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Waste can create health problems, release methane into the atmosphere, and increase pollution when not managed properly. Waste management usually extends across municipal boundaries, making it an important topic for regional governments to address. The recommendations in this section can reduce greenhouse gases while also creating economic opportunities.
Develop policies and programs to divert organic waste from landfills, including separate collection requirements, education campaigns, financial incentives for food redistribution, and disincentives for generating food waste.
Wales waste strategies have been built around sustainable development, now bolstered by our ground-breaking Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. Wales is leading by example.
‐Lesley Griffiths, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning, and Rural Affairs, Wales, UK
Ban open burning of municipal waste and support the ban with education and upgrading waste collection, sorting, and treatment. Ban burning of agricultural waste and support the ban with education and financing for sustainable farming techniques.
Require the installation and proper operation of gas collection and control systems at active, inactive, and closed municipal solid waste landfills. Promote gas to energy recovery to produce steam or electricity.
Browse the 30 recommendations by sector and find associated resources to take action today
Take action today and set your community on an ambitious course to carbon-neutrality bringing economic vitality, cleaner air, and better health and resilience.
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