ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Major Plan goal areas and objectives, with some examples of potential actions from over 60 that have been identified, include:
Energy Objectives: • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Reduce use of non-renewable energy resources • Expand use of renewable energy resources to meet demand
Example Action Proposals: hh Home ‘energy score’ pilot project hh Energy related education and resources for residents and businesses hh Biogas to energy (i.e., renewable natural gas) hh Enhance employee commute options and incentives hh Enhancement of bicycle infrastructure
Resource Conservation Objectives: • Enhance understanding of the importance of natural assets and ecosystem services • Protect and enhance environmental assets (air, land, water and habitat) • Foster healthy human and wildlife populations
Example Action Proposals: hh Tree planting campaign hh Promote EcoBiz and golf course eco-certification hh Monitor bird and amphibian diversity and health hh Promote sustainability awards program hh Curtail air pollution from wood and debris burning
Resource Recovery and Renewal Objectives: • Reduce waste stream volumes • Repurpose waste stream elements for beneficial use • Pursue a “one-water” use and reuse strategy
Example Action Proposals: hh Encourage proper backyard composting hh Encourage use of durable commercial goods (e.g., food service ware) hh Enhance recycling opportunities at multi-family developments hh Explore options for food waste composting hh Incorporate sustainable development principles into City codes
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