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Portland Public Schools Waste Stream Analysis, Peter Dubois, Kelly Shafer Hossaini, Matt Zybas
Portland Public Schools Waste Stream Analysis, Peter Dubois, Kelly Shafer Hossaini, Matt Zybas
Center for Urban Studies Publications and Reports
The purpose of this study is twofold. The first part of the study is an analysis of the waste stream from a sample of seven Portland Public Schools. The second part of the study provides recommendations· for waste reduction, recycling opportunities and potential cost savings for the district. In order to receive the greatest benefits from waste reduction, it will be important to tie in recycling education with facilities management.