Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

76  ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

ACTION 24 Promote existing programs and implement new programs to enhance education and awareness around waste reduction and diversion. Priority Level: 2 Timeframe: Medium term GHG Impact: Medium Funding: Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program, local government funds City Partners: City of Fort Lauderdale Public Works Department, City of Fort Lauderdale Sustainability Division, Broward SWA, Waste Management, local schools and businesses Initial Cost: Medium Life-Cycle Cost: Low Additional Community Cost: Low ROI: Low LOE: Medium Social Impact: Medium Strategic Priority Alignment: N/A Co-Benefits: Improved waste management, cost savings Performance Metrics: Total waste collected (tons per year), contamination rates, percent waste diverted to recycling Implementation:  Improve awareness of the Take5 program and work to expand its reach.  Partner with schools, employers, restaurants, and businesses to spread awareness of waste reduction and waste management, including recycling guidelines, and connect them with resources.  Introduce more detailed waste tracing and auditing to identify the largest contributors to waste and potential reduction and diversion efforts.

FORT LAUDERDALE NET ZERO PLAN