Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

72  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

COMMUNITY WASTE REDUCTION AND DIVERSION While emissions from waste only account for 4% of total community-wide emissions, solid waste management is an important aspect of

Fort Lauderdale’s pathway to net zero GHG emissions. By reducing the amount of solid waste generated for disposal, Fort Lauderdale can significantly cut down on GHG emissions produced.

The interim projections for reduced GHG emissions from community-wide waste management improvements are shown in Figure 19 . These percentages represent changes from 2019 baseline GHG emissions and reflect emissions reductions forecasted in the LA scenario and the implementation of the strategies and actions specific to waste management reduction and diversion detailed in this Plan. A significant portion of these emissions will be reduced through external influences such as improved waste management processes, cleaner waste hauling options, reduced waste generation, and improved recyclability and diversion of waste. For more details on emissions reductions from each strategy, including projected emissions in MTCO 2 e, see Appendix B, Detailed Interim Goals .

FIGURE 19. PROJECTED CHANGES IN WASTE REDUCTION AND DIVERSION-RELATED GHG EMISSIONS

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