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Student capstone and applied projects from ASU's School of Sustainability.

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A PET Circular Economy for The City of Phoenix

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The City of Phoenix is interested in bringing a plastic processing facility to the Phoenix metro area. A facility could potentially to increase the diversion rates of recyclables, allow for more efficient use of locally reclaimed material and bring new jobs to the Phoenix metropolitan economy. Contrary to the classic…

The City of Phoenix is interested in bringing a plastic processing facility to the Phoenix metro area. A facility could potentially to increase the diversion rates of recyclables, allow for more efficient use of locally reclaimed material and bring new jobs to the Phoenix metropolitan economy. Contrary to the classic “put it in the bin, we’ll take care of it” attitude presented by large recyclers such as Waste Management and Republic Services, recycling economics are complex; often both a beacon of technological advancement and a lagger with regard to spot-market capabilities. Based on interviews with elite stakeholders and industry research, this mixed method paper will examine the current PET plastic recycling market and the potential for Phoenix to increase its circular manufacturing of plastic. The final analysis will culminate in a proposed set of recommendations that could help Phoenix achieve its long-term waste diversion goals.
ContributorsPunnett, Garr (Author)
Created2018
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Climate Action Leadership Program: Educating the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders

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This paper is a reflection on the background, planning, development, and, implementation of the Climate Action Leadership Program (CALP). The 21st Century has been named the “century of the environment”. This program builds the next generation of leaders who are pursuing solutions to climate change. The program is result of…

This paper is a reflection on the background, planning, development, and, implementation of the Climate Action Leadership Program (CALP). The 21st Century has been named the “century of the environment”. This program builds the next generation of leaders who are pursuing solutions to climate change. The program is result of professional and scientific research in the areas of education and sustainability that uncovers the lingering sustainability education gap within the U.S. public school system. Research methodology applied combined qualitative and quantitative data analysis approach, including surveys, observations, and, academic research. The results show there are few programs in grades 8th to 12th, a crucial demographic, incorporating sustainability leadership education training or teaching the fundamental principles of sustainability in the public school curriculum.
We can no longer assume that social and environmental challenges such as pollution, dwindling resources and climate change can be set-aside for future generations. The creation of sustainability leadership education programs would properly prepare students for the greatly important, globally recognized social and environmental issues they actually face throughout their education, and professional practice. The compulsion to act is the outcome of the Climate Action Leadership Program. CALP is designed to create the next generation of sustainability leaders by transforming thoughts and ideas into effective climate action. Students learn how to build personal resilience, tell compelling stories and foster sustainable behavior in their own school communities.
ContributorsCharles, Victoria (Contributor)
Created2019-12-03