This document summarizes initiatives and future needs around net zero waste and pollution reduction at various North Carolina military installations. It discusses current programs like expanding direct sales, green procurement, and recycling various materials. Future needs mentioned include developing markets for recycled materials, food waste composting, and increased diversion of construction debris. The roundtable was hosted by North Carolina senators and sponsored by various organizations.

1. Hosted by:
Office of Senator Richard Burr
Office of Senator Kay Hagan
North Carolina Military Business Center
Sponsored by:
Presenting Sponsor Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor

2. Net Zero Waste &
Pollution Reduction
This roundtable will address:
• Reducing and repurposing waste generated
• Maximizing recycling of recyclable and compostable material
• Recovery to generate energy
• Minimizing release and/or transfer of toxic chemicals
• Mitigating and remediating legacy pollution

3. Net Zero Waste
Fort Bragg Initiatives
Current Initiatives (Installation/Agency: Fort Bragg)
1. Expanding direct sales
2. Green Boot Program to promote waste reduction
3. Increase green procurement activities
9.Increase participation rates through expansion of Incentives Program and routes
11.Solvent distilling
13.Battery reissue program

4. Net Zero Waste
Fort Bragg Future Needs
Future Needs (Installation/Agency: Fort Bragg)
1. Markets for direct sales
2. Products made from recyclable material to replace non-recyclable products
3. Continue to look for opportunities to close the loop

5. Waste Reduction
Initiatives
MCIEAST
Current Initiatives (MCB Camp Lejeune)
1. Procuring “Green” products at the ServMart.
2. Continuing composting, concrete crushing, and woodgrinding,
3. Initiating a furniture give away program.
4. Conducting annual Electronics Recycling Event.

6. Waste Reduction
MCIEAST Future Needs
Future Needs (MCB Camp Lejeune)
1. Food waste composting.
2. Pallet, oil drum, glass, printer cartridge, and antifreeze recycling initiatives.

7. Net Zero Waste
Cherry Point Initiatives
Current Initiatives (Installation/Agency: Cherry Point)
3.Waste Management and Resource Recovery
• Resource Recovery
• Improved Material Management
• Recharging Non-facility Fire Extinguishers
• Utilizing Coal Ash at the Rifle Range
5.Process Modification
• Installing Drop Inlet Spill Protection Devices
• Replacing Antiquated Dip Tanks
• Blending Facility
• Personal Identifiable Information Recycling
•Green Procurement
•Education, Outreach and Partnering

8. Net Zero Waste
Cherry Point Future Needs
Future Needs (Installation/Agency: Cherry Point)
1. Increase Capacity of Material Recovery Facility
2. Incorporate New Screening Facility at Transfer Station
3. Increase Construction Debris Recycling

9. Net Zero Waste
Ft Jackson Initiatives
Current Initiatives (Installation/Agency:Ft Jackson)
1. Qualified Recycling Program – Monetary Incentives
2. Tracking and Compliance – DoD Metrics
3. Environmental Awareness and Training
4. Installation-Wide Incentives (i.e. contests, promotions, and awards)
5. Zero Waste Meetings
6. Divisional Practices – Lead by Example

10. Net Zero Waste
Ft Jackson Future Needs
Future Needs (Installation/Agency: Ft Jackson)
1. Funding – future diversion projects/programs
2. Command and civilian support
3. Increase enforcement vs. increased monetary incentives

11. Net Zero Waste
NC National Guard Initiatives
Existing P2 Prevention Equipment:
• Aerosol Can Crushers • Brake Shoe Cleaner
• Antifreeze Recycling • Paper & Cardboard Recycling
• Aqueous Parts Washers • Wood Recycling
• Bead Blast Media • Metal Recycling
• Enzyme Based Parts Washer • Laundry Service for shop rags
• Florescent Light Bulb Recycle • Water base paint where applicable
• Non Hazardous Waste Solvent (TACOM • Metal filters recycling
Approved)
• Non Hazardous Waste Solvent
• Oil Filter Crusher
• Oil Recycling

12. Net Zero Waste
NC National Guard Future Needs
Below are items that will assist with our future needs:
• New parts washers at Facility Maintenance Shops (FMS)
• Upgrade antifreeze recyclers at FMSs
• Replace old aerosol can puncturers at FMSs
• Upgrade bead blaster at Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS ) for
painting/stripping operation
• Upgrade High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray

13. Net Zero Waste
Seymour Johnson AFB
Initiatives
Current Initiatives (Seymour Johnson AFB:)
3.Aggressive reduction in hazardous material usage has reduced hazardous waste
generation
4.Contracted co-mingled recycling
5.C&D diversion
6.Re-evaluating economics of recycling programs by commodity

14. Net Zero Waste
Seymour Johnson AFB
Future Needs
Future Needs (Seymour Johnson AFB:)
3.Seeking Small Quantity Generator status
4.Improved and expanded markets for recyclables
5.Reduced packaging/shipping materials and return options