources Management. She is a world citizen, having grown up in Greece, she studied and kickstarted her career in The Netherlands and can currently be found in Santa Clara, CA.
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2013. This has filtered down the supply chain to us which
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General Waste and sent to incineration rather than being
recycled.
•While investigations are being made into the plastic
recycling issues, we need to investigate other means to
reduce our overall general waste.
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•From July 2012- 2013 our general waste totalled 92.6 tonnes (blue bars).
This was while one container a month was being sent for incineration.
•This cost £12,800 a year.
•The average cost per tonne (including container rental and transport)
between July 2012 and July 2013 comes to £186
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5. General Waste
General waste for incineration (tonne)
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•As the graph shows, from September 2013 the general waste increased
due to plastics, which were otherwise recycled, being sent to incineration
(Red bars).
•This has led to increased costs as two containers are being sent to
incineration per month rather than just the one.
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6. General Waste
•In February 2013,after a week long visit at Ricoh, a report was produced
by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP). This report
summarised the results regarding waste in the kitchen/catering areas at
Ricoh.
•Table 1 shows the total kitchen waste per year split into categories of
avoidable food waste and unavoidable food waste.
From these results it is estimated that 4.6% of the Total General Waste
volume on RPL site is accountable as food waste from the Canteen
facilities.
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8. Anaerobic Digestion
• Anaerobic digestion is widely regarded as the most
sustainable method of disposal of biodegradable waste.
• 100% of the waste is utilised. Gases are used to
generate energy and residue is used as fertiliser on
fields.
• Through doing this it is possible to create a carbon
footprint saving of 0.5 to 1.0 tonne of CO2 equivalent per
tonne of food waste.
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9. Anaerobic Digestion
Flowchart showing the process from
Waste to energy
Organic
Waste
Sorting and
shredding
Electricity and
heat
Supply to campus
and grid
Generator
Biogas
Screening
Digestion
Tanks
Digestate
Farm
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10. Anaerobic Digestion
This table shows the constituents of Food waste in which are accepted by
Cartwrights and “Harper Adams Energy”.
These products are
the main
constituents of our
general waste and
are permitted by
Harper Adams.
These products are
not permitted in any of
the waste sent off to
Anaerobic Digestion.
As a relatively small
facility we do not
handle these anyway.
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This specifies no copy, laminated or printer paper. However, paper
towels and biodegradable tissue papers are permitted.
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11. The Benefits
1. Cost
• We are currently paying £138.50 per tonne of waste sent
for incineration with Heat Recovery. When including the
transport and container hire this amounts to £186 per
tonne.
• Costs for Anaerobic digestion are lower at £50 +VAT per
tonne. This is including transport and 240ltr wheelie bin
hire.
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12. The Benefits
Cost Breakdown
Incineration
Process cost
Anaerobic
Digestion
£138.50 per tonne
£12 per 240 ltr bin
Container hire £1.50 per day
Included in process
cost
Transport/
pickups
Weekly pickup
included in process
cost
£216.27 twice monthly
Total cost per £186*
tonne
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* One container hold 5.5 tonnes
13. The Benefits
2. Key Fundamentals 4 & 5 (Environment and CSR)
• Possible net savings of 960kg CO2 equivalent per tonne
of food waste. (4281.6kg per year)
• Carbon Dioxide and methane products are prevented
from entering the environment therefore cannot
contribute to Global Warming.
• Leftover residue is used on local fields to promote
growth and production.
• Electricity and Heat products are put back on the grid to
fuel local homes and businesses.
• This is a closed loop system as 100% of the Waste is
recycled into useable products.
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14. The Logistics
• After an initial one-off delivery charge of £20 for the
clearly marked 240 ltr “Food Waste” bin it is collected
once a week and the bin hire is included in the cost.
• Each collection is provided with a duty of care waste
transfer note, weighed and recorded for our
documentation.
• If contamination occurs other than tissue paper and
paper towels then the bin will be returned to us. This
means segregation rules have to be created and
managed and waste streams mapped and managed by
the Recycling centre.
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15. In Conclusion
Although segregating Food Waste will not solve the problem of ever
increasing volume of General Waste due to plastics, it will alleviate
some pressure and improve the situation.
Costs of Anaerobic Digestion are much lower than Incineration and the
environmental impact is considerably lessened.
If we decide to switch to Anaerobic Digestion we can make a total yearly
saving of around £590.
In addition to this we could make a net saving of 4281.6kg CO2 equivalent.
This is an important step in demonstrating the Ricoh Way (KF4).
This process has been benchmarked through the BESST group and has
been proven to work in other organisations such as Lyreco.
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Editor's Notes
Unavoidable food waste- things that were never edible .ie. Bones, potato peelings from chip production
Avoidable food waste- things that were once edible such as a bread that’s gone mouldy and food scrapings from plates.