The document provides a recap and waste handling report for the WordCamp2011 Phoenix event held from January 28-30, 2011. It summarizes that various waste streams including trash, recyclables, biodegradables, and food scraps were segregated onsite and the amounts were weighed and recorded. The materials were then delivered to applicable vendors for processing with biodegradables going to a local composter, food scraps to a pig farm, recyclables to a recycling facility, and trash processed onsite. In total, over 969 pounds of waste were generated and diverted from landfills.

1. WordCamp2011 Phoenix
January 28- 30, 2011
Recap – Waste Handling
Client – Amanda Blum
Report Date
February 1, 2011
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2. Content
Brief introduction/setup
Management Report
Recycle Handling
Where did waste go
Wrap up
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3. Introduction/setup
Consultant was on site from load in (01-29)
through load out (01-30) for two events
Volunteer staff was on duty the duration of the
daytime event
Trained GGI team members were on duty for the
evening event
Waste material segregated onsite and weighed
for metric reporting
Material delivered to applicable back end
vendors for processing
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4. Management Report
Biodegradables Comingled
Trash Compostable(s) Recyclables Food Scraps Total
Friday
Total 2.1 6.9 62.5 0.0 71.5
Saturday AM
Total 31.4 149.4 137.4 336.0 654.2
Approximately 50 meals were donated to a local rehabilitation center
Saturday PM
Total 9.1 68.0 48.3 81.8 207.2
Sunday
Total 2.2 4.6 17.1 12.3 36.2
Grand Total 44.8 228.9 265.3 430.1 969.1
4.6% 23.6% 27.4% 44.4% 100.0%
Material - in Pounds/Ounces
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5. Recycle Handling
Trash – no liner used
– Sugar packets
– Cups brought from outside venue
– Coffee lids
– Any other item not recyclable
Biodegradables – only container with liner
– Plates, flatware
– Coffee cups (no lids)
– Drinking cups
– Napkins
– Stirrers
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6. Recycle Handling (cont)
Comingled recycle material included – no liner
– Aluminum
– Plastic bottles
– Cardboard/paper
– Glass (Friday night event)
Food scraps – no liner
– Waste from attendees
– Waste from food lines
– Waste from vendors
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7. Where Did Waste Go?
Trash processed on site.
Recyclables processed at local recycling
facility
Biodegradables sent to a local commercial
composter (Gro-Well in South Phoenix)
Food scraps delivered to a non-commercial
pig farm in Laveen
Food not touched by attendees went to a local
food bank
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8. Conclusion/Questions/Wrap Up
Thank you for the opportunity to make
your event Sustainable and Green.
Chris Garcia
cl.garcia@globalgreenintegrators.com
480.335.4284
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9. Final Thoughts for You
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I
remember. Involve me and I learn.”
Benjamin Franklin
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a
door."
Milton Berle