Trash Free Potomac Facility Guidebook - Alice...

Trash Free Potomac Facility TrashFreePotomacorg

The Alice Ferguson Foundationrsquos

Trash Free Potomac Facility Guidebook Steps for Creating a Trash Free Workplace

3rd Edition SPRING 2013 TrashFreePotomacorg

Alice Ferguson Foundation 2 TrashFreePotomacorg

Thank You to our Sponsors

REI Telemundo the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Debris Program Skanska Infrastructure Development Momrsquos

Organic Market ExxonMobil Washington Gas Beveridge amp Diamond

Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Gangplank Marina

Slipholders Association DC Water Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company

Prince Georgersquos County Department of Environmental Resources

Starbucks and WMACCA

The Alice Ferguson Foundationrsquos (AFF) mission is to connect people to the natural world

sustainable agriculture practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education stewardship

and advocacy Through the Hard Bargain Environmental Center Bridging the Watershed and the Trash Free

Potomac Watershed Initiative AFF works to Educate Demonstrate Advocate Transform and Sustain

Learn more at FergusonFoundationorg

The Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative at AFF seeks to address the trash problem by

Developing a comprehensive watershed-wide approach that challenges regional leaders to work

collaboratively

Bringing together key stakeholders to research and explore alternative cost-effective solutions that have

a long term impact

Improving general education and awareness in order to shift individual behaviors

Support us Thank you for your interest in the Trash Free Potomac Facilities Program We invite you to sponsor this program

as well as our many other activities that address the trash and litter problem in our watershed

We offer several sponsorship packages with benefits that can include

Social media spotlights

Company name and logo featured on Potomac River Watershed Cleanup bags distributed across the

Watershed

Company name and logo featured on other Trash Initiative materials

Free admission and exhibit space at the Trash Summit

For more information call (202) 973-8203 or email sponsorshipfergusonfoundationorg

Clean Land Safe Water Healthy Lives

The log cabin at Hard Bargain Environmental Center

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What it means to be a Trash Free Potomac Facility

A Trash Free Potomac Facility is a business nonprofit institution government

agency or other organization that enters into a partnership with the Alice

Ferguson Foundation by pledging to reduce its impact on the environment and the

Potomac River Watershed Being Trash Free means you are working to reduce

waste and litter at your facility

Section Page

Introduction 1

Join the Movement 2

How to Join 3

Member Expectations 3

Performance Levels 3

Program Phases 4

Phase 1 Pledge 5

bull TFPF Pledge 6

Phase 2 Plan

bull Foster a Hierarchy of Support 7

bull Complete a Waste Assessment 9

bull Set Goals and Plan 10

Green Purchasing 11

Composting 11

Litter Prevention 12

Phase 3 Implement 13

Phase 4 Report 15

bull Recognition 16

bull Annual Reporting form 17

Checklist for Success 19

Glossary 20

Table of Contents

Important forms and how-to guides Find additional resources online at TrashFreePotomacorg

Alice Ferguson Foundation TrashFreePotomacorg

Introduction

Waste is a pervasive problem that degrades the resources and threatens

the natural beauty of our region According to the US Environmental

Protection Agency the United States threw away 243 million tons of

trash in 2010 While approximately a third of this waste was recovered

through recycling and compost the rest was shipped to landfills and

incinerators This disposable culture also affects our watershed as

many items such as food wrappers soda bottles and plastic bags

become litter in our communities Every day litter travels from our

homes workplaces and streets into storm drains and waterways until it

reaches the Potomac River

The amount that we throw away and litter causes serious problems that

are costly to deal with and waste valuable resources These problems

include

Finding Space Trash takes up space in our landfills whether it is in a trash bag or in the form of ash

from an incinerator Waste reduction prolongs the life of these landfills while conserving and rescuing

resources that would have otherwise been lost

Waste contributes to climate change Greenhouse gas emissions from landfills incinerators and

garbage trucks contribute to climate change In 2010 landfills alone produced greenhouse gases

equivalent to 1074 million metric tons of carbon dioxide according to the EPArsquos Greenhouse Gas

Reporting Program

Litter costs the United States an estimated $115 billion annually to clean up according to Keep

America Beautifulrsquos 2010 National Litter Cost Study Much of this cost falls on our governments and

local businesses

Working to change our culture of waste the Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative promotes rethinking

reducing reusing recycling and proper trash disposal

The Trash Free Potomac Facility (TFPF) Program is an

extension of the Trash Initiative giving businesses and

organizations ideas incentives guidance and a structure to

reduce their waste footprint on the watershed There are many

benefits to this program but most importantly it acknowledges

that the solution to the regional trash problem starts with

individual and corporate responsibility

As a facility manager your efforts to promote environmentally

responsible waste management set an example for your

employees who in turn educate and influence the people around

them Become part of the solution by joining a cohort of

facilities committed to building a Trash Free Potomac by

working to implement lasting solutions that will help clean up

the Potomac while saving you money

1


The Trash Free Potomac Facility (TFPF) Program is a voluntary

waste prevention program for facilities within the Potomac

Watershed Whether you are just starting work on waste

reduction or are looking to improve your efforts this Program

connects your facility to important resources and to a community

of like-minded businesses and organizations that will help you

succeed

This guidebook provides a clear and effective framework along

with useful resources to help you successfully reduce waste

Through implementing this Program you will become an

environmental leader in your industry and community and show

you are an organization concerned about the health and future of

the Potomac River

Benefits of the TFPF Program Cost savings Recognition as a regional leader Access to technical assistance Networking Tracking your waste Increased consumer and vendor appreciation

Altria Case Study

ldquoOur operating companies are actively seeking ways to minimize their environmental impact and solid waste reduction is a primary area of focus For example an Altria company began a new recycling initiative in 2006 at all office facilities so that employees can now combine common recyclables like plastic bottles aluminum cans and office paper in the same recycling container making it easier to recycle more waste In 2008 Philip Morris USA recycled more than 167 tons as a single stream office recyclablesrdquo - Altria Family of Companies

