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Texas Recycling Data Initiative: Promoting Sustainable Practices

TRDI aims to establish comprehensive recycling data collection methods in Texas to promote recycling initiatives. Stakeholder meetings and funding efforts are underway to support this project. Join us in driving sustainable practices in the state!

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Texas Recycling Data Initiative: Promoting Sustainable Practices

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  1. TRDI Update TCAUG MeetingMay 2014

  2. TRDI History • There is limited information on recycling activities in Texas & currently no comprehensive statewide information collected on the amount of material recycled in Texas. • Municipal Solid Waste Management & Resource Recovery Advisory Council (MSWRRAC passed resolution on July 22, 2011 to allow TCEQ to hold stakeholder meetings… • What recycling data can be obtained. • Determine best method for data collection. • Recommend how data could be used via Best Practices to promote recycling in Texas. • Development of a joint project steering committee with broad based representation from trade & professional organizations, COGS, industry, TCEQ, EPA Region 6, local governments, consulting firms and other interested parties. • Formation of sub-committee to conduct research and make recommendations. • Formation of TRDI – Texas Recycling Data Initiative • Formation of project Scope of Work • Hire Third Party (Leidos Engineering, LLC) • Conduct survey…. Courtesy of TRDI

  3. Proposal Requirements • That it was recycled; and • That it is no longer useful or marketable, regardless of its generation point (including from residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural activities), which might typically have been abandoned or disposed; and • That it was beneficially used regardless of its value in lieu of using virgin materials or energy sources; and • That it is quantifiable. Courtesy of TRDI

  4. Vendor responsibilities • Data Collection • Data Analysis • Maintenance of Data Confidentiality • Data Reporting Courtesy of TRDI

  5. Steering committee responsibilities • Survey process will be guided by steering committee made up of representation of trade and professional associations, and public sector organizations that will represent their industry sector. • Assist in adding and contacting additional survey targets, as needed. • Participate in quality assurance in order to identify any anomalies in data. • Final say as to release of aggregated data and/or survey results and reports. Courtesy of TRDI

  6. TRDI schedule Courtesy of TRDI

  7. funding • TRDI is currently seeking funding from all to support Task 2 of the project. • Contributions to date: • TXSWANA @ $ 10,350 • STAR @ $ 10,350 • RCOT @ $ 10,000 • C&DRC @ $5,000 • CTRA @ $ 2,500 • Require additional $13,000 • TCAUG support? Requires Vote of Membership

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