"micro recyclers"

[amorehouse at econs.umass]

As communities across Western Massachusetts, and the country for that
matter adopt recycling programs for waste paper, plastics, glass and
metals, I am struck by the absence of such an initiative in Holyoke, Ma
where I work. Is this a window of opportunity to generate job creation
by organizing independent individuals or "micro recyclers" to collect
recylceable waste and either transport it themselves, or contract this
out? I know that programs like this exist in the so-called "third
world". How about in the States? Or is this doomed to failure as soon
as the large waste transporters move in? Any assistance or thoughts from
you folks out there?

Andrew Morehouse
Director, Microenterprise Development
Greater Holyoke Community Development Corporation
(413) 536-4611
amorehouse@econs.umass.edu


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[mverchot at u.washington.]

Here in Washington State and the northwest this is an area that
communities are developing as a micro-industry that is growing into a
larger business. Contact my colleague, Jill Bowman -- director of the UW
Environmantal Management Program, as she should be able to hook you in
with people involved in this work. Her e-mail: jbowman@u.washington.edu

Michael Verchot
Director
University of Washington
Business and Economic Development Program

On Fri, 12 Jan 1996, Andrew E Morehouse wrote:

> As communities across Western Massachusetts, and the country for that
> matter adopt recycling programs for waste paper, plastics, glass and
> metals, I am struck by the absence of such an initiative in Holyoke, Ma
> where I work. Is this a window of opportunity to generate job creation
> by organizing independent individuals or "micro recyclers" to collect
> recylceable waste and either transport it themselves, or contract this
> out? I know that programs like this exist in the so-called "third
> world". How about in the States? Or is this doomed to failure as soon
> as the large waste transporters move in? Any assistance or thoughts from
> you folks out there?
>
> Andrew Morehouse
> Director, Microenterprise Development
> Greater Holyoke Community Development Corporation
> (413) 536-4611
> amorehouse@econs.umass.edu
>


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