The example above describes a style of recycling called ldquosingle-streamrdquo where all recyclable materials are collected into one bin or dumpster for separation at a large recycling facility know as a Materials Recovery Facility There are many styles of convenient recycling systems including dual- and multi-stream systems (see glossary on p 20)

Join the Movement

Is Your Facility In the Potomac

The Potomac Watershed is all

the land that eventually drains

into the Potomac River It

includes portions of Maryland

Virginia West Virginia

Pennsylvania and Washington

DC It is part of the

Chesapeake Bay Watershed

Potomac Watershed by County

Potomac

Watershed


How To Join

Any workplace that completes the Trash Free Potomac Facility Pledge (p 6) implements the Trash Free Potomac

Facility Program and reports their efforts through the Annual Reporting Form (p 17) can become a TFPF

Member These forms as well as additional resources can be found online at TrashFreePotomacorg and are all

free

Expectations

The TFPF Pledge (p 6) outlines the Programrsquos expectations They include

1 Cultivate support with upper management create a Green Team and conduct educational outreach to staff

customers and others

2 Report efforts and waste diversion rates once a year This involves monitoring trash and recycling rates and

either submitting them with Annual Reporting Form or through the EPArsquos WasteWise Program (see p 15)

3 Demonstrate a commitment to increased waste and litter reduction

4 Meet local state and federal regulations for proper waste disposal

Performance Levels

TFPF Members work to continually improve their performance level by increasing their diversion ratemdash the

amount of waste that they prevent from reaching the landfill or watershed This can be done through recycling

green purchasing composting and other methods Facilities that demonstrate their diversion rates are increasing

receive a certificate for their accomplishments as they achieve higher performance levels

Performance Level Minimum Diversion Rate

Commitment none

Spring 40

Stream 50

River 60

Bay 70

Ocean 80

Champion 90 and above

Organizations remain at the Commitment level until they demonstrate a diversion rate of 40 or higher


There are four main phases to the TFPF program Pledge Plan Implement and Report These phases are

designed to help you build a strong waste reduction and litter prevention plan at your facility

1 Pledge

Before you join we encourage facilities to take time to learn about the TFPF program as well as the Alice

Ferguson Foundation During this time your facility should review the Guidebook and reach out to Trash Free

Potomac Watershed Initiative staff at TFPFfergusonfoundationorg to discuss key aspects and expectations

2 Plan

During this phase your facility should begin setting goals and creating a plan for implementing the TFPF program

Your goals will help guide your program and should be revisited annually An effective waste reduction program

works to reduce waste not only by diverting waste with recycling but at its source During this step you should

identify a TFPF Coordinator who will take the lead on your efforts and serve as the primary contact with the Alice

Ferguson Foundation Your facility will be considered to be at the ldquoCommitmentrdquo performance level during this

phase or until you are able to demonstrate a 40 or higher level of waste diversion

3 Implement

During this phase goals developed during the Planning phase are implemented Your facility will work to educate

staff customers and others about your program and make sure you have the infrastructure and services to meet

your needs This phase will be ongoing and will evolve as your goals change

4 Report

Each Trash Free Potomac Facility is expected to report their efforts at least once a year using the Annual

Reporting Form or the EPA WasteWise online reporting system The Annual Reporting Form can be found online

at TrashFreePotomacorg At this phase work to gain recognition for your efforts and assess your plan in order

to find ways to improve your facilityrsquos performance level

Getting Started

The TFPF Program is designed to be flexible allowing you to create a waste reduction and litter prevention plan

that is customized for your facility It may take time to research and plan the best approach but it is expected that

you will continue to work towards ever-increasing diversion rates and a reduction of litter at your facility Use this

Guidebook to spark ideas and discover useful tips and visit our website at TrashFreePotomacorg for additional

resources Use the Checklist for Success (p 19) to help identify action items for each phase

Program Phases

Waste Diversion vs Reduction

Waste Diversion is the reduction in the amount of trash by weight volume or quantity through waste reduction so as to avoid landfilling and incineration

Waste Reduction is the decrease in the amount of trash produced through waste prevention recycling composting and other measures In this guidebook it is used interchangeably with Waste Diversion

Waste Prevention or source reduction refers to avoiding actions or products that produce waste This can be done through decreased consumption behavior change green purchasing product reuse and donations

Find more definitions in the Glossary (p 20)


Phase 1 Pledge

During Phase 1 learn more about the Trash Free Potomac Facility (TFPF) Program and the Alice Ferguson

Foundation and make a commitment to reducing waste

Request a Meeting

The Alice Ferguson Foundation is happy to provide a TFPF

Program Orientation to help you get started This orientation

will help you become familiar with the program identify first

steps and prepare for tracking and reporting waste data

Learn about the Alice Ferguson Foundation

Learn more about the Alice Ferguson Foundation and its

work to educate and inspire students and address the

Potomacrsquos Trash Problem by exploring our website or

attending events such as the Trash Summit or TFPF

workshops Learn more at FergusonFoundationorg

Explore Resources

The TFPF Program offers many resources which are free and available online at TrashFreePotomacorg Sign

up for quarterly newsletters to find out more about events and new tools

Sign the Trash Free Potomac Facility Pledge

Once you have reviewed the materials and join the program the TFPF Pledge should be reviewed by senior

management signed and submitted Find the TFPF Pledge on our website TrashFreePotomacorg or on p 6

