2. AMAZING RECYCLED PRODUCTS, INC. Saving Mother Earth One Step At A Time… Community Economic Development Through Recycling Private Sector Perspective

3. Community Economic Development Through Recycling Introduction What type of companies and how we assist them Company examples How City Planners and Government can influence the private sector Conclusion

4. Introduction Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. www.amazingrecycled.com

5. 1. The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products. Planners can influence the private sector by looking at what type of products could be used in open space and community areas. We have worked with planners to create products that are not only a better environmental alternative but actually perform better than previous choices.

6. Trail Marker Along a Canal Trail 1. The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products.

7. The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products. A Gazebo in the Wetlands

8. The concept of open space, city planners and recycled products. Baseball Backboard in Community Park

9. 2. Work with both artisans and small plastic molders.

10. 3. Artisans use unusual local material and molders use regional plastic waste.

11. 3. Artisans use unusual local material and molders use regional plastic waste.

12. What type of companies and how we assist them Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. www.amazingrecycled.com

13. What type of companies and how we assist them Review and analysis of company: General organization Review of potential product and current marketing

14. Important traits we look for Years in business Passion of artist or founder Environmental Commitment What type of companies and how we assist them

15. How we help the company Redesign the product or features of the product Develop a targeted marketing plan for their product Look into grants, employment assistance they may need Expand current product development and production with the larger factories What type of companies and how we assist them

16. Company Examples

17. 1.Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons

18. a. New product design

19. 1.Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons b. New packaging design

20. 1.Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons c. New availability of material

21. 1.Artisan Example – Recycled Crayons d. Consult on restructure of business

22. 2. Example of Larger Factory- Plastic Molder

23. a. Expand them to use recycled materials

24. 2. Example of Larger Factory- Plastic Molder b. Develop new products within their current process

25. 2. Example of Larger Factory- Plastic Molder c. Add new recycled materials to their process Made with plastics from 100% post consumer electronics.

26. 3. International Programs

27. a. Develop programs to assist with small villages with jobs and income

28. 3. International Programs b. Work with programs to assist non-profits

29. 3. International Programs c. Develop new products within the programs

30. 4. Example of Made in the USA products- Recycled extreme sport equipment

31. a. Expand product line 4.Made in the USA – extreme sports

32. b. Develop cost competitive products

33. 4.Made in the USA – extreme sports c. Create involvement in community programs

34. How City Planners and Government can influence the private sector Amazing Recycled Products, Inc. www.amazingrecycled.com

35. How City Planners and Government can influence the private sector Review with current vendors to assist with seeking out current products Look at current manufactures and request possibility of manufacturing with recycled materials Look at current design and review where recycled products might work Meet with current recycled suppliers and manufactures ask brainstorm to see if they can produce other products. Be open to the unusual and willing to try and test new products.

36. Conclusion Outdoor Auditorium Retaining Wall System Fencing Rubber tire tread markers used for temporary parking on sand Examples of what we have designed and done with Architects

37. Conclusion Examples of what we have designed and done with Architects

38. Conclusion Wetlands Gazebo Bollards for park area Trail Markers for trail along canal Benches along trail Examples of what we have designed for Open Space areas with input from City Planners: