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Transforming Waste Management: The Future of Zero Waste Strategies

In her presentation on May 8, 2008, Mary Lou Van Deventer, Operations Manager of the Bay Area Industrial Roundtable, discusses the paradigm shift toward Zero Waste, emphasizing the importance of Resource Development (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) in waste management. She highlights the transition from traditional mixed waste collection to innovative clean collection methods, alongside the establishment of zero-waste recovery parks. The focus is on sustainability, creating long-term income through refined feedstocks, while promoting economic growth by managing land use effectively.

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Transforming Waste Management: The Future of Zero Waste Strategies

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  1. Resource Development Lands The Future of Zero Waste Mary Lou Van Deventer Operations Manager Bay Area Industrial Roundtable & ABAG May 8, 2008

  2. In Zero Waste, Disposal RequiresResource Development REDUCE + REUSE + RECYCLE = ZERO WASTE Moment of Discard Total Recycling = Resource Development

  3. The Paradigm Has Shifted $236 Momentum $100 40yrs 100 yrs Figures cited by Progressive Investor, Feb-Mar 2008

  4. Old and New - APPROACH OLD- Collect mixed. - Divert as add-on. - Prefer equipment similar to wasting. NEW - Collect clean.- Upgrade for market. - Develop new equipment to improve product. Blue bags(failed).

  5. Old and New - ADMINISTRATION OLDKeep it simple and life will be good. NEW Manage diversity to grow the system.

  6. Old and New - FACILITIES OLDSolid waste transfer station and landfill. NEW Zero-waste recovery park with multiple specialized enterprises.

  7. Old and New - PRODUCTS OLD- GHG gases. - Pollution of land, air, and water. - Longterm liability. NEW - Many categories of refined feedstocks. - Less upstream pollution. - Longterm income.

  8. Old and New - CITY INCOME OLD- Service fees by weight; most pass through to franchisees. NEW - Service fees by weight and commodity; some pass through. - Resource sales & tax. - Potential rental income if like airport. - Secondary economic growth in ongoing production industries. $ $

  9. Old and New - LAND USE OLD- Small urban footprint. - Huge rural footprint. NEW - Small rural footprint.- Large urban footprint for recovery park and production businesses. Berkeley’s production lands are in blue. Potrero Hills Landfill Suisun Bay

  10. Old and New - LAND USE Berkeley Citizens planned production lands. Planners ask“flexibility” for other development.

  11. The End Mary Lou Van Deventer Operations Manager marylouvan@urbanore.us 900 Murray St. Berkeley, CA 94710 phone 510-841-SAVE

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