Trash Free Facility Decal

Once your facility has made a commitment to waste reduction by signing the Trash

Free Potomac Facility Pledge and completing the Annual Reporting Form you will

receive a Trash Free Potomac Facility decal which you can put on display and use

to identify yourself as a Trash Free Potomac Facility If you would like a decal

contact us at TFPFfergusonfoundationorg or call us at 202-973-8203

Resources

TFPF Guidebook

Regional Litter Prevention Campaign

TFPF Decal

Case Studies

Industry-specific guides

Workshops seminars and webinars

Local information on recycling

composting pilot studies donation and

education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge

Annual Reporting Form

Waste Assessment Checklist

Green Purchasing Guide

Superior Performer Awards self-nomination form

Direct link to the TFPF website

httpfergusonfoundationorgtrash-free-potomac-

watershed-initiativemarket-based-approachestrash-

free-potomac-facility-program

Facility

Students head down to the Living Shoreline by the Alice Ferguson Foundationrsquos Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center


As a business nonprofit institution school government agency or organization residing in the Potomac Watershed we recognize the importance of the Potomac River and its tributaries to the region These waters provide vital environmental cultural economic and social benefits to our quality of life These benefits however are severely impaired by the many forms of trash and litter

We agree that trash and litter in the Potomac River Is a significant source of pollution

Is a major expense for taxpayers and for our local state and federal governments

Damages the visual landscape and property values of nearby homes and businesses

Severely degrades the quality of life for the residents of the watershed

Is preventable through greater responsibility and stewardship

We are committed to protecting the Potomac Watershed through a combination of waste reduction and litter prevention activities such as recycling composting education and green procurement activities By accepting this challenge we pledge to put our best effort towards reducing waste and encouraging others to do the same

As a facility we pledge to do the following

1 Have the support of senior management to become a Trash Free Potomac Facility

2 Organize a lsquogreen teamrsquo consisting of employees who embody environmental dedication with the purpose of promoting the goals of the Trash Free Potomac Facilities Program and other environmentally sustainable policies

3 Develop a comprehensive program to reduce and divert waste using such methods as recycling green purchasing and composting


5 Establish a litter prevention program in and around our facility

6 Establish a responsible waste management education program for our staff customers tenants suppliers and contractors

7 Regularly track and report waste reduction efforts to the Alice Ferguson Foundation through the Annual Reporting Form or WasteWise the US EPArsquos online reporting software

8 Do everything within our power to implement the policies infrastructure and behavioral changes needed to sustain a trash free Potomac Watershed

Name of Facility Address of Facility

Printed name of Contact Person Title

Email address Telephone

Signature of Contact Person Date

To enroll submit this Pledge to the Trash Free Potomac Facility Program Coordinator at TFPFFergusonFoundationorg fax it to 301-292-1070 or mail it to ldquoTrash Free Potomac Facility Programrdquo Alice Ferguson Foundation 2001 Bryan Point Road Accokeek MD 20607

Trash Free Potomac Facility Pledge


We encourage you to start with low hanging fruit and build on success regularly revising your plans to ratchet up

your efforts from year to year Suggestions for how to create a successful waste prevention and litter prevention

plan include 1 Foster a hierarchy of support 2 Complete a waste assessment and 3 Set goals and plan

1 Foster a Hierarchy of Support

Gaining the support of other employees is essential to any waste strategy You can help foster this by seeking

support from senior management and creating a Green Team

Support from Senior Management This will help you implement change and motivate other employees to join

the effort To aid in this ask senior management to sign the Trash Free Potomac Facility Pledge (p 6 or online at

TrashFreePotomacorg) and ask them to announce their support whether through an internal memo public

press release or through another method They can also show their support by adopting an Environmental Policy

or Mission Statement (see suggestions below)

Create a Green Team Establishing a team of employees dedicated to overseeing your waste reduction program

will help make your program succeed and is one of the expectations outlined in the TFPF Pledge The Green Team

works together to implement monitor and promote the program By gathering a group of motivated people from

different departments or locations your team will have the perspective to develop an effective waste reduction

strategy and help promote buy-in from all areas of your facility

Environmental Policy or Mission Statement

As you work on fostering support from senior management consider

using this time as an opportunity to have them adopt a

environmental policy or mission statement for your facility Besides

aligning with the principles of the TFPF Program include

environmental issues that are important to your organization

A good environmental policy or mission statement

Works to increase efficiency and cost savings

Connects to important company principles or your

organizationrsquos mission statement

Explains the issues and includes plans to communicate

efforts both internally and externally

Works to prevent litter divert waste and reduce other

environmental impacts

Allows for continual improvement

Find examples online at TrashFreePotomacorg

Phase 2 Plan


Green Team Members To build a strong team identify a group of employees who are enthusiastic committed

and willing to talk to others about your program Important members include

TFPF Coordinator This person is the lead organizer and main contact at your facility for the TFPF Program Their responsibilities are outlined below

Building Management Support Staff These staff members are knowledgeable about the inner workings of your facility and what is feasible particularly in terms of infrastructure and purchasing

Custodial Service Provider andor Custodians Custodians understand how waste moves around your facility and often are most impacted by waste reduction plans Including them in the Green Team will foster buy-in and allow you to create a plan that is more easily and successfully implemented

Motivated Employees Enthusiasm and dedication will help keep your plan going from year to year

Hauler Including your hauler helps you discover solutions to issues related to hauling tracking waste data (see p 15) and waste storage

Green Team Responsibilities

Organize Meetings Schedule regular Green Team

meetings and save meeting notes

Collect Data on Waste Diversion Collect trash

recycling and other information pertaining to your

waste diversion rate See p 15 of for more

information

Document the Waste Reduction Program Record

and document your efforts to reduce waste

Important documents include the signed TFPF

Pledge current and past editions of your plans and

other records of your efforts such as photos of

signs educational flyers and email announcements

TFPF Coordinator Responsibilities

Develop a Waste Reduction Plan This should be

based on the results of your waste assessment the

goals your team has set and the specific actions

needed to achieve them Revise your plan regularly

to keep it relevant and to ratchet up efforts

Assess Waste System Monitor containers for

contamination and evaluate bin placement making

sure to co-locate trash and recycling and place

them at hot-spots such as near vending machines

Check for overflowing refuse containers and

identify solutions for litter such as adding

receptacles or increasing service at highly littered

areas

Education Encourage your entire facility to

participate by regularly sharing your plans

expectations and results by providing updates to

management staff partners and customers

Monitor and Evaluate (p 15) Track the progress of

your program and evaluate it regularly through the

Annual Reporting Form (p 18-19) or WasteWise

Phase 2 Plan


2 Completing a Waste Assessment

There is no way to measure success if you do not know where you started which is why a waste assessment is so

essential to your efforts Collecting baseline data on your facility allows you to identify areas for improvement and

quantifying the effects of your efforts further down the line

In order to investigate your facilityrsquos progress complete the Waste Assessment Checklist found online at

