TY - BOOK
T1 - Recycling and Waste Reduction Opportunity Assessment: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
AU - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
PY - 2014/12
Y1 - 2014/12
N2 - The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (District) is committed to protecting Chicagoland ecosystems for future generations to enjoy. Through environmental stewardship and educational programs, the District makes natural areas accessible to all of the region’s citizens, classrooms and visitors. Furthermore, the District’s 2014 Next Century Conservation Plan shows a clear commitment to engaging both staff and the public in caring for our natural resources. When asked about behaviors that help preserve and protect the environment, Americans overwhelmingly cite recycling as something they do. Most people confront material waste – from discarded food packaging to unwanted electronics – every single day. Thus, recycling and waste reduction are tangible actions that communicate environmental stewardship and awareness to all people. This is a key reason why the District is working to increase recycling and waste reduction across District operations. In 2014, the District engaged the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) in launching a project to understand the current state of materials management operations, assess opportunities for improvement and take steps toward making the District a national leader in waste reduction practices.
AB - The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (District) is committed to protecting Chicagoland ecosystems for future generations to enjoy. Through environmental stewardship and educational programs, the District makes natural areas accessible to all of the region’s citizens, classrooms and visitors. Furthermore, the District’s 2014 Next Century Conservation Plan shows a clear commitment to engaging both staff and the public in caring for our natural resources. When asked about behaviors that help preserve and protect the environment, Americans overwhelmingly cite recycling as something they do. Most people confront material waste – from discarded food packaging to unwanted electronics – every single day. Thus, recycling and waste reduction are tangible actions that communicate environmental stewardship and awareness to all people. This is a key reason why the District is working to increase recycling and waste reduction across District operations. In 2014, the District engaged the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) in launching a project to understand the current state of materials management operations, assess opportunities for improvement and take steps toward making the District a national leader in waste reduction practices.
KW - Forest preserves -- Recycling
KW - Forest preserves -- Pollution prevention
KW - Parks -- Recycling
KW - Parks -- Pollution prevention
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/2142/77715
M3 - Technical report
T3 - Forest Preserve of Cook County
BT - Recycling and Waste Reduction Opportunity Assessment: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
PB - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center
CY - Champaign, IL
ER -