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DocuSign Envelope ID:60890E67-6F1D-48BF-9BD4-7E57F52CDE30 <br /> Orange County,North Carolina <br /> RFP#5253 for Recycling Composition Study <br /> Section 4:Technical Expertise <br /> challenges associated with developing effective waste diversion programs for educational <br /> institutions within the local marketplace. KCI has worked either directly with the following <br /> universities or jointly for the municipal/university partnerships listed below. <br /> • Pennsylvania State University, PA <br /> • Appalachian State University, NC <br /> • North Carolina State University, NC <br /> • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, <br /> NC <br /> • University of Colorado, CO <br /> • Florida Atlantic University, FL <br /> • City of Durham and Duke University, NC . <br /> • Charleston County and College of <br /> Charleston and The Citadel, SC <br /> • City of Fayetteville and University of <br /> Arkansas,AR <br /> • City of Bloomington, Monroe County, and <br /> Indiana University, IN <br /> • Alachua County and University of Florida, <br /> FL <br /> ➢ Leader in Innovation <br /> KCI has a history of being on the leading edge of innovation in the solid waste industry. Fifteen <br /> years ago,the leading edge was single stream recycling,ten years ago it was organics,five years ago <br /> it was greening institutions with a focus on sustainability, and today it is maximizing recovery and <br /> zero waste. In all these circumstances, KCI's visions were years ahead of our competitors. <br /> KCI is currently the lead consultant in developing the standard methodology of <br /> conducting recycling composition studies for ASTM International. Once <br /> completed,this methodology will become the recommended protocol for all <br /> recycling composition studies. KCI is in the unique position of being able to <br /> employ this protocol for its clients even though it has not yet been published. <br /> KCI recently developed SWANA's National Zero Waste Principles and Practices <br /> certification course. The new course sets the standard for zero waste planning ' <br /> and is being offered throughout North America to train industry professionals <br /> in zero waste strategies. Previously, KCI developed SWANA's Managing <br /> Municipal Solid Waste Recycling Systems certification training course. SWANA <br /> $%IE WA$n A $QCIATiON <br /> ➢ Results Oriented 44"°'°"" l <br /> Last, but certainly not least, we pride ourselves on being results oriented. We are not interested in <br /> developing reports that sit on a shelf. KCI draws on our experience and expertise to develop <br /> innovative yet practical and economically feasible solutions and recommendations for our clients. <br /> kessler consulting inc. <br /> Proposals 2018\Orange Co Proposal-final 18 innovative waste solutions <br />