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A new software program that measures waste program efficiencies by type, size, and locale

Summer 2010

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“If you can’t explain it simply – you don’t understand it well enough.” ~ Albert Einstein

??? Zero Waste ???

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OBJECTIVES

Understand the ReDi Index as it applies to the concept of zero waste

Appreciate the ReDi Index ease of application

Consider using the ReDi Index to measure your waste program

Support the use of the ReDi Index as the standard for zero waste management

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Response DiversionRe / Di88 / 57

% of processes in place to divert commodities

from the landfill /% actually diverted from the waste stream

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Deliverables:

• Requires waste managers to critically review his/her waste stream components

• Establishes an easily measured & understood baseline

• Sorts best – worst by type & size

• Provides waste manager contact information

• May be applied as a standard for waste programs anywhere in the world

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BaltimoreBangkokIdaho

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Penn State Intellectual Properties is patenting the REDI Index

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Types:A - College/University

B - Airports

C - Special events/conferences/festivals

D - Municipalities

E - Industry/manufacturer

F - Hotels

G - Restaurant

Scope (tons):a - 1- 500

b - 501-1000

c - 1001- 1500

d - 1501-2000

e - 2001- 2500

f - 2501-3000

g - 3001-3500

h - 3501-4000

i - 4001-4500

j - 4501-5000

k - 5000-10,000

l - 10,000-15,000

m - 15,001-20,000

n - 20,001-30,000

o - 30,001- ???

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TraditionalPlastic bottles #1-#7Glass- amber, clear, greenCans- Aluminum, Bi-metal, steel NewspaperMixed Office PaperPress boardCardboard

Non TraditionalComposting- Food waste (pre-

consumer, post-consumer), organics (plant material, leaves, trees. brush), dead animals

Bio-degradable dinnerware and cutlery

Food soiled paper

Plastic Film #4

Plastic film #2

Textiles- carpet, furniture, clothing

Polypropylene (film, utensils and dinnerware)

Styrofoam- pending

Grease trap waste

Batteries- Ni-Cad, Lithium, Alkaline, Lead acid

Florescent light tubes, compact florescent, sodium lamps, metal halide

Scrap metal- ferrous and non-ferrous

Toner cartridges

Pallets and kiln dried lumber

Mattresses- pending

E-cycling(university owned and privately owned) computers, cell phones, TVs, Radios, appliances

ReUseUniversity owned furniture,

textiles, HVAC equipment, research/lab equipment

Student move out goods

Cardboard boxes

Residual WasteAsphaltConcreteBottom ashFly ashUsed motor oilOil filter canisters

Parts cleanerAnti-freezeUsed Vegetable oil (bio diesel and bio-hydraulic)C&D materialsDirt

Master List – Waste Stream Components:

Rental ServicesContractor demolition-

New furniture packaging

Blue pallets

Caterer food waste and recyclables

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Achievement Ratings 65-75 BRONZE

76-85 SILVER

86-95 GOLD

96-100 PLATINUM!!!

Example: a ReDi Index of 100/65 is a BRONZE program as well as a 75/65 ReDi Index.

A minimum of 65 is required to be rated.

The lower of the two numbers will dictate your rating.

Response DiversionRe / Di

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Penn State’s REDI Index is:

Response DiversionRe / Di/ (814) 863-4719

l s 88 / 57 / Penn State University /aem3@psu.edu

(type: university)(scope: 10K-15K tons)(locale: suburban)

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What’s yours?

Response DiversionRe / Di

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Questions?

Al Matyasovsky

Supervisor Central Support Services

Penn State University

University Park, PA

Thank You!

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