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Nancy Hughes
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  • Cleveland, OH
  • United States
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Food Waste Composting

Started Feb 2

Waste To Energy Workshop April 7th

Started Mar. 31, 2009

Compost Operator Education Course
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Started this discussion. Last reply by kathleen j dowdell Feb. 20, 2009.

 

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Ohio Compost Operator Education Course at OARDC/OSU, Wooster, Ohio at the Shisler Center
March 30, 2010 to March 31, 2010
March 30-31, 2010, This intensive 2-day course provides participants with a practical understanding of the composting process and the means to address operational issues associated with the production of compost at a large scale facility.
February 17
Beau, You left me a message about the RFP...the Zoo has already moved ahead - we got 3 different quotes from haulers and will be making a decision shortly (if all goes well, probably with Rosby as well).
February 17
Nancy Hughes added a discussion
A new report from the Center for a Competitive Waste Industry, out of Madison, Wisconsin suggests strongly that the next generation of recycling is the composting of food scraps and soiled paper. The attached report surveyed 121 cities in Canada and…
February 2
have not seen this one, but would like to.
December 20, 2009
Join this group if you are interested in food waste composting in NEO.
December 16, 2009
Businesses, insititutions and organizations interested in exploring the potential for a downtown Cleveland composting loop. Share ideas, best practices, potential solutions, hurdles, etc.
December 16, 2009
Here is an updated list of Class 1 and Class 2 compost facilities in OH - 11-04-09 What a difference a year makes...there are now 32 facilities.
December 16, 2009
Nancy Hughes added an event
November 6, 2009 all day
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Organics Recycling Association of Ohio (ORAO) are proud to announce the 2009 Annual Conference to be held on Friday, November 6th in Columbus, Ohio. There are many compelling reasons to attend…
October 1, 2009
Kati Perrine is attending Nancy Hughes's event
November 15, 2009 from 10am to 5pm
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is hosting a one day event to celebrate America Recycles Day on Sunday, November 15th. This is the first time for this event...We are looking for recyclers, vendors, and businesses to showcase their services on that day…
September 29, 2009
Gayle Albers is attending Nancy Hughes's event
November 15, 2009 from 10am to 5pm
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is hosting a one day event to celebrate America Recycles Day on Sunday, November 15th. This is the first time for this event...We are looking for recyclers, vendors, and businesses to showcase their services on that day…
September 24, 2009
MikeD and Deby Cowdin are attending Nancy Hughes's event
November 15, 2009 from 10am to 5pm
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is hosting a one day event to celebrate America Recycles Day on Sunday, November 15th. This is the first time for this event...We are looking for recyclers, vendors, and businesses to showcase their services on that day…
September 1, 2009
My company would be intrested in having a table. Let me know whte details. Also i8 am opening cleveland First Green Art gallery Eco-logical. Would you be intrested in having some green artists attend?
September 1, 2009
Nancy Hughes added an event
November 15, 2009 from 10am to 5pm
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is hosting a one day event to celebrate America Recycles Day on Sunday, November 15th. This is the first time for this event...We are looking for recyclers, vendors, and businesses to showcase their services on that day…
August 11, 2009
If you go on the composting tour, can you please share key takeaways on this site. I am unable to attend, but would appreciate learning from those who do (as I'm sure others would as well). Thanks!
August 3, 2009
Harry Goodfriend is attending Nancy Hughes's event
August 6, 2009 from 8:30am to 3pm
About the Sites While the factors that drive the composting process do not change, each facility varies in how it handles materials, manages the operation and utilizes the finished product. Join us as we tour three commercial composting facilities i…
July 28, 2009
R. Steven Saks is attending Nancy Hughes's event
August 6, 2009 from 8:30am to 3pm
About the Sites While the factors that drive the composting process do not change, each facility varies in how it handles materials, manages the operation and utilizes the finished product. Join us as we tour three commercial composting facilities i…
July 15, 2009

Profile Information

Your organization
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Your website
http://www.clemetzoo.com
What attracts you to the concept of zero waste?
Creating less waste just makes sense. There are much better uses for our resources and money (better schools, healthcare, aging infrastructures, etc.) than figuring out what to do with all the trash we create. Less trash (waste) = less of an environmental problem.
What is your organization doing to eliminate waste?
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has an extensive recycling program, which includes programs for the public to participate in and also operates a compost operation for organic wastes. Our Resource Management Committee is tasked with "studying and improving the ways that our resources are used, investigating innovative technologies, and recommending implementation strategies" that support the conservation initiatives and stewardship efforts of our organization.
What motivated you to join ZeroWasteNEO.org?
Learn best practices, Share resources, Network with others, Find ways to save money
What do you need to learn to be able to take action towards Zero Waste?
A better understanding of what "Zero Waste" means will help in educating our employees on how to get to that goal.
Please describe your organization's waste reduction goals (i.e. zero waste by 2019).
We continue to look for recycling opportunites by source separating all materials in our waste stream. We are researching how best to expand our current composting operations. We have reduced vehicle fuel usage by limiting driving in the park during our busiest months, April through September.

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At 2:22pm on June 30, 2009, Beau Daane said…
hey Nancy,

How are you? Hope all is well. The rain is SO good for all our plants... and our compost! ;-)

Best,
Beau
At 10:34am on February 9, 2009, Annabel Khouri said…
Hi Nancy,

Would love to hear about your composting conference in TX....if you have nuggets to share, you can post them on the forum. Thanks!
 
 

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