Vanis Buckholz

Thank you Mr. Kiff for inviting me here.

I was asked to talk about 3 things :

(1) How I started my business

(2) How it works

(3) How I am helping others - which is the most

important thing!

I started at home

When I was 7, I created “My ReCycler”

It is a recycling business that helps our environment &

underprivileged kids in our community.

How it began

I learned about recycling at school and thought it was something I should do. We started at home then I began collecting for other family, friends and neighbors! The idea for my business name came from “cycling” around town on my bike picking up trash on our beach, streets and parks.

Original Business Card - 2009

I drew it myself.

How it works

I go to my customers and pick up their recyclables.

I really like my customers.

Where I take it

I take a FULL TRUCK to O.C. Recycling in Santa Ana every few weeks.

I tell my customers …

“it’s a dirty job but someone has to do it!”

Who helps me Beside lots of great neighbors

the following businesses generously support “My Recycler”

• Newport Beach Environmental Nature Center

• Newport Coast Community Center

• ThinkinBig Communications

• The Oasis Senior Center

• Our CdM Post Office

• Young Seconds

• Sofa U Love

Who I help

Three years later …

Thanks to many people

“My ReCycler” is going strong!

Plus – I have a NEW flyer, email & a website!

Help ing k ids & our env i ronment

Email : vanis@myrecycler.org Web : www.myrecycler.org Ph : 949.303.3903

Questions or More Information

Please visit my website

myrecycler.org

Or you can call my Dad (Dave)

949.303.3903