TrashFreePotomacorg or develop your own During this process conduct a facility walk-through to gather

information and talk with employees and management to identify potential waste reduction and recycling

opportunities in their departments or programs The table below outlines key elements to include

Key Elements to a Comprehensive Waste Assessment

Types and Amount of Waste

Understand the scale and scope of your facilityrsquos waste Begin by tracking your waste and looking at the contents of your trash recycling hazardous waste et al Consider doing a waste sort which includes sorting your trash to examine its contents this will allow you to identify which materials or behaviors to target

Infrastructure Identify locations labels signs and service frequency of bins and dumpsters The location of bins and dumpsters and signage can greatly affect recycling rates

Stakeholders Get to know who is involved with your waste services custodial services purchasing cafeteria decisions and other topics relevant to waste reduction It will be useful to have their contact information for when you begin Phase 3

History Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your current program to reduce waste and litter and review what was learned from past efforts

Cost Figure out how much your facility spends on waste removal litter pick-up and purchasing so you can demonstrate how your plans impact the bottom line

Review your recycling and waste programs As you assess your waste review your facilityrsquos current plan and

learn about waste requirements including

1 Trash Disposal Review your collection and hauling procedures

2 Recycling Review your recycling plan what materials can be recycled at your facility and the opportunities

for increasing recycling rates

3 Specialty wastes Make sure you and your employees know how and where to dispose of specialty waste

safely These include

Electronics Many electronics contain heavy metals and toxins that could harm your employees and

the environment if disposed of improperly

Toxins There are a variety of toxic materials your facility may have such as cleaning supplies

batteries paint and florescent bulbs

Phase 2 Plan


3 Set Goals and Plan

Save time and resources in the long term by dedicating a sufficient amount of time to understanding the dynamics

of trash in your facility and setting clear attainable goals before you begin implementing your plans This may

include running pilot programs and reaching out to employees and other stakeholders to get feedback and support

Use the data from the baseline assessment as a conversation starter to set informed goals and to craft a preliminary

plan for your waste reduction and litter prevention measures

Key Actions

1 Review the baseline assessment and set practical goals that are measurable and have clear deadlines

Consider separating your goals for waste reduction and litter prevention into smaller more achievable

objectives For example set a concrete goal that will tackle waste reduction in the facilities restrooms and

then work your way around the building The work needed to achieve your larger goals will become more

apparent as you identify and begin working on smaller goals

2 Learn

TFPF Workshops Visit our website PotomacNetworkfergusonfoundationorg for

information about upcoming workshops hosted by AFF and other organizations on waste

reduction or sign up for our quarterly newsletter to get information on upcoming events and

programs Email us at TFPFfergusonfoundationorg to sign up for the newsletter

TFPF Guides Find more detailed resources on our website See p 5 for more information

3 Pilot Programs Organizing pilot programs for such things as recycling composting will allow you to test a

waste reduction technique before it is deployed facility-wide Find additional information about pilot studies

online at TrashFreePotomacorg

Student waste sorting station at the Alice Ferguson Foundationrsquos Hard Bargain Farm Environmental Center Our school groups help keep our pigs well fed

Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan

What is Green Purchasing

Green or environmentally friendly purchasing involves buying products or services that do not effect human health and the environment to the same extent as other products or services This can include simply buying ldquoonly what you needrdquo or doing bulk purchasing with neighboring facilities Examples include

Items made with recycled content

Bio-based products

Energy- and water-efficient products

Renewable energy

Environmentally preferable products

Alternatives to hazardous or toxic chemicals

Alternative-fuel vehicles

Download a Green Purchasing Guide and Worksheet from our website TrashFreePotomacorg

Green Purchasing

Every time your organization makes a purchasing decision is an opportunity to make an environmentally friendly

choice Encourage buyers and project managers to include environmentally friendly options as part of their normal

procurement processes and include them in your plans

There are thousands of ldquogreenrdquo products and service options to choose from so make a commitment to research

those options and to find products suppliers and vendors that offer high quality options that are within your

budget See the Green Purchasing Guide online to learn how to buy recycled track and gain access to a green

purchasing worksheet

Pre- vs Post-consumer Recycled Content Pre-consumer recyclable

material is generated by manufacturers during the production process

Post-consumer recyclable material is created by collecting recycling

from consumers and remanufacturing it into new products Look for

products made with the highest possible percentage of Post-consumer

recycled content to promote recycling and reduce the amount of virgin

resources used

Understanding Recycling Symbols The numbers and codes

beneath the recycling sign on containers are known as the ldquoplastic

resin coderdquo and indicate to which family of plastics the container

belongs These include Ethylene (PETE 1) High Density

Polyethylene (HDPE 2) Vinyl (V and PVC 3) Low-density

polyethylene (LDPE 4) Propylene (PP 5) Styrene (Styrofoam

6) and others (acrylic nylon corn plastic et al 7) Not every

recycling facility can recycle all forms of plastic so pay attention to

which numbers your facility can recycle and make clear signs for your

employees and customers

Composting

Compostable materials such as food scraps coffee grounds yard waste and paper make up about two thirds of

