Institute for Zero Waste andSustainability 1) Research for better industrial design 2) Linking zero waste with other key developments needed for sustainability.

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Institute for Zero Waste andSustainability 1) Research for better industrial design 2) Linking zero waste with other key developments needed for sustainability

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture BetterIndustrialDesign

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture Composting BetterIndustrialDesign

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture Composting Research Center BetterIndustrialDesign

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture Composting Research Center Deconstruction BetterIndustrialDesign

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture Composting Research Center Deconstruction Anaerobic AnaerobicDigestion BetterIndustrialDesign

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture Composting Research Center Deconstruction Anaerobic AnaerobicDigestion BetterIndustrialDesign Incineration is not sustainable energy!

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture Composting Research Center 100’s of “green boxes” Deconstruction Anaerobic AnaerobicDigestion BetterIndustrialDesign

Zero Waste 2020 Education For Sustainability Sustainable Economic development Sustainable Agriculture Sustainable Community development Sustainable Energy Sustainable industries & Jobs Sustainable Architecture Composting Research Center Reuse & RepairCenters 100’s of “green boxes” Deconstruction Anaerobic AnaerobicDigestion BetterIndustrialDesign

6. Back to the Big Picture

Consumption of materials Standard of living Current situation Consumption of fossil fuels

Solar Energy Change 1 Consumption of materials Standard of living

Zero Waste Zero Waste Solar Energy Solar Energy Change 2 Standard of living

Zero Waste Zero Waste Quality of Life Solar Energy Change 3

We have to separate the Quality of life from the material consumption

Quality of life Material consumption

We have to separate the Quality of life from the material consumption Quality of life Material consumption

We have to separate the Quality of life from the material consumption Quality of life Material consumption

Less money More meaning!

Consume less Enjoy more!

To fight over-consumption We need to swap a life built around acquiring a series of objects…

To a life built around a series of expanding human relationships

“Make Love, Not War” In the 1960’s

“Make Love, Not Waste” In the 2000’s

“Make Friends, Not Waste” In the 2000’s

Conclusions We do not need mega-landfills or incinerators! We do not need mega-landfills or incinerators! There is a better alternative There is a better alternative The ZERO WASTE strategy is The ZERO WASTE strategy is Better for our health (LESS TOXICS) Better for our health (LESS TOXICS) Better for the economy, Better for the economy, Better for our children, and Better for our children, and Better for the planet (MORE SUSTAINABLE)! Better for the planet (MORE SUSTAINABLE)!

A threatened community is a strengthened community if people work together.

EFFECTING CHANGE Is like driving a nail through a piece of wood

EFFECTING CHANGE Experts may sharpen the point

EFFECTING CHANGE Experts may sharpen the point But you need the hammer of public opinion to drive the nail home

Three final messages 1. To citizens - don’t let the experts take your common sense away 1. To citizens - don’t let the experts take your common sense away 2. To politicians - put your faith back in people 2. To politicians - put your faith back in people 3. To activists - 3. To activists - HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Godrecycles, The devil burns

“The Battle Hymn” dei rifiuti (Chorus) We don’t want incineration We know there’s a better way!

“The Battle Hymn” dei rifiuti Mine eyes have seen the garbage That’s a smoldering on the grate We must stop incineration Before it is too late Unless we wish the dangers We had better separate And we must do it now!

“The Battle Hymn” dei rifiuti (Chorus) We don’t want incineration We know there’s a better way!

You’ve listened to me on incineration will you now listen to me on fluoridation?

Please go to watch the video Professional Perspectives on Water Fluoridation

Book to be published by Chelsea Green October, 2010 Can be ordered now on Amazon.com on Amazon.com Meanwhile, see FluorideAlert.org for more information

Please go to and sign the Professionals’ Statement calling for an end to Water Fluoridation worldwide