Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

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Strategy: Waste Reduction and Diversion To achieve community-wide solid waste GHG emissions reduction projections, a comprehensive strategy focusing on waste prevention, reuse, and recycling is essential, in addition to decreased waste production, more efficient waste management practices, and improved overall diversion rates as projected in the LA scenario. ▪ By 2030, a 1% reduction in community waste GHG emissions compared to the 2019 baseline emissions requires expanding education programs on waste reduction, encouraging businesses and residents to adopt composting and recycling practices, and introducing incentives for minimizing waste generation. Additionally, to begin reducing emissions per unit of energy in solid waste operations, efforts to partner with haulers to improve waste processing efficiency and transition to low-emission technologies are necessary. ▪ By 2040, a 34% reduction from the 2019 community waste baseline requires scaling up infrastructure for waste diversion, such as advanced recycling facilities and organics processing centers, and implementing policies to support circular economy practices, including extended producer responsibility programs. Additionally, the adoption of anaerobic digesters for organic waste, and supporting the electrification of processing equipment, paired with expanded recycling and composting programs all contribute to reductions in waste management emissions. ▪ By 2050, a 100% reduction from the 2019 community waste baseline depends on integrating zero-waste principles into community operations, introducing waste audits for large commercial entities, and advocating for innovation in waste management technologies. Collaboration between public and private sectors is critical to drive progress and ensure equitable access to waste reduction resources across the community. Additionally, advocating for and supporting fully decarbonized waste operations, transitioning to renewable energy sources for facility operations, and achieving near-zero emissions through innovations in waste conversion technologies and carbon capture further reduce emissions from waste management. Collaborative efforts with the Broward SWA, authorized waste hauler companies, and policymakers are crucial to align with these projections while ensuring sustainable waste practices. Specific actions for achieving waste reduction and diversion actions aimed at meeting these projections are described below.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN