Recycling Market Development Zone

Past News and Events

This page allows you to read about past news and events related to the RMDZ program, including versions of the formerly published RMDZ News, which was published in 1997, 1998, and 1999. You can also receive periodic current news by subscribing to our e-mail newsletter.

• Conferences
• News
  • RMDZ News
  • 1998 Jobs Through Recycling Grant Project Receives U.S. EPA Award

Conferences

• Sacramento Zone Works Conference (June 12-13, 2008)
• RMDZ Roadmap: Charting the Future (February 21-22, 2008)
• Promoting and Marketing the RMDZ Program (October 25-26, 2007)
• Successfully Site Recycling-Based Businesses in Your Zone (June 21-22, 2007)
• Redefining Economic Development in California: San Benito County, A New Model for Success (October 19-20, 2006)

News

RMDZ News, 1997-99

The RMDZ News was published (in print and electronically) three times a year from 1997 through 1999 for zone administrators and other interested parties. It has been replaced by the e-mail newsletter described in the first paragraph above.

• Fall 1999 (October)
• Winter 1999 (February)
• Fall 1998 (September)
• Spring 1998 (May)
• Winter 1997-98 (December)
• Summer 1997 (August)
• Spring 1997 (May)

RMDZ Jobs Through Recycling Wins U.S. EPA's Environmental Achievement Award

Our 1998 Jobs Through Recycling (JTR 98) grant project was selected by U.S. EPA's Region 9 to receive a 2004 Environmental Achievement Award. Each year, the U.S. EPA "celebrates and recognizes outstanding environmental advocates who have made significant contributions toward enhancing and protecting the quality of our environment." Out of 150 projects considered for this award, our project was one of 35 that were selected to receive the honor.

The goal of JTR 98 was to demonstrate the environmental and economic benefits of establishing regional markets for locally generated waste. The project brought together the economic development and recycling communities in Alameda County to establish regional markets for recovered recyclable materials. The project exceeded its goals in accounting for more than 140,000 tons per year of recyclable materials being diverted from landfills; created more than 100 jobs; assisted with starting or expanding nine businesses; and resulted in more than $10 million in capital outlay.

Contact Information

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, contact Corky Mau, Supervisor, Recycling Business Development. Contact information is also in the footer below.

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Last updated: October 22, 2008