i'm ken rosato. today, we'll have with us the jewish board with information on the human services they provide to area residents. we'll also bring you the latest information from the fifth annual american express open report on women-owned businesses. but first, we bring you information on the recycling of harmful products from your home, things you don't normally think about. american households produce an average of 530,000 tons of harmful waste every single year. now, these include items such as batteries -- you know, you just toss them in the garbage without thinking -- you shouldn't be doing that. latex paint, insecticides, motor oil, bleach, and expired medications. joining us in the studio now are bridget anderson, deputy sustainability at the new york city department of sanitation, richard johnsen, who's special service manager for the nyc program of veolia north america, and john s. shegerian, chairman and c.e.o. of electronic recyclers international. good to have you all with us today. let