Recycling efforts at D2E

We just received the report from the Hynes that specifies how much was recycled during the weekend of D2E. We had two forms of recycling; single stream and compost. The single stream consists of cardboard, paper, plastic and bottles. The compost consists of food scraps and compostable plates, ice cream samplers, forks and cups.

We recycled .65 ton of the single stream and .73 ton of the compost items. It is worth noting that one month ago the Hynes would have only recycled paper and cardboard and for a show the size of D2E it would have totaled only .27 ton. So we recycled 1.09 ton of waste that just one month ago would have been put into a landfill. The Hynes is happy, we are happy and we hope this gives you the warm and fuzzies as well.

I'd like to take this moment to thank the Hynes for being so supportive of our mission. When we initially approached them about our need to recycle as much as possible and to off set the energy costs, we did not have to spend time selling them on the idea. They had already begun working on this new program and they saw D2E as the perfect show to launch it. Aramark, the food vendor was also quick to jump on board with plates, forks and cups that can go into the compost along with all the table scraps.

As we recover from the past few months of intense preparations and the weekend filled with stimulating discussions and fun events I will be posting more info and photos. And then we are to 2009! Here's to more companies realizing the importance of the triple bottom line; economics, social and environmental – and may we all learn to walk forward with "Bold Humility" as stated so eloquently by Frances Moore Lappé.