When busy professionals take the time to formally express their appreciation in writing, it says something. We have collected comments from customers from diverse backgrounds, who have cared enough to share their ClearStream™ experiences with you.

Listen and read to learn more from people who are using Clearstreams® in their own programs! They are unanimous that the ClearStream:

• Is undefeated in successful recovery of clean recyclables and litter control at away from home events.
• Is more operationally efficient then any other container system
• Produces marketable recyclables.
• Shows people that their efforts count!

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Cities	Counties	KAB	Non Profit
Colleges/Schools	Fairs/Festivals	Military	Private

Barbara Wulf, Recycling Specialist, Oxnard, CA

"We've used the ClearStream Recyclers at our outdoor festivals and special events, like the Freedom Fair on the fourth of July, and some smaller ethnic festivals. They have worked extremely well! The benefit of the clear bags is that people can see through it and know what goes in it! They are a lot easier to set up than the 95 gallon carts we used to use with a hole in the lid. We can set up more with less people, and we get no contamination!”

Shawn Riggins, Recycling Program Manager - Fresno County

"We were pleased with the minimal amount of contamination from the use of these bins. Nevada County loves the collapsible frame, it makes it easy to handle, transport and store. It was such a success we have to keep ordering more in order to keep enough containers in stock and available.

In order to minimize the transportation of these containers and maximize efficiency, space was allocated on–site to store the containers. Nevada County Recycles works closely with the fairground employees and special event coordinators to ensure everyone knows that the ClearStreams are available for other events."

"The ClearStream Recyclers worked very well for our fair, which hosts about 105,000 people! I saw many people using them. This is the first year recycling has actually worked for us, and we are going to continue to use the ClearStreams year after year! We had the Recyclers placed next to the trash containers, which made it convenient for the people to separate their trash from their recyclables. Our cleaning crew had no problem with the units; it is no extra work for them."

"In a trial of the ClearStream Recycling container, we were able to increase the amount of bottles and cans recycled at sporting events by 30%. And during reunions Weekend, we increased the collection by 200%. We think one reason for the success is that they DON 'T look like the average trash receptacle.

Another benefit is that the ClearStream containers store in minimal (valuable) space. We have purchased more ClearStreams to further increase participation in the University of Virginia 's award winning recycling program, particularly during any special events."

"The ClearStream™ Recyclers worked well at our Earth Day event. We are ordering 65 additional ClearStreams™ to loan out at the Great American Cleanup and RiverFest events next year. The units will also be available, year-round, for local groups to use at their events!"

Oscar Mabry, Installation Hazmat Manager, Luke Air Force Base

"We have used the ClearStreams at several special events, and after the event, they store easily back into the cartons that they came in. We have several units permanently mounted near the canteen areas, and they seem to work really well. I have noticed an increase in recycling participation, based on our waste studies. We're seeing fewer beverage containers being thrown into the trash. The ClearStreams seem to attract people more than the old style we were using (barrels).

We're also using them to collect stretch film, like old grocery bags. They ClearStream™ is working very well for this type of collection, as well."

"The CRRA ran a test pilot at our reception, A Taste of San Francisco at the NRC conference in August, 2005. 45 ClearStream units were tested in stations of three one for trash, one for beverage containers, and one for compostable material. Our objective was zero waste. The TrashMAXs were set up only for the chance that material from outside the reception was brought in.

We made several announcements to inform what was compostables, and by the end of the night, we took away the TrashMAXs b/c we didn't' need them. Participants used all three bins appropriately. Only bottles and cans ended up in the bottles and cans bin, only compostables in the compostables bin. The result was a zero waste event. Everything went really well, and we are really happy with the results.

The clear bag for the TrashMAX helped because it allowed us to be able to monitor what was going inside. It was a good way for us to tell if participants were using the units correctly.

We're really happy we had the ClearStream system!"

"The City of Chicago has put great emphasis on recycling for any event that is held in the City. Because of this, and the success we've had using the Clearstream®, we have seen an increase in our event business.”