Want to learn how to get the most useful life out of your stuff? Interested in learning about how some products can be re-purposed to keep them out of the waste stream even longer? The Reuse Alliance is offering a free webinar on October 20, 2011 at 2pmEST to discuss the “Environmental, Economic, and Social Benefits of Reuse.”

The Reuse Alliance was formed in 2005 in New York and now has chapters in California, New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, Oregon, and Texas. The Alliance is working towards having October 20th recognized as National Reuse Day. Any one interested in showing support for the initiative, can sign this petition.

In 2009, the City of Cincinnati, Ohio made the decision to upgrade their recycling program into a single stream system complete with carts and Recycle Bank incentive program.  To assist with the planning and implementation, the City hired Resource Recycling Systems with CEO Jim Frey serving as the Consultant to the City.

Jim assisted with the procurement of the collection contract which improved service levels, the cart supplier, the financing of the carts, and long term cart management including the development of a regional cart management center located in the City. The center helped to create local jobs. Jim also assisted with the procurement of Recycle Bank. Recycle Bank offers incentives to residents who recycle. Read the whole story…