SALVATION ARMY GREEN_5_97_2003

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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.:

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

The Salvation Army has always been Green.:

The Salvation Army has always been Green . Our Centers receive recyclable donations daily that would normally end up thrown in to dump sites.

Instead of throwing them away…:

Instead of throwing them away… We find them an owner that can use the items as an alternative to adding to global waste.

… and that’s what we do.:

… and that’s what we do .

The Salvation Army is already contributing to recycling as an answer to global improvement. :

The Salvation Army is already contributing to recycling as an answer to global improvement. And most people take us for granted, for one very good reason…

The Salvation Army has been recycling for over 145 years.:

William and Catherine Booth began The Salvation Army in July 1865 The Salvation Army has been recycling for over 145 years.

People discard these items in landfills when they can no longer be of use.:

People discard these items in landfills when they can no longer be of use.

Think of how much volume the Salvation Army receives as donations throughout the world.:

Think of how much volume the Salvation Army receives as donations throughout the world.

So you like what we have done…:

So you like what we have done… SO DO WE… Now we are raising the bar.

We have been taking these donations and finding them new owners.:

We have been taking these donations and finding them new owners. …..But what happens to them if they can not be used for what they where created to be?

As new recycling methods are discovered …:

As new recycling methods are discovered … … The Salvation Army tries to remain on the forefront of recycling efforts.

Facilities accept items containing metals, plastics, wood, and other materials::

Facilities accept items containing metals, plastics, wood, and other materials: But the consumer must separate the product into its individual materials first.

Consumers are usually unable to take apart a food processor or refrigerator in order to dispose of them… so they are taken to a landfill.:

Consumers are usually unable to take apart a food processor or refrigerator in order to dispose of them… so they are taken to a landfill. That’s where we can step in.

Our facility has added a recycling department to separate items that can not be resold.:

Our facility has added a recycling department to separate items that can not be resold .

Manufacturers rarely accept their own products back for demanufacturing and recycling:

Manufacturers rarely accept their own products back for demanufacturing and recycling A bridge is needed: People – Product – Process

The Salvation Army is in a unique position to become this bridge.:

The Salvation Army is in a unique position to become this bridge.

For the average person it is difficult or impossible …:

For the average person it is difficult or impossible … to actually recycle all the different items they wish to recycle, and to deliver them to the proper recycling centers

This is one of our trucks.:

This is one of our trucks . None of these items can be resold as-is .

Instead of adding to the landfill problem, we are developing a demanufacturing department.:

Instead of adding to the landfill problem, we are developing a demanufacturing department.

This is our strength. The separation step needed in recycling.:

This is our strength. The separation step needed in recycling.

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These two blenders are frequently not accepted at standard recycling centers…

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…and are now demanufactured for recycling.

This Earth Day we are making ourselves available in multiple locations …:

This Earth Day we are making ourselves available in multiple locations … For donors to be able to deliver their non-working large appliances.

Salvation Army Earth day bags:

Promoting Earth Day and reminding us constantly to recycle, customers can purchase Earth Day bags all year. These bags can be purchased for $4.44 which represents a value for our customer. Salvation Army Earth day bags

Salvation Army Earth day bags:

With the purchase of a Salvation Army Earth Day bag customers can save 10% on any general clothing purchase for the rest of the year. Salvation Army Earth day bags

In the past year::

In the past year: Our Thrift Stores and employees have increased metals being recycled upwards of 12,000 lbs. per month . Corrugated (cardboard) close to 10,000 lbs.

Harvesting and recycling electric motors:

Harvesting and recycling electric motors Overall weight of discarded material is reduced

Increased variety of recycled metals:

Increased variety of recycled metals Steel, iron, brass, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, zinc, and even lead.

Recently added the recycling of plastics:

Recently added the recycling of plastics Early stages, therefore no stats were available We are moving aggressively forward W e are very excited about what we can accomplish

This global endeavor is a necessary next step:

This global endeavor is a necessary next step … building on The Salvation Army’s 145 years of recycling experience.

