Member Spotlight: Duncan Aviation |
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Photo courtesy of Duncan Aviation, Inc. |
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This is part of a series of interviews with NRC members. The purpose is to provide insights into materials management programs and best practices of member municipalities, businesses, and service providers.
Duncan Aviation is the largest privately owned business jet service provider in the world. With complete MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) services at three beautiful US facilities located in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and Provo, Utah, strategically placed regional shops at business aviation airports throughout the US, and mobile technical teams able to provide services worldwide, they help business aircraft operators get the most value from their aircraft ownership.
Their premier aircraft services–delivered on time–include airframe & engine maintenance, avionics installations, interior & paint completions/modifications, avionics/instrument/accessory repairs & overhauls and parts support for aircraft manufactured by Bombardier, Dassault, Textron, Gulfstream and Embraer. Their avionics satellites and airframe and engine Rapid Response teams provide airframe, avionics, and engine services in the field for scheduled and AOG work. And their parts and components teams give 24/7/365 support worldwide with knowledgeable reps who answer the phone day or night. They also provide complete aircraft acquisition and sales services for those looking to buy or sell a pre-owned aircraft.
We spoke with Kelly Becker, Environmental Director at Duncan Aviation, to get an inside look at Duncan Aviation's environmental program.
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Happy Sustainable Valentine's Day! |
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Show your significant other AND the planet how much you love them this Valentine’s Day. Each year Americans spend billions of dollars on cards, candy, flowers, stuffed animals, and other gifts - most of which end up in the trash. Here are a few things to try this year that are more sustainable and sentimental:
- Don’t over do it. You can show your loved one how much you care without compromising the planet or your wallet.
- Instead of flowers, purchase a house plant that will stay alive year after year.
- Buy chocolate that is certified fair trade.
- Make your own cards out of recycled paper (or skip the card altogether).
- Gift an experience rather than a material item; after all, spending time together is what it’s all about!
- Avoid plastic items and packaging.
- Bake your own sweet treats.
- Valentines Day Ideas for Kids
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In the spirit of Valentine's Day, NRC staff shared what they love about their jobs. |
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Leah Meyer
“I love all the community leaders that advocate for recycling.”
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Beth Anderzhon
“I love contributing to work that ensures a better future for my children.”
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Allison Majerus
“I love the collaborative, positive spirit embraced by all of our staff, volunteers and members."
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Haley Nolde
“I love the feeling of integrity and fulfillment that comes from my work.”
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Heather Creevan
"I love the people - the employees, committee members, businesses, municipalities, sponsors, NRC members, volunteers, and grant organizations. I cherish the opportunities to share our story with others and hear theirs."
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Megan Jackson
"I love the potential for expanding the compost industry in the state to have an impact on growing markets, on soil health, and climate change."
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Hub & Spoke Recycling Project Expands West |
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The Nebraska Recycling Council has been awarded a Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant for $51,152 by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to continue work in assessing access to recycling and composting resources and to develop Hub and Spoke recycling systems throughout Nebraska.
This year’s grant will review 122 communities in 34 counties in south central and western Nebraska. As part of this grant, NRC will deliver:
- A published inventory of communities with access to recycling, recycling centers, and composting options.
- A review of regional haulers operating in the area, average cost of freight, and barriers to expanding service.
- Recommendation reports, action plans, and other planning resources for four communities to improve recycling systems throughout the area.
- Signage and education materials for recycling centers and drop off containers throughout the region.
- Regional meetings for glass and composting support as well as a review of the results of the survey and recommendations.
- Follow up meetings from previous regions to continue to improve recycling access and create efficiencies for limited rural budgets across the state.
This grant will complete a four-year assessment of all counties in Nebraska. You can see last year’s report on the 20 counties in southeast Nebraska on our website.
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If mail is returned to you... |
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NRC staff is working remotely during the pandemic. NRC has a permanent forward on our mail, but if something comes back to you, please use Heather's home address:
2352 County Road B
Crete, NE 68333
Thank you!
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Webinar Series "Exploring the Transition to Zero-Waste Communities"
by Keep America Beautiful | beginning Thursday, Feb 25th | MORE INFO
NERC's Spring '21 Conference "Reframing Recycling in 2021"
Plastics Recycling Conference "Where Plastics Recycling Moves Forward"
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The results are in, and the eighth annual Eastridge Recycle Holiday Lights Drive has broken last year's record-breaking total by 442 pounds.
The city of Omaha, Neb. will receive $825,000 from The Recycling Partnership to significantly expand local collection infrastructure.
The funding will go toward a second-grade presentation, fourth-grade eco-fair, recycling events, local recycling opportunities, and organizational costs.
Robots can learn to identify different packaging from specific brands, types of material, shapes of packaging and more.
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*NEW* Tidbit of the Month |
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Trying to live a ‘greener’ lifestyle? Take a look at the fabric you’re wearing. In general, you should be aware of the environmental impact of your clothing, but synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon in particular are extremely hard on the environment. Made in part from petroleum, every stage of manufacturing is energy intensive and requires large quantities of water. The worst part is that when washed, thousands of tiny synthetic fibers are shed into the environment through waste water.
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