EPA's consumer recycling education and outreach (REO) grant program will fund a range of projects that will increase waste prevention activities, increase the collection of recyclable materials and…

This federal Project Grant award, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Reduce, Reuse, Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program (CFDA 66.921), will provide $753,786 to the County of Osceola in Florida to enhance recycling and sustainable materials management practices in the local community.

The key activities to be delivered under this grant include:

• Implementing recycling education and outreach programs to inform residents and businesses about proper recycling practices
• Conducting a mobile pulverizer demonstration project to promote glass recycling
• Creating engaging digital content for community engagement on recycling and sustainability The expected outcomes are increased recycling rates, improved community awareness about recycling, and reduced environmental impacts from improper waste management, with a focus on serving historically disadvantaged communities within Osceola County.

EPA's consumer recycling education and outreach (REO) grant program will fund a range of projects that will increase waste prevention activities, increase the collection of recyclable materials and program participation rates, and decrease contamination of the recycling stream; fund projects that focus on commonly recycled materials such as municipal solid waste (e.g., plastics, aluminum, paper, glass, etc.), including food waste and organics; and/or fund projects and provide tools and technical assistance that will lead to long-term sustained change, benefits, and support beyond the life of the grant. The purpose of this award is to enhance the responsible recycling osceola project efforts to meet the REO grants elements. Specifically, the responsible recycling osceola will launch the project with a kickoff meeting and regular team coordination, develop engaging digital media content, and conduct recycling and sustainability presentations in local schools. Community outreach will include attending events and demonstrating glass recycling with a mobile pulverizer. Workshops for businesses and community groups will promote effective recycling practices. The project will track performance, gather feedback, and develop a sustainability plan for future initiatives.activities:the responsible recycling osceola will perform the following activities: implement sustainable materials management practices, including recycling education and outreach programs, conducting a pulverizer demonstration project, and creating digital content for community engagement. The objective of this project is to educate and inform residents and businesses about proper recycling practices, improve the recycling stream in osceola county, and reduce environmental impacts through sustainable materials management practices.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the responsible recycling osceola will deliver educational programs, a mobile pulverizer demonstration, and digital content for community engagement. The expected outcomes include increased recycling rates, improved community awareness about recycling practices, and reduced environmental impacts from improper waste management. The intended beneficiaries are osceola county residents, businesses, and especially historically disadvantaged communities within the county, including kissimmee, ST. Cloud, and poinciana.