TOTAL RESOURCE USE AND EFFICIENCY TRUE TRUE
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TOTAL RESOURCE USE AND EFFICIENCY TRUE TRUE
Reso esour urces a ces at t ww www. w.tr true ue.gbci ci.org ▪ Articles ▪ Project Profiles ▪ TRUE Advisor Registration and Handbook ▪ Guide to Certification ▪ TRUE Registration Form ▪ TRUE Application form ▪ TRUE Zero Waste Rating System TRUE TRUE
CELESTE MCMICKLE Director, Client Solutions TRUE Zero Waste Certification, GBCI TRUE TRUE
TRUE CORE CONCEPTS: Reuse se TRUE TRUE
Le Learning g Obj bjective ves: s: Understan and the Reuse Credit its in in the TRUE rat atin ing system • Understan and how donat atio ion can an play ay a a sig ignif ific ican ant role in in reuse • strat ategie ies Lear arn ab about cas ase study exam amples of reuse in in the real al world • TRUE TRUE
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 • TRUE TRUE
MaryEllen Etienne is the director of USGBC's Ohio Community. Prior to USGBC, she was the founder and executive director of multiple reuse organizations 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. TRUE TRUE
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?
Access the Situation 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
Track your Efforts 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
Go Full Circle 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
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
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. TRUE TRUE
Reach True Zero Waste By Reusing Excess Food with Haste
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TRUE Zero Waste: Reuse Credit 6 DONATE ALL FOOD SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION • Submittal Documentation – Narrative describing implementation of 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 chlpi.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/12/Food- Donation-Fed-Tax-Guide-for-Pub-2.pdf MGM Bellagio, in Las Vegas, donates its surplus food via three square.
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 epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/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.
Food Date Labeling The Food Date Labeling Act HR 3981 & SB 2337 • “BEST If Used By” • “USE By”
Food Recovery Challenge (FRC) epa.gov/foodrecoverychallenge 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.
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- villasenor.andre@epa.gov management- food/forms/contact-us- about-sustainable- management-food EPA.GOV/SUSTAINABLE-MANAGEMENT- FOOD/REDUCE-WASTED-FOOD-FEEDING-HUNGRY- PEOPLE
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