[GreenYes] Re: Journal of Solid Waste Technology Management recycle of MSW starts here

[David Biddle <Dbiddle@no.address>]

Not sure how anyone can respond to studies done in 1996 today. Energy
prices, technology and systems changes, growing public awareness of
environmental problems, you name it. We¹re living here in the future. If any
debate needs to be had in this field, it¹s why there isn¹t more funding for
real research and and data gathering and less rhetoric?on all sides!

David Biddle
Greater Philadelphia Commercial Recycling Council

on 9/22/06 7:33 PM, LWheeler45@no.address at LWheeler45@no.address wrote:

> 
> Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management 1996, 23(4), 219-225 (Eng.)
> The author addresses the issue of improving the economics of recycling from
> the curb to a materials recovery facility (MRF). The shortcomings of recycling
> technology are examined and suggestions are made to reduce recyclable
> materials collection costs. They include: adoption of the "wet/dry" system to
> separate organic garbage and inorganic recyclables; design and standardization
> of an automated collection vehicle that can separate light and heavy
> recyclable materials; a single discharge point for the automated collection
> vehicle to the MRF; and conveyor systems to route loads deposited into
> different process trains. The article also discusses the design aspects of
> mechanical integration of the MRF with the automated collection vehicles.
> Public Perception of Strategies for Increasing Participation in Recycling
> Programs
> Nyamwange M.
> The Journal of Environmental Education 1996, 27(4), 19-22 (Eng.)
> The question of how to increase public participation in recycling programs to
> reduce economic and environmental costs of municipal solid waste is addressed.
> A random survey conducted in Jersey City, New Jersey, asked households what
> would induce full participation of the residents in the community. Questions
> included: reasons for not recycling, channels of awareness for recycling
> programs, potential sites for recycling containers, and changes that may
> increase recycling participation. The survey indicated that public information
> campaigns emphasizing the advantages of recycling ranked first among the top
> four changes needed to stimulate participation.
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