Americarsquos trash stream according to the US Composting Council Instead of throwing out these valuable resources

you can divert them into an important soil amendment that can be used to improve the water quality of the

Potomac River and its tributaries Visit TrashFreePotomacorg to learn more about the composting options for your

facility including onsite composting and local composting haulers for the workplace If done right concerns about

odor pests and health can be addressed and avoided before you begin


Litter Prevention

Litter and debris from operations can contribute to trash in the Potomac River as stormwater moves it down-

stream through stormwater drains and into local waterways By properly managing litter on-site you will help

eliminate the potential sources of litter carried into the water via water or wind It is important to monitor your

grounds on a regular basis and pick up any debris before it becomes a problem Be sure to identify any problem

areas Below are four strategies for dealing with litter at your facility

1 Reduce litter at its source Reduce the types of waste that are typically littered on your property by

promoting waste reduction and reducing potential sources of litter

2 Adjust logistics of your waste service Both animals and the elements can turn properly discarded trash

into litter Purchase exterior receptacles that have lids to prevent trash from escaping keep the lids to your

refuse collection containers closed and secure and ensure they are emptied on a regular basis Ask your

collection company to clean around the collection area if materials spill during emptying

3 Change peoplersquos behavior through education Encourage your employees to pick up litter and educate

them about its effects on the community and on the environment You can do this through educational

signs about the effect of litter internal memos and other means The Regional Litter Prevention

Campaign has free tools you can use (see box below)

4 Conduct regular cleanups Cleanups are a great way to remove litter from our watershed Consider

including employees so they can witness the issue firsthand The Alice Ferguson Foundationrsquos Annual

Potomac River Watershed Cleanup is a great time for your facility to get involved Learn more at

PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan


The Regional Litter Prevention Campaign was created by the Alice

Ferguson Foundationrsquos Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative to

change littering behaviors of residents in the Potomac Watershed

Recognizing that litter is mobile the Litter Campaign is designed to

provide a consistent empowering message that is based on in-depth

social research on the attitudes towards litter and what motivates

and deters people from littering

The Litter Campaignrsquos free toolkit contains a variety of resources that can

help you set up a fun and effective campaign in your facility Toolkit items include posters

talking points email content and web banners

Discover these resources and others at TrashFreePotomacorg


This phase includes establishing an education program and ensuring you have the infrastructure and services

required to implement your plans It should be repeated as your plans evolve

Educate

Creating a responsible waste management education program will

foster support from employees customers and other stakeholders

The education program should explain why and how people can

take action Use a suite of tools including clear signage internal

announcements and events that celebrate and promote your

efforts Keep language barriers in mind as you develop these

materials As there are many styles of education the Green Team

should choose the best methods for your facility

Visit TrashFreePotomacorg to find tools and examples of

recycling and litter prevention educational campaigns to use at

your facility such as the Regional Litter Prevention Campaign (see

previous page)

Get involved in your Community Inform customers staff suppliers contractors vendors and neighbors about

your efforts and encourage them to join the TFPF program Also look for ways to get involved by volunteering or

supporting organizations in your community that are in line your environmental goals One great way is to host a

site or volunteer at the Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup in April (PotomacCleanuporg)

Phase 3 Implement

Key Groups to Educate

Staff Make sure they know what they should be doing in terms of waste reduction and litter prevention and why Use your educational outreach as an opportunity to get feedback on your program

Custodians and Property Maintenance Staff

Recognize the important role they play in the correct disposal and general waste management operations in your facility by working with them to figure out the best way to implement your plans and ensuring that they understand the importance of your program

Customers Tenants and Volunteers

Encourage them to take part in your efforts while they are on site They may appreciate you more knowing your commitment to improving the local environment

Vendors Suppliers Contractors and Others

Informing this group will promote your efforts and can help identify ways to collaborate Encourage them to join the TFPF program

Community Share your efforts with the larger community and include them in your plans Let AFF know if you would like help with a press release or contacting the press about your efforts

Use events to share your plan with employees customers and other stakeholders such as America Recycles Day in mid-November and Earth Day in April


Phase 3 Implement

Infrastructure and Service

Infrastructure The location and placement of recycling and trash bins

can make a big impact on your diversion rate Couple trash and

recycling bins to make the decision to recycle easier and make sure to

place the bins in locations that are easily accessible and generate a lot of

trash or recyclables Use signage with clear visuals to help people

understand where to place things Check with your property manager to

identify locations for central collection containers used to collect trash

and recycling before being sent to the dumpster and to determine

whether they will provide recycling or compost bins

Custodians Work closely with your custodial service provider when

setting up or improving a waste reduction program As they are the ones

who normally move waste within your facility they may have some great

ideas for how to set up a system that is easy and efficient for them to

implement If you are starting a recycling program for the first time

explain that they are handling the same amount of materials only now

they are emptying regular trash and recycling containers

Haulers Whether you already have a contract with a waste hauler or are

negotiating a new one these tips will help you save money and ensure

you get the services your facility needs

1 Review the types and quantities of waste generated at your facility before you select a collection company This allows you to be clear about what you need in terms of transporting trash recycling and other waste

2 If you already have a waste collection contract consider renegotiating your contract to include additional services such as recycling

3 While some collectors pick up recyclables at no charge most charge a fee based upon the size and number of central collection containers used to store the materials and the frequency of collection

4 Some types of recyclables can make you money depending on the amount generated Be sure to ask about what is available for your facility

5 Obtain quotes from at least three collection companies to find the best pricing and level of service

6 If you add or increase recycling remember that this material will be diverted from the trash This can impact the size of your trash containers reduce the frequency of collection and save you money

Waste Collection Stations at the USDA Headquarters include duel stream recycling compost and trash Clear signage differently shaped holes and the co-location of these bins make it easy to sort waste and lead to less contamination

