How Can Making Products Locally From Recyclables
Solve Local Economic Challenges?
On Wednesday March 11, 2009 Planet Drum Foundation and CounterPULSE’s
Shaping San Francisco presented a free open to the public panel
discussion and question-and-answer session. It was held at
CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco. For audio of
the event play below:
The panel consisted of Neil Seldman, President of the
Washington, D.C.-based Institute For Local Self-Reliance, Peter Berg,
Planet Drum Foundation director, and Kevin Drew, Zero Waste Program
Coordinator for the San Francisco Department of the Environment. Alemany
Community Garden organizer, Antonio Roman-Alcala, facilitated the
question and answer period and Chris Carlesson of Shaping San
Francisco introduced the panel.
“The purpose of this event, Local Remanufacturing Our
Way out of the Recession, is to inform the public on our need to
make products locally from local recyclables.” said Peter Berg. “Remanufacturing
provides meaningful work, closes the energy loop, and stimulates
creativity. It is a practical response to the economic slump that builds
on our physical and human resources.”
People interested in jobs, the environment, sustainability,
alternatives to landfills, recycled art objects, and public policy were
invited to attend to attend.
Light refreshments were provided by Arizmendi Bakery, Capricorn Coffee,
Cole Hardware, Destination Bakery, Good Life Market, Planet Drum
Cafe, and Real Foods Market on Stanyan. A special thank you to
them.
