systems, the business community and local government will bring a
comprehensive recycling program to local schools beginning this school
year.
The Cabarrus Sustainability Council, Cabarrus County Schools,
Kannapolis City Schools, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis and
Cabarrus County have all partnered to provide recycling services to
local schools.
The effort, which was organized by the Sustainability Council, will
provide the resources for schools to recycle paper, aluminum, plastic
and cardboard. Prior to the program, each school had a varying level
of recycling activity. This program enhances and formalizes efforts
that are already underway.
"This project really is an example of what can happen when the public
and private sector roll up their sleeves and work together for a
common community good," said Ian Prince, chair, Cabarrus
Sustainability Council. Prince is the manager of real estate and
sustainability for Roush Fenway Racing.
Recycling bins and weekly pick-ups are being provided jointly by the
local governments under the shared identity "School Recycling
Partnership." As such, citizens may see vehicles from other
jurisdictions serving the schools and en route. The local schools are
responsible for developing recycling program goals and measurement.
The Cabarrus Sustainability Council, a joint effort between the
Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce and Cabarrus Economic
Development, works to promote sustainability through public and
private collaboration. The Sustainability Council made implementing
the school recycling program its primary goal for its first year.
During the coming year, the Council will focus on air quality in the
region and ways to make improvements.
For more information about the Sustainability Council, contact
Samantha Moose at 704-782-4000, smoose@cabarrus.biz.
