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Resources for the Future Awards!

Jurisdictions that meet the waste diversion requirements of the California’s Integrated Waste Management Act in 2000 receive a "Resources for the Future Award"! (See photo below) The Resources for the Future Award recognizes achievement of the California Integrated Waste Management Act's 50 percent waste diversion goal.

This special award is the CIWMB’s way of congratulating jurisdictions for reaching 50 percent waste diversion, reaching a Board-approved reduced goal, or making a "good-faith effort" to achieve the goal. Some jurisdictions have met the waste diversion goal through implementing a combination of innovative and successful waste diversion programs, such as:

• Curbside recycling.
• Composting.
• Food diversion.
• Public education.
• School/school district education.

The Resources for the Future Award, designed by CIWMB graphic designer Oscar Arriaga, depicts nature's renewing cycle of life as a feminine spirit embodied within an immense Valley Oak, the largest of its type and found only in California. Each award is made out of 85 percent postconsumer California recycled glass. A mosaic of recycled glass tiles surrounds the center panel of the award. The entire award is mounted on recycled chipboard. The words "California Integrated Waste Management Board," the CIWMB logo, and the jurisdiction's name are engraved on each award.

You may view a report showing the jurisdictions that have reached 50 percent waste diversion, a Board-approved reduced goal, or made a "good-faith effort." This report also provides both summary and detailed information on biennial review status and waste diversion program implementation for all California jurisdictions.

If you have questions, contact your CIWMB Local assistance staff county contact.

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STARR Awards!

The California State Legislature and the CIWMB are pleased to announce the upcoming State Agency Recycling Recognition (STARR) Awards program to recognize State agencies and large State facilities (State agencies) for outstanding waste reduction efforts. The application for STARR awards recognizing programs conducted in 2002 is available starting June 1, 2003. This year you can complete and submit your STARR application on line. The application deadline is July 31, 2003. California State agencies that report to the CIWMB as mandated by the State Agency Model Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 75) may apply if they: Are significantly involved in a waste diversion program. Have submitted their 2002 annual report to the CIWMB by April 1, 2003. Meet the statutory 25 percent waste diversion mandate. Meet State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC) reporting requirements. Have adopted waste reduction and recycled-content product purchasing statements or policies.

Category awards commemorate waste reduction achievements for specific award areas.

State agency efforts to reduce waste generated by others (such as running a materials recovery facility that is also used by jurisdictions) are not eligible; all programs must focus on reducing waste generated by the applicant. Hazardous/household hazardous waste and medical waste programs are not eligible. The Board will consider awards (see photo above) in the categories of Creative Partnerships, Construction and Demolition Debris Management, Education and Training, Green Building, Organics Management, Recycling, Waste Diversion at Public Venues, and Waste Prevention. In addition, a STARR of the Year Award (left) will be presented to the applicant whose program demonstrates waste reduction practices above and beyond those of the other applicants and serves as an exemplary model for other State agencies. Winners will be presented an award recognizing their achievement at the CIWMB’s December 2003 Board Meeting or other suitable venue.

The STARR of the Year Award recognizes the best overall waste reduction program.

For additional information, visit the STARR Awards Web site mentioned above or contact Debra Kustic.

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Last updated: December 28, 2007