Camp Pendleton has begun a new initiative in recycling by reducing their disposable waste through recycling Styrofoam.Most people think that Styrofoam is not recyclable, but the truth is the material is a petroleum based product and it is highly recyclable, just like plastics, according to Charles Bradshaw, the Recycling Program Manager for Camp Pendleton. - Camp Pendleton has begun a new initiative in recycling by reducing their disposable waste through recycling Styrofoam. Most people think that Styrofoam is not recyclable, but the truth is the material is a petroleum based product and it is highly recyclable, just like plastics, according to Charles Bradshaw, the Recycling Program Manager for Camp Pendleton.
Al Parra, left, Charles Bradshaw, middle, GySgt. Tansey D. Olson, right, take a photo with a large sticker that will be placed on blue recycling bins around base, at the recycling center here May 17. The sticker is the newest method of protecting personal identifiable information around the base. Parra is the Privacy Act coordinator for Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Bradshaw is the Base Recycling Manager for Camp Pendleton. Olson is the adjutant chief for Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. - Al Parra, left, Charles Bradshaw, middle, GySgt. Tansey D. Olson, right, take a photo with a large sticker that will be placed on blue recycling bins around base, at the recycling center here May 17. The sticker is the newest method of protecting personal identifiable information around the base. Parra is the Privacy Act coordinator for Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Bradshaw is the Base Recycling Manager for Camp Pendleton. Olson is the adjutant chief for Marine Corps Installations West – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Marines and sailors at the 33 area Single Marine Program center enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day inspired activities March 17. The 21, 33 and 53 area SMP centers hosted Marines and sailors at a Go Green Challenge designed to raise awareness of recycling initiatives taking place on Camp Pendleton. The event included a free lunch and a raffle ticket for each recyclable item brought to the affair. Prizes included different value gift cards redeemable at the exchange. - Marines and sailors at the 33 area Single Marine Program center enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day inspired activities March 17. The 21, 33 and 53 area SMP centers hosted Marines and sailors at a Go Green Challenge designed to raise awareness of recycling initiatives taking place on Camp Pendleton. The event included a free lunch and a raffle ticket for each recyclable item brought to the affair. Prizes included different value gift cards redeemable at the exchange.
Marines at Camp Pendleton's Recycling Center to separate the daily 5-ton load of trash and recyclables on a conveyor belt to effectively produce non-contaminated reusable products. The center spends approximately $78,000 each year sorting out contaminated. Although recycling participation is high on base, the man-hours that are used to extract trash from recycled products are excessive. Pendleton officials are asking base occupants to be aware of good recycling habits in order for its benefits to be truly effective. - Marines at Camp Pendleton's Recycling Center to separate the daily 5-ton load of trash and recyclables on a conveyor belt to effectively produce non-contaminated reusable products. The center spends approximately $78,000 each year sorting out contaminated. Although recycling participation is high on base, the man-hours that are used to extract trash from recycled products are excessive. Pendleton officials are asking base occupants to be aware of good recycling habits in order for its benefits to be truly effective.
Ryan P. Sturgeon, electrician, Independent Energy Systems Inc., puts the finishing touches on the recently installed solar panels atop the Las Pulgas artillery shelter at Camp Pendleton, May 15. During the first Marine Corps Energy Summit in 2009, U.S. Marine Corps commandant, General James T. Conway, mandated every installation across the Corps increase renewable electric energy 25 percent by 2025. - Ryan P. Sturgeon, electrician, Independent Energy Systems Inc., puts the finishing touches on the recently installed solar panels atop the Las Pulgas artillery shelter at Camp Pendleton, May 15. During the first Marine Corps Energy Summit in 2009, U.S. Marine Corps commandant, General James T. Conway, mandated every installation across the Corps increase renewable electric energy 25 percent by 2025.
A sign advising the use of recycled water for irrigation adorns the 13 Area soccer fields aboard Camp Pendleton. According to the San Diego Water Department Web site, the high levels of nutrients in recycled water, such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium help fertilize plants when used for irrigation purposes. Irrigating with recycled water is most beneficial during daylight hours due to the sunlight’s ability to stimulate nutrient absorption in plants. - A sign advising the use of recycled water for irrigation adorns the 13 Area soccer fields aboard Camp Pendleton. According to the San Diego Water Department Web site, the high levels of nutrients in recycled water, such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium help fertilize plants when used for irrigation purposes. Irrigating with recycled water is most beneficial during daylight hours due to the sunlight’s ability to stimulate nutrient absorption in plants.