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December 3 , 1989 ^:.spcnLd_'',b�v � SAN LUIS OBISPO�CA
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990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 ., ' WR/V;)
Dear Council Member Rappa:,- iJ
There has been a considerable amount of media attention focused
on our local and global environmental problems in the past year.
We are all aware and concerned about the decreasing capacity of
Cold Canyon landfill, deteriorating air and water quality, toxic
waste, and atmospheric warming. And we know that each of us
shares responsibility for the resolution of these and other
disturbing environmental trends.
In active response to these concerns, the Campus Recycling
Coalition began a beverage container recycling program in the
Spring of 1988 with a small group of student volunteers. We had
two goals: to recycle and to educate.
From virtually nor recycling on campus in May of 1988 , the CRC
has recycled over 8900 pounds of aluminum cans and glass beverage
containers using a unique approach which utilizes an all
volunteer staff, recycled drop-off containers, bicycles, and
bicycle trailers for collection.
Currently, the California Department of Conservation's Division
of Recycling is' requesting proposals from local non-profit
conservation organizations involved in recycling and litter
abatement activities. The Campus Recycling Coalition is drafting
one such proposal to enhance and expand the beverage container
recycling program on campus and in the dormitories.
The project we are proposing will not only benefit the campus
community, but will also assist the County of San Luis Obispo in
reaching the State's mandate of a 25% recycling level by 1991.
In order to satisfy the State's proposal requirements, we must
have letters and resolutions of support from local jurisdictions
and campus officials. we request your written support no later
than January 19, 1990. A copy of the State approved sample
resolution is attached, along with a brief description of the
recycling project we are proposing. Please feel free to contact
me at 546-4607 with any questions. Thank you.
Sincerea.y,
J i Ki zl
PStephen Puccini
air, Campus Recycling Coalition Community Contact
ASI Box 347 541-6316
.AMPLE RESOLUTION) Z:{IiI3I"
RESOLUTION NO
'_SOLUTION OF THE (City Counci3 3oard or SUrerv:ro-si
.':PPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION 'IDE"R 'HE CALIFORNIA
3EVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT
,:iE9EAS , the Legislature of t_`:e State o: Cali -as .•.^.acted :'e
.:alifornia Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduce cn Act -.:'aicn
ovides funds to certain entities for litter abatement ..^.c _ecic '_:ng
�ct_vities ; .and
THEREAS , the Division f Recycling :.as `..een ..elea--ted e
zsDorsibi_ity =or the administration of the program, >etti.ng up
:ecessary procecures governing the submission of proposals y various
crganizations and local agencies under the program; and
,HEREAS, said procedures established by the Division of Recycl .^.g
uire the proposer to certify
-=_c .by resolucien local approval to submit
:In application prior to- submission of said aop! Jcat=on to the state ;
-nd
-..ER FORE BE IRESOLVED THAT THE !C ty Cou^c; ' /Roa -d _ �u^e=iis
'T' ors ;
Fully supports all projects within said application;
_ . Certifies that the proposed project (s) does not replace previcusl ,
�C_tv/County)- budgeted project(s) .
: . `.he undersigned, herebv certify that the _-cregcirc _ aesoluticn
No . was duly adopted by the iCounc l 3oard of Surer-visors)
cn the day of 19_
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Project Summary
PROJECT TITLE
Cal Poly Recycling Project
OBJECTIVE
To increase beverage container recycling on campus from
approximately 10 percent to 50 percent.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Lower Campus:
The Campus Recycling Coalition (CRC) currently has fifteen
beverage recycling containers located throughout the lower
campus.
Although we have been successful with our current program, we
feel more containers are needed to replace and supplement the
refurbished steel drums we have been using for collection since
May 1988 . This will increase container visibility and make it
easier for students and faculty to recycle their beverage
containers.
Upper Campus:
As part of our expansion on campus, we are drafting a proposal to
implement a comprehensive recycling program in the upper campus
student dormitories. In addition to administrative concerns,
there are physical requirements that must also be addressed to
facilitate this program.
Each dormitory building will require new indoor and outdoor
containers. Cleaning materials will also be needed to maintain
the containers.
Transportation:
In addition to new containers, we are upgrading our
transportation pool to better facilitate pick-up of our current
and anticipated beverage container volumes.
The CRC uses bicycles and trailers to collect all recyclables on
campus. This underscores our 'commitment to "soft-path" energy
alternatives and allows us improved access to the campus.
By purchasing trikes and modifying our bicycle trailers,
volunteer staff will find it easier to collect and store
recyclables throughout campus.
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Cal Poly Recycling Project
Education:
Students will recycle when it 's convenient to do so, hence the
need for more containers. But students must also be taught why it
is important to recycle. Without education, our objective is not
likely to be met.
The CRC intends to promote recycling awareness by 1) printing a
campus recycling brochure to be included in all WOW packets every
September and for general distribution to all students and
faculty throughout the year; and 2) creating an education task
force comprised of students enrolled in the teaching credential
program through Cal Poly 's education department.
The brochure will include a campus map detailing all recycling
collection locations for paper, glass, and aluminum, a brief
history of the CRC, a general description of the campus recycling
program, a directory of campus contacts who can provide
information about the campus recycling program and recycling in
general, a recycling "hotline" number, a community listing of
recycling centers and what they will accept, a list detailing
what can be recycled, and various helpful recycling tips.
The task force will be called upon to give presentations to
classrooms and groups on campus and throughout the community
regarding the benefits of recycling, reusing household items
whenever possible, and how consumers' decisions affect our
environment.
The CRC's expansion project is ambitious, but necessary. Students
represent a large segment of the population in San_ Luis Obispo,
thus they have a greater impact on our environment than any other
group in the community.
At the least, the campus lends itself well to many different
educational opportunities. If students can learn to recycle on
campus, perhaps they will do the same at home.
Campus Recycling Coalition