We can stop here for a moment and just be proud of all the impacts this new and incredible change that we have made to recycling. :

We can stop here for a moment and just be proud of all the impacts this new and incredible change that we have made to recycling.

But we won’t . . .:

But we won’t . . .

Before we end this presentation, we wish to share what the Romulus ARC and the western Wayne county Salvation Army Stores have begun to reduce what we use.:

Before we end this presentation, we wish to share what the Romulus ARC and the western Wayne county Salvation Army Stores have begun to reduce what we use.

We’ve also taken steps within our ARC facility and processing center. One of which we are now recycling all of our soup cans from our kitchen.:

We’ve also taken steps within our ARC facility and processing center. One of which we are now recycling all of our soup cans from our kitchen.

Our kitchens go through a minimum of 300 lbs. of metal cans per month.:

Our kitchens go through a minimum of 300 lbs . of metal cans per month.

That’s more than 3,600 lbs. of metal that won’t end up in a landfill for our children’s children to deal with.:

That’s more than 3,600 lbs. of metal that won’t end up in a landfill for our children’s children to deal with.

Estimated savings of 285 watts per fixture in energy efficiency of 50%:

Estimated savings of 285 watts per fixture in energy efficiency of 50% The light fixtures in the central processing center were changed toT-8 retro fit.

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Upgrade to a tankless water heater/ on demand water heater that will result in a 98% efficiency.

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Change out of shower heads and aerators on faucets in all showers and lavatories that will result in a 25% water reduction.

What would be enough energy savings to make a difference?:

What would be enough energy savings to make a difference? With a campaign to upgrade several energy efficient products, we will be decreasing the amount of fuel our facility uses per year.

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Energy used per year (Existing system) $12,293 /year Energy used per year. (Proposed system) $5,995 / year Resulting in a reduction of $6,297 per year. How about more than half!

Under current implementation is a new printer /copy machine. :

Under current implementation is a new printer /copy machine. Previously we used 19 separate printers of different types. Now the network printer reduces 19 separate cartridge types to 1 toner cartridge. (This is also EnergyStar and RoHS compliant, with the Contractor Award and the Evergreen Award).

We also receive printers as donations that do not work anymore.:

We also receive printers as donations that do not work anymore. We recycle all print cartridges that are donated. The cartridges are removed from damaged donations and returned to the manufacturer. What does this help us do?

We also get printers donated that do not work anymore.:

We also get printers donated that do not work anymore. This reduces landfill waste. The rebate reduces the cost of the facility cartridge purchases by approximately $150 per month.

We will be converting our propane fork trucks to cleaner electric fork trucks. :

We will be converting our propane fork trucks to cleaner electric fork trucks. The amount of fuel needed to change the batteries in much less than the cost to refine the propane tanks. Plus it has zero emissions while operating.

This facilities change is just a start, but we hope others will follow.:

This facilities change is just a start, but we hope others will follow. Our small change can lead to a large one.

People are being saved at the ARC :

And are assisting in the ARC’s recycling efforts by taking part in the demanufacturing process. One goal of the recycling department is to develop an incubator program that will train individuals to continue this path beyond the ARC. People are being saved at the ARC

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This proposed Incubator Program Will offer training to individuals in a trade that is rising in demand. While in training, individuals are accomplishing recycling production.

The earth is the LORD's, and the fullness thereof; Psalm 24:1:

We are merely stewards of the earth, and therefore are responsible to care for it. Recycling appears to be a valuable and marketable trade of the future – and if it is not, it should be. The earth is the LORD's, and the fullness thereof ; Psalm 24:1

Together We Can Make a Difference!:

Together We Can Make a Difference ! Thank you.

Together We Can Make a Difference!:

Together We Can Make a Difference ! Thank you. Major John Allen Craig McCauley John Kovach Knight Barden Martin Kalish Pam Pockey