Zero Waste Events

Zero waste events are ones that

prevent or divert all their trash Not

only is it an effective educational tool

it is a great goal for your facility If

the 2012 London Olympics can do it

so can you Herersquos what you can do

Skip the disposable water bottles-

provide pitchers and glasses instead

Buy in bulk to minimize packaging

Provide recycling and compost

Hire caterers that use local foods

with less packaging

Rent reusable table settings (cloth

napkins and table clothes washable

silverware and plates)

If you are giving things out choose

items that will not become litter

and that foster sustainable

behaviors such as reusable water

bottles and cloth bags


Tracking and reporting your efforts allows you to evaluate the success of your waste reduction and litter prevention

plans and gain recognition for your efforts It should be done throughout the second and third phases This is

perhaps the most important step because it gives your facility the opportunity to review your waste reduction and

litter prevention plan and make improvements During this phase the Green Team at your facility should fill out

the Annual Reporting Form (p 18-19) or submit your data to WasteWise as a Trash Free Potomac Facility Affiliate

Track Waste Data

There are several ways to track the amount of waste your facility produces and diverts It can be measured by

weight volume or quantity Visit TrashFreePotomacorg for additional information on tracking and to find

simple tracking sheets for estimating waste tonnage at your facility

1 Actual Waste Stream Tonnage This can be tracked using existing records such as invoices or weight

tickets from collection companies or from record within your facility such as scale data from compactors

2 Estimated Waste Stream Tonnage If the actual waste stream tonnage is not available or if you share a

waste collection contract with other entities you can also estimate your waste and recycling progress based

on the size and number of containers and the frequency of collection An easy to use tracking sheet is

available on the TFPF website

Report

Facilities choose one of two ways to report their waste reduction data This allows the Alice Ferguson Foundation

to assess the performance level of your facility (see p 3 for an explanation of performance levels)

TFPF Annual Reporting Form Submitted once a year It can be found on p 17-18 and can found on

our website TrashFreePotomacorg

WasteWise Data can be submitted at least once a year to this free on-line

reporting system developed by the US EPA at least once a year but ideally more

regularly It allows you to keep track of tonnage data set goals monitor success

and attain technical support Partners that join as a Trash Free Potomac Program

Affiliate will have their data sent automatically to AFF through a secure system

Phase 4 Report

EPArsquos WasteWise Partnership Program

WasteWise is a flexible system that automatically calculates and analyzes diversion rates through customized

reports that provide you with graphs greenhouse gas emission reports and real life equivalents that are useful for

planning and sharing your results Partners who join gain recognition on the EPA WasteWise website and have

the opportunity to compete against facilities across the United States through their annual awards program

The WasteWise Affiliate Network is a group of waste reduction programs across the United States It was created

for programs such as TFPF that do not fit into the traditional WasteWise roles ldquoPartnerrdquo (reporting members) or

ldquoEndorserrdquo ( groups recruiting new partners) and that are not associated with a state or EPA Region

Learn more online at TrashFreePotomacorg and at wwwepagovepawasteconservesmmwastewise


Phase 4 Report

Recognition

Awards and certifications Have your facility recognized as an environmental leader by applying for awards and

certifications Apply through the Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF) or find information on how the TFPF program

aligns with awards and certifications at TrashFreePotomacorg

TFPF Superior Performer Awards Each year TFPF members are encouraged to apply for a TFPF

lsquoSuperior Performerrsquo award Awards are given for various categories such as overall program progress

innovative waste reduction recycling litter prevention green purchasing and exemplary recruitment and

leadership Nominations can be submitted throughout the year and are subject to established deadlines

that will be communicated to the participants Winners of the awards will receive a site visit from AFF to

verify their award application Find the self-nomination form on our website

Publicity Share your good news with others including upper management AFF and the press AFF can help you

with your press release and connect you to media outlets There are also opportunities to have your facility featured

in a case study and blog posts on the AFF website Contact AFF (TFPFfergusonfoundationorg phone 202-417

-3524 fax 301-292-1070) to share your news and find out more

Assess your Progress

After the data from your facility has been reported it is an ideal time for your Green Team to sit down to evaluate

your progress reassess your goals improve your plans and expand your efforts This means revisiting Phase 2 (p 7

- 12) to adjust your waste reduction and litter prevention plans Be sure to save this information and communicate

any changes you decide to make as you did in Phase 3

USDA Headquarters Case Study

The United States Department of Agriculture

Headquarters became the first Stream level Trash Free

Potomac Facility in 2010 thanks to its comprehensive

plan that diverted half of its waste They achieved this

through recycling and compost efforts within offices and

at the headquartersrsquo cafeteria The income earned from

their recyclables was enough to cover the minimal cost of

their waste minimization and recycling program Their

success was achieved through an active Green Team a

focus on employee education and investing in smart

infrastructure including recycling bins and a water extractor for their food waste As

one of the largest federal office buildings that serves over 7000 employees and hosts

numerous visitors the USDA Headquarters is making a great impact on addressing the

trash problem in the Potomac

Read the full case study online at TrashFreePotomacorg



(previously the Core Competency Checklist)

Submit this form annually to the Alice Ferguson Foundation unless you already report your results on WasteWise as

a Trash Free Potomac Program Affiliate (p 15) This form can be filled out online at TrashFreePotomacorg or

submitted by fax (301-292-1070) or mail (TFPF Program 2001 Bryan Point Rd Accokeek MD 20607) Use

additional sheets as necessary

Name of Facility Date

Name and Contact Information of Facilitys TFPF Coordinator

1 Hierarchy of Support

Senior Management Describe how they have shown support for your TFPF efforts

Green Team What is the composition of your team and how often does it meet

2 Waste Reduction Plan Describe your waste reduction efforts including details about your goals and efforts

to prevent and divert waste from the trash such as green purchasing and recycling policies

3 Litter Prevention Plan What have you done to address litter Please describe your goals and what actions

you have taken to prevent litter from making it into our waterways


Type Total Annual Amount

Units

(tons 50 gal bins etc)

