Board Members

Merle Paschedag- Director:

Mark Mayfield- Alternate Director:

Jenny Jones

Jessica Martin

Robert Wagner

Lisa Murphy-Jones

Jeannie Wilson

Robert Johnson- Advisor

The Greater Paducah Sustainability (GPS) project is a local nonprofit organization focused on developing and implementing long term environmentally focused sustainable programs for the greater Paducah/McCracken County area through partnerships between communities, organizations, business, and government.

RecycleNow is the GPS initiative focused on the development and implementation of a long term sustainable recycling program within the City of Paducah and McCracken County with the ultimate goal of leading the Purchase Area’s commitment to the responsible and proper handling of all recyclable materials.

Short-Term Goals

Establish a preliminary recycling program that can be used by both city and county residents.
Act as the conduit for encouraging recycling and educating area residents about the benefits of recycling.
Reduce “LITTER” throughout the area with positive reinforcement strategies developed in partnership with city government.

Long-Term Goals

Assist in the development and realization of a sustainable, full service recycling program utilized by the City of Paducah and McCracken County residents.
Assist Purchase Area Counties in establishing sustainable recycling programs.

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