Tips for building owners, superintendents, property managers, and interested residents to promote the culture of recycling and composting in their respective residential buildings.
Local actions neighborhood effects greening your communitycraigslist_fndn
Local communities can have a powerful effect on their neighborhood environments, and sometimes all it takes is the action of a few caring individuals. With the introduction of a community garden, cleanups, regular meetings, and other healing steps, everything from neighborhood crime to pollution can begin to be remediated. This panel presents several community leaders who have taken just such steps to revitalize and green their neighborhoods, and will offer case studies of successful change and tips on kick starting community growth in your area.
Slides from a talk on urban gardening given as part of the Limerick Lifelong Learning festival on March 23, 2013. We showcased our UL Community Rooftop Garden before and after the talk.
Local actions neighborhood effects greening your communitycraigslist_fndn
Local communities can have a powerful effect on their neighborhood environments, and sometimes all it takes is the action of a few caring individuals. With the introduction of a community garden, cleanups, regular meetings, and other healing steps, everything from neighborhood crime to pollution can begin to be remediated. This panel presents several community leaders who have taken just such steps to revitalize and green their neighborhoods, and will offer case studies of successful change and tips on kick starting community growth in your area.
Slides from a talk on urban gardening given as part of the Limerick Lifelong Learning festival on March 23, 2013. We showcased our UL Community Rooftop Garden before and after the talk.
There is tons of trash and marine debris in Biscayne Bay (Miami, FL). I document and quantify the amount of single-use plastics, the sources, and solutions.
The Financial Powerof Zero-Waste Programs: A Pay-as-You-Throw Case StudyFr...WasteZero
A presentation on the significant financial impact of pay-as-you-throw on Worcester, Mass., presented by WasteZero and Worcester's former Public Works director at the Solid Waste Association of North America's annual conference in March 2015.
Creating a Culture of Recycling and Reuse in Your Multifamily BuildingJacquelyn Ottman
Strategies, tools, and inspiration to creating a culture of recycling and reuse in your multifamily building. Specifically written for New York City building owners, property managers, and interested superintendents and residents.
Glass House Collective was founded to bring life back to Glass Street and Glass Street back to life. The Next Big Thing Urbanism Workshop was intended to take Glass House Collective’s previous efforts to the next level by developing ideas that are basic, realistic and scalable. This three day conference started off with a kickoff featuring Mike Lydon discussing tactical urbanism and ended with 10 minute team presentations from the work nine teams developed in four hours in cross-disciplinary teams.
The Power of Community-Driven Transformative Redevelopment: Engaging the Sil...Renaissance Downtowns
Renaissance Downtowns' triple-bottom-line (economically, socially, environmentally sustainable) approach to urban revitalization, highlighting its community-driven crowdsourced placemaking program and the communities its being implemented in.
Michelle Dunn, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, “Great American Cleanup of PA, In...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This presentation will be an overview of Keep Pennsylvania’s mission, statewide accomplishments and core programs that are available to local governments, community organizations and residents of Pennsylvania who want to make their communities clean and beautiful.
There is tons of trash and marine debris in Biscayne Bay (Miami, FL). I document and quantify the amount of single-use plastics, the sources, and solutions.
The Financial Powerof Zero-Waste Programs: A Pay-as-You-Throw Case StudyFr...WasteZero
A presentation on the significant financial impact of pay-as-you-throw on Worcester, Mass., presented by WasteZero and Worcester's former Public Works director at the Solid Waste Association of North America's annual conference in March 2015.
Creating a Culture of Recycling and Reuse in Your Multifamily BuildingJacquelyn Ottman
Strategies, tools, and inspiration to creating a culture of recycling and reuse in your multifamily building. Specifically written for New York City building owners, property managers, and interested superintendents and residents.
Glass House Collective was founded to bring life back to Glass Street and Glass Street back to life. The Next Big Thing Urbanism Workshop was intended to take Glass House Collective’s previous efforts to the next level by developing ideas that are basic, realistic and scalable. This three day conference started off with a kickoff featuring Mike Lydon discussing tactical urbanism and ended with 10 minute team presentations from the work nine teams developed in four hours in cross-disciplinary teams.
