Go Green OC - "The Strategy"
We want solutions that involve maximizing source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting.
Start Recycling
Go Green OC wants to re-introduce dual-stream traditional recycling in Ocean City starting with cardboard. Join our recycling committee - send us an email.
End incineration
According to Covanta, "waste incineration is not recycling.". Although, they pull metals from the ash to be recycled, other sourced materials are incinerated and the remaining ash is buried in a landfill.
zero waste
Go Green OC will introduce the beginning stages of a Zero Waste plan. We will start with basic composting in local restaurants and Zero-Waste events.
Phase 1 - Removing “weight” from the waste stream.
We are introducing composting to Ocean City with a goal of removing 30% of organic waste. After composting, we want to focus on cardboard recycling and initiate recycling drop off centers.
Next, we would like to integrate a PAYT (Pay As You Throw System) which reduces discards (waste PLUS recycling) by 28% pretty much instantly, and reduces the waste requiring disposal by 44% on average. Check out the success stories from Montgomery County.
Phase 2 - Recycling
Go Green OC wants to introduce dual-stream recycling to businesses. Currently, we are consulting with a local recycling company and Rubicon to develop a cost-efficient strategy. We want to start with cardboard recycling.
Proven Success: Go Green OC turns OC Bikefest Green
Phase 3 - Zero Waste
Our zero waste strategy will introduce Zero-Waste events to Ocean City starting in 2019. We will show how to coordinate and execute a zero-waste event. In 2023, we will parter with OC Tourism to begin moving convention center events towards zero waste. Events will have to be certified by Go Green OC in order to be considered “Zero Waste”.
Proven Success: Go Green OC turns OC Bikefest Green
Phase 3 - Rebranding and Marketing
Recycling and saving the environment should be cool. We need to rebrand how we view waste in our community. After all, Ocean City is doing some incredible green efforts and know one is hearing about them. We need to be shouting them from the rooftop.
Go Green OC proposes:
• owning the title, "Ocean City is moving to become the fist resort town in the United States moving towards zero waste"
• weekly videos highlighting businesses who are superstars in our community and posting on social media (Facebook and Instagram)
• a new social media strategy focused on the environment and achievements
• nationwide news coverage
• partnerships with Green companies to highlight and push how incredible we are
• new community outreach programs
• open forums for discussion and exploration of creative and innovative ideas
• User Generated Content (UGC) - let's hear from the community and learn what others are doing #GoGreenOC
Keep in mind, our strategy is always changing as we meet with community members and town officials. Show your support by signing our online form and tagging us #GoGreenOC