Writing assignment #4
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uNIVERSITY MARYLAND GLOBAL CAMPUS
February 17, 2020
Lt Col Loveless
802nd Security Forces Commander
2180 Reese St
JBSA Lackland, 78236
Dear Lt Col Loveless:
Enclosed is my report, “Implementation of recycling procedures at the 802nd” that you requested based on my memo following last month’s commander call.
My report shows the need to implement recycling procedures at our unit. The most pronounced advantage of recycling is saving on money since resources are conserved disposal cost are tremendously reduced. With that, we can expect to boost the image of our unit. Discussions has been conducted with each office in the unit discussing possible ways to integrate recycling and what effect that would have on daily operations. Waste that our unit generates is also being tracked to help establish an appropriate recycling technique.
Thank you again for your time and consideration. Please feel free to reach out to me directly with questions or concerns you might have regarding the implementation of my proposed initiative.
Kind Regards,
Latoya Jones
SSgt Latoya Jones
S3OB
Implementing recycling procedures at the 802nd Security Forces Squadron
By Latoya Jones
University of Maryland Global Campus
2/18/2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview of Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Methods Primary Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secondary Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Results Importance of Consistent Training .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Survey of Current Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memo Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Memo Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix A: Training Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B: Work Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii iv 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 6 7 8 9 10
I have distributed an employee survey that addresses the following:
· Basic recycling knowledge
· If recycling would mess with daily operations
Primary research has been conducted with all offices in the 802nd Security Forces. After discussing the goals of recycling and impact it can have on our unit/community. I administered an identical multiple choice questionnaire with questions asking if they were familiar with recycling, what items they think they should recycle if given proper receptacles, what items were they adding to waste baskets the most, and if recycling would mess with daily operations. The results of these surveys help demonstrate whether personnel have basic knowledge on recycling and how it should be conducted.
Secondary research was conducted from a variety of scholarly written trade, journals, and books.
Findings and Conclusions
The results of this survey found that most personnel in these offices do have basic knowledge of recycling and while discussing with them everyone understood the importance of it. Personnel are more inclined to recycle if the appropriate receptacles are present. It also seemed that integrating recycling procedures within the unit wouldn’t hinder daily operations, only enhance them. To conclude we have a great operational unit with a flaw of not recycling. It will have a positive impact on our unit, and we will set the standard on how we should take care of the community and the world.
Recommendations
Recommendations to implement recycling procedures:
· Create flyers to be posted around squadron that encourages everyone to recycle, this will also include fun facts about recycling
· Include recycle bins in all offices and bigger receptacles outside to collect recycled materials
Intro
Background In a recent commander’s call, you spoke on how it is a goal to find ways to improve as a squadron. You stated that if there were any ideals on becoming better as a whole to route up and make you aware. Most organizations hardly focus on how much waste they generate, pro-actively integrating recycling in an organization’s waste management accrues numerous advantages.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to address the lack of recycling within our unit. Recycling is a simple strategy for waste management in organizations. Its advantages include saving money and resources and curbing greenhouse emissions. The process involves tracking, setting up a team and goals, and finally assessing the feasibility of the recycling program. Recycling strategies are fundamental to establishing a sustainable organization. By reusing, recycling, and reducing as well as waste, also you will reduce the amount of material that is send into the landfills, protect these declining resources, decrease emissions, pollution also contamination, set aside money via selling salvage recourses also eventually donate to the waste decrease objectives for the people. This information will help us to create a greener organization while doing good for the earth.
Overview of Methodology
The following methods were used to determine lack of recycling within the unit and ways that could be corrected.
· Secondary Research has been conducted to support whether members will participate in recycling if the proper receptacles were available. Recycling has tremendous benefits on the world and organizations.
· Current employees have been surveyed to determine their basic knowledge on recycling, what trash they contribute to the waste bins most, and whether recycling would effect on daily operations.
· Survey data has been analyzed determine the existing amount of waste the unit generates
Methods
Primary Research
I administered an identical multiple choice questionnaire with questions asking if they were familiar with recycling, what items they think they should recycle if given proper receptacles, what items were they adding to waste baskets the most, and if they thought recycling would mess with daily operations. The results of these surveys help demonstrate whether personnel have basic knowledge on recycling to include its importance and how easy it is to implement into any unit.
Secondary Research
Secondary research has been conducted to determine the expertise emphasizing the importance of recycling in general. My research includes ways to implement recycling procedures within organizations and its benefits. Multiple academic journals were used to justify why we should recycle.
Results
Importance of recycling
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report in 2016, highlighting the significance of recycling and reusing materials. How materials are used in an organization is crucial in ensuring a sustainable economy as well as the environment. The research emphasizes the importance of recycling and its benefits. Implementation of recycling procedures could be simple, yet effective. Employees that are knowledgeable of recycling and its benefits are more inclined to recycle because they know its benefits.
Most of the offices would recycle if given the opportunity. That is indeed a start to start implementing recycling into the organization. Measurable goals provide a benchmark for tracking progress and expanding recycling projects within the organization (Conke, 2018).
My secondary research I gather some information on the amount of waste that is most likely produced from all offices. That gives an idea on the amount of waste we produce daily based on the results above. This concept is very important to understand when trying to implement a recycling program. You must have an idea on the amount of waste your company is producing. Assessment of recycling data illuminates on the available recycling opportunities that the organization can venture into. One of the information generated from an audit is the quantity and composition of the material in the waste stream (EPA, 2018).
In conclusion,
Recommendations
Conclusion
Resources
Conke, L. (2018). Barriers to waste recycling development: Evidence from Brazil. Resources, Conservation And Recycling, 134, 129-135. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.03.007
EPA. (2018). Managing and Reducing Wastes: A Guide for Commercial Buildings | US EPA. Retrieved 4 February 2020, from https://www.epa.gov/smm/managing-and-reducing-wastes-guide-commercial-buildings
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