Nature Club Members: Please join us for our Monthly General Meeting and Program. We will meet November 14th at 2:30 PM in the SCB (Ballroom). Our Program is:
Waste Deep, Recycling 101 and Beyond the Landfill
Presented by Greg Behl, Sustainability and
Diversion Coordinator for Texas Disposal Systems
"Waste Deep: Recycling 101 and Beyond the Landfill"
This discussion will explore the historical motivations
for resource recovery and provide a detailed
exploration of what happens to the myriad of
discarded items tossed into the recycling bin. A
review of the current state of the recycling industry
will also be examined. Further analysis regarding the
economics of these material commodities will be
addressed. The conversation will expand on the
future landscape of the world of sustainability
initiatives local and nationwide. Greg Behl Bio
Greg Behl is the Sustainability and Diversion
Coordinator for Texas Disposal Systems, one of the
state's first fully integrated disposal and recovery
facilities. With a focus on increasing landfill diversion
for clients in governmental, commercial and public
school districts; he has guided training and
implementation of best practices that have helped
numerous entities move towards their sustainability
goals. Before devoting his energies in Texas, Greg
worked in New York City on the pilot 'Zero Waste
Schools' program, an initiative educating students
and adults alike throughout the public school system
to properly direct their recycling, compost and landfill
materials.
With many years of experience in the recycling
industry and combined passion, Greg shares his
knowledge in line with promoting the mission of
Texas Disposal Systems and the city of Austin's
ambitious waste recovery and diversion goals. He is
currently the Co-Chair of the USGBC (US Green
Building Council) Green Schools Committee (Central
Texas Chapter) and formerly sat on the Board of
Directors for STAR (State of Texas Alliance for
Recycling).
------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have any questions about this meeting, please contact: Martin Byhower at [email protected] |
