CART REGIONAL RECYCLING SYSTEM GAP ANALYSIS:

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1 CART REGIONAL RECYCLING SYSTEM GAP ANALYSIS: RESULTS & RECOMMENDATIONS PREPARED ON BEHALF OF TETRA PAK FOR THE COALITION TO ADVANCE RECOVERY IN TN (CART) PROJECT Trina Matta RRS October 17, 2016

2 OVERVIEW CART Project Background Regional Recycling System Gap Analysis o Objective o Methodology o Results o Path Forward

3 Who is Tetra Pak? World Leader in Liquid Food Processing and Packaging Solutions Present in more than 170 countries Across 5 continents 190 Billion Packs sold in filling machines in operation 23,540 Employees 40 packaging material plants 11 R&D Centers

4 TETRA PAK AS A CHAMPION STATE APPROACH Tetra Pak has invested in a state approach of collaborative project development with a goal of increased recycling. In each case, Tetra Pak rallied a team of regional partners. North Carolina, 2013 to 2014 Business leaders collaborated to educate the Governor s Office on the importance of recycling to the local economy. Tennessee, 2014 to 2016 CART initiative Tetra Pak is eager to work with all players to set a realistic, strategic recovery plan for Tennessee, and to determine the right mix of public/private investment to put that plan into action. Join us. 4

5 CART MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS The mission of CART is to accelerate recovery of high value recyclable materials through collective voluntary industry action. The specific goals of CART are to: 1. Increase recycling access to improve materials recovery in key metropolitan areas in the state. 2. Raise awareness of the economic value of strong recycling programs among state and local leaders, including elected officials, community leaders, and local governments.

6 CART PROJECT TIMELINE OCT Initial partner informational meeting MARCH/APRIL 2015 Workshop planning & logistics FALL 2015 Regional action planning OCTOBER 2016 Overview and results SPRING 2014 Tetra Pak project development 2014/EARLY 2015 ID funding partners MAY 2015 Memphis optimization workshop JULY 2015 Nashville optimization workshop MARCH-MAY 2016 Memphis region gap analysis and opportunity assessments 6

7 CART PROJECT APPROACH Provide mentorship and education to form network of municipal champions and develop strategic partnerships. Conduct recycling best practice gap analysis to identify priority projects for optimizing efficiency. Increase recycling access to improve materials recovery in key metropolitan areas in the state. Provide a regional system blueprint for how more materials can be recovered efficiently and sustainably. 7

8 METHODOLOGY Conduct recycling best practice analysis to take a data driven snapshot and understand biggest opportunities. 1. Build from AMERIPEN best practices work 2. Customize and adapt survey tool to align with Tennessee s Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan objectives 3. Communicate with regional champions and other local government contacts 4. Compile and analyze data 5. Develop Recycling Opportunity Assessment Summary based on data analysis 8

9 RECYCLING GAP ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY Six best practice areas analyzed Aligned with TDEC s 2025 Plan Objectives COLLECTION PROCESSING EDUCATION POLICY FINANCING PARTNERSHIPS 9

10 RESULTS Key Partnerships Put in Place 1. Optimization workshop: recycling network developed (public & private sector, business leaders) 2. Local champions identified (Shelby Co. Sustainability Office) 3. Regional Solid Waste Planning Board chair (Joe Nunes, Germantown, TN) 4. State of TN resources - TDEC 5. Memphis Materials Marketplace - USBCSD partnership 6. Memphis Area Association of Governments - MAAG 7. Southwest TN Development District - SWTDD 8. Northwest TN Development District - NWTDD 10

11 DEFINE REGION & RESPONSE Response: Madison, Gibson, Fayette, Chester, & Shelby Counties in TN Desoto County, MS #of Households = 350,353 Population = 1.31 million

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14 GAP ANALYSIS DETAILS HIGH RECYCLING PERFORMERS Community % Uptake of Best Practices #s / HH Germantown, TN 34% 356 Collierville, TN 35% 406 Memphis, TN 49% 164 Chester County / Henderson, TN 45% 379 Common Strengths Curbside collection Some education Processing Common Opportunities (bigger picture themes) Explore program financing options Increase education funding and messaging Policy provisions

15 GAP ANALYSIS DETAILS LOW RECYCLING PERFORMERS Community % Uptake of BP Common opportunities Desoto County, MS 31% Madison County/Jackson, TN 18% Gibson County, TN 7% Infrastructure access better utilize existing infrastructure Education Little to no investment in messaging and resident communication. Develop outreach channels. Partnerships Improve regional communication to take advantage of existing system opportunities.

16 PATH FORWARD With baseline data and a stockpile of actionable opportunities in hand, regional planning conversations should begin. Engage network champions and local government contacts to review findings and discuss areas of focus Ready to convene working groups Start regional conversation mentorship program Facilitate optimization planning 16

17 REGIONAL APPROACH 2 hub regions Jackson, TN and Memphis, TN Jackson hub feeds Memphis Potential impact 600,000+ HH

18 CART REGIONAL RECYCLING SYSTEM GAP ANALYSIS: RESULTS & RECOMMENDATIONS PREPARED ON BEHALF OF TETRA PAK FOR THE COALITION TO ADVANCE RECOVERY IN TN (CART) PROJECT