Own Your Streets Drain. Recycle. Drive. Brianne Visaya

Introduction

Civil & Environmental Engineering Major

Life in Japan -> Traveling & Hiking

Inspired by the California Academy of Sciences

Giving back to my community Hands on opportunities!

About the campaign

GOAL: Increase rates of oil and filter recycling

The Cities of Pittsburg, Antioch, and Brentwood

Grant funded by CalRecycle

Involve the local community through young DIYers

The Hazards of Used Motor Oil Almost 115 million gallons

are sold in the state each year

About 70% is collected after use

One gallon of used motor oil can foul the taste of 1 million gallons of water

Recycling Enhancement Act CalRecycle's Used Oil

Recycling Program

Pop-up Question #1

In what ways is Used Motor Oil damaging to the environment?

Local Environmental Issues

Global Environmental Issues

Morgan Hoesterey Message in the Waves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVjue0R5tHQ

Global Environmental Issues

Alberta Oil Sands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro0LWXPlTSA

Pop-up Question #2

Although we have scientific and visual evidence of environmental

problems, why is it difficult to change our ways?

The Process of Recycling Used Motor Oil

Motor oil never wears outIn 1998, 140 million gallons of

lubricating oil were sold in California. Approximately 40 percent or 56 million gallons, leaked out of engines or was burned

20 million gallons unaccounted for and possibly improperly disposed of down storm drains, into lakes or streams, or thrown in the garbage

Pop-up Question #3

Suppose a friend said, “Recycling motor oil is not helpful to the environment - it’s

the same as recycling cardboard or plastic.” To what extent do you

agree/disagree with the statement?

The Process of Recycling Used Oil Filters

Each year California generates 67 million used automotive filters per year

Each filter has about a pound of re-usable steel

Each oil filter has on average - more than 10 fluid ounces of used motor oil

Oil recovered from the recycled filters is made back into motor oil, closing the loop

Certified Collection Centers vs. Curbside Recycling

There are three primary methods of collecting used oil in California: certified collection centers, curbside pickup, and hazardous waste facilities

Pop-up Question #4

Why do you think people don’t utilize the curbside pick-up

alternative?

Delta Diablo

Target Audience: Young Do-It-Yourselfers (DIYers)

Declining rate of participation in curbside collection of used oil and a widening gap between the volume of used oil collected and the number of oil filters collected

Statewide research on DIYers has consistently shown that young DIYers are more likely to improperly dispose of used motor oil

What can you do?

1.Tell your friend & family about the importance of recycling motor oil!

2.Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @OwnYourStreets

3.Learn more & Join the Conversation at OwnYourStreets.org

a. Find out how & where to recycle used oil

b. Share your DIY story

More you can do!

Sustainable YOU - 10 Point Plan

Questions?

About OwnYourStreets, working as an environmental outreach intern for the city, studying environmental engineering in college, etc?

Curbside Recycling

Develop a campaign slogan & logo to encourage Antioch residents to use curbside recycling for their motor oil. Proposals should include:

1.A slogan (i.e. Own Your Streets, Keep Tahoe Blue)

2.An logo idea or image

3.A brief description why this slogan and logo were chosen.

4.Send to mkang@sga-inc.net by Friday 1/20/16

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