Notes

(Anything that might influence your results)

How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting

Other please specify

Annual Reporting Form (continued)

4 Educate How have you educated staff customers tenants and others about 1) waste reduction

2) litter prevention and 3) the TFPF Program Please describe

5 Track and Report

Waste Assessment When was the last time you performed a waste assessment at your facility Describe

Tracking System Explain your tracking system including how often and what kind of data is collected

Report Results Please fill out the following table with your results


Checklist for Success

Wersquove summarized the action items of the TFPF Program to help you organize and track your efforts This form is intended for your own use and is not collected by AFF

Phase 1 Pledge

Contact Alice Ferguson Foundation (AFF) to schedule an introductory meeting

Inform senior management of your decision to join the TFPF Program and have them sign the TFPF

Pledge (p 6)

Send the completed TFPF Pledge to AFF

Read the TFPF Guidebook and explore the resources on AFFrsquos website TrashFreePotomacorg

Phase 2 Plan

Continue to inform senior management of your participation in the TFPF Program and ask for support

Identify a Green Team designate a coordinator and make sure they are meeting regularly

Complete a Baseline Assessment that includes a facility walk-through and waste sort

Create a Waste Reduction Plan that incorporates green purchasing

Create a Litter Prevention Plan

Phase 3 Implement

Educate employees customers and other stakeholders about your plans

Request a TFPF Program decal to display at your facility and in your educational materials

Ensure you have the right infrastructure and services to facilitate your plans

Phase 4 Report

Track your waste throughout the year

Report your data either with the Annual Reporting Form ( p 17-18) or through WasteWise

If you decide to use WasteWise ask AFF for a tutorial and sign up as a TFPF Affiliate

Seek recognition for your efforts submit the TFPF Superior Performer self-nomination form and share

your story with AFF and the media

Reassess and revise your Waste Reduction and Litter Prevention Plans


Commingled recyclable materials Two or more types of recyclable materials collected together as opposed to separately

Compactor Power-driven device used to compress materials to a smaller volume

Compost or Humus The stable decomposed organic material resulting from the composting process

Composting or ldquoOrganics Recyclingrdquo The controlled biological decomposition of organic materials in the presence of oxygen and heat into the stable product that may be used as a soil amendment

Contaminant Foreign materials that makes a recyclable or compostable material impure For example food scraps on paper products

Diversion Rate The amount of materials being diverted from landfilling and incineration compared to the total amount that is buried or burned

Generation Rate The amount of waste that is produced over a given amount of time

Hazardous Waste Waste material that exhibits a characteristic defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act including ignitability corrosively reactivity and toxicity

Inorganic Waste Waste composed of materials other than plant or animal such as glass plastic or metal

Incineration The burning of refuse Sometimes incineration includes energy capture Facilities that capture heat energy while burning refuse are called Waste-to-Energy (WTE) or Energy from Waste (EFW) plants

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Common household waste commercial solid waste nonhazardous sludge conditionally exempt small quantity hazardous waste and industrial solid waste

Post-consumer waste Waste generated by consumers often in reference to recyclables that are re-processed into raw materials for new products

Potomac Watershed The Potomac Watershed includes all the land that drains into the Potomac River and many major tributaries such as the Anacostia Cacapon Monocacy Occoquan Savage Shenandoah and South Branch rivers View a map on p 2 and learn more about the Potomac online

Pre-consumer waste Waste generated by the manufacturing process often in reference to recyclables that have been re-processed into raw materials for new products

Recycling The process by which materials once used in manufacturing are collected and reused as raw materials for new products

Refuse A general term which applies to all things that are disposed including both trash and recycling

Single Stream Recycling When many types of recyclables are collected together in the same bin and separated at a single-stream recycling facility This is different from Dual-stream (paper and comingled recycling in two separate bins) and Multi-stream (3 or more bins for different types of recyclable materials)

Source Reduction The design manufacture acquisition and reuse of materials to reduce the amount or toxicity of waste It includes redesigning products and changing patterns of consumption use and waste generation

Trash or Waste Unwanted materials (ie items typically intended for discard) intended for landfills and incinerators This does not include items intended for reuse recycling and compost

Waste Diversion the reduction in the amount of trash through both waste reduction and prevention so as to avoid landfilling and incineration

Waste Reduction the decrease in the amount of trash produced ndash by weight volume or quantity ndash through waste prevention recycling and composting

Waste Prevention See Source Reduction Avoiding actions or products that produce waste

Waste Stream A term describing the total flow of refuse either within a facility or within society

WasteWise A voluntary EPA program that works to reduce waste at its source and promote waste diversion towards more sustainable methods of processing such as recycling Information can be found at wwwepagovwastewise

Watershed A watershed is the area of land that drains into a body of water Learn more here

Glossary


Alice Ferguson Foundation 2001 Bryan Point Road bull Accokeek MD 20607 bull 301-292-5665

1255 23rd Street NW Suite 275 bull Washington DC 20037bull 202-9738203

FergusonFoundationorg bull TFPFfergusonfoundationorg


Thank You to our Sponsors

REI Telemundo the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Marine Debris Program Skanska Infrastructure Development Momrsquos

Organic Market ExxonMobil Washington Gas Beveridge amp Diamond

Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Gangplank Marina

Slipholders Association DC Water Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company

Prince Georgersquos County Department of Environmental Resources

Starbucks and WMACCA

The Alice Ferguson Foundationrsquos (AFF) mission is to connect people to the natural world

sustainable agriculture practices and the cultural heritage of their local watershed through education stewardship

and advocacy Through the Hard Bargain Environmental Center Bridging the Watershed and the Trash Free

Potomac Watershed Initiative AFF works to Educate Demonstrate Advocate Transform and Sustain

Learn more at FergusonFoundationorg

The Trash Free Potomac Watershed Initiative at AFF seeks to address the trash problem by

