Presentation Year

2019

Depreciated Participant

Christopher LanzEnvironmental Science and Management Undergraduate Student

College or Department

Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

Municipal solid waste (MSW) aka. trash , is one of many stressors on global climate change. An estimated 19,832,501 metric tons generated within a year alone in California. Accumulation of trash can spread into creeks and parks.Trash flow can be mitigated through the use of waste and recycling receptacles.This study observers bus stops that are in proximity to selected creeks and parks based on 100, 200, and 300 meter zones of the Arcata Red and Gold Bus Routes.The Red Route buffer zones intersecting greatly with nearby creeks and parks.Community members and stake holders can provide further input where receptacles are most beneficiary for local green-space and city planning cost.

Permission to Publish Work

Yes

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556

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