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​Phoenix, Direct Pack Highlight Full Circle of Plastic Recyclinghttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-works/2637Public Works (Trash and Recycling)1/27/2023 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2637/Newsroom_PWD_MRF floor.jpg​Phoenix, Direct Pack Highlight Full Circle of Plastic Recycling<div class="ExternalClass14115EFEE2B141F8B30DDC364530F8E6"><html> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">With <a target="_blank" href="/pio/superbowl">Super Bowl LVII</a> less than a month away, the City of Phoenix stands ready to achieve its goal of hosting the greenest Super Bowl events yet. By diverting 92% of waste produced at downtown Super Bowl activities away from the landfill, Phoenix would meet (and exceed) the EPA’s definition of a Zero Waste event.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Recycling is one of the main waste diversion methods. While the Public Works Department collects and sorts recyclables in Phoenix, partners like <a target="_blank" href="https://www.directpackinc.com/">Direct Pack, Inc. (DPI)</a> take it from there, bringing plastics all the way through the remanufacturing process to become new food packaging items once again.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“We don’t want recycling to be a mystery,” said Phoenix Public Works Director Joe Giudice. “We want every Phoenix resident to know what happens to the things they recycle – not only how they get sorted in our Materials Recovery Facility, but also where they go after that, how our partners like Direct Pack process them, and what the recycled items turn into. A transparent process can help people feel more fulfilled as they put items in their blue bins.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Each year, Phoenix processes recyclables from 400,000 households, including some material from other valley cities. All those items are taken to the Materials Recovery Center (MRF) where workers pre-sort items by pulling out things that shouldn’t be there (plastic bags and cords, for example). Disc screens then sort flat items (paper and cardboard) away from 3-dimensional items like cans, bottles, and plastic containers. From there, plastics are further separated from aluminum and glass.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Of the seven different kinds of plastic, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) – a clear, lightweight plastic commonly used for beverage bottles and berry, bakery, and sandwich packaging – is the most recycled worldwide.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">“PET plastics are some of the most easily recycled plastics out there,” said Phoenix Public Works Deputy Director Eduardo Rodriguez. “That’s why it’s so important to get things like water bottles and plastic containers in the recycle bin. They can be recycled over and over again in many different forms.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">That’s where DPI comes in. In 2022 alone, DPI purchased 8.1 million pounds of PET from the City of Phoenix and took it to Direct Pack Recycling in Guadalajara,* Mexico. There the material is sorted, chopped, and washed multiple times before it is put back into the production of new food packaging again.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">"With our newest recycling and recovery facility located only a few hours away from Phoenix, we can trace and recover all PET plastic collected in the area with a very low carbon footprint,” said Craig Snedden, president of Direct Pack, Inc. “This transparency is important, so you know that what you put in the recycling bin actually gets recycled and reused. The packaging you put in the recycling bin today can come back as your sandwich or berry packaging a month from now.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">Phoenix’s partnership with DPI not only diverts 21 million pieces of thermoformed packaging away from the landfill each year, but it also brings those items through the full, circular business model of the recycling process.</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">"Recycling plastic bottles and containers is one of the major ways we’ll reach our Zero Waste goals for Super Bowl LVII,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Having a partner like Direct Pack to buy and remanufacture the plastics we sort at our City of Phoenix facilities is essential to diverting waste away from the landfill.”</span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:13.3333px;">To learn more about the sorting and remanufacturing processes of plastic recyclables, watch the virtual facility tours <a target="_blank" href="/publicworks/recycleplus">here</a> or fill out a <a target="_blank" href="/publicworks/zero-waste/signup">Zero Waste request form​</a> to schedule a free tour of the MRF.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:13.3333px;">*CORRECTION: A previous version of this article misstated that the PET collected in Phoenix in 2022 was taken to a Direct Pack plant in Mexicali, Mexico. The plant in Mexicali is under construction and will be fully operational in the spring of 2023.</span></div> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/publicworksNewspublic-worksWorkers sort recyclables moving along conveyor belts at the Materials Recovery FacilityPublic Works#recycling #zerowaste #sustainability #recycle @TalkingTrashPHXRecycling, plastics, circular economySpencer Blake602-501-0620spencer.blake@phoenix.govTalkingTrashPHX

 

 

City Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Dutyhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/3207Police9/7/2024 12:00:00 AMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3207/Newsroom_OfficerZaneCoolidge (1).pngCity Mourns Loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, Shot in the Line of Duty<div class="ExternalClass60FC896EB4684CEB89F7E0C4E5CEDDDB"><html> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">With deep sadness and a heavy heart, Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan announced the passing of Officer Zane Coolidge, shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a call.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge’s family is dealing with unimaginable grief. We will do everything we can to help them through their darkest hours, and we pledge that they will always be a part of the Phoenix Police Family. I ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers,” Chief Sullivan said when sharing with the community the news of Officer Coolidge’s death.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge was a husband, father, son, brother, friend, and a dedicated and beloved member of the Phoenix Police Department.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“I am devastated by the tragic loss of Officer Zane Coolidge, who lost his life while keeping the rest of us safe from harm,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “I know that our entire community is mourning this loss, and on behalf of the City, I extend my deepest condolences to Officer Coolidge’s family and friends, and his brothers and sisters in the Phoenix Police Department.  We will forever honor and remember his bravery and selfless service to our community.”</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">On Tuesday evening, Officer Coolidge was with Officer Matthew Haney when they responded to a call of a man trying to break into a vehicle near 16th Street and McDowell. When they approached the man, he ran off, firing at the officers, hitting them both. The officers were rushed to the hospital, while others responded and took the suspect into custody.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Haney was released from the hospital the next day, protected from more serious injury by his ballistic vest.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“Officer Coolidge has been surrounded by loved ones and blanketed in the prayers of this community since Tuesday night’s shooting,” said Chief Sullivan. “The injuries he sustained after the cowardly acts of another were too much for him to overcome. His legacy will forever be a part of the Phoenix Police Department.”</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Officer Coolidge served five years with the Phoenix Police Department. He represents the best of the Department, working as a certified Field Training Officer in the Mountain View Precinct, training those who have just graduated the academy.</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">“This is a sad day for the City of Phoenix as we mourn the loss of one of our own,” said City Manager Jeff Barton. “Our hearts go out to the family of Officer Coolidge. Our City grieves with you. Your husband, brother, son and father died a hero, unselfishly sacrificing his life to fulfill his duty to protect and serve.”</span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <p> <span style="font-family:Calibri;font-size:17.3333px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Details on services to honor Officer Coolidge will be released at a future date.</span> </p> </div> </html></div>https://phoenix.gov/policeNews
South Mountain Environmental Education Center Name Changes to ‘Visitor Center’ https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/parks-and-recreation/3206Parks and Recreation9/5/2024 8:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3206/SMEEC-for-Newsroom.jpgSouth Mountain Environmental Education Center Name Changes to ‘Visitor Center’ <div class="ExternalClass3AEA6F5B8C7E45F7AB2120C1604FA4A6"><html> <p></p> <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span> <p>The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department has announced a change in the name of the South Mountain Environmental Education Center. The center will now be known as the South Mountain Visitor Center. This change is part of a larger effort to enhance the visitor experience at one of Phoenix's most beloved outdoor destinations. </p> <p>The name changed was approved Thursday evening during Thursday's Parks and Recreation Board meeting. </p> <p>"The decision to change the name of the center was made to better reflect its purpose as a hub for visitors to South Mountain Park and Preserve," Parks Board Chair Kelly Dalton said. “We want to make it clear that this center serves as a welcoming space for all who come to enjoy this beautiful park." </p> <p>In addition to the name change, the South Mountain Visitor Center is currently undergoing renovations. These renovations will include upgraded exhibits that tell the story of South Mountain Park and Preserve. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history of this unique desert environment. </p> <p>"We are excited about these changes and believe they will greatly enhance the visitor experience at South Mountain Park and Preserve," said Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar. “Our goal is to create an engaging and informative space where visitors can learn about this incredible natural resource while also enjoying all that it has to offer." </p> <p>In anticipation of the reopening celebration to mark 100 years of City stewardship, the South Mountain Visitor Center will reopen on November 8, 2024. ​<br></p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parksNews
S’edav Va’aki Museum Launches New Teen Volunteer Initiativehttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/sedav-vaaki-museum/3205S’edav Va’aki Museum9/3/2024 11:00:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3205/TeenVolunteerProgram_SVM_001.jpgS’edav Va’aki Museum Launches New Teen Volunteer Initiative<div class="ExternalClass10394B0F812544BA913A7CDCDCC72DC1"><html> <p> ​The S'edav Va'aki Museum is excited to announce the launch of the new Teen Volunteer Program, which will recruit high school-aged students (14-17) interested in gaining professional development at a cultural institution. The museum invites teens to apply as the applications open on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. </p> <p> Led by the Museum's current AmeriCorps VISTA, the Teen Volunteers will gain hands-on experience by engaging with the public and spreading knowledge concerning topics about the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. Their roles include but are not limited to, initiating informative artifact interactions with visitors; assisting outdoor educational programs; and leading indoor exhibit-based activities. Returning teen volunteers will have the opportunity to gain more responsibility in higher-level educational roles. </p> <p> The benefits of the program focus on students' professional development. The program will satisfy both volunteer and internship graduation requirements. It will allow students to build skills and network prior to college and open new opportunities for unique letters of recommendation. </p> <p> Teens interested in volunteering can click the following link for the program application: </p> <p> <a href="https://forms.office.com/g/Skkqjn6Ybq" target="_blank"> https://forms.office.com/g/Skkqjn6Ybq </a> <br> </p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/sedav-vaakiNews

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