WasteReImagined2 | ZahnTech

Objective: Define a mission statement for the group, focusing on supporting ZahnTech's mission of "Waste: Reimagined" and rebranding recycling.
Messaging: Develop key talking points about ZahnTech’s approach to recycling (e.g., accepting all types of plastics, creating durable fenceposts, offering sustainable solutions, etc.).

Host Educational Workshops: Organize workshops or seminars on the importance of innovative recycling, ZahnTech’s model, and how individuals can contribute.
Collaborate with Professors: Partner with environmental science and engineering professors to host guest lectures on new recycling technologies, leveraging ZahnTech as a case study.
Social Media Campaigns: Run targeted social media campaigns using the hashtag #WasteReimagined to spread awareness about ZahnTech’s sustainable practices.
Campus Initiatives: Launch an on-campus initiative like “Zero Plastic to Landfill” where students and staff collect plastic waste and see how it could be repurposed by ZahnTech.

Collaborate with Eco-Friendly Organizations: Partner with student organizations like the sustainability club, climate action groups, or environmental clubs to co-host events.
Student Challenges: Organize a challenge for students to come up with innovative ways to reduce plastic waste on campus, with ZahnTech supporting or sponsoring the winners.

Develop a Proposal: Write a detailed proposal asking the school board to consider ZahnTech’s model for managing campus waste, potentially as a pilot program. Include:
- Cost savings (through reduced landfill fees).
- Benefits of becoming a zero-waste campus (positive publicity, carbon footprint reduction).
- Long-term environmental impact.
Secure Student & Faculty Support: Launch a petition drive to collect signatures from students and faculty in support of a partnership with ZahnTech.

Actionable
Next Steps

Research Grant Opportunities: Identify grants that support sustainability, zero-waste initiatives, or innovative recycling solutions. Possible sources include:
EPA environmental education grants.
State or local environmental grants.
Corporate foundations supporting sustainability initiatives (e.g., Walmart Foundation, PepsiCo Foundation).
Grant Applications: Prepare grant proposals focusing on the benefits of ZahnTech’s approach for reducing plastic waste and enhancing sustainability on campus.
University Support: Work with the university’s office of sustainability or grants office for support in applying for funding.

Zero Waste Day: Organize a “Zero Waste Day” on campus where ZahnTech representatives could demonstrate how their process works and encourage responsible recycling habits.
Plastic Collection Drives: Set up plastic waste collection points on campus and host drives for students and staff to bring in plastic waste that ZahnTech could recycle.

Network with Local Governments: Organize meetings with local city or state officials to discuss ZahnTech’s model and explore potential collaborations with public waste management programs.
Collaborate with Other Schools: Create a network with other universities interested in zero-waste programs. Use these connections to organize joint initiatives or grant applications.

Promote Policy Reform: Advocate for policy changes at the local or state level that encourage businesses and educational institutions to embrace new recycling technologies like those used by ZahnTech.
Lobby for Funding: Work with university alumni or sustainability advocates to lobby for government funding or incentives to support ZahnTech’s recycling technology adoption on a larger scale.