THE JOURNEY TO ZERO WASTE -


  shirt. I have never wavered in my commitment, and as a venue man-   containers, space for separating trash from recyclables. I was very proud of the sustainability program I initiated at the Straz Center, where one of the major challenges was space for the   When I came to the Peace Center in Greenville, I once again found an opportunity for establishing a program, and I had the support of my colleagues – the most essential ingredient. - vidual, and we spoke to our waste vendor and opened up a bidding   recycling to our agreement. We purchased containers and introduced  presented themselves as the primary barriers. When we brought these challenges to our sales rep at Wasteco, I came to learn the company also had a commitment to reducing their impact on the planet. In              -  Waste program.           


 Wasteco team provided us with data, and after due diligence, we were on board within a few months.           


    Electronics are held, and we schedule a pickup on an annual basis.


We have a campus-wide battery recycling program. Leftover food from our lounge or receptions is taken to the neighborhood rescue mission.


By Maureen Quilty Shallcross PERFORMING ARTS:


All other waste from the Peace Center is placed in one compactor, eliminating the need for multiple trash receptacles in public spaces.          


    be cleaned for any impurities and used for energy.  


 trash such as kitchen waste, electronics, light bulbs, plastics, used tires,           and energy recovery, only about one-third of the total waste is gener- ally recovered – leaving the remaining two-thirds to be disposed of in   -


  -   


 and theater lounge Genevieve’s.   total sustainability program, it is an important part in reducing our   containers from public places results in guests complaining we do not recycle. We created this campaign to counter the misconception. I continue to pick up trash on streets and waterways, but I am proud to be associated with two great companies committed to the environ- ment. FM


*Waste and energy information provided by Wasteco, Inc. and VLS Recovery Ser- vices.


Maureen Quilty Shallcross is vice president of operations at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina.


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