Developing a comprehensive watershed-wide approach that challenges regional leaders to work

collaboratively

Bringing together key stakeholders to research and explore alternative cost-effective solutions that have

a long term impact

Improving general education and awareness in order to shift individual behaviors

Support us Thank you for your interest in the Trash Free Potomac Facilities Program We invite you to sponsor this program

as well as our many other activities that address the trash and litter problem in our watershed

We offer several sponsorship packages with benefits that can include

Social media spotlights

Company name and logo featured on Potomac River Watershed Cleanup bags distributed across the

Watershed

Company name and logo featured on other Trash Initiative materials

Free admission and exhibit space at the Trash Summit

For more information call (202) 973-8203 or email sponsorshipfergusonfoundationorg

Clean Land Safe Water Healthy Lives

The log cabin at Hard Bargain Environmental Center


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Section Page

Introduction 1

Join the Movement 2

How to Join 3



Program Phases 4

Phase 1 Pledge 5

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Phase 2 Plan




Green Purchasing 11

Composting 11



Phase 4 Report 15

bull Recognition 16



Glossary 20

Table of Contents



Introduction













include







Reporting Program



local businesses

















1








succeed






the Potomac River


Altria Case Study



Join the Movement











Potomac

Watershed


How To Join




free

Expectations








Performance Levels






Commitment none

Spring 40

Stream 50

River 60

Bay 70

Ocean 80






1 Pledge




2 Plan







3 Implement




4 Report





Getting Started






Program Phases







Phase 1 Pledge



Request a Meeting











Explore Resources












Resources

TFPF Guidebook


TFPF Decal

Case Studies





education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge









Facility


























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


Renewable energy





Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary






Tra

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oto

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Fa

cil

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Section Page

Introduction 1

Join the Movement 2

How to Join 3



Program Phases 4

Phase 1 Pledge 5

bull TFPF Pledge 6

Phase 2 Plan




Green Purchasing 11

Composting 11



Phase 4 Report 15

bull Recognition 16



Glossary 20

Table of Contents



Introduction













include







Reporting Program



local businesses

















1








succeed






the Potomac River


Altria Case Study



Join the Movement











Potomac

Watershed


How To Join




free

Expectations








Performance Levels






Commitment none

Spring 40

Stream 50

River 60

Bay 70

Ocean 80






1 Pledge




2 Plan







3 Implement




4 Report





Getting Started






Program Phases







Phase 1 Pledge



Request a Meeting











Explore Resources












Resources

TFPF Guidebook


TFPF Decal

Case Studies





education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge









Facility


























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


Renewable energy





Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary






Introduction













include







Reporting Program



local businesses

















1








succeed






the Potomac River


Altria Case Study



Join the Movement











Potomac

Watershed


How To Join




free

Expectations








Performance Levels






Commitment none

Spring 40

Stream 50

River 60

Bay 70

Ocean 80






1 Pledge




2 Plan







3 Implement




4 Report





Getting Started






Program Phases







Phase 1 Pledge



Request a Meeting











Explore Resources












Resources

TFPF Guidebook


TFPF Decal

Case Studies





education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge









Facility


























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


Renewable energy





Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary












succeed






the Potomac River


Altria Case Study



Join the Movement











Potomac

Watershed


How To Join




free

Expectations








Performance Levels






Commitment none

Spring 40

Stream 50

River 60

Bay 70

Ocean 80






1 Pledge




2 Plan







3 Implement




4 Report





Getting Started






Program Phases







Phase 1 Pledge



Request a Meeting











Explore Resources












Resources

TFPF Guidebook


TFPF Decal

Case Studies





education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge









Facility


























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


Renewable energy





Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary






How To Join




free

Expectations








Performance Levels






Commitment none

Spring 40

Stream 50

River 60

Bay 70

Ocean 80






1 Pledge




2 Plan







3 Implement




4 Report





Getting Started






Program Phases







Phase 1 Pledge



Request a Meeting











Explore Resources












Resources

TFPF Guidebook


TFPF Decal

Case Studies





education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge









Facility


























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


Renewable energy





Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary








1 Pledge




2 Plan







3 Implement




4 Report





Getting Started






Program Phases







Phase 1 Pledge



Request a Meeting











Explore Resources












Resources

TFPF Guidebook


TFPF Decal

Case Studies





education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge









Facility


























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


Renewable energy





Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary






Phase 1 Pledge



Request a Meeting











Explore Resources












Resources

TFPF Guidebook


TFPF Decal

Case Studies





education programs

Forms

TFPF Pledge









Facility


























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


Renewable energy





Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary





























































Phase 2 Plan















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


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Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary



















information




















areas








Phase 2 Plan




























Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


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Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










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Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



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Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary
































Phase 2 Plan








Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


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Green Purchasing














resources used











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Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary












Key Actions






2 Learn










Phase 2 Plan


Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


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Green Purchasing














resources used











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Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










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Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



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Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary






Phase 2 Plan




Bio-based products


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Green Purchasing














resources used











Composting








Litter Prevention



















PotomacCleanuporg

Phase 2 Plan
















Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










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Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



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Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary






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PotomacCleanuporg

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previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










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Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



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Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































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Educate












previous page)





Phase 3 Implement












Phase 3 Implement




























Zero Waste Events












with less packaging















Track Waste Data










Report










Phase 4 Report











Phase 4 Report

Recognition





















































Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



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Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































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Phase 3 Implement




























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with less packaging















Track Waste Data










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Phase 4 Report











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Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



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Phase 4 Report

































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Units


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How Often Tracked

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Recycling

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Phase 1 Pledge



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Phase 4 Report

































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Phase 4 Report

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Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary























Units


Notes


How Often Tracked

Trash

Recycling

Composting





5 Track and Report







Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary








Phase 1 Pledge



Pledge (p 6)



Phase 2 Plan






Phase 3 Implement




Phase 4 Report

































Glossary































Glossary





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