Girdwood Recycle Project

The concept is that a connex space is available for recycling drop off. We will accept plastic and glass.

Machines are being locally assembled in Girdwood to break down these plastics and re-purpose the material into new products! Precious Plastic, is the model we will build upon and utilize their open source design plans. Many examples of products which have been created is available to view on their site: www.preciousplastic.com

We intend to allow entrepreneurs access to the connex. They will be allowed to break down plastic and store in bins for their use. A user would sign up to utilize the space during a time block. They are required to sign a liability waiver prior space utilization. A user would invest by purchasing molds to create a particular product they are interested in creating.

Girdwood Community Land Trust may make some products for fundraising including:

• Girdwood Snow Shovel

• Plates, Cups, Bowls

• Furniture

We intend to place a large wing mural on the connex, so it becomes a destination to be photographed at, while promoting recycling. Additional artwork on the connex will also feature our Sponsors for this project.

Here are some wings that inspire us!

UAA Student Emily Haas will be the Student Project Lead from January - April and will be conducting a “recycling audit.” This will allow us to better understand the demand in our valley and evaluate our needs going forward.

This is her senior project and she has a UAA facility mentor for this project, who is also on Solid Waste Service Recycling committee!

Her analysis will help to formulate a long-term plan, for moving forward after April.