The Power of Community-Driven Transformative Redevelopment: Engaging the Sil...Renaissance Downtowns
Renaissance Downtowns' triple-bottom-line (economically, socially, environmentally sustainable) approach to urban revitalization, highlighting its community-driven crowdsourced placemaking program and the communities its being implemented in.
Michelle Dunn, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, “Great American Cleanup of PA, In...Michael Hewitt, GISP
This presentation will be an overview of Keep Pennsylvania’s mission, statewide accomplishments and core programs that are available to local governments, community organizations and residents of Pennsylvania who want to make their communities clean and beautiful.
Renaissance Downtowns' triple-bottom-line (economically, socially, environmentally sustainable) approach to urban revitalization, highlighting its community-driven crowdsourced placemaking program and the communities its being implemented in.
Easy Ways To Make Recycling Part of Your Routine.pdfSwag Cycle
Are you one of those people who recycles religiously, or do you just not have the time? Even if you don’t have a lot of time on your hands, there are still easy ways to make recycling part of your routine. In this post, we’re going to share some tips on how to make recycling easier – so read on for more information! Visit: https://www.swagcycle.net/
Food leftovers are one of the biggest contributor to waste. Find out all the reasons why leftovers are so prevalent and all the benefits in eating your leftovers. Discover different productive ways to influence a culture of eating leftovers.
Circular Consumer Economy: What we can learn from the DanesJacquelyn Ottman
After spending two weeks in Denmark, Jacquelyn Ottman shares some of Denmark's Green Solutions focusing on reducing waste by recycling and reusing.
Learn more at WeHateToWaste.com and what we can do for you and your business.
How to Avoid Greenwashing When Promoting Your Environmentally Sound InitiativesJacquelyn Ottman
Green marketing expert Jacquie Ottman talks greenwashing and how to avoid it by going throughout the FTC Green Guides and giving advice on what to say and do when promoting your environmentally sound initiatives.
Moving Sustainability Forward: A Road Map for Consumer MarketsJacquelyn Ottman
J. Ottman Consulting Green Paper: Strategies, Tools, and Inspiration for Sustainable Brands Moving Sustainability Forward A Road Map for Consumer Marketers
Oprah Winfrey: A Leader in Media, Philanthropy, and Empowerment | CIO Women M...CIOWomenMagazine
This person is none other than Oprah Winfrey, a highly influential figure whose impact extends beyond television. This article will delve into the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Oprah. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance, compassion, and firm determination.
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to radically reinvent the way we do business. This study explores how CEOs and top decision makers around the world are responding to the transformative potential of AI.
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
How to Engage Residents in Recycling and Organics Collection
1. How to Engage
Residents in Recycling
and Organics
Collection in Your NYC
Multifamily Building
Presented to Douglas Elliman
October 10, 2019
2. Hello
Jacquie Ottman
Chair, Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board
Recycling Instructor, Local 32BJ
Founding Chair, Residential Recycling and Reuse Committee
- Authors of Two Guides for Multifamily Recycling in NYC
http://www.manhattanswab.org/residential-recycling-reuse-guides
3. Manhattan SWAB
Citizens Advisory Board founded in 1989
32 Members, appointed by Manhattan Borough President’s Office
Advise on strategies for achieving zero waste
Areas of Impact: Policy, Grantmaking, Outreach and Education
YOU are welcome to monthly meeting and committees
Learn more: ManhattanSWAB.org
5. Did You Know?
• Multifamily buildings recycle
at half the rate of single family
homes nationally.
• One half of NYC waste
stream is residential.
• Half of NYC’s 3.4 MM
housing units are multifamily;
highest proportion in
Manhattan.
6. Why It It So Challenging to Get Residents of
NYC’s Multifamily Buildings to Recycle?
● Anonymity
● Lack of Personal Responsibility
(rentals, Air BnB)
● Diversity: Languages, Demographics,
● Lack of Direct Financial Incentives
● Lack of Support from Management
● Fear of Rats! (Organics)