Publication Summary

Commercial Innovations and Challenges: A Model for Local Government Recycling and Waste Reduction (310-2002-0019)

Details

310-2002-0019
  
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8/1/2002

9/25/2002

Local Assistance
Recycling
Waste Prevention/Reduction

Case study

Outlines the charactaristics of industrial and commercial waste streams and various markets for these materials. Includes a listing and description of business assistance programs operated by the State of California, the City and County of San Francisco, the Santa Clara Manufacturing Group, the City of Los Angeles, and King County, Washington. One of 24 studies showcasing successful recycling and waste reduction programs developed by local and regional government to achieve California's 50 percent waste diversion goals. The studies were developed with the support of the California Integrated Waste Management Board.