[GreenYes] Re: Rural Cooperative Marketing

[David Jaber <djaber@no.address>]

Hi, Christine.

There was a conference on rural recycling in NM  this summer.  You 
might check the proceedings for case studies.
http://www.recyclenewmexico.com/conference06.htm

On Wednesday, Dec 20, 2006, at 11:55 US/Pacific, 
<Christine.McCoy@no.address> wrote:

> Folks -
>
> I'm trying to pull together a grant proposal to USDA from the Virginia 
> Recycling Association, the Virginia General Services Division, and the 
> Virginia Department of Corrections to work together to develop 
> recycling cooperative markets through a hub-spoke type of system. The 
> idea is to potentially use the prisons in rural areas to act as a 
> collection point for recyclables from nearby rural localities. The 
> Dept of Corrections has been tasked to recycle more and they think 
> that this would be a great project for them and benefit surrounding 
> communities.
>
> Are you aware if any other state has tried such an approach or 
> anything like it? Also, if you can think of any potential pit-falls or 
> concerns in perhaps eventually setting up mini-MRFs at prisons let me 
> know. I know the use of prison labor is a social justice issue and 
> will think that through as well, so I don't really need comments to 
> that affect. However, any other information that you think might be 
> helpful would be GREATLY appreciated.
>
> Happy Holidays Everyone!!
>
> Christine McCoy
> City of Alexandria
> 703/519-3486 ext. 132
>
> >


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