The studies provide insight as to how the program began, how it is maintained and how it has benefited the institution. The case studies also offer examples of the source reduction efforts made within these institutions. The brochure also gives facts about appliance recycling, including the recycling rate, which is 77 percent. Illustrations depict the process involved in recycling steel from appliances. A series of case histories featuring a variety of successful methods for appliance recycling, including steps to planning an appliance recycling event and appliance recycling facts.
Illustrations depict the steps of processing, collecting and recycling steel from automobiles.
In the United States, 96.5 percent of all steel from automobiles is currently recycled. Reviews the three simple steps that commercial and institutional establishments need to perform in order to recycle steel cans. Informing foodservice operators about the volume of recyclables that can be diverted from the solid waste stream by implementing a recycling program. This booklet walks the operators through a waste audit and other steps necessary to make the most of a foodservice recycling program. Provides an overview of the methods used to produce steel in the North America today, and describes how new steel is always made with old steel.