REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE6

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> The real estate manager’s role

> Reduce and reuse

> Recycling programs

> Composting

> Tenant and resident education

> Measuring results

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The Real Estate Manager’s Role

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> Recognize environmental and cost impacts> Lead effort> Conduct initial assessment

- Waste stream- Disposal practices- Employee, tenant, and resident habits

> Identify resources and incentives> Hire consultant or identify staff for waste

audit

Slide header copyWaste Audit

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> 675 lbs trash typically sent to dumpster> Audit finds 300 lbs recyclable or

compostable> Diversion potential of 44 percent (300/675 x

100)> Recycling and composting program

implemented> 150 lbs actually diverted> Diversion rate of 22 percent (150/675 x 100)

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Diversion Potential and Diversion Rate

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Slide header copyReducing

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> Durable materials> Less raw material in production and

packaging> Recycled-content or rapidly renewable

materials> Often little or no cost premium with life-

cycle cost savings- Bulk purchasing- Durability- Less raw materials

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Measures for Reducing

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> Recycled-content and biodegradable products

> No plastic water bottles> Paperless procedures when

possible- Recycled-content paper for legal

documents

Slide header copyReducing: TIs and Renovations

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> High-quality, durable materials

> Materials with recycled content

> Salvaged materials

> Products made from rapidly renewable resources

> Sustainably harvested wood and wood products

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> Refurbished office equipment, electronics, appliances

> Branded, reusable coffee mugs and water bottles, shopping bags

> Donations of materials for reuse

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Reusing

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Slide header copyReusing: TIs and Renovations

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> Flexible interior office layout> Refurbished or salvaged

equipment and materials> Construction waste

management plan- Recyclable items- Donations

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> Recycling mandates

> Current hauler or another vendor

> List of questions to ask

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Recycling Programs

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Slide header copyLogistics

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> Single- or multi-stream> Type and cleanliness of materials> Number, size, and location of containers> Container labels

- Clear, simple instructions- Pictures

> Different procedures for each mandate or vendor

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Sample Recyclable Items

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Slide header copyRecycling Markets

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> Profit potential

> Formal or informal

> Plan for collection and storage

> Price fluctuations—profitability will vary

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Composting

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> On-site or via collection by commercial compost hauler

> Compostable materials

> Natural fertilizer or soil additive

> Cost savings- Landscaping

- Garbage collection

Slide header copyCollection and Storage

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> Containers in areas with compostable materials- Kitchens- Cafeterias- Outside lunch areas

> Empty often> Storage

- Undisturbed- No public access- Check laws

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Tenant and Resident Education

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> Information to make the right decision- Ways to reduce and reuse- Details of recycling program- How program fits into larger sustainability

initiative

> Periodic reminders> Communication of results> Incentives

Slide header copyMeasuring Results: Financial Benefits

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> Lower tipping fees for refuse- Per haul- Per container- Per weight/volume

> Increased revenue from recycling

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Measuring Results: Environmental Benefits

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> Track volume> Convert to weight if necessary> Set baseline and compare over set

time period- One billing cycle- Entire quarter or year

> Convert to comparables for marketing purposes

Slide header copyExercise: Recycling Program

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> Read each section of the scenario and answer the question that follows.

1. How much $ could be saved? What should manager do?

2. What should manager do?