The document discusses the Institution Recycling Network (IRN), a recycling cooperative that serves various organizations. It provides services like aggregating tonnage and purchasing to gain efficiencies for its clients. The document outlines how to establish a cost baseline for current recycling services, compile tonnage and cost data, and calculate existing costs. It suggests considering options to lower costs by optimizing factors like transportation, commodities, labor, and equipment used for recycling programs.

1. The Institution Recycling Network Economics of the 3Rs Green Office / Green Facility Conference June 15, 2010

25. IRN The Recycling Network 7 South State Street, Concord, NH 03301 866-229-1962 www.ir-network.com