1. The Green Machines Mia Furtado Joseph Madden Mercedes Rogers Alfred Studley

2. The Problem  Plastic bags and case wrap that are improperly recycled clog the machinery 2

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4. Mission Statement  The Green Machines are a highly motivated group of Umass Dartmouth students dedicated to creating a greener environment by provoking change. We strive to educate and influence New Bedford residents to recycle plastic bags and case wrap at grocery stores. We are also committed to spreading awareness on proper recycling procedures of plastic bags. 4

5. Important Facts  500 billion- 1 trillion bags annually  Can take up to 1000 years to degrade  Bags remain toxic  Recover 5% of plastics  Recycled bags are made into synthetic lumber 5

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7. Our Goals  Acquire information  Set up informational booth(s)  Meet with at least four store managers  Convince a store without a recycling program to install one  Raise awareness 7

8. Store Visits  Market Basket  Stop and Shop  Save a Lot  Price Rite  Sid Wainer and Son  Friendly Fruit Market  Giammalvo's 8

9. Radio Promotion 9

10. Market Basket Booth Sunday, November 16 10am - 2pm Raffle & Prizes Informational hand outs

11. Market Basket Booth Almost everybody dropped one plastic bag that was filled with others. For each bag recycled we gave one raffle ticket all the way up to ten back Most were already aware about the bins Those who didn’t’ know recycled after shopping

12. Results  Exposure  Outreach to New Bedford residents  Awareness  Feedback from corporate offices 12

13. Teamwork  Remain positive  Found solutions  Communicated well  Worked diligently  Motivated one another  Built off strengths and weaknesses 13

14. Questions