Among SSAFE’s most valuable resources are our case studies, which showcase best practices and lessons learned from chapter communities. You are invited to browse the library below, where case studies are organized by category and can be easily searched to help you find the most relevant examples for your needs.

For SSAFE members, a downloadable case study template is available below the library to support the creation and sharing of new contributions.

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Case Study: RiverWoods Durham Resident Trash Facilitators

About the RWD Resident Trash Facilitator Case Study:  When we began the Sustainability movement at RWD, our first priority was to improve the extent of recycling. Our Head of Dining…

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Case Study: Junk Mail Parties to Reduce Waste

Junk mail’s impact on the climate:  Consider the ecological impact of all that junk mail with these facts from the New York University School of Law about junk mail and…

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Case Study: Recycling Plastic Film for TREX® Benches

TREX® corporation offers a 48” “Yacht Club” bench in exchange for the recycling of targeted plastic film within a six-month period. Kendal at Lexington (KaLex) began the program on June…

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Case Study: Updating Plastic Recycling Practices at Kendal at Oberlin

Summary & Objective: It is now apparent that most plastics designated as “recyclable,” aren’t, in fact, recycled but are buried in landfills or warehoused in useless bales. Kendal at Oberlin’s…

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Last updated on 5/30/2025

CASE STUDY TEMPLATE

Some of the most valuable resources SSAFE offers are our case studies, which highlight best practices and lessons learned from SSAFE chapter communities.

SSAFE chapter members: Your experiences and insights could greatly benefit other chapters and the wider senior living community. We invite you to contribute by downloading the SSAFE Case Study Template below. The download includes submission instructions and contact details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us for more information.