Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

ROADMAP TO NET ZERO  75

ACTION 23 Advocate at the state and federal level for policies to reduce the usage of single use plastics. Priority Level: 1 Timeframe: Short term GHG Impact: Medium Funding: EPA grants, DEP grants City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Sustainability Division, City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Department, City of Fort Lauderdale Attorney’s Office and City of Fort Lauderdale Strategic Communications Initial Cost: Low Life-Cycle Cost: Low Additional Community Cost: Medium ROI: Low LOE: Low Social Impact: Low Strategic Priority Alignment: N/A Co-Benefits: Improved waste management, public health and safety Performance Metrics: Total waste (tons), percent plastic waste Implementation:  Partner with other municipalities to advocate for the reduction and ban of single use plastics in both state and federal legislative efforts.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN