Aspen, CO is considering new mandatory waste reduction policies to limit carbon emissions
Aspen, CO considers new mandatory waste reduction policies
The Aspen City Council is considering waste reduction policies that would make composting mandatory, require developers to divert construction materials from the local landfill, and impose electrification requirements on new buildings. Aspen climate action officials argue that voluntary participation in waste reduction programs is not enough to achieve the city's ambitious goals to limit carbon emissions.
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City of Aspen may mandate composting, waste diversion | AspenTimes.com
Aspen City Council will consider on Tuesday whether to mandate composting and construction debris diversion from the landfill in an effort to slow global warming.
Aspen, Colorado, considers new composting and waste reduction policies - Construction & Demolition Recycling
The proposed policies would mandate composting and require developers to divert construction materials from the local landfill.
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