Outreach Education and the SD Outreach Education and the SD Earth Fair Earth Fair
Apr 01, 2015
Outreach Education and the SD Earth Outreach Education and the SD Earth FairFair
Earth Fair at Balboa ParkEarth Fair at Balboa Park
• Largest free annual earth fair in the world
• Draws over 70,000 visitors
• Features more than 300 exhibitors
• Over 400 volunteers
• Population of 1.2 million• Provides free waste and recycling
collection to single-familysingle-family homes only– No incentives to recycle more/better
City of San DiegoCity of San Diego
City of San DiegoCity of San Diego
Paper37%
Putrescibles19%
Plant Debris10%
Textiles4%
Polymers11%
Soils1%
Wood4%
Reuse3% Chemicals
0.3%
Metals6%
Glass3%
Ceramics2%
• San Diego landfill is due to close in 2019
• Diversion rate at 64%
• Recently implemented a Business/Multi-family & C&D Mandatory Ordinance
• 7.57 average lbs/person
Zero Waste San DiegoZero Waste San Diego
• Started in January 2007• Became an official 501(c)3 March
2009• Agenda Driven
– Education– Special Venues– Grassroots Organizing
• Comprised of volunteers, no staff
Zero Waste San DiegoZero Waste San Diego
Mission Statementto create, promote and implement programs that maximize management and conservation of resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming, and persuade citizens, businesses, and governments in the San Diego County region to adopt a zero waste philosophy.
Earth Fair 2008Earth Fair 2008
• Organics only in the food court
• 40 volunteers sorting through the black bins
• 60% diversion
Earth Fair 2009Earth Fair 2009• 25 “Zero Waste
Zones”• Include green bins
throughout park• 2 volunteers at
eachzone
• Clear signs and guides for attendees
Zero Waste ZonesZero Waste Zones• 3 Bin System
• Black – Trash• Blue – Recycling• Green – Food Discard
• 2 volunteers at eachzone• Guides
• Factsheet• Clear signs and
guides for attendees• Tables at each zone for teachable moments
ChallengesChallenges•Galvanized bins will be taken away. At least most of them•Cement bins will be not be serviced
•~100 throughout park•Heat…it’s hot!!!
ObstaclesObstacles•Vendor Sabotage
•Frito Lay
•Styrofoam
•Outside Material
•Park Vendors
•Attendee Sabotage
•Outside food packaging
•Baby Diapers
•Plastic Bags
•Bio-degradable…What?
•PLA Food Packaging
OverallOverall•80% Diversion
•100+ Volunteers
•Navy
•High School Students
•Online Volunteer Websites
•Social Media (ie. Listervs, Facebook)
•Obtain Great Partnerships
Next YearNext Year•90% Diversion
•Canopies
•Better Signage
•No PLA
•Recruit•Partners
•Sponsors
•More Volunteers
•Eliminate Challenges
•Diminish Obstacles
Thank You!Thank You!
Laura AnthonyZero Waste San Diego
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