1. Own Your Streets
Drain. Recycle. Drive.
Brianne Visaya

2. Introduction
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Major
Life in Japan -> Traveling & Hiking
Inspired by the California Academy of
Sciences
Giving back to my community
Hands on opportunities!

3. About the campaign
GOAL: Increase rates of oil and filter
recycling
The Cities of Pittsburg, Antioch, and
Brentwood
Grant funded by CalRecycle
Involve the local community through
young DIYers

4. The Hazards of Used Motor Oil
Almost 115 million gallons are
sold in the state each year
About 70% is collected after use
One gallon of used motor oil can
foul the taste of 1 million
gallons of water
Recycling Enhancement Act
CalRecycle's Used Oil Recycling
Program

5. Pop-up Question #1
In what ways is Used Motor Oil damaging to
the environment?

6. Local Environmental Issues

7. Global Environmental Issues
Morgan Hoesterey Message in the Waves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVjue0R5tHQ

8. Global Environmental Issues
Alberta Oil Sands - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro0LWXPlTSA

9. Pop-up Question #2
Although we have scientific and visual
evidence of environmental problems, why is it
difficult to change our ways?

10. The Process of Recycling Used Motor Oil
Motor oil never wears out
In 1998, 140 million gallons of lubricating
oil were sold in California.
Approximately 40 percent or 56 million
gallons, leaked out of engines or was
burned
20 million gallons unaccounted for and
possibly improperly disposed of down
storm drains, into lakes or streams, or
thrown in the garbage

11. Pop-up Question #3
Suppose a friend said, “Recycling motor oil is
not helpful to the environment - it’s the same as
recycling cardboard or plastic.” To what extent
do you agree/disagree with the statement?

12. The Process of Recycling Used Oil Filters
Each year California generates 67 million
used automotive filters per year
Each filter has about a pound of re-
usable steel
Each oil filter has on average - more than
10 fluid ounces of used motor oil
Oil recovered from the recycled filters is
made back into motor oil, closing the
loop

13. Certified Collection Centers vs. Curbside
Recycling
There are three primary methods of collecting used oil in California: certified
collection centers, curbside pickup, and hazardous waste facilities

14. Pop-up Question #4
Why do you think people don’t utilize the
curbside pick-up alternative?

15. Delta Diablo

16. Target Audience: Young Do-It-Yourselfers
(DIYers)
Declining rate of participation in curbside
collection of used oil and a widening gap
between the volume of used oil collected
and the number of oil filters collected
Statewide research on DIYers has
consistently shown that young DIYers are
more likely to improperly dispose of used
motor oil

17. What can you do?
1. Tell your friend & family about the
importance of recycling motor oil!
2. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
@OwnYourStreets
3. Learn more & Join the Conversation at
OwnYourStreets.org
a. Find out how & where to recycle used oil

18. More you can do!

19. Sustainable YOU - 10 Point Plan

20. Questions?
About OwnYourStreets, working as
an environmental outreach
intern for the city, studying
environmental engineering in
college, etc?

21. Curbside Recycling
Develop a campaign slogan & logo to encourage
Antioch residents to use curbside recycling for their
motor oil. Proposals should include:
1. A slogan (i.e. Own Your Streets, Keep Tahoe Blue)
2. An logo idea or image
3. A brief description why this slogan and logo were
chosen.

22. Fashion claims for victims than you think.